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Toyota Tacoma 2005+

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  • pb2themaxpb2themax Member Posts: 471
    I heard they were switching over to new servers. It was back up today for a few hours and then back down again. It will be back up and running soon. I love TN. :)
  • ltmarltmar Member Posts: 45
    I have an 06 Doublecab 4x4 TRD Sport. I just did a 600 mile trip. There are some places on the interstate where the ride seems really rough. A slight pavement change makes it go away though. On two lane state highways, it rides and handles excellent. Performance at fairly high speeds on gravel forest roads is good too. I guess the stiffer springs and shocks on the TRD models just react to certain rhythms. So far, I think the compromise is worth it. I haven't had the vibration issue.
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
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    This a good opportunity to get one of these kits if you are interested.
    If you are, add yourself to the list: http://toyotanation.com/forum/t122904-7.html
  • cncmfgcncmfg Member Posts: 11
    just purchased a 4x4 TRD Sport Double cab SB in jan, and i was curious about a couple things.

    1- 4x4 is not to be used on paved roads unless you are towing, ( the dealership said if their wet or icy is the exception) why is this. i know the turning radius is less. but is it going to damage the transfer case? or the limited slip? or the diff? my last vehicle was a 4x4 AWD grand cherokee orvis. needless to say its a completely different 4x4 system but it can go on and off road. what damage will occur if the tacoma is in 4x4 on the street. the dealership told me it would happen while turning?

    2- pop your hood and follow your manifold, right after the manifold is your cats, one on each side. now right after that there are two ??? silencers maybe. not sure. the exhaust tubing flares out kind of like a large collector, then tapers back down to standard size and then dumps out to the muffler. anyone have an idea of what these are. and if their silencers, why 2, why not one later on in the cat back? take note of the exhaust tube under the driver side, lovely job of bottle necking the tube. why? who knows, just trying to figure out what i am looking at. regardless the tubing from the manifold back is sorta.. ghetto. ide throw a cat back on just to get some mandrel bent tubing. i just cant justify 3-600 for cosmetic value.

    thanks in advance
    aaron
  • cncmfgcncmfg Member Posts: 11
    i notice everyone on this forum posting about odd engine noise, and i have encountered plenty in my day, and being new to toyota truck ownership, i was just thinking,

    this is just a noisy motor,
    i hear clicks
    i hear odd engine noise, in comparison to other vehicles im use to.

    ever think, hey maybe im just a bit paranoid, and maybe its just a noisy motor.

    most of what i hear sounds like valve train noise, rockers, valves etc.
    another thing to consider, pop the lid cover on the motor. and take note of the M A S S I V E air box, and all the silencer crap they put on there. ive heard that the people putting in k&n FIPK kits on our trucks claim that it makes it substantially noiser. is it possible that the clicking noises are really just muffeled engine noise in the air box?

    im holding off on the FIPK in hopes of a supercharger ;)

    the motor sounds bitchin at WOT, sounds like a lil race car.

    but when your just pussyfooting it around town. it makes engine noise.

    regardless im glad i got the 100k warranty. and i wouldnt worry about small engine noises too much, worst case senario. their gonna fix it on their tab.

    all and all. i love my new truk. even tho it makes some noise.
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
    "ive heard that the people putting in k&n FIPK kits on our trucks claim that it makes it substantially noiser. is it possible that the clicking noises are really just muffeled engine noise in the air box?"

