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1. 2010
2. Access Cab Tacoma, 2.7L, 4x4, Manual Trans, SR5
3. Yellow Wire Mod, 1986 front tow hook, front mud flaps removed (one ripped off), rear bumper center cover ripped off
sweet mods. pics or die!
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sweet mods. pics or die!
Its been a while since i have been over here.
Here is my taco.
1996
3.4l V6
Open Diffs!
Safari Snorkel
ARB Bull Bar with Warn 9000
OME 882 front springs with 10mm spacer
OME sport shocks front and rear
OME Dakar rear springs with Dakar add a leaf
32x11.50 BFG AT's (thanks Adam)
Coleman Roof rack with Custom mounting brackets.
Custom RTT bed rack, soon to change.
Allpro rear bumper.
E-30 BMW Bucket seats.
There is more but you get the picture.
Here is my taco.
1996
3.4l V6
Open Diffs!
Safari Snorkel
ARB Bull Bar with Warn 9000
OME 882 front springs with 10mm spacer
OME sport shocks front and rear
OME Dakar rear springs with Dakar add a leaf
32x11.50 BFG AT's (thanks Adam)
Coleman Roof rack with Custom mounting brackets.
Custom RTT bed rack, soon to change.
Allpro rear bumper.
E-30 BMW Bucket seats.
There is more but you get the picture.
whoa.....wait a second Brent. Since when did you have open diffs?
Not sure if your being sarcastic or not? 
Just stating the fact that i dont have lockers and have not needed them for the type of trails i have been on. I have been really surprised at how well it does open.
I have walked through stuff that locked 80s have struggled on. but i also understand its mainly how you drive.
Just stating the fact that i dont have lockers and have not needed them for the type of trails i have been on. I have been really surprised at how well it does open.
I have walked through stuff that locked 80s have struggled on. but i also understand its mainly how you drive.
Not sure if your being sarcastic or not?
Just stating the fact that i dont have lockers and have not needed them for the type of trails i have been on. I have been really surprised at how well it does open.
I have walked through stuff that locked 80s have struggled on. but i also understand its mainly how you drive.
No I honestly had no idea that you had open diffs. I always thought it had the TRD rear e-locker.
Welll now you're just plain cool cuz you can out-wheel so many other people with lockers. (not-sacrcastic).
No I honestly had no idea that you had open diffs. I always thought it had the TRD rear e-locker.
Welll now you're just plain cool cuz you can out-wheel so many other people with lockers. (not-sacrcastic).
Mainly i think its the wheel base. but driver has a big effect too.
I think a Taco run should be planned, and we can even eat tacos!
Sounds good, Taco Blanco 
I'll get pics of my rig sometime soon, too busy as of late
I'll get pics of my rig sometime soon, too busy as of late
Sounds good, Taco Blanco
I'll get pics of my rig sometime soon, too busy as of late
Thanks!
Oh you gots a 2010 taco come on lets see those pics.
2.7L is that a 4 cyl. then?
1. Year
1999
2. Model
Ext Cab. SR5
5-Speed
V6
3. Mods
SAS with D44
ARB F/R 4.88
Snorkel
ARB Bumper with Warn M8000
35x12.5
15x8 soft 8
Front Range Off Road Full Floating rear with disc brakes
On-Board CO2 running ARBs
Tool Box with High Lift
Frame Plates all around
Rear Frame boxed in
PSC Power Steering Pump
1999
2. Model
Ext Cab. SR5
5-Speed
V6
3. Mods
SAS with D44
ARB F/R 4.88
Snorkel
ARB Bumper with Warn M8000
35x12.5
15x8 soft 8
Front Range Off Road Full Floating rear with disc brakes
On-Board CO2 running ARBs
Tool Box with High Lift
Frame Plates all around
Rear Frame boxed in
PSC Power Steering Pump
Some pics from a short trip today:
First mod is to get the front bumper replaced with something small, thin, and low profile. Any suggestions?
