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2009 infamous "sticker", you got one?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bryan139, Mar 13, 2009.

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Got Sticker?

  1. Yes

    57.2%
  2. No

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  1. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:48 AM
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    hendooman

    hendooman The Stroker Ace

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    Not sure where truck was built, I will look and follow up...
    09 DC, TRD OR, SB, W Tow Package....I have the sticker!
    Hoping 09 gets added to the TSB. The sticker is a cheap way out on Toyota's part if you ask me. I am really not worried about bottoming out my payload, but I want to know it is right...I mean I bought a brand new truck. In this market Toyota owes us that.
     
  2. Mar 16, 2009 at 10:47 AM
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    Helpmejb

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    09 a-cab v6 manufactured 06/08 and no sticker. Has the 3 leaf spring though.
     
  3. Mar 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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    txusa03

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    Mine is 09 Reg Cab and sticker say reduced by 50lbs. How come mine is only reduced by 50lbs and others by 290lbs:confused:
     
  4. Mar 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM
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    TacoCo

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    Mine was manufactured in California in 07/2008 and has the tow package, and it has the sticker for 290lbs. Since I'm standing behind my theory that these stickers were put on at random, which means they can't prove that it was there, I decided to remove it :D
     
  5. Mar 16, 2009 at 10:56 AM
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    txusa03

    txusa03 Well-Known Member

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    I was about to say that those with 08 can remove them:D
     
  6. Mar 16, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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    flatlander

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    I checked mine and it also has the 50lb sticker?? I am am 09 DCLB.
     
  7. Mar 16, 2009 at 6:26 PM
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    satchsd

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    09 dbl cab long bed 4x4 sport made in mexico has sticker says reduced by 17.0 lbs. 17.0 hand writtin
     
  8. Mar 16, 2009 at 6:27 PM
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    satchsd

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    keller texas
    also have tow package
     
  9. Mar 16, 2009 at 8:41 PM
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    TL697

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    Went to the dealer with my '09 today and talked w/ the service manager. Told him that my rearend was bottoming w/ my ATV in the bed. He is going to call Toyota tomorrow, and is supposed to let me know something tomorrow...

    I'll update as necessary...
     
  10. Mar 16, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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    tacoholic

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    :rofl: now that is some ghetto Mexico shiznit right there! :p
     
  11. Mar 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM
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    txusa03

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    hand written as well
     
  12. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM
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    derekabraham

    derekabraham Living vicariously through everybody

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    50/50. Interesting.
     
  13. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:42 PM
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    seaNOmercy

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    Mine has it, located outside of the jam as well. Made in Cali on 1/09..
     
  14. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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    just take 'em off. It seems ridiculous. Some people have them, some don't, some have shit written on them or crossed off... it makes no sense.
     
  15. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:53 PM
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    tacoholic

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    :eek: holy crap! 50/50!
     
  16. Mar 17, 2009 at 3:11 AM
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    no sticker on my 09
     
  17. Mar 17, 2009 at 5:54 AM
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    Bryan139

    Bryan139 [OP] I have a spectacular aura

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    I cut some wires here. Added some wires there.
    Can the tow package really weigh 290lbs? I've never installed one so I don't have a clue. Seems like a lot.
     
  18. Mar 17, 2009 at 8:15 AM
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    Raven65

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    No way.... not even a third of that. The Curt Class III receiver hitch I just put on my truck had a shipping weight of 55 lbs - and I'd bet it's heavier than the factory hitch. There's no way the other stuff (transmission cooler (if automatic trans), larger battery, trailer wiring, etc.) weigh much more than 10-20 lbs. total - if that.
     
  19. Mar 17, 2009 at 7:44 PM
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    ok, guess mine does have it...just a bit lower than the few pics i've seen..what does all this mean?

    Sticker.jpg
     
  20. Mar 17, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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    zero niner

    zero niner romeo oscar bravo

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    Yes but my dealer still did the TSB... I was lucky I guess.

    Rob
     

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