2013 Doublecab Worktruck

Ramjet

Explorer
Well, be careful with the manual. I am a big fan of manuals, but the MT is not as reliable as the AT. I had a manual in my '09 and ended up Lemon Lawing the truck because of clutch issues (crappy plastic pedal design) in which the pedal was binding and squeaking. A friend of mine is going through something similar except his issue was not limited to the clutch; he also had the throwout bearing fail after 25k miles.

The AT is not exciting, but it is solid.

X2 on the throw out bearing on the MT. Had mine done at 52k, dealer paid for it, but may not be so lucky next time.
 

huntsonora

Explorer
I prefer manual transmissions in most vehicles but I would go with the automatic in a Tacoma

Regardless, I cant wait for you to find a truck to start your build. Your last one was great and it was one of the first links I clicked on when I saw it had new posts
 

Plannerman

Wandering Explorer
Just thinking about the MT vs. AT thing again. My manual OT was geared lowered than the auto (manual had higher RPMs at 70, for example). Living at 5,500 ft, the manual might be a real advantage.


Sent via fat thumb
 

lodi781

...My work of art
X2 on the throw out bearing on the MT. Had mine done at 52k, dealer paid for it, but may not be so lucky next time.

I went through 2 under waranty and now at 90 im getting a squeaking again...this time i'll just do it myself and upgrade the parts because obviously toyota hasn't figured out how to biuld a throwout bearing.
 

hornytoad

Desert Geologist
Plannerman, lodi781, Ramjet - Thanks for the info. I'll keep my eye on the throwout bearing and see what happens. A heavy duty clutch with a different brand of bearings then stock may be in order when I have to open it up.

The automatic in the 2012 wasn't that bad, It just seems silly to buy a new truck these days and not get a 6 or 7 speed auto transmission. I was seriously looking at a valve body upgrade to improve shifting/drivabality.

The 2012 taco that I drove as a work truck for my previous employer was a manual and it just had the gas petal recall work and the rear spring TSB never had a problem with the clutch or throwout bearing. But i also only put 22k miles on it.

The gear ratios on the transmissions are different. Toyota used to match the differential gearing to the transmission so the final drive was the same, but they didn't do that for the 2nd gen Tacoma. (or even the 1st?) so the highway rpms are higher and the 1st gear is a stump puller on themanual wit the extraweight anddrag of roof racks and AT tires it might help keep the engine lightly loaded.

Both the old 2012 worktruck and the new 2013 worktruck are going to weight the same and I will be driving in the same areas over and over so It will be interesting to see what the scanguage tells me as the engine breaks in.
 

Loubaru

Adventurer
Just a thought, but why are you going with the slotted rotors and not a performance brake pad? The slotted rotors will resist fade a little better but they aren't going to improve your stopping distance. While your in there I think it would be worth your money to go with a more performance oriented brake pad. It may make a little noise and will probably dust more but it will improve your stopping power and should also resist fade better.
 

hornytoad

Desert Geologist
Loubaru - I was thinking about the TRD pads if I could get a deal on them, It didn't happen so I might buy some EBC green stuff pads when i get my rotors and SS lines.

I did bring home a new rig. I tried to wheel a TRD for super cheap but white doublecab TRDs with a manual transmission are in high demand this week.

So I have a SR5 manual double cab with the tow package, I was able to work a deal for a TRD exhaust and the rubber mats. I went to Discount tires this afternoon and tossed on the 245 75 R16 BF goodwrench all terain K/Os.

A deposit was placed for the Snugtop Snug Pro and a Bed slide 1000SE for the truckbed this afternoon.

Pics up when I can get them.
 
Loubaru - I was thinking about the TRD pads if I could get a deal on them, It didn't happen so I might buy some EBC green stuff pads when i get my rotors and SS lines.

I did bring home a new rig. I tried to wheel a TRD for super cheap but white doublecab TRDs with a manual transmission are in high demand this week.

So I have a SR5 manual double cab with the tow package, I was able to work a deal for a TRD exhaust and the rubber mats. I went to Discount tires this afternoon and tossed on the 245 75 R16 BF goodwrench all terain K/Os.

A deposit was placed for the Snugtop Snug Pro and a Bed slide 1000SE for the truckbed this afternoon.

Pics up when I can get them.

Congrats on the new truck!:sombrero:

I love my SnugPro, I'm sure you will too! Can't wait to see the BedSlide.

Did you go with white again?
-RFA
 

hornytoad

Desert Geologist
Yes it's white again....

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New white truck shod with 245 75 R 16 BF Goodwrench Comp A/Ts

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Mrs. Hornytoad putting the new truck to good use. FYI 1/2 yard of soil weighs in at 600-700 lbs. We are going to be making a few trips to the soil yards.
 

hornytoad

Desert Geologist
And time to do mods.....

Install the scan gauge 2 again. I have the simple set up with the scan gauge mounted to the steering column with Velcro. I run the cable under the steering column and Velcro the extra 2' of cable under the dash so my feet don't get tangled.

Airbox Mod - Found this on several of the Tacoma Forums. Toyota has a non replaceable charcoal filter in between the air filter and the mass air sensor. Carefully pry this filter out (if you are rough you can break the air filter housing). You can also get sophisticated and pull the air filter housing and then use a soldering iron to melt the heads off the plastic rivets. The backfire screen also comes out the same way. Gentle prying with a flat bladed screwdriver and the aluminum screen come out.
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Charcoal filter
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Backfire screen
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Nice clean airbox

If you are really really careful this mod is reversible, but for most of us this is a un-reversable mod. The filter and backfire screen get ruined and they are considered part of the airbox so they are not available separately.

