On Wed, 12 May 2004 15:16:55 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
<ancientangler (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

One of the common complaints about the non-TRD Tundra is that the
suspension is TOO soft and "luxury car like". The TRD suspension
firms it up nicely. Without it, even the slightest washboard
(including SoCal freeways) will have the suspension bottoming out in
no time.



--- Rich
http://richlockyer.tripod.com/

"Rich Lockyer" <rlockyer (AT) linkline (DOT) DONTSPAMME.com> wrote

I guess there was no in-between step, without starting with the softer
suspension and modifying it. Or, maybe I didn't do my research. I just
wanted to get rid of my 92 Taurus and get a vehicle that would tow my small
boat without my having to worry about breaking down in the middle of the
Adirondack mountains. I eliminated domestic vehicles, for mental health
reasons, but I came real close to buying a Crown Victoria for its rear wheel
drive. The upgrade suspension was actually pretty solid. But, then I started
seeing news stories about the secret feature: exploding gas tank. :-)

"Alesandra" <rubyebbyrdNOSPAM (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Yes, I was happy with the 5 speed. Most of the time I got some wheel
spin when leaving the driveway, & that was just giving it a tad of gas
pedal. The reason for that is beacuse the TRD Off Road V6 Tacomas that
came with the bigger P265-70R-16 tires also came with the rear
differential lock up + 4.10 gears combined with the 5 speed. So 1st
gear always gave me some wheel spin beacuse of the 4.10 gears whenever
there was a bit a dust on the pavement.

Order that tonight, 2004 black pearle with lots of goodies!


"Joseph Oberlander" <josephoberlander (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> wrote

I would just like to let you know I just bought a 2005 Tacoma DC 4x4
w/TRD package. All I have to say is that this truck is by far the best
vehicle I have ever driven! First the increase in size of the
interior, simply made it possible for Adults to drive and be passengers
comfortably in a Tacoma. Prior versions were really made for small
people no taller than 5'6". Second, this truck handles like a dream. .
..lastly, the increase in engine has made it one hell of a fun vehicle
to drive. I guarantee that if you go test drive one of these trucks,
you'll buy one!

Doug Kanter wrote:

Also, this comment is back to Doug Kanter,

There are actually two TRD packages now.
There is the TRD sport package, which is for people who want a slightly
higher performance truck but won't be going offroad.
Then there is what we are accustomed to as the TRD Off Road package.

-Erik


"SteelersFan1998" <dtsawyer (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

Carefull looking at your packages however. There are actually 4 packages...
two offroad and two sport. Certain features are not available without the
TRD Offroad Package #2 (OG). I've been researching for a few weeks now just
to find out which is which and what will be the best combination of features
to get everything I want. Ultimately I came up with the following
combination:

Tacoma V6 Auto 4x4 Double Cab 128" WB
White (first pick) Red (second choice) (ONLY COMES IN THESE TWO COLORS WITH
THESE PACKAGES
TRD Off-Road Package #2 (OG)
Vehicle Stability Control w/Downhill Assist (VE)
Side Curtain Airbag (GY)
Daytime Running Lights (DL)

The package selections will affect your choice of available colors as well.
I confirmed this with my dealership and they ran these packages through the
computer to verify my findings. I have mine on order currently (6 weeks)
according to my dealship here in Northern California to get a Tacoma with
these options. Anyone have one with this combination yet????