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57%
26 votes
2008 Toyota Tacoma
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab Standard Bed V6 Manual
37%
17 votes
2006 Dodge Ram 1500
Ram 1500 4WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box ST
7%
3 votes
2008 Ford Ranger
Ranger 4WD SuperCab 2dr 6 Ft Box XL
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Engine
Engine Order Code
  EVA 99E
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V8 Gas V6
Displacement
4.0L/241 4.7L/287 4.0L/245
Fuel System
EFI SMPI SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
236 @ 5200   207 @ 5250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
266 @ 4000   238 @ 3000
Transmission
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
  DEJ 44J
Trans Type
6 6 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17   3.40
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19   2.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49   1.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.19   1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00   0.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85    
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.61   3.40
Clutch Size (in)
    10.0
Transfer Case Model
  NV241 GEN II Warner 1354
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 1.00 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.57 2.72 2.48
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 14 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
18 18 19
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  600 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  136 115
Maximum Alternator Watts
    1725
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.3   7.8
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2755 3900 2510
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3110 3900 2600
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2295 2861 2205
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
1670 2039 1463
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5350 6350 5000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
8100 9500 7000
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 4450 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 445 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  4450 3140
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  445 314
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone Independent SLA SLA w/Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf Spring Leaf spring 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
    2510
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
    2600
Axle Type - Front
  Hypoid Independent SLA
Axle Type - Rear
  Semi-floating Ford Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
    2850
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
    2750
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
  3.55 3.73
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
  3.55 3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
    35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
    35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.18    
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Rear Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes  
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD -   11.28 x 0.39
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes   Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10 x - TBD -   10.00 x 2.50
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
  TSB  
Rear Tire Order Code
  TSB  
Spare Tire Order Code
  TSB  
Front Tire Size
P245/75R16 P245/70R17 P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P245/75R16 P245/70R17 P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
Full-size P245/70R17 Compact
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
    1843
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
    1843
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
    1984
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
    717
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
    717
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 17 x 7.0 15 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 17 x 7.0 15 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 17 x 7.0 Compact
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr rack & pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.3   18.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.6 39.6 43.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
    45.2
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder Ladder Ladder
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.0 26 19.5
Fuel Tank Location
Midship Inboard Frame Rails Midship
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
127.8 120.5 125.9
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
208.1 207.7 203.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.6 79.9 71.3
Height, Overall (in)
69.9 75.2 67.7
Overhang, Front (in)
  39.4 34.0
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
    43.8
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
    121.6
Cab to Axle (in)
    38.3
Cab to End of Frame (in)
    73.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
  35.3 31.9
Frame Width, Rear (in)
    32.8
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
  9.1  
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
  8.0 8.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
73.5   72.7
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
    54.4
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
56.7 66.4 54.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
41.5 51.0 40.5
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
18.0 20.2 16.5
Tailgate Width (in)
52.9 63.5 52.0
Cargo Volume (ft³)
    37.4
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
  N/A  
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4 3 3
Front Head Room (in)
39.9 40.9 39.2
Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 41.0 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.7 67.0 54.5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.6 65.1 52.7
Second Head Room (in)
35.2    
Second Leg Room (in)
28.2    
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.7    
Second Hip Room (in)
53.6    
Summary
Vehicle Name
Tacoma Ram 1500 Pickup Ranger Pickup
Body Style
Access Cab Reg Cab 6.3' Bed Supercab 6' Styleside
Body Code
  120.5" WB 125.9" WB