GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

With the 13th gen, it sounds like the 2.7 Ecoboost has the least problems. At least from what I’ve heard anyway. The 5.0 V8 has oil consumption issues, and the 3.5 EB has these timing issues I’m fighting. It’s possible the 2.7 has issues I haven’t heard of though. If I didn’t have to pull a big-ass trailer every so often, the 2.7 might’ve been a better choice for me for the efficiency and slightly better reliability.

 

It isn't often, but the trailer tow capacity is what has me looking at the 3.5. Won't be anytime soon though unless thing miraculously recover overnight.

 

I’ve been playing with the idea of taking a substantial time off and road tripping in a camper. Tough to find in 4wd and dang they’re expensive when they are. Phoenix is full of old people and seems to be the RV Mecca LOL.

Check these guys out!

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/rvs/d/phoenix-ford-f-x4-overlander-custom/7093524314.html

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/rvs/d/south-san-francisco-1987-toyota/7092461856.html

 

i got a

That little yota has an awesome vibe

 

I was in the same boat, I don’t tow but maybe 3-5 times a year, but it was more than the Taco could handle. Don’t get me wrong, besides this timing issue I love the truck. The power is awesome, the cab is spacious, and I get about the same MPG’s I get in my Taco. That and it was actually the same price as a similarly equipped third gen Taco. Once I installed a brake controller, the trailers I’ve towed with it feel like nothing, the only thing I notice of course being the MPG’s take a dive.

 

I am servicing ACC tomorrow. I will look in my pile of stuff to see if it was brought over in the move.

 

Let me know when to roll out. I will caravan with ya.

 

Ive got a local Supra guy going to let me borrow his. But just let me know on yours because he may need his sooner than I may be done

 

Jbroke - Think you can get the rims off of it before it goes?

 

Hello all! Miss you guys.

 

Dang it Josh that’s tempting...
I have a long list of small/medium stuff I want to get done. Would be fun to have a second set of eyes and opinion while doing the work. But The ‘Rona got me second guessing everything in life. AND just found out my mom’s showing symptoms and she only been to grocery and pharmacy a couple times this past couple weeks. Hitting close to home.
Man this shit better be over soon! Need some mod days and some trail rides and some camping trips aaaannnndddd some range time!!!

 

And some range time!

 

Ha no worries! I understand it’s crazy out there. One reason why I’m trying to stay busy

 

Hey guys, random post but I was bored and looking at potential mods, as usual.

If anyone’s looking to put on a front bumper/winch mount that doesn’t make the front end weigh a ton, this is coming out from Marlin. I had their (awesome) rear bumper on my 80’s 4Runners

https://www.marlincrawler.com/armor/front-bumper/2016-tacoma-front-bumper

 

Amen Scott! How could I forget? Edited my OP... Haha!

I hope we get to meet up soon. I have a couple new AR builds that need zeroing and exercise.

 

I have a new BCG that has not been fired yet.

 

When it comes to Marlin Crawler, don't hold your breath. He said he's been coming out with stuff and it just never happens. If it doesn't say in-stock on the website good luck getting it. Takes forever

 

Does anyone have these for their truck?

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...s-lifts-the-front-of-the-seat-3rd-gen.607482/

if so could I try them. I don’t find the seats uncomfortable but thing this will only improve the ride and don’t want to spend the coin if it isn’t really noticeable.

 

I have those on the driver. It made a big difference. On my drives to florida (9 hours) I would get a decent amount of back pain plus my knee would rest on the plastic on the door and eventually hurt. Changes the angle so that the bottom of your legs are supported when driving. No longer get nearly as much pain when driving long distances. Can't say it makes the seats any better but you feel more supported.

 

Shit, then your lucky. These seats in comparison to my runner are horrible.
Specifically the position. Your still young is what it is