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those dam things

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by s.e.charles, Mar 3, 2019.

  1. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:07 AM
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    s.e.charles

    s.e.charles [OP] Well-Known Member

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    do I want to get rid of it? searching took me down the rabbit hole. I had to stop when I got to "crocs".

    mileage isn't important since i'm coming from a 13 mpg gmc savanna. but the dam looks cheap to me.

    any downside to removing? any aftermarket value to selling? (less than 300 miles)

    or does it go in the dumpster?
     
  2. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:09 AM
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    Tocamo

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    Lose it....
     
  3. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    slowlane

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    If mpg is not an issue, get rid of it. Mpg is it's only benefit.
     
  4. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    slowlane

    slowlane Well-Known Member

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    Every so often I see posts for people looking for one. But not often.
     
  5. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:19 AM
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    StayinStock

    StayinStock Set it and forget it

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    From what I have read on here it's maybe a 1/2 gallon hit. I would lose it.
     
  6. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:23 AM
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    Anchovy

    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

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    Depends where you are, I might take it off your hands so I can use it for long trips
     
  7. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    xxtavixx

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    I took mine off, but I put the chin back on when I do road trips.

    65mph semi windy its good for about 1 mpg
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    Anchovy

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    For me that’s the difference between filling up every morning to make a full round trip or filling up every other morning to make 2 full round trips
     
  9. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    TD90S

    TD90S Cool as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce

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    Totally up to you. Personally I think the truck looks better with it, very subjective I know.
    Payed $40 for mine, so it does have value to someone.
    I picked up 1 MPG around town and 2 on trips.
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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    TiHo

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    Took mine off, looks so much better and my mpg didn’t change at all.
     
  11. Mar 3, 2019 at 8:54 AM
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    Junkhead

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    Took mine off, took 5 mins. Did not notice any mpg drop and any wind noise. Was worried it would be a bit louder with it off. Looks waay better, like you got a small lift. Never putting that thing back. Wanna install trd skid now:D
     
  12. Mar 3, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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    mgmdclb

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    Shred it ! Pulled mine off on day 2, takes a couple minutes. No notice in noise or mpg, like said above looks like a little lift.
     
  13. Mar 3, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    s.e.charles

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    do y'alls plug them holes er jus' let 'em whistle an' be?
     
  14. Mar 3, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    xxtavixx

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    Put the bolts back in so you dont lose them
     
  15. Mar 3, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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    GenesisV

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    I removed mine after a month of having the truck. I have seen zero change in mpg.
     
  16. Mar 3, 2019 at 9:59 AM
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    xxtavixx

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    Yea its not a lot, but when you load the bed up or tow i bet its more since we go nose high.

    Roughly 5% better unloaded.
     
  17. Mar 3, 2019 at 10:07 AM
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    Took it off but lost 2 mpg on my mostly highway 70 mph daily commutes so put it back on. I'll take it off to when I go off roading.
     
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  18. Mar 3, 2019 at 10:09 AM
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    Lose it and never look back
     
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  19. Mar 3, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    s.e.charles

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    done & done.
     
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  20. Mar 3, 2019 at 2:02 PM
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    Diablo169

    Diablo169 ROKRAPR

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    That's where mine has been sitting for almost 3 years now. If it's only worth $20 I'd just throw it away.
     

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