    I don't think that is the noise you are hearing. I have an intake on my truck and it doesn't have that click at all.
  • imin2mximin2mx Member Posts: 27
    After having a few problems with my 05 DC Sport Prerunner (AC, Charcoal Canister), I decided to purchase an extended warranty. As some previous posts suggested, I contacted Troy at Greenfield. Anyway, he beat my local dealer in FL. by $500. I got a Toyota Factory Platinum warranty, 100k mi, 6 year, 0 deductible for $730. It was cheaper than other posts as my truck is a Prerunner opposed to a 4X4.
  • yrffejyrffej Member Posts: 47
    mine apparently doesn't have the ticking noise. posts on this and other forums tell me some do.... read this link!

    http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t122579.html
  • vincewood30vincewood30 Member Posts: 48
    The dealer finally called me last night to go come get my new truck. I got a '06 Prerunner Access Cab with the V6 and 6 Speed. Can't tell as far as looks though from my '05. It's a big difference though in performance compared to my 4 cylinder I had. I took my alloy rims off my old truck and put them on the new 1. I have 1 problem though is that tire pressure monitoring system. The sensors are in the rims and Toyota wants $173 a rim for them. I'm gonna look for a fuse later today and pull it so I can get the light to go off. I got the truck for $450 under factory invoice. I guess thats what you get when you buy 8 cars/trucks from the same dealer though.

    Explain this though: I called my insurance company and I was quoted $27 lower for this truck than my '05 was.
  • demoncleanerdemoncleaner Member Posts: 82
    I'll answer 1. The Tacoma has a traditional part time 4wd system. Your GC Jeep had a center diff connected to the 4wd system. The 4runner while similar mech to the Tacoma, has one too. The V8 models have the 4wd hi always 'on'. Center diffs allow 4wd use on pave with out binding.

    For your truck, you should use 4wd on a surface with some slip. Gravel, dirt, snow, ice, whatever. I really wouldnt use it just cause its raining. Straight roads wont hurt it, even on dry, but sharp corners can cause bind. Some owners have reported this happening.

    Still there are times like in snow squalls where road goes back and forth; snow covered, dry, back to snow again. I don't constantly shift in and out. Just leave it unless you gonna make a tight dry corner.

    I've used 4wd for approx 700-800 mi of the trucks 14.5K life. Never had it bind, just use common sense. Surprising, seen in no appreciable loss in mpg either.
  • whodaguywhodaguy Member Posts: 7
    I just bought a used 05 Tacoma access cab and am looking for a soft tonneau cover and am considering the Lund Genesis Seal and Peel -- has anyone here had this installed on their 05 or 06 Tacoma, and was the installation easy w/o any drilling or cutting? I don't want to alter the existing bedliner.

    I'd consider other brands if there are no drilling and cutting involved in the installation so if any of you has had any experience -- good or bad -- with their tonneau covers then please let me know.

    Also, anyone bought a locking gas cap for their Tacoma? Where and what was the cost? Thanks!
  • sevigny17sevigny17 Member Posts: 6
    What can happen to the truck if you do try to take some sharp corners in 4wd?

    I have noticed this when backing out of my driveway on showy/icy mornings. My driveway is a 10% grade up to the street, so sometimes I need the 4wd to back out of the driveway. But I have noticed that it is very difficult to turn the wheel as I get onto the plowed and sanded road.

    How much damage am I doing by doing this?
  • bobcatspotsbobcatspots Member Posts: 3
    I've an 06 with a 1" front leveling lift with the same problem. I did have it aligned and brought it in a second time to have them recheck it. They said it was fine. How did things end up for you? Thanks.
  • az comaaz coma Member Posts: 19
    My '05 DC SB 4x4 6 speed was making a lot of gear noise at freeway speeds. I changed the Transmission/transfer case/ and rear diff. oil to AMSOIL synthetic and now she's quiet as a mouse at 75 and shifts like a dream. :D
  • jadamjrjadamjr Member Posts: 28
    I just purchased the Access Roll-up cover from Autoanything.com The cover cost me $387 and change but well worth it. I bought the Extang Tuff Tonno prior to this one, but the quality was not near as good so I returned it. The nice thing with Access it rear bar at the tail gate and also the cross bars roll up with the cover so they are out of the way. Also the side of the cover fastens with heavy duty velcro so theres no worries in the winter when the covers tend to shrink. The cover maybe priced a little higher now since I bought it over a holiday weekend when it was on sale. The only thing you have to make sure of is when you order it make sure you asked for a thicker front seal and a tailgate seal to keep out all of the elements. Other then that, Its a great product for the money.
  • ustazzafustazzaf Member Posts: 311
    What can happen to the truck if you do try to take some sharp corners in 4wd?

