Toyota Tacoma 2005+

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  • kmp77kmp77 Member Posts: 1
    I will be a first time buyer and looking at the Tacoma 4 cylinder exteded cab with sr5 packaged with auto trans. I built this truck on the toyota.com website and listed a msrp of $20,855.00. Smartcarprices.com listed the invoice at $18,120 and invoice of $16,624 (without sr5). Toyota.com lists the sr5 package at $2085. Is it likely I'm going to be able to get this truck for $18k ($16k invoice + $2k sr5)? I havent seen too much discussion on the 4 cylinder truck. I'm also planning on putting 20" rims on the truck and wondering how much lower is the 4 cyl to the prerunner?
  • vincewood30vincewood30 Member Posts: 48
    If I were you I'd pay the extra money for the V6. I have the 4 cylinder and not that impressed with the mileage for 1. I have the PreRunner SR5 access cab and it's only got 10,000 miles on it. But I also have 2 trailers I'd like to pull with it also. Test drive the V6 before you buy a 4, it's worth the extra $$$ and you get it back in resale anyways. Let me know if you want to buy mine though.
  • ltmarltmar Member Posts: 45
    You would be better off borrowing more and getting the X-Runner. It has the the V-6 power plus factory engineered lowered suspension,big wheels, and body kit. The driving satisfaction, performance, and resale would much better than a 4cyl with aftermarket wheels.
  • srandytsrandyt Member Posts: 35
    Are these new leaf springs still 3-leaf, or an upgrade to 4-leaf? My '05 has 3 and I remember something earlier about dealers replacing them with 4.
  • tacotechtacotech Member Posts: 6
    Thanks for the info boone88rr!
  • 054x4dc054x4dc Member Posts: 14
    My VIN qualifies for the TSB fix - rubber pads and lube.The work was done last week. Although it did help the soft rear suspension, if Toyota will replace the actual springs, that's what I want. The local dealer has no knowledge of any warranty leaf spring replacement. Do you have a TSB number or a contact of some type where I can get info to get the new springs?

    Thanks

    Mark
  • priscprisc Member Posts: 16
    Hi folks!

    I just put a deposit down on a Tacoma 4x4 short bed Dbl Cab. One of the accessories I was thinking about was a roof rack. I thought since I'm getting the short bed it might make sense to have a roof rack incase there are items I might not be able to get into the bed.

    My dealer said they could sell me the roof rack installed for $339. I was wondering if there are any Tacoma owners out their I have/wish they had a roof rack.

    An opinions on how Toyota's roof rack compares with other after market racks.

    Any and all comments/opinions are welcomed.

    Thanks,
    Jack
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
    The TSB covers the pads. You'll get that done no problem. It's great if they replace your leaf springs but chances are it's not going to happen unless you know someone or you come up with a damn good argument. I guarantee they will tell you to get lost if you tell them your leafs squeak and you want them completely replaced since that's not what the protocol is.

    Funny all the new 2006's on the lot in November when I was having my pads put on had pads also. Never seen a new Tacoma with the so-called "new leaf springs". Anybody that has bought a 2006 have these things? :confuse:
  • gandalf1gandalf1 Member Posts: 62
    Not sure what to do about it, but my 2006 DC 4x4 appears to lean a bit also, but haven't checked with a tape measure yet.
  • justindsappjustindsapp Member Posts: 1
    I also have a white '05 and would appreciate your suggestion on color. I'd like to get the tan but the color seems far richer than the beige interior and I'm afraid it will get scuffed up and look bad in no time, so I'll probably get the black.
    Which did you choose and how does it look? BTW, thanks a lot for the advice!

    Cheers!

