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Wind and Taco

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Boss hoss, Oct 29, 2019.

  1. Oct 29, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    Boss hoss

    Boss hoss [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Its very windy here today 40 mph gusts and driving our Tacoma home was nothing i want to do often, it was all over the road when the wind hit it.
     
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  2. Oct 29, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    tcjacado

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    This thing has the aerodynamics of a brick.
     
  3. Oct 29, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    Bone stock baby
    Nice
     
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  4. Oct 29, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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    Yes and a high center of gravity. I was kind of shocked it rocked the truck so much.
     
  5. Oct 29, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    black_angus1

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    okay
     
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  6. Oct 29, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    Tacowin1013

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    It's no Porsche. That's for damn sure.
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    We don’t have high wind in the Valley so not used to the results.
     
  8. Oct 29, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    I used to own one of these... this had the side of a brick, but a drag CO the same as a corvette. 2.4 turbo diesel, 35mpg on a 21 foot RV. Any cross wind and you were not going anywhere.
    [​IMG]

    Its called a vixen 21 if anyone is interested.
     
  9. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    We toured the western states in our 36 ft motor home for five years and sometimes it was like driving a billboard down the road in the wind. 2C893D1A-91DE-4DF9-83E0-7D9ABA8F9794.jpg
     
  10. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:08 AM
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    Quality suspension upgrade can help your issue
     
  11. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:09 AM
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    I think it's fun. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
     
  12. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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    I have Bilstiens 5100 shocks. So suspension is not the issue.
     
  13. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    5100s are very nice and great bang for the buck. Entry level.

    what springs are you running them with? What about the rear?
     
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  14. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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    Are there aerodynamic suspension parts?
     
  15. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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    you tell me, smart guy?
     
  16. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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    I used to have a 1988 Isuzu Trooper. A slight breeze would cause major sway haha
     
  17. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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    uploadadventure It’s all @ColoradoTJ’s fault

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    Today isn’t Friday
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  18. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    Don't forget to have it aligned...
     
  19. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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    proper alignment can definitely help
     
  20. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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    The last time I checked, it’s a truck.
     
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