Pro- nice clean airflow over the mass airflow sensor. I think this give the computer more accurate information. Throttle response is improved.
You can use what ever drop in filter you want, Toyota, AFE ect...

Con- It's no longer stock
 
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hornytoad

Desert Geologist
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UPS guy showed up today!!!!

Unfortunately my dealership sales guy had the parts department order the wrong exhaust. The double cab long bed will not fit the double cab short bed. I'll swap them out in a few days when the new one shows up.

Installing Timbern Bump stops. Put the bump stop together (it's adjustable for different suspension height, just contact the manufacture for derlin spacers and new hardware to adjust your bump stop/ frame gap). Pull the old bump stops out and install the new ones.

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Assembly

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Installed

I have them for the front too but did not get a chance to install them yesterday. I'm going to try and use the stock springs as long as possible (0" lift). The bilstien 5100s and the bump stops should help with heaver loads.

I'm still broken from the crash so work on the truck might take place over the next couple of weeks as I heal up.
 
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JCMatthews

Tour Guide
New white truck shod with 245 75 R 16 BF Goodwrench Comp A/Ts

Not picking at you, just helping a fellow ExPoer out. You've mentioned your tire choice twice now and it isn't BF Goodwrench. Goodwrench was the GM service departments a few years ago. Your tires are BFGoodrich TA KOs. I love the truck by the way and I'm glad that everything has worked out for you. Scary accident.
 
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hornytoad

Desert Geologist
hahahahah

Not picking at you, just helping a fellow ExPoer out. You've mentioned your tire choice twice now and it isn't BF Goodwrench. Goodwrench was the GM service departments a few years ago. Your tires are BFGoodrich TA KOs. I love the truck by the way and I'm glad that everything has worked out for you. Scary accident.

JCMathews - No problem I just realized this yesterday too. I would blame it on the painkillers but I'm pretty sure I did it though out my last build tread too. heh
 

hornytoad

Desert Geologist
Little things...

So the brakes and struts are sitting in my office gathering dust while I wait for my Doc to OK me for real work. I'm healing but it's like recovering from a whole body sprain.

So I did what any good patient does and see what I could get away with.

TRD Exhaust - I know 3-7 hp for a lot of money why bother? It sounds nice and I have never had a nice exhaust on a car before and I got it included with my truck purchase so why not?

Really really simple install, anti-seize for the two exhaust bolts, maybe some soapy water for pulling and installing the muffler hangers and raise the rear end of the truck a few inches to you can twist the exhaust free of the rear axle, and go ahead and buy a new Y pipe to muffler gasket "just in case".

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GT Seat Covers- Wasn't sure what to expect, protection seems like a good idea, I'm not wild about their attempt to keep the fold flat front passenger seat back "open". I might call them and see if I can swap out the passenger seat cover for a regular one with a map pocket. The rears are really tight but feel like they are part of the truck now. There are some straps under the seats that will need to be secured but I feel better knowing that creosote, crude oil, transmission fluid ect wont be trying to destroy the interior.

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RAM mount- putting a computer or tablet in a rig is really really common now, unfortunately most manufactures make it as difficult as possible to travel with these tools. The ram mount is mostly set up. Tab a into slot B type work. The tricky part is the little lock nuts that are "sunk" into the injection molded plastic. Forcing the nuts onto a broken pencil helps place them in the right area to get screws started. RAM mounts are a little clunky, but you can totally customize them, and you can order just the parts you want and build your own mount. These mounts do not like passengers and totally get in the way of passenger airbags, the only plus is that case is that the whole mount come loose with a couple of twist of a nut and just the base is left on the truck. I think a modified tennis ball or something might need to go on the post to keep the passengers from scraping up their legs.

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Bupmstops - I added the front Timbrens and pulled out the front sway bar as an experiment. THe timbers do catch the truck and keep body roll to a minim however I do not recommend this with the stock shocks as the damping is horrible and increasing the body roll just shows how week the shocks are. On the Plus side, driving around on rutted washboard dirt roads is quite and the truck handles very, very well. The rear bump stops need the available spacer, I have enough room of the truck bed to accelerate and then "hit" the bump stop (horrible Albuquerque roads) this might go away with the new shocks but I will call Timbern and ask them about the spacing. FYI I have over 1 1/2 inches between the bump-stop and the frame.

Redline fluids are on order from my local supplier, 75 W 85 Diff fluid is not commonly used and had to be special ordered.

After playing with the exhaust and looking around the net I might give URD a call and ask them about a pre-programed MAF calibrator. With the modified airbox, freer flowing exhaust, sparkplugs, synthetic oil and the VVTI screen mod. There might be enough "slack" the stock CU code to use those mods a little more effectively. Also the URD short throw shift kit and MAF calibrator cost the same as the TRD short shift kit.... So it's really a free mod right? Also keep in mind that this truck will ALWAYS use regular octane gas to I'm trying to play with the .5-2% gains that each mod might be giving me and put it all into one package that allows a little better volumetric efficiency and more complete combustion. Which is A. Greener and will give me better gas mileage and B. More fun to drive!
 

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