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Re: tie downs [grayliner] by pb2themax
Jul 28, 2005 (7:19 pm)
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Replying to: grayliner (Jul 28, 2005 3:13 pm)

Lots of people have done it. Go the the parts department and they have a kit to do it. You just have to drill holes in the bed and bolt it down. It's a two person job because there has to be somebody under the truck to hold the nut. But it's still easy.
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Bed Pockets? by jblatham
Jul 28, 2005 (7:48 pm)
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My 2005 Tacoma Double Cab is my first truck. So maybe I'm an idiot, and maybe this has been asked already, but what are the "pockets" on top of the wheel wells for? I'm not talking about the small indentations on top of the wheel wells, but the ones deep things behind there.
 
I'm debating either building or buying a rack for a canoe, and I was wondering what people knew about how to anchor it down?
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Re: tie downs [nbtrd] by dsrtsanddad
Jul 28, 2005 (9:15 pm)
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Replying to: nbtrd (Jul 28, 2005 2:44 pm)

i dont think thats such an issue - is it ? even if the bike is 220lbs - if all you're doing is making sure it doesnt move around - you're not putting anywhere near 220lbs on any side? especially if you use 2-3 tie downs - its spread out - just making sure it doesnt move around anymore. i was going to do the same - i didnt think it was a problem - havent done it yet.....
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Re: Cabin Filter Size by thistle
Jul 29, 2005 (5:00 am)
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Replying to: pb2themax (Jul 28, 2005 7:15 pm)

I reviewed the posts about the cabin filter and the size is 8" x 8.25".
It's such an easy improvement... I'm headed to buy a A/C filter to cut to size tonight.
Thistle
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Re: Bed Pockets? [jblatham] by pb2themax
Jul 29, 2005 (6:14 am)
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Replying to: jblatham (Jul 28, 2005 7:48 pm)

They have to put that pocket there because of how they assemble the bed. I think there is a big bolt behind there. But you can use the pocket for a small storage area. I mounted lights in there to light up the bed.
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Re: OEM Bed Mat = good investment! [thistle] by mccullers
Jul 29, 2005 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: thistle (Jul 28, 2005 12:46 pm)

I agree with you Thistle, the mat is a good investment. I bought one for my truck also.
 
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Re: 2005 Tacoma Steering Problems [jroks] by westeem
Jul 29, 2005 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: jroks (Jul 28, 2005 11:13 am)

Didn't happen on my Tacoma but experienced intermittent power steering failure on my Volvo. The dealer could not duplicate the problem when they drove the car so they had it for almost two weeks. They finally changed the power steering pump and that resolved the problem.
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Side Window Visors by cgyfireman
Jul 29, 2005 (9:44 am)
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Has anyone bought side window visors for their Tacoma?I was wondering what their purpose was?
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4 X 8 Bed Support Feature by 05_dbl_cab_lb
Jul 29, 2005 (10:12 am)
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I have had my black 2005 Double Cab Long Bed SR5 #6 for about 3 months now. Have 3500 miles on it and have loved every bit of it. I have used the TacoTunes speaker spacers and the American International dash mount kit with great success. I also have an Infinity Basslink on the floor in the rear sandwiched between the console and the back seat. Rocks well for a simple off the shelf item.
 
Has anyone else noted this feature in the composite bed? On each side of the bed near the wheel wells, about 8 inches above the botom of the bed there are indentations that you can place a 1 X 6 or 2 X 6 into across the bed. One at the front and one at the rear that I suspect is for supporting 4 X 8 sheets of stuff that is wider than the wheel wells. I haven't made the supports yet, but I'm pretty sure it would work fine. I plan to screw a 2X4 vertically under the 1 X 6 to make it more of an I beam (T Beam more like) so that the support doesn't bow under load.
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Re: Side Window Visors [cgyfireman] by thistle
Jul 29, 2005 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: cgyfireman (Jul 29, 2005 9:44 am)

Side Window Visors Are...
A great way to allow circulation by allowing the window to be open about 3" with out the risk of rain/dust, etc. getting in. They also provide a little shade too .
 
I've put them on all 4 doors of my DC. They also add a little extra "eye candy" to how your truck looks (not that the Tacoma really needs it!) -but it's another pretty inexpensive way to make your truck look better / following function.
 
I pretty much keep my windows open all summer long (because of them) -I won't own another vehicle with out them now! I suppose if you're a smoker, they're also a good way to circulate the smoke out while you're driving.
 
The one's that I've put on are made by "Auto Vent-Shade" "AVS" and are the "in-channel type"... They're actually pretty quiet (as I've found the adhesive type that you stick directly on the door tend to whistle a little on the highway, etc.)
 
Generally (I guess) there are 3 styles (all ranging in price):
-Adhesive-type that sticks on the outside of the door on the paint.
-In-channel-type that slide in the aforementioned portion of the door.
-Snap-in-type that I'm not familiar enough to describe (but must snap into place)
 
My In-channel's took all of about 5 minutes to install (2x - since my dog took it upon himself to rip the back ones off and proudly prance around the yard with them in his mouth)
 
I wouldn't pay more for the expensive ones because they all pretty much do the same thing; chances are (like in my case) you may have to replace one of them if you have to scrape ice off your window and crack one in the cold or something. (can't buy just one)
 
Another good investment in my opinion!
Regards,
-Thistle

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