    Justin
  • rsjrsj Member Posts: 12
    Hello Everyone,

    I have a 2005 Tacoma with the access cab. When I drive down the rode and especially when there is a strong wind blowing, I hear wind noise in my cab. I have carried it to the dealer, and the service rep. said it was normal to be able to hear his noise. Everyone that rides in the truck, says that it doesn't sound normal. Has anyone else experienced this with their access cab?
  • vincewood30vincewood30 Member Posts: 48
    My '05 has had wind noise since day 1. My dealer told me the same thing yours did. I should have my '06 tomorrow night. The truck I'm getting has been sitting on the lot for 3 months now. I live in L.A so not many people want the 6 Speed trans. For those of you considering get the 4 cylinder to same on gas it's not worth getting the 4. I have only averaged 18-19 MPG since I bought mine. At 70 MPH the 4 turns at 2600 Rpms...at 70 in the V6 with the 6 speed it only turns at 2000. Plus the V6 is a huge difference. The MSRP on the truck is $22,500 and I'm getting it for $20,700.
  • spdygnzlzspdygnzlz Member Posts: 2
    Roof rack looks great. Put one on my 06 DBL cab 4x4 and it adds a nice look as well as being a functional carrier. The price they quoted is okay. I paid a little less but I installed it myself. The tools required are a allen-type wrench with a star shaped end(don't remember it's name) but I had to buy one at the hardware store to install. didn't have one in my rollaway. As an afternote, I would have let the dealer install for your quoted price.. less hassle. It looks awesome though. I haven't seen any aftermarket that look as nice. Try performanceproducts.com for some other products.
  • pb2themaxpb2themax Member Posts: 471
    My Taco has the grey interior, so I got grey floor mats. Sorry I can't help ya with the tan.

    But I think I like the looks of the WeatherTech floor mats better. Google WeatherTech for info.
  • msibillemsibille Member Posts: 275
    Torx is what you're describing. (sizes like T15, T35, etc.)

    FWIW, Sears has sets of Torx sockets (has the male Torx bit permanently mounted in a hex socket) that are fairly inexpensive from time to time. (Like when they do their 50% off specials). I highly recommend getting a set as these little devils show up in the middle of disassembly for repair of all sorts of things. They are used a lot for automated and semiautomated assembly as they provide good torque xfr with low incidence of damage to the head.
  • wooddorkerwooddorker Member Posts: 300
    The new springs are 3 leaf. The number of leaves really has no bearing on the click. On the latest spring, the leaf closest to the ground has a slight curve (tips curve down) to prevent it from contacting the leaf above it, and no rubber pad. Look at 2006's on the lot to see them. This was a production change, so the new spring and old spring are the same part number, and the old are no longer available. At the time, there were no add-on pads that he could order.

    For those asking for a TSB #: I'll dig up my paperwork later and see what info I can post. AFAIK, there was no TSB when he swapped my springs. The Service Manager told me that he had done two more before mine.

    Toyota MAY have initiated a TSB that includes the pad since my replacement.
  • donguabinodonguabino Member Posts: 2
    I just got mine, they fit a little loose, I like them, only thing is that I have to call then, I can't figure out how to get then right on my Taco 05, they where .(http://www.toyota-parts.com/MC-BAHG-CH.aspx)the only ones that had the Taupe color in stock. If would known and not be cheap, I would gone with the WETOKOLE.COM, I had them on my Taco 98 and 4Runner 02. If you firured out let me know. :confuse:
  • pb2themaxpb2themax Member Posts: 471
    Could you e-mail me with the name and phone number of the service manager that approved your spring replacement? My service manager doesn't think this is legit. Maybe I could have my service manager call your service manager. Thanks
  • wooddorkerwooddorker Member Posts: 300
    Check your email... :shades:

    Good luck!
  • wooddorkerwooddorker Member Posts: 300
    "Funny all the new 2006's on the lot in November when I was having my pads put on had pads also. Never seen a new Tacoma with the so-called "new leaf springs"."

    I'll put a photo online tonight.

    Stay tuned for the URL.
  • wooddorkerwooddorker Member Posts: 300
    Just a reminder that my original message about my spring replacement, with all kinds of details is #5849 on this forum.

    The job was completed back in October.
  • wooddorkerwooddorker Member Posts: 300
    Here it is:

    SPRINGS

    The pictures are big on purpose, as there is detail to be seen. Skip it on dial-up.
  • wooddorkerwooddorker Member Posts: 300
    Correct replacement date is on the page. I mentioned October in an earlier message, but that must have been the original appointment for the complaint. I actually mentioned the spring click in passing, while complaining about what eventually became the cab mount TSB. The springs were ordered in October.

    From the receipt:

    Part numbers (I very well might be reading them wrong):
    48210-04550 (Spring Assy, RR RH)
    48220-04190 (Spring Assy, RR LH)

    Labor:
    480011 Rear Spring Assy (1-Side) R&R
    480011A Comb: Opposite Side

    My complaint was typed up as:
    "A CLICKING NOISE OVER BUMPS (SPRINGS CLICKING)
    CAUSE: CLICKING NOISE OVER BUMPS LEAK {sp} SPRINGS SLAPPING EACH OTHER"

    REPLACE LEAK {sp} SPRINGS (INSULATIVE MATERIAL MISSING ON ORG)

    NO TSB IS MENTIONED!

