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Jack Swords
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One method to get rid of the tire pressure warning light when you switch rims is to put all 5 sensors in a wheelbarrow tire from Harbor Freight.
Pressurize the tire to 50 pounds and carry it above the spare. Some have made a PVC tube, capped at both ends, with a valve stem in one cap. Place
all 5 sensors in the tube, pressurize, and carry it somewhere in the truck. The sensor receiver is connected to the truck's computer and involves
some electronic magic, but can be done. Or black electrical tape works too (over the idiot light).
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TMW
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wsdunc
I have a 2003 doublecab 4x4 with a shell. I have about 90,000 miles on it, Gas mileage pretty well sucks. The only "problem" I have is groaning of
the suspension, which I understand to be noise from the leafsprings rubbing on each other. We love the truck. Anyone have any good ideas to cure the
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I've never heard of a leaf spring groaning ,that would seem to be body twist, but I would try some oil or put a plastic spacer on them that's what my
GMC has. Mine makes a rattle sound when the spacer wears out and falls out. If your driving 100 mph I think that explains your poor gas milage.
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woody with a view
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just so we're clear
i'd rather be groaning, any time, than hearing it come from my truck.
looks like i'm gonna hand over a wad of dollars tomorrow for my '03 tundra. it's got a white tonneu (sp?) cover if anyone wants to buy or trade for a
shell or have any ideas on where to buy a used snugtop type shell.
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
| Quote: | Originally posted by wsdunc
I have a 2003 doublecab 4x4 with a shell. I have about 90,000 miles on it, Gas mileage pretty well sucks. The only "problem" I have is groaning of
the suspension, which I understand to be noise from the leafsprings rubbing on each other. We love the truck. Anyone have any good ideas to cure the
groaning? |
I've never heard of a leaf spring groaning ,that would seem to be body twist, but I would try some oil or put a plastic spacer on them that's what my
GMC has. Mine makes a rattle sound when the spacer wears out and falls out. If your driving 100 mph I think that explains your poor gas milage.
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I had an old Baja truck that did that, especially when in the dust and dirt. Oil, any kind that I know of, will just make the groaning worse after a
little while, so don't recommend it (I tried that several times). It does not really hurt anything so I just ignored mine. I never did find anything
that would permanently make it go away----------it gives the truck "character", you know, and enhances it's overall ambience, and "vintageness".
Everybody called my truck the "stagecoach" it made so much suspension noise-----------you gotta luv it!!!
Barry
[Edited on 2-28-2009 by Barry A.]
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wsdunc, Perhaps the bushings are wornout where the springs mount. Use a pry bar and see if there is any play.
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wsdunc
I have a 2003 doublecab 4x4 with a shell. I have about 90,000 miles on it, Gas mileage pretty well sucks. The only "problem" I have is groaning of
the suspension, which I understand to be noise from the leafsprings rubbing on each other. We love the truck. Anyone have any good ideas to cure the
groaning?
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I've got the same groaning sounds coming out of my tacoma when I rapidly drive over elevated ground with the right wheels while the left remain on
level ground. I've had it since the truck was purchased. The mechanic has gone through the suspension system and found nothing. The sound does seem to
come from the middle to back part of the truck. Still a mystery and now that I know others have it am a bit more reassured. But would still like to
know the cause.
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Barry A.
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-------rust and pitted metal between the spring leafs????
= character and happy noises. 
Barry
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fishingmako
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Woody, there is a place in Clairemont off of Kearny Villa Road, It is behind a couple of hotels, Clairemont Mesa @ Hwy 163 North West corner, they
have many , many Shells, I believe new as well as used, suggestion try and buy one where the rear window will drop down for cleaning etc, really makes
a lot of difference.
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ttalbott
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tundra
I live in Baja and have an '06 Tundra 4 dr. It has 85,000 miles and at least half are off-road. The only modifications I've made are a 2" lift and
Airlift springs in the back. Just put my third pair of BFG AT's on and have never had a flat except for a couple pesky cactus spines that created
slow leaks. Unfortunately, I've blown the front end out twice. Two broken front axles and two front diffs. First time I blamed on abuse, even
though I was surprised it took so little. Second time, no way. I learned my lesson. Both times I took it to San Diego and the dealer fixed it under
warranty. They were as surprised as I and said they had never seen it before. (Me neither, and this is my third Toyota pickup.) Only explanation I
can find is the changed angle that the lift puts on the axles, though I had the same lift on my last truck and beat the crap out of it with no bad
consequences. I found a diff drop kit that restores the original angle, costs less than $20 and an hour to install. I'm thinking of sticking it on,
but not happy about losing the 2" of clearance at the diff. But I'm off-road all the time, sometimes way off-road, and can't afford another breakdown
where I could be left stranded. But overall, I love the truck, the ride, the performance, the exceptional 4wd performance, and best of all get to
call this "work". I sell remote beach properties and I'm either out in the dunes looking for property corners with a gps, or taking clients for a
camping trip down the coast to look at available parcels. The truck is my most important tool and does its job better than the Ford or Dodge I
destroyed in earlier lives.
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fishingmako
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I have got to put my two cents in here, I have owned a Toyota Truck, and I definitely agree they are a fantastic truck for their class, and a couple
of classes up, they can not be beat, you can beat them too death and they still run.
But they are just not in a class that can handle heavy loads, If you are not going too tow a fifth wheel or tow a large heavy trailer or put on a
overhead camper, then it is definitely the truck of choice
I personaly have a Ford 350 crew cab Diesel Powerstroke that can do what I have mentioned above also the Dodge Cummins, Chevy Duramax can do this
also, so It is what you want the Truck to do, performance wise, a Toyota will perform well off road as well as last forever, but can not do the Muscle
Jobs on some TASKS that these Trucks can do.
