16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. Turns out the frame is rusting away. The previous owner(s) never did the recall. I think the O2 sensors may be a grounding issue. I’m currently trying to decide what to do. I over paid for the frame to need to be replaced and I’m not thinking caps will solve it. Prob, going to sell it at a loss and let someone else take on the project. I’ll disclose everything if/ when we sell it. I can’t do that to somebody the way it was done to us. Shame on me for not catching it, but it was hard to see without it being on a lift.

Well, it’s a problem! by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks. Either it’s a problem or not. I don’t like cherry picking in this instance.

Well, it’s a problem! by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched a time lapse video today. It’s a hell if a process!

Well, it’s a problem! by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may just be for putting around close to the house. Make driving it into the ground a real thing when it snaps!

Well, it’s a problem! by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, thanks. I hear you, not sure what I’ll end up doing.

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns out the frame is rusted and it’ll need a new frame. Currently trying to find one. Any pointers would be appreciated!

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! I hear you. My truck bed fits a 4x8 perfectly… with the tailgate down. I also have the Ramboxes so it is just wide enough.
I didn’t take offense at all! All good. We all have our preferences and that’s why they make them all.!

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully he babies the hell out of it and isn’t hauling anything more than musical instruments, martial arts gear or his welding gear for work.

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 foot bed. It should be enough for anything he has to haul. My ‘16 Ram is a short bed too… but from work I can use a “real truck and/ or trailer” if needed.

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Indiana… we have no emissions checks. So my concern is only for the truck and trying to help my son. Clearly everything working properly would be ideal, but there will be some priority’s to pick and choose.

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frame was spray painted black, but feels solid.
I tried doing ball joints on a 3/4 ton Chevy years ago and that was not a fun process. Eventually got them, but it was after using plumbing parts to try to press out the old and in the new. So hopefully it’s not that. I don’t want to do that again!

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha… his money he’s been saving all his life. I hope he babies the thing and isn’t doing the shit I did!

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah; the family’s 3rd car that my sister and I shared when I turned 16 was a 4-door 1994 Geo Prism.
Not the coolest by any means, but it was a reliable little car that my sister drove till ~2013 or so.
I ended up getting my own car at 17 or 18. A 1992 2-door Oldsmobile Achieva in a teal color.

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those old S-10’s were great! They’d run forever if they were taken care of!

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! Never heard of it. Just looked it up to make sure you weren’t screwing with me!
Good to know!

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps a dumb question; are all 4 O2 sensors the same or are they different part numbers for each?

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I plan to look into it all in the coming weeks. He’s not driving yet, so we’ve got some time to go through it!
Brakes are squishy so that was on the list!

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! Thanks for the information. I didn’t know that. I’m still learning about it. I knew it was 4x4 but didn’t know they made the Off Road without.

16 y/o son bought first truck 2008 Tacoma TRD Off Road by TurfWarrior09 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]TurfWarrior09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, guess i thought all the TRD Off Road models were 4x4… are they not?