    I have noticed this when backing out of my driveway on showy/icy mornings. My driveway is a 10% grade up to the street, so sometimes I need the 4wd to back out of the driveway. But I have noticed that it is very difficult to turn the wheel as I get onto the plowed and sanded road.

    How much damage am I doing by doing this?


    If you are on a surface requiring 4WD, you will not hurt the system because you can get some slip. Once you get to traction surface, you should kick out the 4WD.
  • whodaguywhodaguy Member Posts: 7
    Thanks for the info -- was the installation easy even with the integrated bedliner that comes with the 05 Tacoma? Does the tonneau cover's clamps fit in the existing bedliner's rails? Did you have to cut or drill through the bedliner? How long did it take to install?

    Thanks again!
  • bro45usbro45us Member Posts: 36
    Yes if you are in 4WD on a high traction surface and turn sharply especially with a locker it will bind the drivetrain. Done occasionally is nothing terrible but do try to avoid doing this. However I live in Nebraska where I encounter icy roads alot. Many times during highway driving if there is icy patches I will leave 4WD engaged to help keep the front of the truck in the front. Intermittant slick patches will alleviate any stresses built up during hi-trac driving, just disengage 4WD when making slow sharp turns on dry pavement.
  • pb2themaxpb2themax Member Posts: 471
    I love my Access Lorado tonneau. On TN, we got a dealer to give us the lowest prices on Access tonneaus that I've seen anywhere.

    The retail on the Lorado is over $400 plus shipping. We got it for $325 shipped!

    Check this link if anybody is interested in getting a nice Tonneau. Read the whole thread.

    http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t118926.html

    :)
  • pb2themaxpb2themax Member Posts: 471
    Here's some locking gas cap info.

    http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t123139.html

    :)
  • indigo_inkindigo_ink Member Posts: 23
    When I'm on an icy surface in 4WD and brake hard (with clutch pressed in) there is a pretty loud thumping sound. I'm guessing it is the ABS causing the rest of the drive train to lock up with the breaking wheels. Anyone else experienced this? Is this normal?
  • len888len888 Member Posts: 112
    I bought a rigid tonno that has four panels that fold nicely on piano hinges. The panels come preassembled (folded) along with super high tech advesive strips to mount to side rails which capture the folding cover. No drilling. It's gasketing is water tight in both carwashing and wind driven rain. All exposed surfaces and mojnting brackets are either aircraft aluminum or stainless steel. It is from the FOLD-A-COVER company and I got it from one of their distributors for the northeast.
    I couldn't be more pleased about quality, appearance and function. For a good picture of this, go online to www.FOLD-A-COVER.COM

    I went folding/ridgid because of preference for load bearing properties (rated for 800 pounds) not that heavy snows in my area will ever max out that load bearing.

