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1998 Toyota Tacoma Base Reg Cab Manual

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Regular Cab
22 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Regular Cab

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.4L/147

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

142 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

160 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P195/75R14

Rear Tire Size:

P195/75R14

Spare Tire Size:

P195/75R14

Front Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.1

Wheelbase (in):

103.3

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

103.3

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

-TBD-

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

-TBD-

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

1475

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1105

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

4244

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

6700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

350

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.954

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.141

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.384

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.000

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.810

Reverse Ratio (:1):

4.091

Clutch Size (in):

9.3

Trans Power Take Off:

-TBD-

Trans PTO Access:

-TBD-

Transfer Case Power Take Off:

-TBD-

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

582

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1050

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

8.5

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Double-Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear:

Leaf Spring

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

-TBD-

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

-TBD-

Axle Type - Front:

Hypoid

Axle Type - Rear:

Hypoid

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

-TBD-

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

-TBD-

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.42

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

0.98

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

1.00

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.02

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

-TBD-

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

-TBD-

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

-TBD-

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

-TBD-

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

-TBD-

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

-TBD-

Spare Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

20.4

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

-TBD-

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

37.7

Brake Type:

Pwr-Assisted

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

9.9 x 0.87

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

10.0 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

Front Head Room (in):

38.6

Front Leg Room (in):

41.7

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.1

Front Hip Room (in):

54.6

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

178.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

66.5

Height, Overall (in):

61.2

Overhang, Front (in):

32.3

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

43.1

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

-TBD-

Cab to Axle (in):

-TBD-

Cab to End of Frame (in):

-TBD-

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

-TBD-

Ground to Top of Frame (in):

-TBD-

Frame Width, Rear (in):

-TBD-

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

6.7

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

6.7

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

74.5

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

57.9

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

57.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

40.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

15.9

Tailgate Width (in):

-TBD-

Cargo Volume (ft³):

39.7

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³):

15.0

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