2024 Trailhunter - first week of ownership

[scythanith]

Hello all,

I have had a 2006 Tacoma 4x4 double cab TRD sport w/ 6’ bed since new. Has 566xxx km on it now Decided it was time to go for a new one once I saw the trailhunter announced. Annoyed some salespeople with visits/emails/phonecalls, checking for allocations and luckily got my name on the one that came to our city. Canadian model with 6’ bed and roof rack/sunroof.

Wait a relatively short 3 months and took delivery this week (Oct 21/24). I have researched, read, obsessed about this truck for a year so had an idea of what to look for at delivery. Let me start by saying I love the truck. Simple as that. That being said, here are a couple hiccups of the hop. I have discussed these with the dealer and they are definitely saying they will make it right.

I have the wild vibrations in the roof rack. It’s quite alarming at anywhere from 85 -120 km/h. Haven’t drove faster than that yet. Not sure if they will try the homemade washer/spacer/isolator fix or a new prinsu rack. I have told them about both options.

I have the bow in the lower windshield molding, about middle of the window.

I have paint drips on the front edges/points of the hood. That one surprised me. Body shop said they will take care of it.

The front right tire is rubbing on the Toyota mudflap in normal city driving when I turn right. Not sure of the fix here honestly aside from different mudflaps. Any recommendations on a good brand if they just want to replace them with non-Toyota? Or I will suggest that.

Tires were at 45-48 psi when I checked on the gauge and confirmed with a manual gauge. Spare was at 34ish. Dropped them to 32ish. I only have 250 km on it so I doubt it did anything to the tires.

Scuff on the inner door panel. Dealership ordered a new one. Will be 3 months minimum. I don’t really care about the length, it’s not super noticeable.

That’s what I have noticed so far. Love the responsiveness of the throttle, still haven’t put it in sport mode. Looking to add an RSI smart cap EVOa and I have it going in for full xpel in a matte finish. Also, opinions on seat covers? I’m worried the cover will wear the seat below. And if that’s the case why use them lol.

Photos to follow.

Cheers!

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[Vintage38]

congratulations on the new ride. I picked up my Trailhunter a couple of weeks ago. Had the same problem with the roof rack vibration. I ended up changing the three rubber grommets to larger ones, it helped alot to cut down the vibration. Other than the roof rack the truck has been fantastic. My last Toyota was a 2017 4Runner TRD Pro.
Enjoy the ride.
What color did you get ?

 

[Dansflhti]

Strange that a tire would be rubbing in a stock configuration.

 

[Gear_yyc]

For the tire rub, measure the distance from the wheel center to the fender on both front wheels, ensuring you're using the same reference point on the fender. If those are different, make sure the dealer takes a deeper look to make sure the front subframe is straight.

 

[trailhunger]

tried several towel-style seat covers, they all sucked except for these cheapies on Amazon, they grip the Softex really well. Not a fan of the tailored seat covers. Either you're clean and sitting on the softex getting the air cooled functions or your dirty, and can throw these on in 30 seconds:

https://a.co/d/i8hn7i7

 

[SP4RUNNER]

Hello all,

I have had a 2006 Tacoma 4x4 double cab TRD sport w/ 6’ bed since new. Has 566xxx km on it now Decided it was time to go for a new one once I saw the trailhunter announced. Annoyed some salespeople with visits/emails/phonecalls, checking for allocations and luckily got my name on the one that came to our city. Canadian model with 6’ bed and roof rack/sunroof.

Wait a relatively short 3 months and took delivery this week (Oct 21/24). I have researched, read, obsessed about this truck for a year so had an idea of what to look for at delivery. Let me start by saying I love the truck. Simple as that. That being said, here are a couple hiccups of the hop. I have discussed these with the dealer and they are definitely saying they will make it right.

I have the wild vibrations in the roof rack. It’s quite alarming at anywhere from 85 -120 km/h. Haven’t drove faster than that yet. Not sure if they will try the homemade washer/spacer/isolator fix or a new prinsu rack. I have told them about both options.

I have the bow in the lower windshield molding, about middle of the window.

I have paint drips on the front edges/points of the hood. That one surprised me. Body shop said they will take care of it.

The front right tire is rubbing on the Toyota mudflap in normal city driving when I turn right. Not sure of the fix here honestly aside from different mudflaps. Any recommendations on a good brand if they just want to replace them with non-Toyota? Or I will suggest that.

Tires were at 45-48 psi when I checked on the gauge and confirmed with a manual gauge. Spare was at 34ish. Dropped them to 32ish. I only have 250 km on it so I doubt it did anything to the tires.

Scuff on the inner door panel. Dealership ordered a new one. Will be 3 months minimum. I don’t really care about the length, it’s not super noticeable.

That’s what I have noticed so far. Love the responsiveness of the throttle, still haven’t put it in sport mode. Looking to add an RSI smart cap EVOa and I have it going in for full xpel in a matte finish. Also, opinions on seat covers? I’m worried the cover will wear the seat below. And if that’s the case why use them lol.

Photos to follow.

Cheers!

DUDE , everything you are describing sounds like the truck was damaged at the dealership or in route and they attempted to repair it.

 

[scythanith]

congratulations on the new ride. I picked up my Trailhunter a couple of weeks ago. Had the same problem with the roof rack vibration. I ended up changing the three rubber grommets to larger ones, it helped alot to cut down the vibration. Other than the roof rack the truck has been fantastic. My last Toyota was a 2017 4Runner TRD Pro.
Enjoy the ride.
What color did you get ?

The white. Bronze Oxide was not available. I'm ok with it, and excited for the matte PPF wrap, will change up the look quite a bit.

I want the vibration gone, and hoping they can make that happen. l could do the homemade remedy, but the truck was pretty pricey so I want them to make it right. Anyone have a prinsu rack? Is it vibration free? We have a rack on our car so I know the associated wind noise. Just the vibration is unacceptable.

 

[scythanith]

DUDE , everything you are describing sounds like the truck was damaged at the dealership or in route and they attempted to repair it.

Is there any way of knowing this for sure? Internal paperwork, etc?

 

[tacorancher]

Stock tires are rubbing? Huh?

 

[scythanith]

Is there any way of knowing this for sure? Internal paperwork, etc? I could take it to a frame shop and have a 3rd party take a look.

 

[scythanith]

Stock tires are rubbing? Huh?

Right from the dealership, passenger side.

 

[scythanith]

Not the best video as I was driving. Turn it up and you can hear the hum/vibrations from the roof rack.

 

[scythanith]

Update: Dealership performed a wheel alignment and had to adjust castor to get it all in spec. No more rubbing. Goes in tomorrow for the technician to look at the wind deflector vibration on the roof rack.

No evidence of the paint around the bolts on the fenders, hood, etc., being disturbed, leading me to believe it has not been in an accident. Talked to the head mechanic/shop foreman and he said it's the glue they use to sandwich the parts of the hood together dripping out prior to paint. Just not enough human eyes looking at it anymore.

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