    So there you have it! ;)
  • az comaaz coma Member Posts: 19
    mine made the same noise at low speed. Tapped it with a screwdriver and the noise went away and I haven't heard it again. go figure?? :confuse:
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
    Hi guys,

    We started a group buy on Toyota Nation for the Redline QuickLIFT ELITE Hood Strut kit. If any of you are interested here please PM me or come on over to TN and add your name to the list.

    http://toyotanation.com/forum/t122904.html

    Here is a quick overview:
    "We are shooting for this (QTY 30+ Redline Tuning QuickLIFT ELITE - $96.95 ($13 discount) + shipping). We have 17 right now. As soon as we reach 30 confirmations I will contact Redline and they will open a custom URL for us to order from. We need to have 30 orders before the kits get shipped out to us for this price. The link will be open for approx. two weeks." All of the kits are shipped separately from Redline once we reach the number of kits that we commit to. More than 30 can be bought I just want to make sure at least 30 people are interested so we don't get screwed.

    Thanks. ;)
  • kentuckymudkentuckymud Member Posts: 2
    I am considering trading my 04 in for a 06. Has anyone in this group done that? and do you all think it is a better truck???

    Thanks in Advance for your help......
  • captjohncaptjohn Member Posts: 9
    I also bought the Toyota roof rack from toyotaparts4u. The going price with shipping for me is $253.22

    I am very satisfied with it, although it came through with missing parts which they quickly replaced. I like the factoy version where the cross pieces fold/store into the side rails to minimize wind noise. I also agree with the previous poster. For your quoted price from the dealer, I would let him do it also. It took me about an hour to install it myself. The mounting bolts have a thread sealer installed that provided some grief when it came to installing it. I am using it to carry a canoe.
  • msibillemsibille Member Posts: 275
    I traded in my 2004 (non-TRD) DC for the 2005 DC (essentially the same vehicle as 2006).
    I liked the 04, but I REALLY like the 2005. More roomy interior, more comfortable, more features, more storage, built in tie down rails, no need for bedliner, storage for ropes and tiedowns in bed, more sturdy tailgate liner than the sheet metal of the 2002-2004, quieter, smoother ride...
  • jjmarinejjmarine Member Posts: 1
    Boone,

    According to your VIN applicablity in message 6663, my truck would qualify as a truck in need of this mod. I have not received anything from Toyota. Is there an official page you could direct me to that I can present to my dealership that shows that that I do indeed qualify for the modification?

    Thanks in advance for any additional information you (or any other member) can provide.
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
    I don't have a print out of it. It is on the TIS website, which costs money.

    If you do fall within the VIN requirement you need not do more than go to the dealership, tell them you are aware of a TSB for the leaf spring click and you would like it fixed under warranty. If they are playing dumb, the TSB ID # is SU002-05. The dealership has access to the TIS database.

    I guarantee that if you walk in and act like you know what you are talking about, you won't have a problem. Just use the words "TSB" and "Black Silencer Pad". ;)
  • wooddorkerwooddorker Member Posts: 300
    "According to your VIN applicablity in message 6663, my truck would qualify as a truck in need of this mod. I have not received anything from Toyota.

    TSBs are NOT recalls, Toyota will not notify you. They are bulletins to dealers basically explaining what to fix for customers who complain, based on a pattern of complaints.

    I needed to point my dealership to the existence of a TSB for my cab mount rattle. The first two trips basically involved rebuilding the interior, tightening skid plates, driving with chassis ears installed, etc... Each time the rattle disappeared, only to return days later.

    To my local dealer's credit, never was I blown off, told "they all do it", etc... They refunded the $10 I spent finding my own TSB on techinfo.toyota.com (3 free oil filters )