That is just my two cents.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishingmako
I have got to put my two cents in here, I have owned a Toyota Truck, and I definitely agree they are a fantastic truck for their class, and a couple
of classes up, they can not be beat, you can beat them too death and they still run.
But they are just not in a class that can handle heavy loads, If you are not going too tow a fifth wheel or tow a large heavy trailer or put on a
overhead camper, then it is definitely the truck of choice
I personaly have a Ford 350 crew cab Diesel Powerstroke that can do what I have mentioned above also the Dodge Cummins, Chevy Duramax can do this
also, so It is what you want the Truck to do, performance wise, a Toyota will perform well off road as well as last forever, but can not do the Muscle
Jobs on some TASKS that these Trucks can do.
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I think most people will agree with you. Heavy loads like a 5th wheel etc really requires a big gas engine or better yet a diesel. Toyota has a 5.7L
gas and at some point when the economy get better may come out with a diesel if the numbers are right. I think right now Toyota is staying at the 1/2
ton level where most of the sales are. The Ford F150 is the best selling vehicle in the world or was before the bottom fell out for many reasons and
Toyota is copying that success with their quality.
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fishingmako
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You are so right in the future at some time Toyota will come out with a larger truck with a diesel, and it more than likely will take all the
business, from the big three.
The ford 150 is coming out with a diesel for that size truck, which may do some damage to the market, will have to see on this one.
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ttalbott
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I totally agree on the specific task theory you guys are talking about. Toyota can't haul what the bigger ones can. I've had both and broken both
many times. But I've never seen a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge still going strong after 200K miles when a great amount of that was off-road. My last Ford
was not worth fixing anymore after 115K. My last Toyo didn't even rattle by then.
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ElFaro
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I'm supprised (?) no one has mentioned Toyota Landcruisers.
I own an '87 FJ-60 wagon that is virtually indestructible. The 2F cast iron 6 cyl. engine will easily go 500k miles. The engines were used in
forklifts. They have oversized axles, bearings, clutch diameters, transmission and transfer case gearing no one ever talkes about. You can even swap
out the American axles and xmssn/xfr cases for the foreign ones that are heavier duty and geared down. Some are equipped with snow plows. I can get
down to 500 rpm on my engine and not stall out. I can also run dirty gas and it will keep going. They come with solid forged one-piece front
Birfield axles and solid forged one-piece rear axles. In fact they weren't even made by Toyota but by a company named Araco in Japan for Toyota. My
plan is to replace the suspension with Old Man Emu heavy duty suspension, swap in the 5 speed foreign manual transmission (1st-compound low,
2nd,3rd,4th normal, 5th-overdrive), and replace the rear axle with a full floater for starters. Maybe I'll add a NATO winch.
BTW...Toyota makes a Diesel Landcruiser Truck mostly for the foreign market. They are not cheap...check them out on Toyota Motor Corporation website
- Australian continent sales.
Also go to Spectre Off-Road website and get the CD marking the 50-year anniversary of the Landcruiser. Check out the story of the Schmidt's
Landcruiser with over 550,000 miles on the wagon in over 189 countries and the engine still starts every time.
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Borregoman
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06 Tundra Double Cab 4WD
I have 45,000 trouble free mile on my 06. I took the running boards off within a month to gain some off road clearance...people suggest to also
remove the mud guards as they will rip off but I have not as they seem to flex pretty good. I wish there wasn't so much front facia on the truck, it
hangs too low for me, I guess a lift would fix that but I like to keep the drive train geometry stock to prevent any future issues....
I owed American full-size trucks all my life ending with a 1996 Dodge and will NEVER buy and American truck again.....I wanted the "smaller" Tundra,
not the new full size as I was tired of driving, parking, 4 wheeling with a full size truck....this 06 fits the bill perfectly, I have no regrets at
all.....
Skidrow makes some great skid plates that fit the Tundra, going to replace the front one for sure...
Enjoy!
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David K
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Finally, some of those happy Toyota drivers speaking up!
I was thinking I was the only one who had that 'oh what a feeling' attitude!
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Tomas Tierra
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When I bought my '02 Tundra (in '06) the guys wife was crying when I drove it away..
'02 V8 4x4 SR5 69,000 miles perfect condition......$15,000..I shopped HARD for about 6 months..
The truck has not been to Baja yet , not the trucks fault..
Has been offroad a quite a bit on this side of the border with great results..
Did you get the truck Woody??
TT
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cantinflas
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ttalbott Don't lump all Detroits trucks in not more than 200,000 category. I have a 84 gmc Suburban with over 300,000 on it and its going strong. But
its a diesel.
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ttalbott
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I'll give you that. I had an '85 diesel Suburban that I bought new and sold at 165,000 miles because the diesel price was getting crazy. I loved
that baby. The year I bought it, diesel in Mexico was about 32 cents a gallon US. I lived in Washington at the time and made a 2 month trip to
Mexico. Drove over 4,000 miles in Mexico for under $100!
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I had 209,000 miles on my 91 chevy 4x4 whenthe tranny started slipping so I went ahead and put a target engine and tranny in at the dealer. At 230,000
I gave it to my son and bought a new 04 GMC Z71. I like the truck especially how it feels when driving but it's been to the dealer under warranty
about every six months. Warranty ended 2,000 miles ago (extended type). Twice it had the charcoal canister and a relay replaced. Instrument panel
twice. Fuel pump twice and the 4x4 electronic control software reloaded once. 80,000 miles on it now. My Toyota Tacoma 4x4 work truck has 30,000 miles
and is 2.5 years old and never been to the dealer for anything. My wifes 98 Acura has 75,000 miles and only had the radio/CD player replaced, not
warranty, $2,000. It does go thru rear brake pads more often that I care, about every 30,000 miles.
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