    You get what you pay for. Mine was slightly over $600. freight included. Assembly instructions are excellent.
  • v6tacov6taco Member Posts: 5
    Hey would you mind emailing me the dealerships information and contact person. If there is anything else that might help me out let me know. I have had some minor problems with my 05 tacoma but I would love the peace of mind of having the platinum warranty. If I can save some body that is even better. I would appreciate it. my email address is will3323@yahoo.com Thanks
  • whodaguywhodaguy Member Posts: 7
    pb, thanks for the thread; now I'm leaning toward the Access LE or possibly the Truxedo Low Pro.
  • govincygovincy Member Posts: 1
    Can u get some pictures? I want to get the Fold-a-cover. You mentioned adhesive tapes. Is there any mounting via bolts etc? How strong a setup the tape provides? Thanks for your help.
  • yodadriver1234yodadriver1234 Member Posts: 1
    I purchased a 2005 toyota tacoma 4x4 double cab shortbed, and I REALLY want to juice up this motor and throw a supercharger on it. I need help, does anyone know where to get one for this model?
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
    There isn't one released yet. Word is, TRD should have one out this spring. Just rumors so far. Believe me, you'll know when one comes out.
  • tdog3tdog3 Member Posts: 2
    Does anyone know what leer topper fits a 06 taco double cab long box trd sport :confuse:
  • ltmarltmar Member Posts: 45
    Leer's website lists the availability by region in the advance notice section under products. Most of the caps are offered for that truck.
    I have already been shopping at my local Leer dealer. Since the 100R, which is fairly basic costs between $1,100 and $1,500 depending on options, I am going to get that one after recovering from the sting of paying sales tax. I didn't even ask how much the XL and XQ cost.
  • demoncleanerdemoncleaner Member Posts: 82
    ABS goes bonkers (2wd or 4wd) on snow and ice if you brake hard enough. The harder you push (with ABS going) the louder it gets. Its normal, along with the pedal vibration.

    To brake in the shortest distance, brake as hard as you can WITHOUT invoking the ABS. Once the ABS kicks in on snow, the tire 'skips' across the top of the surface rather than digging down with all the forward weight shift.

    I wish I could easily shut off ABS on snow, But with snow tires, it takes a near panic stop to get the ABS going. Stock tires it doesnt take much, practice in a safe area. You may thank youself later...
  • tdog3tdog3 Member Posts: 2
    Thanks for the advice. Kinda put the cart before the horse since the dealers in my area want to much over retail. I was ready to buy yesterday on the spot. The dealer actually wanted $200 over MSRP becuase he had to get truck from another lot. He also wanted my trade this week, after he told me my truck wouldn't be available until 1st week in April. These guys are nuts :mad:
  • ltmarltmar Member Posts: 45
    The trucks are scarce in my area but I still only paid $500 over invoice. It is a nice truck but I wouldn't have paid over sticker for it.
  • cncmfgcncmfg Member Posts: 11
    07 400hp X-Runner concept

    Doubt all the blasphemy you hear about the supercharger not coming out!

    Last i heard from Toyota and TRD and Eaton was an ETA of spring of 06. till then were in the dark. how much its gonna cost... who knows. how much toyota is gonna charge to install.. too much.

    other things to consider. even tho i would love to S/C my tacoma and make it beastly.

    10:1 compression and supercharger = low boost.

    Unless you plan on replacing your pistons and possibly your rods. then who cares. but all of that is $$$$.$$

