4x4 2005 Tacoma?
04-13-2004 | 11:27 AM
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From: Lacey, WA
Originally Posted by LarsDennert
The new Tacoma will share the 8" IFS diff from the '03 4Runner. Seems like they could use the '03 rear axle housing that has disk brakes too. Whoops, scratch that. They wouldn't go backwards on diff strength for the rear end... Maybe they'll create another housing for the Taco pumkin with disk brakes. That would mean no elocker though since the elocker housing only sports drums. It would be silly to have drums on the TRD version and disks on the regular version.... 
04-13-2004 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by EnolaGaia
FWIW... I've been monitoring the NY Auto Show stuff at multiple forums and sites. There's been absolutely no mention of any Taco being displayed other than the X-Runner unveiled at Chicago in February. I've even posted a couple of inquiries at NY show-specific bulletin boards, but no one's bothered to respond at all. I'm starting to wonder if Toyota is really gonna unveil the 'normal' (non-X) '05 Taco in NY.
04-13-2004 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle_22r
seems to me like the tacoma is becoming less of a workhorse and more of an image thing, as most other small trucks have become in the last 10 years
04-13-2004 | 12:30 PM
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Uh, well. When was the Tacoma ever considered a workhorse? The frame is too flexible to haul anything of size, along with no floating axle and a non-fully boxed frame.
I would say that the majority of private truck owners, including myself, just like the flexiblity of having a bed incase you ever need it.
I would say that the majority of private truck owners, including myself, just like the flexiblity of having a bed incase you ever need it.
04-13-2004 | 08:29 PM
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Good news is that the 05 Taco does have fully boxed frame rails, more crossmembers and is obviously bigger than the current Taco.
It will certainly be able to be more of a worktruck if that is your requirement. I would think the size would not be ideal for off roading but it seems to fit the bill of a worktruck.
It will certainly be able to be more of a worktruck if that is your requirement. I would think the size would not be ideal for off roading but it seems to fit the bill of a worktruck.
04-26-2004 | 08:04 AM
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Found the Spy Shots!
Hey guys! First time poster here. I think I found those spy shots First Toy was talking about!
Go ahead and go straight to this link!
Looks pretty sweet! Enjoy!
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...&sid=178&n=158
Go ahead and go straight to this link!
Looks pretty sweet! Enjoy!
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...&sid=178&n=158
04-26-2004 | 10:04 AM
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Yea those are ugly rims, but that is fixable. I don't like those wheel wells. I've seen the Colorado in person and the wheel wells are ugly. The Tacoma looks to have the exact shape. Eventually all cars/trucks will look alike I guess. We still can't see the front. Doesn't look too bad, but the wheel wells kill it. Did they think the white color in the winter would make it camoflage?
04-26-2004 | 10:39 AM
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the big difference is that one is a chevy, the other is a toyota. id always buy the toyota over the chevy.
but yea, youre right, its a bit disheartening to see how similar the two are in shape.
but yea, youre right, its a bit disheartening to see how similar the two are in shape.
04-26-2004 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by lee
wow i was just coming to this thread to post that very same link.
for those who just wanna see the pics:
for those who just wanna see the pics:
:cry: 
I cant find anymore negative smiles to describe my feelings for that thing
04-26-2004 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lee
the big difference is that one is a chevy, the other is a toyota. id always buy the toyota over the chevy.
but yea, youre right, its a bit disheartening to see how similar the two are in shape.
but yea, youre right, its a bit disheartening to see how similar the two are in shape.
