Toyota Reimagines Marty Mcfly’s Dream Truck With 2016 Tacoma

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Menacing Movie-Inspired Tacoma Hits the SEMA Show in Las Vegas
 
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015—Here’s a Toyota truck made for movie fans. Using the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma that went on sale in September, Toyota re-created the famous 4X4 from the Back to the Future franchise to delight the fans at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
 
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Multi-tool on Wheels: 2017 Toyota 4Runner is the Everyday SUV That Lets You Explore When You Want, Where You Want

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  • Full-capability SUV with Body-on-Frame Construction
  • New TRD Off-Road and Off-Road Premium Grades Amp Up Lineup
  • Available Seating for up to Seven Passengers
  • Potent 270-hp V6 and 5,000-lb. Towing Capacity
  • Latest Toyota Entune® Multimedia Systems

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2017 Tacoma Welcomes All-New TRD Pro to Its Work-Hard, Play-Hard Lineup

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November 08, 2016
 
  • All-new Next-Generation TRD Pro Offers Uncompromising Off-Road Expertise
  • America’s Best-Selling Mid-size Pickup for 10 Years Running
  • Assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio and available in 31 models
  • Revised SR5 Option Packages Available

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Toyota’s Tacoma TRD Pro Race Truck Revealed at SEMA

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November 01, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif., (November 1, 2016)In 1979, Toyota decided that off-road racing was a good way to demonstrate the durability of its trucks. Today, the newest addition to Toyota’s TRD collection, the Tacoma TRD Pro Race Truck debuts as a key showpiece at TOYOTA’s booth at the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show
  

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Tonka 4Runner is the Big Toy Story at Toyota’s SEMA Display

Fabled Toyota SUV Rises to New Heights  

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TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015—Putting the “Toy” in Toyota—with a capital T—is the purpose of the Tonka 4Runner concept vehicle, which will be on display at Toyota’s 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show booth.
 
Toyota teamed with Funrise Toy Corporation, manufacturer of Tonka toys for Hasbro, to build a life-size Tonka SUV whose theme is “the ultimate off-road adventure.” The Tonka 4Runner joins the Tonka Tundra fire truck as the latest collaboration between the two iconic brands.
 
The Tonka 4Runner is powered by the same 4.0-liter V6 as the production 4Runner—but that’s about the only similarity between the two. The concept vehicle’s body—elevated to new heights by a ten-inch Bulletproof Suspension lift kit—sports bold matte black and yellow Tonka graphics. Twenty-inch Ultra Motorsports Type 250 Colossus wheels are enveloped by Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ 38×15.50R20LT off-road tires. Over each tire are Rigid Industries LED lights, so that the vehicle is as impossible to miss at night as it is in broad daylight.
 
The custom suspension includes King 8×2.5-inch and 10×2.5-inch coilovers, as well as an assortment of Bulletproof Suspension components. Bulletproof also designed the vehicle’s welded bumpers, roof rack, side steps and ladders.
 
The crowning touch, literally, is the pop-up tent on the Tonka 4Runner’s roof, which makes the SUV the ultimate dream machine for outdoor enthusiasts.
 
The Tonka 4Runner can be seen November 3-6, 2015, in the Toyota display booth (#24700) located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at the 2015 SEMA Show.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro – Dirtier Than Ever!

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Toyota Kicks Up More Dust with the Debut of the Newest Tacoma TRD Pro Off-Road Pickup

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 – – Whether tackling treacherous snow-covered terrain, driving off the beaten path, or surviving extreme conditions where roads fear to tread, the adrenaline-pumping TRD Pro Series from Toyota is up for any challenge. Two years ago, the TRD Pro Series arose from Toyota’s storied off-road racing heritage, with its numerous victories in the grueling Baja off-road endurance races.  Born from this experience, the Toyota TRD Pro Series Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner have helped serious off-roaders go places they never dreamed possible.

A Beginner’s Guide To Building A Toyota 4×4

by: Robert Bickford a.k.a. DEADLYPEACE

For those beginner’s out there that want to build a real toy to play with. Or even those that already have a Toyota 4×4 and just want to add to it and make it better. Then here are some ideas that can feed to your brain to get you started in the right direction.

So you are interested in building a Toyota for some serious fun on the rocks or to make a muddy mess of? Well this simple straight to the point article will give you some direction as far as different options to look at and an idea of the parts cost involved. If you will be needing a mechanic or professional installation, then you will need to think about this heavy cost as well. I always like the idea of reading, learning, and doing it yourself. It’s a lot cheaper and if you break down on the trail then there’s more of a chance that you’ll be able to fix it (be it temporary or permanent) and get back home. Plus it can be really fun building it and you will enjoy your new sport a whole lot more. Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide To Building A Toyota 4×4

Optima Yellow Top Battery Review

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Battery Model: D34/78 Part Number: 8014-045 Nominal Voltage: 12 volts NSN: 6140 01 457 4341 Description: High power, dual purpose engine start and deep cycle, sealed lead acid battery

Physical Characteristics: Plate Design: High purity lead-tin alloy. Wound cell configuration utilizing proprietary SPIRALCELL® technology. Electrolyte: Sulfuric acid, H2SO4 Case: Polypropylene Color: Case: Light Gray   Cover: “OPTIMA” Yellow Group Size: BCI (Battery Council International): 34 Length: 10.018” Width: 6.886” Height: 7.841” (Height at the top of terminals) Weight: 43.5 lb Terminal Configuration: SAE / BCI automotive and GM style side terminal (3/8”-16UNC-2B threaded nut).
Performance Data: Open Circuit Voltage (Fully charged): 13.1 volts Internal Resistance (Fully charged): .0028 ohms Capacity: 55 Ah (C/20) Reserve Capacity: BCI: 120 minutes (25 amp discharge, 80°F (26.7°C), to 10.5 volts cut-off)
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