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#35 of 44 Steering 2001 Tocoma 4X4 V6 by gone1167 Feb 02, 2008 (6:30 am)
My steering went from a firm steering to very easy steering all at once like turning a light out. If the pressure switch on the power steering pump goes bad, will that cause the problem?
#36 of 44 '96 Tacoma Alignment Problem by lmidd Mar 02, 2008 (6:29 pm)
So I bought my Tacoma (1996) about 5 months ago used. I had it inspected and the mechanic said it was good to go. A couple months later I noticed it was pulling to the right so i got the tires rotated. That helped for a few days but it started pulling to the right again.    I went to Kaltire for an alignment, and they said they had to replace the steering rack because it wouldn't hold the alignment. That helped for a week or so.   I returned to Kaltire again and they said that they had to adjust the alignment again and asked me if I had hit a curb and I had not. Right after I drove it away it actually felt worse than before. So i took it back the next day and they switched the front two tires, which helped for about a week.   Fed up with Kaltire I took it to Toyota and they did a 4-wheel alignment and said that Kaltire missed adjusting a Tow-in. But even after that it still pulled to the right!   I talked to Toyota that day and they said it could be a bad batch of tires or there may be a frame problem. I did a carfax on the vehicle and it came out clean.   Any ideas/opinions of the problem?
#37 of 44 2008 Toyota Tacoma TRD sport curb hit by davidmclaurin Jun 19, 2008 (8:37 pm)
Hello guys,   I recently bought a 2008 Toyota Tacoma access cab TRD sport. Today on the Beltway 8 feater road a cop pulled right out in front of me and forced me off the road to avoid a collision (after breaking to about 15-20MPH). It was a pretty rough ride but after comming to a stop about 30 feet from the road the cop came over to make sure I was ok and to apologize. I was pretty mad but after getting back in the truck and driving I was amazed that nothing seemed to be off. Visual inspection showed not scuff or anything on either of the front 2 tires or rims. There was no sway left or right and no vibration (i even took it up to about 90mph to see). There is about a 1 degree left tilt in the steering wheel while it is going straight but i don't remember if it was like that previously. Am I being completely paranoid (brand new truck) or do I have reason to be worried?   I was under the impression that no vehicle was made to take curbs like this (hit curb at about a 30 degree run (from road parallel)) with left front first the right front after. I guess my question is "How rugged are the TRD sport suspensions?". Should I take this in for a suspension check just to be sure?   David Replies to this message: kcram (Jun 21, 2008 3:27 pm)
#38 of 44 Re: 2008 Toyota Tacoma TRD sport curb hit [davidmclaurin] by kcram HOST Jun 21, 2008 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: davidmclaurin (Jun 19, 2008 8:37 pm) Had a similar incident when my 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 dually was fairly new. Was on an interstate when a bus pulled into traffic from the shoulder (and nowhere near up to speed), sending the vehicles in the right lane into my left lane, and me up and over a curb into a grass median to avoid an ugly situation.   Like you, the steering wheel was just slightly off, so I took it to a suspension/alignment specialty shop. Just needed a minor correction and nothing was bent or out of spec. Was just fine after that. I say get the front end checked just so you're sure nothing was bent.   kcram - Pickups Host
#39 of 44 What model will be the best suspension? by step2 Jul 09, 2008 (3:42 am)
My son is looking at a 2009 Tocoma. He will use it for commuting and wants to put racks on it for ladders. Also will be doing off roading on trails. And other times will tow a small boat. Which of the 3 packages would be best to meet all these needs?
#40 of 44 mileage problem with '98 Toyota Tacoma by mitchellfarms Aug 10, 2008 (7:26 am)
My '98 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 (6 cyl) (290,000 kms) has started using twice the amount of usual fuel. I changed the fuel and air filters, spark plugs & spark plug wires. The garage says my oxygen sensors are fine. Toyota can't analyse it because no warning lights come on. The mused that maybe changing the timing belt might help but that's a lot of work and $ to do on spec.   What else should I try? It's using almost double the amount of fuel it takes in winter yet runs fine and has normal amount of power.   Thanks Replies to this message: lostwrench1 (Jun 24, 2009 6:28 pm)
#41 of 44 steering wheel by paychecktaker Apr 05, 2009 (7:33 pm)
My 99 Tacoma steering wheel cover is loose and rotates in my hand. Is there some way to make it adhere to the wheel or do i have to replace it? Makes it hard to maneuver quickly if the grip doesn't stay in place. Replies to this message: bigandy (Apr 06, 2009 6:05 am)
#42 of 44 Re: steering wheel [paychecktaker] by bigandy Apr 06, 2009 (6:05 am)
Replying to: paychecktaker (Apr 05, 2009 7:33 pm) Check out Wheelskins. There is a web site at wheelskins.com. They have nice leather aftermarket covers that will fit over the stock cover. Can make them custom sizes as well. Really nice under your hand.
#43 of 44 steering problem by juansok Jun 10, 2009 (10:45 pm)
i drive a 96 tacoma 2wd. after i make a turn (left or right) the steering wheel is slow to return to drive straight. the steering is not hard or noisy. my steering wheel almost wants to stay turned. what could if be.
#44 of 44 Re: mileage problem with '98 Toyota Tacoma [mitchellfarms] by lostwrench1 Jun 24, 2009 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: mitchellfarms (Aug 10, 2008 7:26 am) It could be the thermostat which is stuck in the open position thus not allowing the engine to warm to normal operating temperature. The electronic "brain" of the truck then knows that the engine has not yet warmed up so continues to pump more than necessary gasoline into the cylinders.

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