Recent content by Billy K

It is a good looking bumper, but I would want more information on it. I read somewhere that ARB is coming out with a front bumper. Since they have a direct relation with Toyota engineers, it should be a safer bet for fit and function. I have not heard if it will be winch capable though. I hope...

Are they testing for air flow to the radiator / intercooler? Testing / comparing the temperatures at the intercooler and radiator on a stock bumper truck and this bumper, running the same course together on a hot day? The stock bumper has holes on the under-side that presumably may be designed...

very interesting.

USA TRD Pro build Jan 25 with alternator. Has 4 AUX switches and Lightbar switch. My guess is that they added the alternator to keep up with all the extra lights that can be added.

My 25 TRD Pro had a very rough ride. After a few days I checked the tire pressures. All were 48 - 49 psi. Why do dealers not check this as part of the make ready prep after the sale? I dropped to 31 and it was much better, but I must say I think the ZR2 I traded in had a better rive with the...

Thank you Tom Sellick (different spelling, great actor) for the where to jump start information. I will suppose this point could also be used for a trickle charger / maintainer to keep the 12 V battery "ready" if you leave the truck in storage for a few weeks. The manual gives the impression...

Apparently the 2024 Hybrids charge the 12 volt battery from the "traction motor" (motor /generator) and the 2025's charge it from an alternator. The big question is why Toy added an alternator for 2025. I can only assume the 2024's were not keeping the 12 V battery charged properly. Reading the...

I've been wondering how to jump start something from these Hybrids. Do you have to remove the rear seat or is there some point under the hood you attach jumper cables? I have read most of the Owner's Manual and have not seen this information yet.

SD cards do wear with the number of reads and writes. Some are much better than others. Manufacturers used to state the MTBF (mean time between failures) as a number of read / writes but it is hard to find that information these days. In my experience with digital video players, Sandisk and...

Nice truck! I'm new to Toyota and it is beyond me why you can't order a Toyota how you want it, like Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Jeep, etc. etc. You have to take what they make or search around the country to find something close to what you want.

That is good news indeed! I only have about 600 miles on mine. One of the reasons I bought the Tacoma over a ZR2 Bison or Ranger Raptor was the EPA mileage claims while still having loads of power when you want to play.

Better to have a bit extra than to run out unexpectedly.

All we can do is guess, why '24 had none but '25 does. We need a Toyota engineer to enlighten us.

I was actually thinking of getting a hunting duck decoy, painting it yellow, and putting in on my dash to get looks from Jeepers. (My duck is bigger than yours!) Seriously I was. This truck, I believe, is much better than the Gladiator. It is certainly more comfortable for "my size" body and...

I'm glad it was a joke. I should not have responded so fast! There are buttholes in any car / truck group. I am new to Toyota and looking forward to meeting new friends and enjoying the truck. I do still have a couple of jeeps. They are good for a few things. ;)