First mod is to get the front bumper replaced with something small, thin, and low profile. Any suggestions?
Yep, in my opinion the 4 cyl is an amazing engine
Amazing when you're only pulling the weight of the truck. Once you load it down with lots of heavy expo goodies, reaching fifth gear can be the human equivalent of scaling the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu.
i.e., bulletproof yes, strong no.
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Has plenty of power for me. I'm not in a hurry on the freeway [or anywhere else], plus I'm a wilderness minimalist
It has a better power/weight ratio than my old 86 pickup with it's 22R, gets me 21mpg in town (25/26mpg on the highway), has been used for 15 years and is based on the 22R.... could it get any better?
To me its leaps and bounds better than the 13mpg, short stroke racing engine V6... ick.
It has a better power/weight ratio than my old 86 pickup with it's 22R, gets me 21mpg in town (25/26mpg on the highway), has been used for 15 years and is based on the 22R.... could it get any better?
To me its leaps and bounds better than the 13mpg, short stroke racing engine V6... ick.
Has plenty of power for me. I'm not in a hurry on the freeway [or anywhere else], plus I'm a wilderness minimalist
It has a better power/weight ratio than my old 86 pickup with it's 22R, gets me 21mpg in town (25/26mpg on the highway), has been used for 15 years and is based on the 22R.... could it get any better?
To me its leaps and bounds better than the 13mpg, short stroke racing engine V6... ick.
Had the 22R on my last truck (an 86) - vastly underpowered. While I agree that fuel economy is not ideal in the 5VZ, I've never (ever) experienced 13mpg even on a bad day. Average fuel economy on mine, fully loaded, is between 17 - 18. Empty and on the highway - 21 - 23. But, with fuel prices soaring, one would argue you made the better choice. I guess it just depends on what you do with it -which is personal for everyone. To argue that one is better than the other is futile. In the end, it's a Toyota and that's what matters most to me. 270k, no leaks, and no complaints so far....
True points! 
I'm glad to hear your 4.0 has held up so well; to be honest I also didn't quite trust it, since its only been around for six years [as far as I know].
My 22R was enough power for me even with a bed full of heavy stuff, I just drive slower. My 2.7 is as close to a diesel 4-banger as you can get in the US, and I have a thing for inline engines
I should also add some pics of my GFs truck sometime, she has a 2003 Taco, manual transmission, 4wd, 3.4L V6 [I love this engine]. Its basically stock but sexy none the less
I'm glad to hear your 4.0 has held up so well; to be honest I also didn't quite trust it, since its only been around for six years [as far as I know].
My 22R was enough power for me even with a bed full of heavy stuff, I just drive slower. My 2.7 is as close to a diesel 4-banger as you can get in the US, and I have a thing for inline engines
I should also add some pics of my GFs truck sometime, she has a 2003 Taco, manual transmission, 4wd, 3.4L V6 [I love this engine]. Its basically stock but sexy none the less
I'm surprised at the lack of Tundra love here. Lots of Tacomas though.
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RiverRatMatt said:True points!
I'm glad to hear your 4.0 has held up so well; to be honest I also didn't quite trust it, since its only been around for six years [as far as I know].
My 22R was enough power for me even with a bed full of heavy stuff, I just drive slower. My 2.7 is as close to a diesel 4-banger as you can get in the US, and I have a thing for inline engines
I should also add some pics of my GFs truck sometime, she has a 2003 Taco, manual transmission, 4wd, 3.4L V6 [I love this engine]. Its basically stock but sexy none the less
Sounds like there's some confusion! I have the 3.4L V6 as well. Did I get the engine wrong?
Ah! I was talking about the 4.0L V6 they went to in 2005 - muuuuchh different engine!
When I got my truck, it -had- to be 2005 or newer (terms of loan from parents), so I picked the best Toyota for me that I could, so the 2.7L vs 4.0L was what I was faced with