I've always been told that the hybrid battery has a DC to AC inverter which gives you your 2400 W.
A 12 volt car battery cannot do 2400W without an alternator
CHAT GPT:
In the 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid (i-Force Max), the 12-volt battery is charged indirectly by the high-voltage hybrid battery using a DC-DC converter. Here's how it works:
Charging Process Overview:
The Tacoma hybrid uses a lithium-ion high-voltage (HV) traction battery (288V in...
Just FYI Toyota has revised the Canadian mud flaps
New part number is PK389-35R55-P1
I just received them not really sure what changed but the old part number has been discontinued.
Hate to break it to you but you're probably going to have to go to the dealership and pay for the ADAS recalibration.
I know on the third gen we all just put a washer or two on the top bolt of the radar sensor.. not sure if that's possible anymore it was always finicky
If you want to DIY, You...
Nice to hear.. after looking at all the options I think I'm going to go with rival .. hopefully they go back in stock on their website because the bundle discount is really good.
Maybe I didn't get as good as a deal as I originally thought..
I just bought my truck Friday
2025 TRDOR Hybrid + premium (57500 MSRP)
Paid $52,000 OTD with $36,000 down finance TFS 4.75%
But it was the exact trim and color I wanted.. and it was the only one within 250 mi on the lot.
Looks like the OEM compressor is a VIAIR 450C Part Number 45040 if anyone is curious.
Did you see any markings on the compressor?
https://viaircorp.com/products/450c-compressor
I've been seeing a lot of crazy prices on the 2024 stop sale trucks coming back from Toyota.
Got offered almost $9,000 off MSRP of a TRD off-road hybrid.. but unfortunately it did not have premium package.
Also got offered this good lease...
TRDOR IForce max (msrp 55k) for $324/mo with 3k...
I haven't seen much skid plate love for the hybrid so I was happy when I stumbled upon these... price is right and hybrid option is nice! (I am not affiliated in any way, just another taco owner scouting for good deals)
There is a big discount if you buy them directly from rival but they are...
So I keep seeing people install these 11,000Lb rated recovery hooks... but no way this thin metal and small welds are rated for it? It actually looks ridiculous lol.
ChatGPT says " The front “recovery” (really tow) hooks on the 2025 Toyota Tacoma are not officially rated for vehicle recovery or...
Seems like messing with the air intake on modern vehicles isn't worth the hassle/headache after doing about an hour of research...
I think ill keep my money for now.