    just my 2 cents
    aaron
  • soundman34soundman34 Member Posts: 36
    Has anybody figured out what this vibration is. My truck has this exactsame problem. I have the slight shake upon acceleration and a vibration upon deceleration usually around 20 or 30 mph. It does none of this when in 4x4. This might sound strange, but could it be the front diff?. I am having all of the diff. fluids changed out to amsoil synthentic. If it is not doing this in 4x4 could it be because of the extra torque on the front diff. I was dead set on this being a drive shaft issue. This has developed into a problem over time and was not an issue when I bought the truck. Could it be crappy factory fluids? I will find out this Tuesday. If not at least I have good quality fluids in both diff's and the transfer case. Worth a try.
  • riverrat1riverrat1 Member Posts: 12
    I've got the shake too when slowing up (around 30-33 mph.) For me, the tach will also jump a couple hundred also. I've noticed that it doesn't happen when not in "D"/drive. And while we're talking about it, I've got to go for a "ride along" with the tech the next time it goes in for service.
    Good luck with your's. I'm not holding my breath, although they've been pretty good so far...
  • pheonix2pheonix2 Member Posts: 12
    I may have the correct answer to yours and a couple other correspondents on the driveline shutter at or around the 1-2 shift. It is without a doubt the splined slip-yoke located directly behind the driveshaft carrier bearing. These components are located halfway down the two part drive line. The spline is hanging up or binding.
    This splined component's job is to allow the driveline to shorten or lengthen as required by the wheelbase as the vehicle takes off or is stopping. All rear wheel drive vehicles have a splined slip joint either at their transmission or somewhere down the drive line after a carrier bearing. If this power transmitting spline does not move freely it will hang up. Usually, it with be felt on take away immediately from a stop sign or at the 1-2 shiftpoint.
    As on the Tacoma, these external splined slip-joints joints are sealed by a lip seal or as in the newer Tacoma, with a rubber boot. Older Tacomas had a grease fitting on this spline shaft to keep it moving freely. The new Tacomas appear to be sealed for life.
    After a few discussions with my local dealer it was time to take some affirmative action. I informed them that this problem was gradually getting worse and I strongly suspected the drive line slip-joint. I told them that unless they replaced the whole complete driveline, I would not be happy. I reminded them that this was a much cheaper solution than replacing the transmission, transfer case, and or the whole truck! They agreed. I inspected this slip joint before its removal and found that there was excessive clearance on the spline fit. I could move both male and female components 1/16" independently. This is not a good machining practice on driveline components. The resilient rubber mounting did not seem to be firm enough either. The two driveshafts, universals, carrier bearing, and splined slip-yoke are all one assembly and are replaced as a balance unit with a flange mount on either end!
    Two days ago the whole driveline was replaced. I'm happy to report that the shifting and whole operation of the driveline/transmission are as smooth as silk! The spline fit has no excessive clearance and the rubber in the carrier bearing mount is stiffer (This keeps driveline vibration inline at take away under high torque load situations.).
    I hope this information helps to solve your problem.
    Good Luck. :D
  • bdtunemanbdtuneman Member Posts: 1
    Guys my truck is driving me nuts!! Short drive admittedly. Anyway, 05 Taco, dbl cab. During strong cross winds loud vibrating wind noise that seems to come from either driver door or lower driver side windshield. Tested windshield w/ water, no apparent leaks. has the replaced door seal been a permanent fix? I'm ready to get rid of the truck if noise persists..
  • sagecalvinsagecalvin Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2005 Tacoma; I used to have a 2001 Dodge Dakota that had side mirror defrosters which Toyota does not offer. Does anyone know if there is a third party supplier?
  • boone88rrboone88rr Member Posts: 194
    They aren't cheap. You have to buy their mirror with the built in turn signals and then buy the add-on heater module. They offer a "kit" with both, looks like the total is around $270 + shipping.

    http://www.kwmuth.com/products/kits/220-0243.htm
  • jackhammerjackhammer Member Posts: 92
    I recently was able to put 90.4 litres in my tank upon fill up. I know the tank is rated for 80 Litres. I put in as much as possible. I know they say not to fill the neck up due to expansion but in the winter months I thought this to be fine.
  • msibillemsibille Member Posts: 275
    A little over 35 yrs ago, your assumption might be good.
    However, the real reason for not overfilling the tank is because it can cause liquid fuel to run into the vent lines, and into the charcoal canister and vapor valve. This can damage this fuel vapor recovery system and result in $$$ leaking out, not just fuel.

    It doesn't pay to risk damage just for the convenience of delaying your next fillup by 50 miles.
  • cloudbaseracercloudbaseracer Member Posts: 1
    I need to get a new rear drive shaft and wonder if anyone knows if the 2005 4x4 6 cyl. Acces cab is the same one as in the Double cab 4x4 6 cyl in the short bed. They both have the same wheel base so it would seem like they would be they same. I can get a used one much easier from a 4 door.

    Thanks,

    James
  • bigandybigandy Member Posts: 70
    What if someone had already done that? Is there a way to tell if damage has occurred? Will it straighten itself out and if not, what is the fix? Never heard about this before, but I've been know to pull that trigger on the pump a few extra times. Well, OK, a whole bunch of extra times.

