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    2002 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 - AZ - Price lowered

    Clean title 2nd owner (Purchased by me at Camelback Toyota with 69k miles in 2008) 203,000 miles $14,500 - $10.5k OBO Located in Glendale, AZ General Maintenance records receipts since I’ve owned it, dealer maintained up to that point Always used Toyota or OEM Denso/Aisin replacement parts on...
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    Third Gen 4Runner Icon 2.5 RR Rear Shocks

    Will not work for 1st gen Tacoma without modification.
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    Third Gen 4Runner Icon 2.5 RR Rear Shocks

    Rear Remote Resevoir 2.5s for 96-02 4Runners. Installed for about 7k miles. No leaks, just checked nitrogen. Will ship with hardware shown, original paperwork, and in the original box. $700 OBO, located in AZ. Will ship on buyers dime.
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    Difference between Hilux & Tacoma

    Kinda hard to lust after what you can't have, if you can have either. That was the point. Theres also some motor fuel tax avoidance strategies which are very common in countries which still use or have available oil sold for heat, that simply don't exist in the US. Gas Taco sales would...
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    Difference between Hilux & Tacoma

    The Taco is designed and built to satisfy the NTSB, NHTSA, and EPA, as well as the US consumer market. The Hilux isn't. The D4d won't satisfy the EPA without a DEF system, no matter how clean it burns without it. Where is a guy gonna get DEF south of the border? The new diesels are a pain...
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    Am I crazy: 1993 4Runner with a 5VZE-FE 3.4L + A340F swap

    The 3.4 5vz is definitely one of the best engines Toyota ever put in small trucks. It soundly stomps the 3.0, which is an EPA emissions pig, common from many manufacturers during the very late 80s to early 90s. I've owned and driven 22r, 22re, 3vz, 5vz, and 2uz vehicles long term. 5vz and 2uz...
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    4Runner better drive quality than Tacoma. Need advice

    Having owned over a dozen Toyota vehicles, all trucks or SUVs, the Japan vs. North American assembly appears to hold at least some water. Fit, finish, and overall "tightness" of the units that were assembled in Japan are all just a little better across the board. This includes several...
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    Supercharged 5VZFE and cooling

    I think you misread my post. It's easy to know when the O/D is off... there's a light in the dash, conveniently labelled "O/D OFF". "If you don't turn off overdrive on that auto while pulling grades, that's part of where the heat is coming from. The overdrive function doesn't allow torque...
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    Supercharged 5VZFE and cooling

    Well, fortunately for me, I'm not forced to guess or ask questions about this particular scenario. You'll notice I specifically stated I have no experience with Koyorad so refrained from comment on that, since I'd have no idea what I'm talking about. I've had and driven more than a few...
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    Supercharged 5VZFE and cooling

    If you don't turn off overdrive on that auto while pulling grades, that's part of where the heat is coming from. The overdrive function doesn't allow torque converter lockup and creates a HUGE amount of heat when it's working. Turn if off every time you pull a grade, or you'll be rebuilding or...
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    Any advice? Lexus GX470 or Nissan Xterra or Pathfinder

    Pretty spot on. My sister had an Xtera and my wife has a GX. Comparing the two is like comparing a high quality pair of backpacking boots to some hikers from the shoe section at Wal Mart. I have to admit this is the first time I've heard the two even mentioned in the same conversation.
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