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Seriously, I think part of your problem may be timing, because you said "sometimes." If it happens all the time, then you might check with service. Be sure to have your clutch depressed before putting it in to the next gear...
Griff
http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssues/0503-issue/050301t-maya-hunter.html
[Antenna Mount on Tie-Down]
Was thinking the same thing myself. I'd like to get a CB someday, and mount the antenna there. Just haven't thought of a way to do it yet. If you come up with something, please take some pictures for us!
Anyone have any knowledge of this?
I hate this trend to put plastic in the front, it just invites damage and you cannot push anything in stock form. Don't trucks need that ability to both pull and push things?!
-Availability of sunroof?
-Squeaks/rattles fixed?
-Leaks fixed?
-Paint chipping problem fixed?
-New options?
-New paint colors?
What have you heard?
Oh yes, it's very nice. I'm not sure how you want to look at it, but I look at it every day and it looks like a gorgeous, high tech piece of off roading machinery. Off road it's like riding in a soft rolling plush cloud compared to the full size bucking, jarring chevy I've ridden in. I guess it's a truck because it has a box, but I could care less how people lable it. People are nothing but impressed when they hunt me down in parking lots and ask for the tour.
Griff
Thanks.
Let me know if they find a fix for yours. Noise or no noise I LOVE THIS TRUCK!
Thanks!
Ed
1. Front bumper mod of some type, maybe replace.
2. Tube steps
3. Cat back exhaust upgrade, dual pipes!
4. X-Runner rear discs and X-Brace
5. Shorter throw shifter
its coming with 245 75 16.
can i put 265 75 r16's on?
i am thinking about bf goodrich at's.
I have an 05 taco, v6 d-cab, long bed with the TRD sport package. One of the options that doesn't come with that package is the "downhill assist control system". After reading the owner's manual, I saw that the control for the that option is located at that button location which is the first opening to the right of the mirror control panel. That's where I found the harness connection. Reviewing the fuses under the dash and underhood gave me no clue as to whether or not the system exists on my truck since the manual is all encompassing for all models and options.
So my question to all of you folks who know more about the 05 taco than me since this is my first one, is, if the wiring is in place to control what I assume is the downhill assist system, do the mechanicals/electronics for that system actually exist on the truck and can the system be made operational by obtaining the proper switch from Toyota and plugging into the harness? If I asked the dealer(Stealer)about this, what are my chances I would get a straight answer?
Thanks for your help,
Banjoman
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=ei9mlyj.e0gfn2r&x=0&y=i17mz5
Does anyone have any details? The street-oriented tires on the Sport make me a bit nervous (for a 4x4 truck)....
When ordering 4x4, locking diff replaces LSD, regardless of Sports model.
o (OG) Offroad Package #1 w/ Tow
+ P265/70R16 Alloy Wheels
+ Keyless Entry
+ Intermittent Wipers
+ Leather Steering Wheel
+ High-grade Sunvisor
+ Cruise Control
+ 4-way Driver's Seat w/Lumbar
+ 115Volt powerpoint
+ Engine and Transfer case cover
+ Differential Lock
+ Fog Lamps
+ Tow Package
+ Sliding rear window w/Privacy glass
o (PT) Sport Package #1 w/ Tow
+ P265/65R17 Alloy Wheels
+ Keyless Entry
+ Intermittent Wipers
+ High-grade Sunvisor
+ Leather Steering Wheel (C-Cab and D-Cab only)
+ Cruise Control
+ 4-way Driver's Seat w/Lumbar
+ 115volt Powerpoint
+ Limited Slip Differential
+ Fog Lamps
+ Tow Package
+ Sliding rear Glass w/Privacy glass
Um...I think you will find it common that a warranty will not cover your engine, if it doesn't have oil in it. Of course the dealer is going to tell you that you should always use Toyota parts. I think you should too, except on oil and filters.
[Off-Road versus Sport Packages]
I think everything else you said is fine, except the statement, "When ordering 4x4, locking diff replaces LSD, regardless of Sports model." This doesn't make sense, because you CAN get 4x4 with the limited slip differential. In fact, that is the way the Sport comes. 4x4 or not, with a Sport, you get LSD, with the Off-Road, you get the locking differential.
[Running boards versus tube steps]
The thing about the Tacoma running boards, is that they mount MUCH higher than typical running boards. If you look at running boards on a Ford truck, you will notice they hang down quite a bit. The Tacoma running boards are level with the inside floorboard, or about level with the bottom of the rocker panels. The 3 arms that hold them on probably only hang down about 3/4 to 1" below the rocker panels. So, unless you are doing some serious rock gliding, you will have a hard time tearing them up.
[Cruise Control]
Someone posted on here a long time ago about a strange acting cruise control. Well, after a 500 mile round trip, and can confirm the same issues.
During uphill grades, the truck will usually drop one gear to keep the speed up, however, several occasions, I've noticed the truck dropping TWO gears in this effort. I think this is a little unacceptable, as it makes for an unpleasant (and often jerky, loud, and unnecessary wear on the engine/transmission) driving experience. From what data I've gathered, it seems like the control loop on the cruise control is way too tight. It's trying to keep the speed constant, within 1-2 seconds. I found, that I could control the speed myself within 3-5 seconds, without dropping two gears, sometimes, without dropping one gear.
Basically what this means, is that the truck's cruise control is too sensitive. If it doesn't get the expected response when it pushes down (or pulls, in this case) on the accelerator, it pushes it down harder, which causes the 1-2 gear dropping.
Has anyone else noticed this? I know it's important to have a tight control on speed, but I can usually put up with 5-6 seconds of delay when dropping only 2-3 MPH. I am considering having the dealer look at it, as we do a lot of highway driving to visit relatives...
(If I didn't already notice the problem, it was only confirmed when my wife was in the truck with me, and asked what the heck I was doing when it dropped 2 gears for no apparent reason...I said, that is the truck driving, not me...)
Having independent suspension also gives you more CV joints to replace as they go bad...but, they could possibly provide better ground clearance, as you are able to angle the rear axle (which isn't solid anymore) up quite a bit, compared to the standard solid axle.
It used to be common (and maybe still is) that having a 4x4 with both front and rear solid axles was better (of course the front axle still had U-joints, but anyway), than having independent suspension, even in the front. It made for a worse ride though, but I think the thought there was, less to break when off-roading (not to mention, easier to use a lift kit on).