The Biggest Problem With My 2nd Gen Tacoma | POV Test Drive

[@joshburts1044]

I absolutely love my 2010 tacoma. 6 speed stick, 4 door. For a little bit after getting it there was a little bit of love/hate, but then grew to love it. The only thing I wish is if they offered a manual 4 wheel shifter.

[@RidesTheRain]

It's not just you. I have a 2012 SR5 Access cab and the brakes are inadequate, to put it kindly. And that's with the 2.7L. But it is so reliable and I've grown so attached to it I'll never get rid of it.

[@MatthewBecker-wq2xp]

My 2008 Tacoma had spacers on front struts and rear leaf springs when I got it as 2nd owner. It always felt squirrely and no alignment ever resolved the issue. The truck is much more planted after I removed the spacers. More even tire wear also. Bleeding the brakes using speed bleeders really helped the braking as well. Way better that using a vacuum pump.

[@hectoraguilar4464]

My dad has a 2006 Toyota Tacoma about to hit 200,000 miles and it runs like butter 😭

[@eliluborsky4827]

would love more taco content but either way love the vids keep up the good work

[@CanadianGearhead]

Plenty more Tacoma vids coming!

[@iambquinn]

Definitely upgrade suspension and brakes! Don’t give up the ole girl

[@pavelchernomorets3519]

Would be happy to see your upgrades, as I am also thinking about to install bilstein suspension. If you gonna do it yourself please make video, will be waiting for it

[@mrjjthor]

I do live my 2005 Taco. It's a simple and great overall truck. I've owned several different trucks and the Taco fits my needs the most.

[@EJ20WRX]

Definitely would love to see some Tacoma content.

[@germ187]

I just got my 09 and I would love more content on your Tacoma, love your insight and your DIY approach to your modifications

[@CanadianGearhead]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrperson4352]

I have an 09 with 205,000 miles. Suspension and brake videos would be interesting because i have the same problems

[@CanadianGearhead]

So you aren't happy with the braking in yours either?

[@nutbag200]

I have a 13 sr5 and my suspension also feels spongy and definitely in need of an upgrade. Would love to see some videos on that as well! My brakes feel fine though..

[@TheDillyRay]

The brakes are horrid on my 2008 trd off road.

[@mrperson4352]

​@CanadianGearhead No, and research doesn't help. Not sure if it's the Pads, Rotors, or just the fact that it has Drums

[@elonsus9747]

A lady with a 2015 Tacoma V6 just passed 900,000 miles! Yes miles. She’s a pilot driver for overloaded semis. You can find her post on Taco nation. It has to be the highest Mileage 1gr fe out there!

[@nelsonarruda3272]

I have a 2010 tacoma I rust proof it every year. I have no issues with rust I Also have the Bilstein 5100 They're not the greatest. I would look into old man EMU Or Edelbrock they have a kit for the Tacoma. I live in brampton if you ever wanted to meet up to talk,

[@CanadianGearhead]

I've had 5100s in the past and wasn't thrilled with them either, I was just thinking of something common that could be found easily

[@nelsonarruda3272]

@CanadianGearhead That's the reason I went with them.They were very easy to get I have a lot of crazy stories. With owning this truck with dealing with the dealership and and with Toyota of canada and Toyota of USA. I bought the truck 2 years old from a dealership in Canada, but it's an American truck.

[@AlannaJunee]

Do it! Upgrade!

[@forensic322]

Noted your from my home town!! I have a blue 06 SR5 Access cab with 240k on it (new frame). Mainly use for my lawncare business but also managed in a pinch to do the odd daycare pick up 🤣.... recently did some of the upgrade you have done on the interior and have the headlights/bulbs you upgraded and linked below i that video... thank you for that i can now see inside the cab after installing the LED lights. I should stop by to chat sometime when I'm back town. Keep up the great work cheers

[@MacsWraps]

I replaced the struts, shocks front and back in my 2010 access cab Tacoma. This summer. I went with a pretty cheap set. The fronts are in there deep I wish I had spent more on them. Not happy with the ride at all. 157,000 miles. I relit all my interior dash light to blue. All surface mount, tiny soldered chips. Even the climate control that you did. I went with the same knobs as you. They don’t really light to brightly. I have them memorized for reach though.

[@deantrainr]

Looks better than the fourth gen tho 👌🏻👍🏻

[@CanadianGearhead]

There's definitely something to be said for the subtle styling of this era of yota trucks

[@dimwitrj]

I love my 05 Tacoma and it is far from boring being the 6 speed X-Runner. My biggest complaint is the crappy paint that Toyota seemed to use during that era.

[@dimwitrj]

Also I agree with the horrible sounding exhaust. There used to be an equal length header and y-pipe on the aftermarket but both are discontinued. From the few sound clips I've heard online, they seemed to have sounded pretty good.

