Tacoma For Work - Pics?

[steelheadhunter]

Originally Posted by mattcron

OK, I was asking for suggestions for my tacoma. The specs on the pre 07 tundras are pretty darn similar to those of my taco with regard to towing and payload. I can't afford a new on. I'm a farmer and about twice a year I spend all day hauling compost, chicken shit, and other garden materials from a farm up the road. I get the materials for free in exchange for hauling it. I'm aware of the limitations of my truck - namely brakes, and the consequent fact that I should refrain from driving on trafficked public roads.

So, back to the original topic (thanks for the obvious moral lessons)... Seems like I'm leaning toward Alcan leaf. Zwoehr, you're suggesting that a single, additional leaf may better suit my needs. That's what I had on my last truck and I loved it. I wish I had the number for the shop that did it for me.

Looks like the 5100's will even the front of my truck out after the additional leafs in the back. Any major objections to that setup?

On the brakes, it doesn't look like their are many affordable options. Talking to my mechanic about it tomorrow.

Wow, first you are a landscaper and haul this stuff on a daily basis (10k lbs!). Then somebody says you are overworking your truck and you get pissy? Now you are a farmer and only haul two days a year?

WTF is with an attitude when people respond with advice?

[K Williams]

Originally Posted by Blaise

THere are a number of racks, organizers, and headache racks out there just do some research before you buy as to how they load the bed. These composite beds have their weak point and an improperly designed rack will cause you issues. Most notably, the tailgate seams to be a weak point so be careful if you ever try to load a pallet in the bed that you don't set it on the tailgate.

The Tacomas have a composite bed? What material exactly do they use for the bed?