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Haha! Probably get caught up in the ocean gyre of plastic we have floating around out here.

 

I know I'm way late on this, but I used to use these all the time. When installing larger exhaust systems on import cars back in the day(namely WRX's and Evo's), they would typically cause a check engine light to illuminate due to the decrease in exhaust restriction, and thereby; higher flow rate. Usually when the ECM sensed this variance, it would throw the vehicle into Limp mode and richen the mixture as a precaution. So, we would take these non-foulers and install them over/onto the 02 sensor, thread them back into the exhaust; they space the sensor up and out of the exhaust juuuuust enough for them to no longer be able to detect this difference, and return the vehicle to factory base fuel trims.

TLDR; They worked great in the past when installing exhaust on cars, to turn off the CEL after the install. As for your particular scenario; no clue(although it honestly sounds like they would work just the same for what you're dealing with). lol

 

Appreciate the response, I was starting to wonder if anyone had heard of them, which would be worrisome if no one had. I haven't driven the truck since Monday but will be driving out to Harpers Ferry Saturday with a few hundred pound load in the back. If the CEL is going to come back I suspect it will be then; if it does I'll order a couple and throw them on.

 

For what they cost, why not, right? They were a godsend for my broke-ass back in the day; they were the only way I could turn off my CEL without an expensive standalone ECM or Cobb Accessport....

Here's to hoping that your light just stays off, and you don't need to worry about it any further. Good luck!

 

Thanks! I'll keep you posted. Thinking about buying them anyway TBH. I mean, they're only $30 each for the angled ones and $15 each for the straight ones (I'd have to check and make sure the straight ones would fit).

 

I guess so. I didn't even mention safety or tech though... but I see your point.

Although I have heated and COOLED seats in my 2012 GX, don't think 2017 Tacomas have that - Plus knee airbags, 9 speaker audio system, touchscreen Navigation, three rows of leather seats. I actually don't know what would be more advanced about the 2017 Tacoma besides having Entune...

Just stirring the pot here. I love Tacomas and have had two. Really the best thing about the GX is V8 power if you can stomach the MPGs.

 

I don't really have a dog in this fight but I will say this is a valid point. I went from a newer truck back to an older Jeep and gutted it out for about 5 years. Finally started to miss the modern features which is how I ended up in the Tacoma I have now.

 

My MUCH NEEDED laugh for the day.

 

Ha! Happy to help.

 

Today is my 1 year anniversary of joining TW. Man, a lot has happened since then. Picked up my truck from the dealer Feb 22 and then proceeded down the rabbit hole with mods. Bought a welder this summer and started going down that rabbit hole as well. And have done some cool wheeling and met some fine folks along the way. I'm way cooler now than I was a year ago! (I know that's subject to interpretation )

 

FTFY...

 

Here's the thread on the radio holsters, if someone hasn't already posted it:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/baofeng-uv-5r-a-c-vent-mount-for-3rd-gen-tacoma.694458/page-4

 

Let me see if I can help talk you down. Nope. Get yourself a TW Birthday present!

 

I agree with this sentiment @Mojo Jojo

 

The trade off for the poor MPG is less power loss when upsizing tires though so that’s nice at least for the 470. Ideally I can get about 16 mpg highway driving 70 mph even with 3” lift and 285s.

City I’m sitting at 12-14. But my daily commute is <10 miles round trip, which killed mpg even in my 2013 Tacoma.

Funny enough my 05 GX has more tech crap than the 2013 Tacoma.

 

Exactly. Totally worth it in my opinion.

I've been daily driving heavy lifted Toyotas for the last 15 years so I am used to the bad MPGs haha

 

Make me an offer I can't refuse haha

 

$700 for the set of 4 and I'll drive an hour in your direction to save you 2 hours of driving. And you get the satisfaction of having some bad ass tires.

 

That's tempting but I will pass for now. Those are some nice tires, GLWS

 

So I was going through may garage yesterday and realize I have at least 2 sets of stock UCAs with maybe 1000 miles on them. Anyone need a ball joint refresh? Not looking for any $$$ for them. Willing to install for a small fee.