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Iowa Tacomas (Idiots.Out.Wandering.Around)

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by fuzznuts, May 4, 2009.

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  1. Dec 9, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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    ClevSix

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    Suspension, 33s, some armor... Rust, Gray wire and 2Low, and more. T4r is stock.
    My truck is going to be parked most of the winter. I'm looking as getting a battery charger and block heater.

    Like this for the battery:
    Extreme Max 1229.4012 Battery Buddy PLUS Onboard Water Resistant 12V (1.5 Amp) Battery Charger / Maintainer
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TTLSJ0E/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=II6KJB838HNC2&colid=1L46QCOHHCQIM&psc=0

    And something like this for the heater:
    $56 Kat's (16700) 1.75" Lower Radiator Heater Hose
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F8KTD8C/ref=psdcmw_15721521_t2_B00F8KTD1E

    Anybody use something like either? I was thinking of putting the coolant heater in line with the heater core so it can heat the cab too.
     
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  2. Dec 12, 2017 at 6:19 AM
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    I used a block heater on my 88 ranger and it was amazing , it was an oreilys special too .
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Why would you install a heater if you are parking it all winter? Just curious...

    Toyota made a block heater for the 5VZ-FE. I think it was a dealer add-on as I have never heard of any sort of cold weather package that would have included it. Then again maybe in Canada it was offered when new, who knows.
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2017 at 7:40 PM
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    6 pack of a good IPA is what I charge.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2017 at 4:09 AM
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    Turn the heater on an hour or two before you use it... May not make a big difference to the truck but it's nice for the driver.
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2017 at 11:48 PM
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    Come do my 4runner then , that's a binding statement you made !
     
    Penten, Dec 13, 2017
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  7. Dec 14, 2017 at 4:23 AM
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    I witnessed it!!
     
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  8. Dec 14, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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    So the 1200# clutch in the 4runner is actually just about stock feeling now which is cool
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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  10. Dec 15, 2017 at 10:23 AM
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  11. Dec 15, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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  12. Dec 15, 2017 at 9:13 PM
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    Auto=off-road machine
     
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  13. Dec 20, 2017 at 4:26 PM
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    265/75 Dynapro ATM 5100 Eibach Springs Front 5160 RR Rear TRD Exhaust Rigid Fog Lights Level 8 Wheels
    Any know who drives a MGM access cab Off Road Taco in Adel area?
     
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  14. Jan 21, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    Toyota of Des Moines says they don’t replace the timing belt / water pump until 120K. I thought the timing belt needs replacement at 90K miles.
     
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  15. Jan 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    I was pretty sure that it's always been 90k. It was on my '99 with the same motor.
     
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  16. Jan 21, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    So, some :censored: got into my truck and stole a few things... No damage to the truck it's self but they stole my favorite flashlight and the battery charger I had just installed. In total about $100 worth of stuff gone. I got them on a security camera and the police are investigating, I doubt much will come of that but it is something. Apparently they went through the entire neighborhood check cars and things.
     
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  17. Jan 21, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    Where do you live?
     
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  18. Jan 22, 2018 at 4:59 PM
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    Quad Cities, IL/IA border.
     
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  19. Jan 23, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    So I figured out how they got in my truck... The lock on my drivers door seems to stick a little bit when it gets really cold and it hadn't fully locked. Once in the "Half Locked" position and you pull on the door handle the look pops the rest of the way to unlocked... I guess I will be pulling my door apart and cleaning up the lock mechanism.
     
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  20. Jan 23, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    I thought the same thing. I had the 3.4L in my 97' Tacoma and now in my 00' 4Runner. I waited till 200K once. I wouldn't recommend that. Kind of surprised that the stealership didn't try and get you to do it right then. Haven't you check the owners manual to see what it says?
     
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