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#271 of 539 Stability... by isseyvoo Aug 02, 2004 (11:42 am)
Not knowing much about trucks, I thought I'd turn to this group to inquire whether there is any consensus as to whether the 4WD Tacoma is stable at high (80-85mph) speeds. My sister blew past me on the NYS Thruway Sat. (unbeknowns to her) at 85 mph in her new '04 Tacoma with her other half at the wheel. To my eye the truck looks too high and light in the back end to be safe at that speed. Thoughts from the gallery??? Replies to this message: msibille (Aug 03, 2004 11:44 am)
#272 of 539 Speed... by 2k1trd Aug 02, 2004 (1:55 pm)
I have a 01 TRD V6 with the supercharger and i have been over 100 mph plenty of times!...trust me 85 is no problem with the Tacoma.
#273 of 539 Speed by mtngal Aug 02, 2004 (5:23 pm)
I have a 2WD Tacoma (with a cap), which is a different animal, but I don't think the 4WD Taco is all that much taller. I don't find mine to be unsafe at higher speeds (and I have driven it at 80 once in a while). It gives me a far more comfortable feeling than my Wrangler does!   I'm more concerned about that light rear end on dirt roads - I found mine broke traction in places that the Wrangler gobbles up in 2WD.
#274 of 539 Re: Stability... [isseyvoo] by msibille Aug 03, 2004 (11:44 am)
Replying to: isseyvoo (Aug 02, 2004 11:42 am) You're right to be concerned. The "stability" may be as much a problem for many vehicles at that speed. The problem is that "good" modern suspensions that are still "tight" are going to "feel stable" at speeds that are not safe. If nobody and nothing ever gets in your way and you don't have to make an evasive maneuver, it's probably not an issue. However, like with motorbikes, most of your worries aren't with regard to your errors, but those of others that don't see you (whether or not they've looked) or other road hazards. The higher the CG, the larger the ratio of CG to track width, and a number of other factors of course, the more serious this becomes. I would not feel comfortable driving my 2WD PreRunner Dble Cab at 85 or more. It would likely "feel" fine. But wouldn't slalom worth a ....
#275 of 539 There's no single answer. by sc0rpi0 Aug 05, 2004 (7:11 am)
I drive a 3" lifted 4WD with 31x10.5R15 BFG AT KOs on 15x8 rims (not 16x7 stock rims) with tires sitting about .5-1" wider than on stock truck. For me 80 is normal cruising speed. I wouldn't push my truck past 95 for a long time, but I feel completely safe at 80-85. If you're worried, throw 2 50lb bags of sand in the bed to increase traction. And no, it's not too tall. Just make sure she doesn't do any 85 mph lane changes that would flip the truck over (like that lady in Ford Explorer). Remember, it's not speed that kills, it's inability to handle the speed.
#277 of 539 Pics of 05 Tacoma by saddaddy Aug 10, 2004 (9:42 am)
Here's two pics -- not bad if you ask me. I don't think you need a password to see em...   http://www.tundrasolutions.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1906- - 9
#279 of 539 Looks like a Dacota from the back. by sc0rpi0 Aug 11, 2004 (5:40 am)
Too big too. Oh well, I'll get a few more years out of my Taco.
#280 of 539 Question on 2WD Prerunner and Snow Driving by pontiacrick Sep 17, 2004 (9:13 am)
I'm looking at a 2WD Prerunner that has the locking differential. Was wondering if any one has experienced how well this vehicle might perform in moderate snow? I live in Indiana and while we don't always get very much snow, when we do, and I've driven other 2WD pickups, there is usually alot of wheel spin and stuck situations. Any advice or experience appreciated.

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