    Seems like it should be able to fix itself, but I await your answer.
  • msibillemsibille Member Posts: 275
    Clicking the pump a couple of times is not likely to cause an issue, though it can vary. I usually fill "full-bore" until it clicks off, then pull the grip at a moderate flow rate until the next click. Then stop. The first click at full flow is an inconsistent level as it is affected as much from the high flow rate and the turbulence as the anything. That rate may be higher if you're the only fueler on the pump, or way low if there are several. The "click" of the pump handle isn't super-precise, but if at a moderate flow level it's a bit better.

    Now, if you've been "stuffing" your tank, that's another story. One or two "stuffings", particularly if not frequent, may not cause irreversible damage, but continuing to do it is likely to.

    You may get driveability problems and/or a MIL indication (trouble code). While it's not uncommon to have a whoosh of air from the tank if you've been in cold weather and the temps have increased greatly during the day, you may notice a great deal of fuel smell when you open the tank if the vapor recovery system has been compromised.

    We're not talking about thousands of dollars here, maybe a hundred or two. The system is basically a vent system that vents the fuel vapors from your tank into a carbon cannister, instead of allowing them to escape to the atmosphere. When the engine is running, a valve directs the fumes from the cannister into the engine intake system, driven primarily by engine vaccuum. If the cannister gets saturated with liquid fuel, it's useless.

    In any event, I don't think that the small convenience of delaying my fillup by a couple gallons is worth the risk to the system.

    I haven't dug around to see where the cannister is in the engine compartment, but if you're really curious, you could locate it, dismount it, and see how heavy it feels. It should be filled with activated charcoal -not very heavy. If it feels like a container that weighs as much as one filled with fuel, it's probably contaminated. (Can also happen to some if they are submerged in water. -Use to be the case with GM units years ago.)

    Bottom line- the manual tells you not to overfill for a reason.

    While on the subject there's a good deal of info available at
    http://api-ec.api.org/frontpage.cfm

    and on fueling safety in particular:
    http://api-ec.api.org/about/index.cfm?objectid=3CBF133A-DD3D-4A2E-945550BEEC34CE- 3F&method=display_body&er=1&bitmask=001002001000000000
  • soundman34soundman34 Member Posts: 36
    Thank you for that great post! I am 90% sure that this is the same problem that I am having. Although I am having two similar problems that might be related. The drive line shutter is definatly there upon acceleration right at the 1 to 2 shift point ( and also at the same point upon deceleration). I am also feeling a clunking when coming to a stop and accelerating from a stop. It only happens when the outside temp. is above 55 degrees. The theory being that the grease thins out at higher temperatures and is not as good at lubricating ( or something like that). I had this problem on a 2000 ford ranger and the problem was diagnosed as the slip yoke assembley sticking (not greased properly) and once they replaced that assembley the driveline was smooth as silk. I brought this issue up with the dealer about my 05 tacoma and they gave me the normal condition speach. Thanks to your post I have some back-up to the driveline claim and I am going back to the dealer as soon as possible. Thanks again!
  • asac1asac1 Member Posts: 30
    I purchased my 2005 Tacoma Prerunner with 4-cyl/5M new after doing a lot of research from forums, specification reports, and going on test-drives. This is the model that looks like a 4-wheel-drive and has an extended cab (they call it the access cab). I can now say after having if for 17,000 miles that I am very disappointed in it for two reasons: actual vs. posted fuel mileage and wind noise with the latter being the primary reason I am selling it.