[@witwicky735]

Mmmmm. X-RUNNER. I know I'm one of the 23 people in North America that wanted one (not a huge seller) but still, what a cool model. I wanted a blue one, but life never let me do it. Maybe one out there will be cheap enough for the kids.

[@Ova9k_]

I love how your house is separate from the garage

[@CanadianGearhead]

It definitely helps when the lil guy is sleeping

[@Holden-McGroin]

I’m reminded why these trucks last so long every time I get stuck behind a boomer driving one 10mph under the speed limit.

[@witwicky735]

As a GenX (let's face it, we're all Boomers above 30 to GenZ) I no longer speed. Theres no point. The 4.0 isn't fast, and it just burns more gas. Also, GenX are slackers by nature, hurrying isn't what we do. Nothing on my 2nd Gen has ever broken except one dash light bulb. Embrace the darkness.

[@jacobwhipple7848]

Bud I'm 27 and I just stay at the speed limit. Don't break the law while you're breaking the law.

[@tacomas9602]

Dont ever get rid of that truck. I have a NY 2.7 5mt, 4wd, access cab. Heavy steering, lousy but ensuring braking system, parking brake works, kind of, but the little baby big block 4 cylinder is an amazing little machine with the clutch pedal. I hate the elevtronic transfer case and you better have 4wd in before you need it unlike the old J shift, but my god these trucks drive great, especially the faster you go. 85 on highway no issues with either engine or transmission any combinations

[@nmccw3245]

Only problem with my 2012 Taco Access Cab is it refuses to wear out - except for the crappy stock headlights that have fogged over and need replacing. 😂🤣😅

[@tracereed7457]

Get some TRD off road take offs see them all the time for $300ish

[@haydenoec945]

My 09 Tacoma with almost 310,000km downshifts all the time going up hills. I also find it stutters sometimes around 50-70km/h

[@CanadianGearhead]

Are you running stock size tires?

[@haydenoec945]

@@CanadianGearhead Yeah it was going on when I had stocks on and is just as bad with my new setup

[@alexbethune69]

Put some 3rd gen off-road suspension on it. I’ve got a 13 sr5 with 55k. Keeping it for life

[@CanadianGearhead]

How does it ride compared to an aftermarket setup?

[@janetairlines1351]

I have a 2010 and i wouldnt trade it for the new ones with the crappy turbos if the trade was straight

[@CanadianGearhead]

I hear ya

[@kennywolfe208]

Love my 2010 4.0

[@snoork007]

Im looking at a 2012 ...4x4 5 speed Ac with the 2.7 4 cylinder..261k but they want 9200 ..it looks really nice but i read 2012 is not a good year...i dont have a lot of money and its a big decision for me..also found a 2013 double cab 4wd v6 with 200k but its automatic...and 10,900...

[@JER1980]

Hey I have an 06 Tacoma SR5 in my "motorpool". Would love to see a follow up on the spongy brakes I share your opinion on. Love your channel!

[@CanadianGearhead]

Thanks for watching! Looks like a few other people here are commenting about their brakes being the same

[@RonSalguero]

Great video! I have an 07 AC. Also thinking about the bilstein 5100s and lift 1-2 inch. Question, do I have to do anything to the back suspension or leave it alone if lifting? Thanks!

[@CanadianGearhead]

If I do it I'd probably just upgrade the shocks to match the front and keep the original leafs

[@mrjjthor]

Do you have a video about the MR2 sitting in the garage?

[@CanadianGearhead]

Ya

[@vortecmacs]

340,000 km? Just breaking in. I have 515,000 km on my Silverado.

[@jasonbanuelos7569]

I have a 3rd gen 2017 since new and I can state the gear hunting sucks, and the motor is very lackluster I yearn for the torque of 4.0

[@CanadianGearhead]

I've heard that tuning them helps with the gear hunting and might wake it up a bit too

[@vermontrios1483]

Get a 1 gen tundra with the 4.7 legendary engine!

[@CanadianGearhead]

They're great trucks!

[@Br0di3man]

Does that have a replaced frame?

[@CanadianGearhead]

Yep

[@joeblack1052]

You got it from your wife and it means nothing to you? Oh man you got some explaining to do😅

[@CanadianGearhead]

Lol I have stronger feelings for this truck than she does

[@jaymoar3561]

What’s the mileage on it now?

[@uno3863]

I love my black 2012 4x4 TRD sport double cab in manual configuration, I've had it four years as well and upgraded with some tasteful mods, luv these trucks 🤘🏾😎

[@CanadianGearhead]

I wish mine was both a manual and a double cab!

[@uno3863]

@@CanadianGearhead I feel ya brother, if you had a chance would you trade the one you have for another 2nd Gen in Manual and double cab? 👀👀👀👀

[@CanadianGearhead]

@@uno3863 Yeah, I think that truck would suit me more