    When my springs were replaced, there was no TSB for rear springs, but I wasn't the first local complainer, so the service manager apparently took it upon himself to replace my springs, in an valiant effort to keep me happy. I would have been plenty happy with cushions, as I have no other complaints about the springs, they WORKED fine from day one.
  • bmosessobmosesso Member Posts: 1
    How did the rear door install turn out as subs??
    Thanks
  • ronk44ronk44 Member Posts: 35
    Curious -- I usually visit both this forum and the Tacoma discussion on Toyota Nation. Anybody else having trouble getting in to view the Toyota Nation site?
  • lonwlonw Member Posts: 29
    Yeah, I've had the same problem for the past few days. When I click on to the Toyota Nation website it's as though it doesn't even exist.
    I don't even get the usual error message for a site that's gone or being serviced. I don't get anything but blank space.
    Maybe the NSA has blocked it for some convoluted security reason.
  • ronk44ronk44 Member Posts: 35
    I sure hope they get it back up -- I've found the most useful information (and arguments) on that site, and I want to purchase the hood lift struts as part of the group purchase mentioned above on this forum.
  • len888len888 Member Posts: 112
    I get air noise at the right rear panel-door on my '05 Access Cab. Mainly when there are wind gusts only. I applied water pressure spray on all doors, rear window and windshield. No water leaks at the gasket areas.

    Let me know if you pinpoint the location of your windnoise, and how one goes about pinpointing it and fixing it.
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
    I hear ya buddy. I have some new info from Redline and I need to get it out to everybody. Good news. I hope it gets back up soon. I think I'm going through withdrawls. :sick:
  • indigotaco05indigotaco05 Member Posts: 1
    I was wondering the same thing.
    Thought it was something up with my computer.
    Hope the site comes back soon.
    Later
  • nomad74nomad74 Member Posts: 2
    Yeah, I figured I did something to piss the mods off and they locked me out. :) It's good to see it's not just me. So, boone88rr, what did you learn from Redline? Do you think we should postpone the group buy a few more days to try and get a few more signed up?
  • ronk44ronk44 Member Posts: 35
    I must admit -- I usually try to get on Toyota Nation at least once per day or so. I spend way too much time there, but as I said -- lots of useful information and great discussions. Who cares if some folks can't always agree -- it's still nice to have a loyal crowd to talk about our trucks with.

    I hope the site gets repaired soon. Looking forward to hearing more about the struts.
  • lonwlonw Member Posts: 29
    I think that website is (or was) a Toyota originated site. I sent an email through the main Toyota website asking them what's going on with their Toyota Nation site. No response yet. When (or if) I get one, I'll let you know what they say.
  • lonwlonw Member Posts: 29
    Here's what I just found by tweaking with the URL for the Toyota Nation website, I finally got a screen that has this message, "ToyotaNation.com is currently being upgraded. Please try again later."

    I don't know how long "later" is, but now at least we know what's happening with the site.
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
    "Upgraded", now that is hilarious. It's slow, unorganized and most off all, different. I don't like change. :mad:

    Pour a little liquor out for what used to be a great forum. R.I.P. Toyota Nation ;)
  • lonwlonw Member Posts: 29
    Let's hope the upgrade of the Toyota Nation website is for the better.

    As for your dislike of "change", it's actually the only thing that's constant in the universe.
  • nomad74nomad74 Member Posts: 2
    Well, I've tried logging on to the new site and nothing. If you or anyone else finds a new home, let me know (and I'll do the same). I'm sure there are quite a few folks wandering around lost trying to figure out what happened... I know I am. I still want to get in on the group buy on the struts, but it'll definitely be postponed until we can reorganize. And that isn't going to happen with the new site... just too D@MN SLOW... Unless they get their act together soon, I doubt I'll go back. But regardless, I'm a cheap b@stard and won't pay to join TS... at least not at this point (I guess I'll just have to see how desperate I get). :(

    ...nomad

    edit: If Edmunds could organize their forums to where they were A LOT more user friendly, I wouldn't mind staying here. It's just really hard to follow threads through all the other clutter here.
  • brandogbrandog Member Posts: 7
    Im interested (Toyota nation is down )
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
    I don't know if it's up for good but the old site can be found here!!!! :D

    http://70.84.116.90/forum/f61
  • bsm48bsm48 Member Posts: 7
    Hi. Just purchased a 06 Doublecab Prerunner with TRD off-road. I've had it for a month and just returned from a 500 mile road trip. I notice that the steering wheel vibrates. I already had the dealer balance the tires once! On certain roads, the ride is very rough. Am I crazy?
  • pb2themaxpb2themax Member Posts: 471
    Check under the rear seat area. There is a little opening that lets cabin pressure out when you close the doors. I've heard that this opening can make a wind noise. Maybe try stuffing a material in there that will stop the noise, but still let some air pressure out. You could cut up a home furnace filter and maybe stuff a peice of it in there. :confuse:
  • pb2themaxpb2themax Member Posts: 471
    Mine is smooth as glass. Have them try it again.
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