    I wanted only one vehicle to commute to work and haul music equipment. It had to be of high quality, above 25mpg highway fuel rating, and have adequate storage space (I assumed the ride would be reasonably quiet as are competitors models). My average fuel mpg range has been a disappointing 18-22; and this mpg rating with a 4-speed and manual transmission. I could live with that as the purchase price was very and would compensate for the extra expense. But the straw that broke the camels back has been the annoying wind noise. It is odd that I’ve not read about a consistent wind noise in the hundreds of internet forum postings and reviews. I contacted the dealer about the wind noise and he told me to bring it in which I did. They replaced the rear access door weather stripping. After this was done I noticed the noise persisted. They told me they would spend a couple of days with it and get to the bottom of it. They kindly gave me a loaner vehicle to drive. The timing for the inspection could not be better. The wind was gusting to 30 mph. The service manager said that they wanted to compare it with the access cab models they had in the lot. Without even driving those new models, the service manager noticed the wind noise. He called me and told me that they would not do anything about it because apparently it was a condition with all of the new trucks. He then said that the new access cab models on the lot were actually worse than mine! They said that there is a “vortex” between the cab and the box that produced this noise. On windy days it is so annoying that I cannot hear my kids from the back seat without them yelling at me. This is a problem that Toyota should address; an obvious design flaw in their access cab models; not in line with their great reputation. I recently rode in an extended cab Ford F150: a very quiet cab (although fuel mileage was unacceptable).

    I sold a 1990 Ford Ranger with 277,000 miles on it for $500 before I purchased the Tacoma. I can honestly say that it was a much quieter ride than my new Tacoma, albeit a rougher, uncomfortable ride.

    There are many good things about the Tacoma and I hate to part with it for those reasons: 1) handles excellently, 2) mechanically very high quality, 3) turning radius is unbelievably tight, 4) cargo area is perfect for my equipment, 5) drivers seat is very comfortable, 6) stereo is great sounding (on days without wind), and 7) great style in the Prerunner model.

    A few other points of dissatisfaction: 1) clutch-pedal depression length is too long, 2) steering wheel tilt span is too short (should go higher for easier exit), 3) factory running boards are nearly non-functional, and 4) rear seats in access model are comfortable for dogs but not for kids (an inch more of space and padding would have gone very far in improving it).
  • eaglegeagleg Member Posts: 87
    If they replaced the door seal with the same type of seal,it won't work.Sixty mph winds this week and I heard the noise for the third time,so I tried to self diagnose the problem.Removed wipers and cowl to check the lower cowl seam and found nothing out of the ordinary.Then I got creative and put some duct tape on both door seals just in front of the mirrors.90 mph into a 60 mph wind and no noise.When I talked to Toyota dealer they told me those speeds would compromise any seal.Never had a problem with my 92 Chevy.In my opinion the seals are too soft.Take a look at the Chevy seals,stiff and wire reinforced.I wonder how much Toyota saved per unit by installing inferior seals?
  • vincewood30vincewood30 Member Posts: 48
    I noticed the same clunking noise in my '06 Access Cab with the V6 and 6 Speed manual. My truck only has 200 miles on it. When I took it to the dealer for some other work yesterday (lo-jack installed) I told them about it. They drove it and felt the same thing. Unfortunately there are no TSB out for it as of yet. My 05 with the 4 cylinder didn't do it though.

    Theft Information alert: My dealer says the tailgates on these trucks are getting stolen left and right. You can get a tailgate lock for about $40-50. The shell (no hardware, paint, emblems, ect) from Toyota is about $800. Maybe worth the little investment?
  • riverrat1riverrat1 Member Posts: 12
    High winds here, today in NJ. In the past, I had a hard time saying for sure where the noise was coming from. Today, I am almost 100% that its leaking around the door seal. I don't buy the dealers response either, and "its the nature of the beast," is NOT acceptable. I had a 90 GMC myself, and that didn't have any where near the bells and whistles, not to mention comfort of todays trucks. Guess what, that was a quieter ride as far as wind noise goes. Interesting how many people have this complaint. The wind noise is probably on the top of my list as far as what drives me crazy, get that fixed, I'd probably be a bit more satisfied (not quite happy considering the price compared to a GM product), but...
  • bigandybigandy Member Posts: 70
    Thanks for the reply. Seems to me the charcoal acts more or less as a buffer for the fuel vapors and that in time, even if it got saturated, it would return the liquid fuel to a vapor state and then back into the intake system. Not sure how many times I did this and I will now of course not do it anymore. Keeping my fingers crossed.

    Thanks again.

    a
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