Exhaust System replacement tips

Keep in mind the 4.0 is a 60° V. The exhaust pulses are closer together than in a 90° V. That makes getting a throaty sound difficult.

It's not hard to make it louder. But a quality sound is a challenge. I had the TRD for about 6 months. I grew weary of all the drone, especially on the highway. Sold here on TW for $200. Best decision I've made for my rig.

But at the end of the day it's a subjective thing, I suppose

 

I have solved my exhaust system issue. It was a clogged muffler after 120k miles, not unexpected. My local muffler shop, a Meinike that lost it's franchise and went independent, had a new, factory, takeoff system, from someone who wanted dual exhaust installed. They charged me $50 for the muffler/tailpipe, and $75 for the install, with new clamps and rubbers. I dropped off the truck, wife and I went for lunch in her car, and it was ready when we returned. I could not be happier. In another 120k miles, I will probably need another muffler! I gave the mechanic a $20 cash tip since I know my job barely covers his overhead.

 

So far, the below link is the cheapest I’ve found after shipping for the TRD cat back. Use 15OFF for 15% of shipping. For me shipping is still >$100 which sucks. We’ll see what Black Friday brings.

https://trdshop.carlocktoyotaoftupelo.com/oem-parts/toyota-trd-exhaust-system-pt91089060

 

Aren't resonators designed to eliminate drone?
What if you would have installed a resonator? I believe there is a particular brand and model number mentioned as being popular on the forum; I forget which one.
That would be cool; if an exhaust can offer added sound when gassing it to know what the engine is doing not just by cluster, but also by ear; while still not droning at a constant (highway?) RPM.
I've heard of this on other cars the closer people get to straight pipes; hopefully resonator(s) have fixed it for them.

There is aftermarket exhaust like Armytrix (for Audi) that probably have a remote control to operate certain valves to change loudness, but they're thousands of dollars.
Some cars nowadays stock (or even in the past) I think come with a similar thing, but it's probably controlled by engaging Sport Mode to change the exhaust, or does it on it's own automatically via vacuum. Higher engine RPM operates a valve through a vacuum line.

I know the Tacoma exhaust does not have that level of "sophistication" but it's also that same basic ruggedness that makes Tacoma parts seem to last longer, be tougher, and easier to work on. So I'm not saying it's a bad thing.