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Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-06-2022, 10:12 AM
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Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
Tacoma owners (3.5 v6) is there a way to lock the...

Tacoma owners (3.5 v6) is there a way to lock the auto transmission say into 3rd gear. in my test drive I towed in s mode witch I believe locks out 5 and 6 gears. I just got thinking if there is a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-05-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
I did drive the Colorado and was impressed with...

I did drive the Colorado and was impressed with the engine and transmission combo . The safety ratings however at least it the one I was looking at where not to good. The ranger was not for me. its...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-05-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
well my dealer set me up with a 2021 Tacoma 4x4...

well my dealer set me up with a 2021 Tacoma 4x4 off road to test pull my 19 escape.My experience was that the transmission does not seem to be a good match for that 3.5 engine under towing loads....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-04-2022, 06:01 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
some of the post are getting me concerned. I...

some of the post are getting me concerned. I think I better get me 19 hooked to a 3rd generation and see how it feels . we see how good my sales man is when I tell him I want to try towing my 19...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-03-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
The 4.0 does not concern me as I have that in my...

The 4.0 does not concern me as I have that in my 2013, My big concern is with 3.6 and newer six speed.



The reliability and resale was a big part of my decision. My 2013 I paid 22,000 for...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-03-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
I ended up buying a Tacoma after all. Unhitch...

I ended up buying a Tacoma after all. Unhitch this truck just fits my daily driving needs much better than a full size. I can manage the payload problem.I guess we see how it does towing with my 19' ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-01-2022, 09:44 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
yes my current Tacoma (2013 4x4 access cab) has...

yes my current Tacoma (2013 4x4 access cab) has 1190 payload, But This time I Be interested in the double cab / witch puts me at 990 paylaod with a 4x4 . I could manage . I would have to be very...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-30-2022, 05:43 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
That is good mileage. I assume the 2600lbs is a...

That is good mileage. I assume the 2600lbs is a typo? what size v-6 is that? also what you payload sticker in do say? just want to get a idea on payload. The Tacoma is very low 990lbs
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-28-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
Ken whats the weight of your 19 on the build...

Ken whats the weight of your 19 on the build sheet ? Just trying to get a idea compared to mine. I have a f150 on order But the wait time might be to long . I really be happier with a Tacoma for...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-04-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
Wow I was hoping some one had a 19' and 3rd...

Wow I was hoping some one had a 19' and 3rd generation Tacoma. I was aware of Vermilye (https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/members/vermilye-449.html) experiences with the 21 and his truck up grade....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-02-2022, 07:24 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
That's true but it a few grand less than msrp....

That's true but it a few grand less than msrp. and other dealers I been talking with are 4,000 over msrp. I not paying over msrp.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-02-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
Yes i can do all the things i need for just the...

Yes i can do all the things i need for just the tax on the new one.


Rust it the biggest concern. Toyota just inspected and filled the frame with the rust inhibitor. My truck was one of the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-02-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
Thanks for the links thats very helpful . You...

Thanks for the links thats very helpful . You are right not the best time to shop. sure you get good money on your trade but you pay for it.LOL I love my current taco. I do believe it is the worst...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-02-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
I getting a little frustrated with my ford f150...

I getting a little frustrated with my ford f150 research. looks like the 2022 have had another price increase. If i order the same truck as on the lot its about 2,200 more.plus 445 for the 36 gallon...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-02-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
I might look into that there. I will have to...

I might look into that there. I will have to check the payload on those .
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-01-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
I heard good things about the manual. It seems...

I heard good things about the manual. It seems most the complaints about the 3.5 is paired with the 6 speed auto. I guess i getting lazy in my old age,But i want the auto .
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-30-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
how about f150 gears . 3.55 vs 3.73 . I know...

how about f150 gears . 3.55 vs 3.73 . I know nothing about this my sales man say either would work. I see most of the trucks on the lot are 3.55 But the one i interested in happens to be 3.73 ....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-30-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
The discount days seem to be gone. hopefully they...

The discount days seem to be gone. hopefully they will come back. Did you have to add any thing to to deal with sag from load and

trailer tongue weight. or will the stock setup handle it?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-29-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
well back on the dealer lot today. I...

well back on the dealer lot today.



I test drove the Chevy Colorado, Nissan frontier and a few more f150's Of all the midsize trucks I still like the taco the best. although Nissan was a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-28-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
Yes I haveing a hard time with the new prices...

Yes I haveing a hard time with the new prices witch seem to be the new norm.

I did drive a 2.7 eco boost today. I liked the truck of course the tacoma is much cheaper and its a sellers market. I...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-27-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 16,265
Posted By NEWYORKHILLBILLY
towing a 19 with the Tacoma 3.5L V6 Engine

I am in the market for a new tow Rig. I currently have a 2011 Tacoma with the V6 4.0 engine. It seems to do well unless I am in the mountains out west. most of my towing is east of the rocky...
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