Recent content by TacoKiwi

Are you in low range or high? It makes a big difference on transmission loading.

With Direct Injected engines the injectors get real noisy. With my 2016 Chev V8 in a Jeep with a DI motor they are real noisy. Now that I am springing for a 25 Taco I expect the same. Bit like going back to the early diesels - one had to out up with the diesel pre-ignition sound. Does sound go...

I recommend going to Carbon Ceramic pads. They work great even when really hot and no fade. Also, firstly try going on a good straight lonely (if you can find one) highway and get up to 60 or so and stand on the binders down to about 20mph then repeat about 4 or 5 times. I mean braking where...

Hi people. Always liked Toyotas but never stayed the course. Last new truck was 1982 SR5 HiLux, then in 1992 bought an 85 FJ60 Diesel 4 banger with 5spd manual. That was it until now where I am testing a 25 Taco TRD OR 6 spd manual on this coming Monday. I like to pair a turbo engine with a...

Does every model have the grill shutter? Would be nice to use cardboard in the winter just like was done 40-60 years back