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  1. StringTones

    (New to forum) RUST help

    I think you know the answer about body work done in the past. Your effort would be better spent taking off the cosmetic job and seeing what you really have.
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    (New to forum) RUST help

    Do you know the history of the truck? Body repair done in the past? This is not normal.
  3. StringTones

    New to tacomaforum

    Welcome
  4. StringTones

    How Many Miles Do You Have?

    39k on my 2011 and will start looking at newer, or lower mileage, models when she gets to 50k
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    Does 89 octane save, and is 93 octane even better?

    Something doesn't add up with your MPGs. I don't worry too much about that stuff because I pay for the work I ask my equipment to perform. If your Tacoma is performing for you then that's the price you pay. Maybe you are hauling, towing, pushing, or dragging. She is doing work of some type.
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    How would you redesign the next Tacoma?

    I say don't mess with a good thing. So, if Toyota were to listen to me, I would ask to keep their focus on the Mid-size market with the Tacoma model. Add more function to what has proven to function well. Like when they added storage spaces to otherwise unusable cavities, add flat tray spaces on...
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    What Vehicles lead you to your Tacoma?

    Honda S2000, They don't make those anymore do they?
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    SR5 or TRD?

    I was looking for either SR5 or TRD. Went for a deal on an SR5 and she does everything I ask of her.
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    New Here.

    Welcome. Logical choice going from 4Runners.
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    What is the tendancy for roll over?

    More often you will experience the truck rear end slide. A slide can introduce the opportunity for sidewall contact; perpendicular, no longer rolling. You can help yourself by turning the front wheels back into a rolling direction. I was able to practice this on a slick track at a police...
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    Downshifting causing transmission wear vs brake wear?

    I am constantly shifting 5-4-3 and back again 3-4-5. This Toyota Tacoma shifter is fun, functional and form-fit. My hand lands directly on it. With an easy slap left at 50 mph deceleration into 4, then tap down into 3 as I decelerate further through the 40's. As I accelerate into the turn I move...
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    L4 vrs V-6 Real World MPG

    Performance is priority for me. My SR5 DC 4.0 is stock My mileage will vary with what I ask of her: Take me to work 21 MPG. Go to Snowshoe, WV 18 MPG. Haul 1000 pounds 18 MPG. 4x4 in snow 17 MPG. Tow my boat 15 MPG. She gets all those done without complaint. Pay for performance.
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    Converted 7-pin to 4-pin tow harness

    It was this Hopkins Towing Solutions with LED Test Lights
  14. StringTones

    Converted 7-pin to 4-pin tow harness

    I really want my picture of the harness to show up, but all that shows is a square with a ? In it.
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    Converted 7-pin to 4-pin tow harness

    I did. It melted down. That is when I discovered the weakest termination in the harness. My LED bar light failed, pulled a higher load (but not enough to open the fuse). The conversion was actually a process of troubleshooting. I ruled out the adapter and then the next weak connection exposed...
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    Converted 7-pin to 4-pin tow harness

    The harness picture didn't show so I will try to add it here
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    Converted 7-pin to 4-pin tow harness

    Toyota installs a 7-pin tow package socket. This is unreasonable for a Tacoma. Anything I tow has the standard 4-pin. I removed the harness, cut off the factory socket, and connected a new 4-pin. Of course my new boat trailer came with a standard 5-pin. The 5th pin is not needed on this...
  18. StringTones

    Lets see them tacomas!!!

    Snow has melted, ice has flowed down river, new purpose for Tacoma - trailer the skiff to the water.
  19. StringTones

    New owner by about 24hrs in Asheville NC

    Welcome Babs. You are said it all! Gotta be true to who we are. My access cab served me well.
  20. StringTones

    What brand of Wax do u use on your truck

    Armor all Wash N Wax Car Wash Liquid. Wash, towel dry and buff all surfaces.
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