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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
Another thing about driving the Gonzaga road and any other non-paved road. The ABS systems sucks on modern vehicles. The manufactures have not figured
out how to make it work off hwy, probably too many variables. On GM SUVs and trucks you can pull the 60 amp fuse in the engine compartment. You could
pull the 10 amp fuse on the drives side of the dash but you would lose your proportioning valve. In either case the ABS and brake warning light will
come on for a little while. Now the brakes will work as they should off hwy and you won't get that uneasy feeling of will I stop or not.
I have not tried pulling the fuse on the Tacoma yet as it doesn't seem to react as sensitive as the GMC. |
I had a world of difference experience between my 2005 and 2010 Tacoma ABS. The 2005 sucked braking off road, and my truck would almost hit something
before I could stop it... never did, but I didn't like it. The 2010 (same model truck) was totally improved and the ABS didn't prevent the truck from
braking well on dirt. On Tacoma World, there are many posts on disabling the ABS system, however. One involves tricking the truck into thinking the
rear locker is on (ABS goes off when you lock the rear differential).
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Ian948
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Update Gonzaga - Chapala
Thanks all the inputs.
Made the trip with no problems at all , did not air down as turned out pretty much like rough roads in back country areas of Colorado , I did stick to
solid road as had heavy load of diesel in back , I can see in the sand roads alongside airing down would be needed.
A slow easy 3 hours, one section would have been nasty if the 18 wheeler flatbed had been 60 seconds earlier on the narrow edge of hill section !
Thanks to you all who provided the knowledge to make me comfortable trying it !
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ian948
Thanks all the inputs.
Made the trip with no problems at all , did not air down as turned out pretty much like rough roads in back country areas of Colorado , I did stick to
solid road as had heavy load of diesel in back , I can see in the sand roads alongside airing down would be needed.
A slow easy 3 hours, one section would have been nasty if the 18 wheeler flatbed had been 60 seconds earlier on the narrow edge of hill section !
Thanks to you all who provided the knowledge to make me comfortable trying it !
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Thank you for reporting back... airing down for washboard or rocky/ graded roads is also a benefit, not as much air out as for sand or traction needs,
but to prevent sharp rock flats and make the ride smoother!
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