SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day (5 Viewers)

[blatant]

First the Viair 450p that was chipped down to 140 bucks and now these for 9!! I always seem to be a day late on these Amazon pricing oddities. This would've been great.

Next time someone finds something, they should start a thread: "Amazon deals"

If anyone needs or wants spare or replacement SPC bushings. Amazon has them for under $9 shipped. They're normally close to $50. No idea if it's a price mistake but I ordered two sets. Probably will sell the 2nd.

Specialty Products 25496 Bushing Replacement Kit (4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8GF8SS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.82zAbZ4DYEC6

Dang. Just checked and they are now $59.28 on my Amazon page...

 

[Markuson]

There is literally nothing I like they added with the TRD version. The color "beige mica metallic" could be cool if it's basically the same as the quicksand color on the Tacoma, but it looks pretty lame with the grey fender flares on the 200.

Agree. Nothing I hate more than a bunch of "stick-on" doodads that serve no purpose.

I remember when the first Cadillac Escalade came out. It was literally a Suburban...with stick-on fender flares and a YUUUUUUUUGE Caddy emblem on the back. Eventually, it became it's own vehicle with its own body panels, but for a while, it was a Suburban with fancy stickers.

In this case, they stuck plastic fender flares, and a uselessly weak, slotted TRD libeled faux skid. No thanks!

 

[Mutant]

Has anyone re-purposed the 3rd row seat wall mounts? I'm trying to think of something to mount there. It would be handy to be able to use the OEM wall lever to 'quick release' something from the wall. Its odd looking having those levers and holes in the walls that serve no purpose since 3rd row seats are gone. Might as well use them for something. Can probably remove the bracket that fits that hole from 3rd row seats or just fab a similar shaped one.

 

[DirtNap]

Agree. Nothing I hate more than a bunch of "stick-on" doodads that serve no purpose.

I remember when the first Cadillac Escalade came out. It was literally a Suburban...with stick-on fender flares and a YUUUUUUUUGE Caddy emblem on the back. Eventually, it became it's own vehicle with its own body panels, but for a while, it was a Suburban with fancy stickers.

In this case, they stuck plastic fender flares, and a uselessly weak, slotted TRD libeled faux skid. No thanks!

Umm, guys, hello! Did you miss the red starting button?

 

[fireball]

The subtle TRD logo on the grill is pretty nice.

But otherwise agree that it's a complete waste. Oh well.

 

[TonyP]

The 2.5 Foxs are neat, as is the factory snorkel on the Tacoma.

 

[fireball]

SQOD: how well does the heated steering wheel work? Should I sell my 08 and get a 13+?

 

[Markuson]

SQOD: how well does the heated steering wheel work? Should I sell my 08 and get a 13+?

SAOD:

Keep your truck... Buy a pair of gloves...

 

[TonyP]

SQOD: how well does the heated steering wheel work? Should I sell my 08 and get a 13+?

Pretty good. Only heats the black portion of the wheel though. Not the wood section.

 

[mcgaskins]

SQOD: how well does the heated steering wheel work? Should I sell my 08 and get a 13+?

I've had both, and while I miss the heated steering wheel it is absolutely not worth selling the truck to upgrade. If you wanted to go all the way to a 16+ that could potentially make more sense, but certainly not just for a heated wheel.

 

[fireball]

Pretty good. Only heats the black portion of the wheel though. Not the wood section.

Darn, the wood is where your hands are most of the time. At least according to my 10th grade driver's ed teacher. "10 and 2, fellas, 10 and 2."

@Markuson, do you think the gloves would be cheaper than the 2013?

 

[SQRRRL]

I used the heat on the steering wheel last season. Very nice but not needed.

 

[TonyP]

Could someone be a peach and take a few pics of their heater hoses coming out of the firewall? And if you can see the markings for the inside diameter of the hoses that would be awesome too.

Trying to figure out what fittings and hoses I need to order to plumb in my on-board shower and my 200 is a few states away.

 

[zmf]

Could someone be a peach and take a few pics of their heater hoses coming out of the firewall? And if you can see the markings for the inside diameter of the hoses that would be awesome too.

Trying to figure out what fittings and hoses I need to order to plumb in my on-board shower and my 200 is a few states away.

Having trouble with my phone, but I could see 131206 on the side. Maybe that will help.

 

[TexAZ]

Has anyone re-purposed the 3rd row seat wall mounts? I'm trying to think of something to mount there. It would be handy to be able to use the OEM wall lever to 'quick release' something from the wall. Its odd looking having those levers and holes in the walls that serve no purpose since 3rd row seats are gone. Might as well use them for something. Can probably remove the bracket that fits that hole from 3rd row seats or just fab a similar shaped one.

when I carry a full size spare, it won't fit under the truck. I used the floor anchor points, seat belt bolt and a carabiner in the latch part to tie down the wheel. worked pretty well in Moab.

a small caribener will fit in the slot, but its a b!t*# to get it to latch.

 

[Sandroad]

Could someone be a peach and take a few pics of their heater hoses coming out of the firewall? And if you can see the markings for the inside diameter of the hoses that would be awesome too.

Trying to figure out what fittings and hoses I need to order to plumb in my on-board shower and my 200 is a few states away.

Here's a couple photos. On my '17, the metal piping going into the hoses is 5/8" OD, so the inside diameter of the hoses will be 5/8" (didn't measure it in mm because I didn't have my glasses.

 

[TonyP]

Here's a couple photos. On my '17, the metal piping going into the hoses is 5/8" OD, so the inside diameter of the hoses will be 5/8" (didn't measure it in mm because I didn't have my glasses.

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Perfect! Thanks! Just placed the order for the last bits needed. Total price for on-board shower: $275. Small price to pay for infinite fresh morning showers at the campsite.

 

[Markuson]

Perfect! Thanks! Just placed the order for the last bits needed. Total price for on-board shower: $275. Small price to pay for infinite fresh morning showers at the campsite.

Wow! Hope you might do photos of the process bc I would love to do that!!!

 

[TonyP]

Wow! Hope you might do photos of the process bc I would love to do that!!!

Will do!

 

[LBridges]

Here's a couple photos. On my '17, the metal piping going into the hoses is 5/8" OD, so the inside diameter of the hoses will be 5/8" (didn't measure it in mm because I didn't have my glasses.

I have to admit I haven't looked closely enough under the hood of my 200 (shame on me). But from your pics it's looking like Toyota is still using the plastic "T"s in the coolant lines that spawned multiple and long issue threads in the 100 forum.

Unless something changed in the plastic formulation used by Toyota, probably should be included in the 90K mile service for our 200s. Mentioning it as I didn't see it in the 200 series FAQ thread (it's here in the 100 series)