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Gas mileage wrecked/Do not buy Falkens

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cutter_, Dec 18, 2020.

  1. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    If a customer wanted to, and a service department liked the money they could make, yes they would.

    Way to come back at me :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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    Bunch of bull no such thing as a 4 banger with a locker
     
  3. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    no they couldnt your full of it buddy name me one, just a bunch of bull the 4 banger never came with a locker
     
  4. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    I guess a 1995, 1996 and 1997, in any configuration, with a locker doesn't exist either.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    From the dealer no
     
  6. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:35 PM
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    whats next yall gonna tell me the 4 door could be added with manual hubs from the dealer and the 4x4 conversion:bananadead:
     
  7. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    Did they come from the factory with a locker? What trim level would have triggered a locker?
     
  8. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Why would one complete assembly be removed for another; 4x4 to 4x4 conversion o_O
     
  9. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    a 4 banger doesnt come w/ a locker WHY CANT YOU GET IT THROUGH YOUR THICK SKULL
     
  10. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    That would be difficult because manual hubs were discontinued in 2000 and double cab was not available till 2001 :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    read it slowly; the 4 door tacoma was not available in a 4x4 trim
     
  12. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    ik were talking 1st gens here not 2020
     
  13. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    We had a dude get the 'anti-spin differential' (just a limited slip) added to his Ram 2500 or 3500...forget which.

    Anyway he bought it from another dealer; lives closer to us and our dealership installed it and added the sales code.

    I only know this because he purchased an extended service contract and I helped him with it.
     
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    Wait... what??? o_O
     
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  15. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:40 PM
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    ima go watch the Browns game im outta this shit storm
     
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    I guess service departments only know how to handle recalls and oil changes :rofl:
     
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  17. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:52 PM
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    A good historical example of dealer supplied option that wouldn't show up in a vin were the 81-83 Toyota "4runner" technically it was a Toyota truck that Winnebago modified with a fiberglass topper ... Toyota loved it so much they created the "real" first gen 4runner in 84
     
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  18. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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    The Surf Runner
     
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  19. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    Yes sir!

    I can think of other examples from different manufacturers (like ford) where someone other than the original factory installed an option that is still covered under factory warranty but won't be shown in the VIN
     
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    Carol Shelby?
     
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