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#492 of 538 Frame rust issues.... by dasman12 Oct 24, 2007 (6:56 pm)
I've heard the frame design changed somewhere in the 200X timeframe. You might want to ask a service dept about it.   My 98 was one of the rusted out ones.... welded it up with 1/4 inch steel plating.
#493 of 538 Re: Hi, I'm a newbee [swlago] by dion1 Nov 07, 2007 (10:34 am)
Replying to: swlago (Mar 20, 2006 11:32 am) You can buy anything other than Hunter grill guards. They are junk. They vibrate a lot when you drive. I got their guard last year and it rusts badly just after a few months. They do not honor their warranty and ignored my calls. I do not recommand anyone buying Hunter Truck products.
#495 of 538 Re: Tires [jdm5] by patusaf Jan 07, 2008 (6:25 pm)
Replying to: jdm5 (Apr 12, 2007 1:58 pm) Try turning your rotors. I have a 2003 double cab 4x4 with a similiar problem. I bought new OEM pads and turned both front rotors. Fixed the problem and it stops like new.
#496 of 538 Re: moparbad.... [smgilles] by madmike5 Jan 24, 2008 (8:16 am)
Replying to: smgilles (Oct 18, 2002 12:56 pm) Trade it! I have a 2003 Tacoma TRD pak 4x4 That sound like it 20 years old springs squeaking like it has 300000 miles.Dealer has no answers,dash also squeaking,also getting a value stem if it sits for a day get small puff of smoke when cold starting. purchased this truck new a thought i was buying a reliable truck . I will never buy a toyota. Stick with GMAC NEVER A HAD ANY PROBLEMS. Replies to this message: jazzbeau (Jan 25, 2008 11:46 am) tmiller159 (Jan 25, 2008 7:01 pm)
#497 of 538 Re: moparbad.... [madmike5] by jazzbeau Jan 25, 2008 (11:46 am)
Replying to: madmike5 (Jan 24, 2008 8:16 am) Sorry for the problems your having.. but let's be realistic here.. You bought an unfortunate truck that has problems.. Nothing can be 100% perfect. I have a 2000 Tacoma 4wd std cab 2.7L. In the 8 years I've had it, nothing ever has gone wrong with it mechanically. I service my truck on it's regular intervals and drive it within it's design parameters. It's bothersome that when the few that have a problem with a Japanese vehicle that they have to bad mouth it as if ALL of them have the same fate as you have had. Be fair, Many GMC, Ford, Dodge trucks and cars have been on the watch out list for years and only now are they starting to realize that quality does mean something. They've ignored their problems until now, when they were about to go belly up and then advertise them like it's been second nature. Yes, I know of some Big 3 vehicles that have been trouble free or mostly, but the majority of them aren't and it's shown in the yearly auto issues of Consumer Reports. Even Toyota's have shown up on the troublesome list recently, (V-6 Camry, Tundra 4WD ) What sets these vehicles apart is that Toyota is right on the problems and they have been fixed. The Big 3 has ignored their problems with their noses up in the air. So please, be realistic. You were one of the few who have bought a lemon ? Either sell it or fix it.. Replies to this message: tmiller159 (Jan 25, 2008 7:01 pm)
#498 of 538 moparbad.... [jazzbeau] by tmiller159 Jan 25, 2008 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: jazzbeau (Jan 25, 2008 11:46 am) Where do you drive your truck in this country? Those of us complaining about frame damage are mostly in the snow belt where large amounts of salt are used on the roads. There is absolutely no reason for a frame to rot out before the exhaust system which is subjected to severe corrosion due to heat and exposure to those same chemicals. The exhaust is 1/5th the thickness of the frame and the frame does not see the heat that accelerates the corrosion. One thing good about US vehicles is the fact that they have better rust and corrosion protection than any Toyota truck has from 98-99-00 model years. The Toyota bodies are great. Again, 1/8th the thickness of the frame with nearly zero rust. Drive trains work perfectly. Put 500# in the bed and the truck folds in half! Many of the reports here are from people who took their trucks in for exhaust work and the frame collapsed on the lift!!! This is not acceptable and shows poor quality of materials used in their construction. My 17 year old VW did rust out in the same environment with 175K miles so why are Toyota truck frames so vulnerable from these 3 years of production? How many do we have to show you before you decide there is an issue with them? I found two on ebay last month for sale with rotted frames but immaculate bodies. People who sell their Tacoma's on ebay seem to always mention the fact that their truck has a "solid frame" so that tells you there is a general concensus that a problem exists and buyer beware. TEMiller
#499 of 538 98 Toyota Tacoma Truck - Frame Rotted before exhaust!!!!! by tmiller159 Jan 25, 2008 (7:22 pm)
I will be swapping the frame on my 98 Toyota Tacoma this summer and will document the procedure and post the link here so if you find yourself in my situation, you will be able to see what is involved and what it might cost. Most used frames run $800-$1200 plus freight if they have to ship it to you. Other items come up in the cost because you cannot get parts off the old, rusted frame and have to replace hardware and cables/brake lines, etc. to finish the job. You also should take the frame to a frame shop to have it checked/straightened before installing it. Another $250-$400. I figure it will be 3 or 4 weekends to do the complete swap with a helper and an overhead A-frame lift to move the bed, cabin, and drive train parts. Stay tuned. If you know of such a website already, let me know so I can preview it. The dealer figures $6000 for such a swap, no additional parts!! TEMiller Replies to this message: jwoody61 (Feb 28, 2008 1:55 pm) tmiller159 (Mar 01, 2008 4:31 pm) 71pro (Apr 23, 2008 3:15 pm) chagasi (Mar 12, 2008 4:38 pm)
#500 of 538 Engine Noise at 2500 rpm on V6 by bronxscout Feb 03, 2008 (12:31 pm)
Hello everyone,    I'll be a new owner of a 2001 Tacoma DCab V6 4speed automatic this week. I noticed during the test drive that on the highway, engine noise increased considerably during acceleration through 2500 rpm, but then it decreased after reaching 70mph, when I eased off the accelerator. Is this just normal downshifting? Is the engine noise normal as well?
#501 of 538 2001 xtra cab 4x4 2.7L by cmiles97 Feb 24, 2008 (5:05 pm)
I just purchased a 2001 Xtracab 4x4 2.7L automatic with 85,000 miles on it. The frame and the rest of the truck is perfect but the Carfax did show it to be owned in Tennessee for its life. I live near Tampa, FL (inland not near salt water) so it will never see snow or saltwater. I shopped around for quite awhile before I purchased this one. It is my first Toyota. I bought it specifically because of reliability. It is immaculate. On the highway it did spark knock a little bit and I notice that you can feel the engine vibration when stopped. Is this normal? The owner’s manual did say that slight spark knock is normal but excessive knock requires service. I compare this truck to our 2003 Honda Element EX AWD which is also a 4 cylinder with 83,000 miles on it. Both have similar acceleration (none) and poor fuel expected fuel economy (low 20s). The Element never ever spark knocks and you only feel engine vibration with the AC running. I will change the plugs on the Taco this weekend to see if this helps. Should I run 89 octane in it to eliminate the spark knocks? By the way the engine looks brand new with new belts and hoses and a new air filter. Thanks for your suggestions. Replies to this message: jazzbeau (Feb 24, 2008 5:30 pm) cmiles97 (Feb 25, 2008 2:30 pm) jazzbeau (Feb 25, 2008 5:33 pm)

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