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Isn't a 2016 Tacoma still a 2nd gen?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chris D., Jan 12, 2016.

  1. Jan 13, 2016 at 5:45 AM
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    joshjuniorr

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  2. Jan 13, 2016 at 6:13 AM
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    Not that I care because I always get a good laugh...... But OP drives an 02.? You other gen guys are just always tryin to piss in our cheerios. :D


    That being said, I can't figure out why my truck rides so rough while I'm off road. I go faster but the ride gets rougher...

    If I add a level kit, it should improved that right?

    Also, I get a steady clicking type noise when in idle... Only happens when the AC is going... Must be an injector or the window sticker causing this correct?

    Yea... OK, so some of the posts are ridiculous... But it obviously brings some amusement to the majority of us :)
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2016 at 6:21 AM
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    mferguson

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    how about who cares, its a nice truck. why argue over numbers
     
  4. Jan 13, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    Chris D.

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    Who's arguing? I just asked a question since I thought the parts and sales guy were a bit off. only thing I could tell was the cab looking the same.
     
  5. Jan 13, 2016 at 11:35 AM
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    New frame

    No.
     
  6. Jan 13, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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    Jeff Lange

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    Still the same chassis codes, same vital/internal dimensions, frame numbers didn't restart to 0, many parts still the same.

    It's a heavily, heavily updated 2nd gen. For most that seems enough to call it a 3rd gen.

    Jeff
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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    Not to mention the entire truck inside and out watch the TFL videos on YouTube.
     
  8. Jan 13, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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    skiergd011013

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  9. Jan 13, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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  10. Jan 13, 2016 at 12:52 PM
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    True I was speaking more of the interior and stuff like crawl mode the three piece bumper on and on.
     
  11. Jan 13, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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    Nahhhh I'm just screwing with you 3rd Gen guys. Testing the talent on here. :p1287666826226.jpg
     
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  12. Jan 13, 2016 at 1:07 PM
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    3 inches longer at one point, making it appear like a bull dog with an undershot jaw, or an inbred chick from Big Lick, Kentucky.

    I don't think the cab gained 3 inches at all. The rear seating area is still only large enough to fit toddlers.
     
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  13. Jan 13, 2016 at 1:30 PM
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    That's some big fucking toddlers.
     
  14. Jan 13, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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    YEP!!! same exact truck....nothing changed! oh wait........ 3 inches changed!
     
  15. Jan 13, 2016 at 1:38 PM
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    You have a much broader knowledge than I do. I never was interested in purchasing one of those vehicles and only researched the Tacoma besides it may not be new but it's new for the Tacoma which is in fact the point here.
     
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  18. Jan 15, 2016 at 5:51 AM
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  19. Jan 15, 2016 at 5:53 AM
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    Wait, when did it change from first gen???

    Anybody know the best brand of dual exhaust stacks for my 1st gen 2007 diesel?
     
  20. Jan 15, 2016 at 5:58 AM
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    I came across a set of take-off turfs from my neighbors tractor. Will these fit my 3rd gen pre-runner if I leave the stock front tires and do a 9" body lift and 6" wheel spacers? About to pull the trigger on these, please help quick!
     
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