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    Tacoma Air Bag Rant! :(

    more info The tech said it was primarily in the harness at the connector on the front. According to the information I have it is the primary wiring harness for the vehicle. In the loom are the headlight, turn signals, and all of the other major wires for the vehicle. The extensive labor is due...
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    Tacoma Air Bag Rant! :(

    Last month my Air Bag light came on, and I really didn't think much about it. So yesterday, I went to my local independent Toyota shop to get the oil changed, and run the diagnostics run on the air bag light. So I forked over $140 so they find the problem, and its not the spiral wire. I...
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    Where did you mount your fire extinguisher?

    06 Double Cab - 2.5# mounted in the storage compartment behind the back seat on the drivers side. I have seen some horrible damage done by a unrestrained fire extinguisher in a high speed (50mph) roll over, so I don't mind it behind the seat. My suggest is that you buy an all metal fire...
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    Running CB and HAM external speaker outputs to car amplifier

    Look for "communication" speakers. General stereo speakers will sound like junk and will be difficult to hear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Full size crew (short bed) vs. Tacoma Double cab

    PS - 2500 silverado's don't suffer from this identity crisis as much as the half tons. Still suffer ground clearance issues, but at least the are trucks at their core. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Full size crew (short bed) vs. Tacoma Double cab

    I own a 06 Tacoma DCLB w/ OME suspension. I get to drive a Silverado extended cab w/ standard bed. The Tacoma drives much bigger than its size. The turning radius is horrible, but it drives like a truck, and has better driving manners. The engine/ transmission/ gearing is dialed in to perform...
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    Tinting Windows

    Colorado resident with tint on my Tacoma; it came with the truck when I bought it used. Love - it does make a big difference I keeping the interior cool; it also provides a lot of privacy, people cannot see into the vehicle. Hate- using the vehicle at night, off road. The window tint makes it...
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    tire chains

    IMO- What axle to chain (1 pair) - Long term service, and for use at higher speeds rear tires. This is also the recommended position from OEM manufactures, on most modern vehicles.; SHTF- got to get through; Front axle, but beware on most modern vehicles chains can cause damage to front brake...
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    tire chains

    Nice to have when you need them, their is no substitute. You can often drive much slower, and in more control when the vehicle is chained up. The vehicle tracks much better with out under steer. Chains also allow the vehicle to do more work in the snow like pull trailers or other vehicles. The...
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    Consumer Tire vs Commercial Tires

    Has anyone had experiences running a "Commercial" Grade tire vs. all the "consumer" grade tires? You would think they would be a good fit for the expo community: Goodyear G971 Armor Max - Link http://www.goodyeartrucktires.com/tires/details.aspx?prodline=160110 Goodyear G933 Armor Max -...
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    Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx

    Seems like a popular tire in the Australia mining world for durability and mileage: http://www.minecorp.com.au/products/tyre-upgrade
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    Michelin tire recall

    LTX M/S2 and others: Subject: SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Dear Michelin Tire Owner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Highway Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Michelin North America, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle...
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    2009-2013 Suburban Mods????

    It seems that my family is out growing my 2006 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport (6'bed) - Family of 6 (wife, 5 year old, 10 year old, 2 newfoundland's). Vehicle will be used as a all around DD/work truck running up about 40K miles/year. It will tow trailers weekly, and my 20' hybrid trailer in the...
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    Cooper Discoverer ATP tires

    Go for it! I have really been disappointed the last two sets of BFG AT KO that I have purchased - realistically you are now paying a lot of money for a tire that will only go for about 40K miles. I run them on a Jeep TJ and Tacoma and both vehicles were unable to reach the 50K mark. The last...
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    Crowd Sourcing Floor Mats & Seat Cover

    They will be going in a 2006 Tacoma Double Cab Sport. I was fairly happy with the matts from Toyota, but the redesign after the re-call are pretty lame. Who would have thought to install the heavy rubber matts on top of the OEM carpet floor mats. Bump for additional thoughts or this thread is...
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    Crowd Sourcing Floor Mats & Seat Cover

    Nothing to sexy about this post, I wore through my Tacoma pre-recall floor mats and looking for recommendations. While I am at it, I also would like to crowd source recommendations on seat covers. TRD Sport Double Cab Thanks
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    tire sizes for new england winters

    Tire How about a BFG A/T in 33x9.5x15?
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    What tires to put on 2007 Highlander AWD

    I had the LTX on an Isuzu Trooper: They are about as mild of a tread pattern as I would put on an all wheel drive vehicle. We put 60K on the tires, and traded the Trooper with tread left on them. Dedicated snow tires are great if you drive on snow packed roads all the time, but generally way...
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    What tires to put on 2007 Highlander AWD

    All around good tires: Michelin LTX M/S2 (My guess would be 80% on road. 20% off road, I know many ranchers who use this tire.) If you want something more aggressive:Michelin LTX A/T2 (Kind of a 60% on road, 40% off road) good for fire roads. From their read the forums BFG, Goodyear, Cooper...
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    Off-Road Lighting Types

    Thanks Hilldweller - I had not trolled through the JW Speaker website - The seem to be on the cutting edge of LED lighting. I stand corrected.
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