thats because they are cheap as hell.
There are two types of transmission on a 2004 Toyota Tacoma: 5 Speed Manual, or an automatic transmission. Depending on your preference, you can purchase/request the transmission that suits your needs.
Dextron III
i was driving my Toyota tacoma 2006 and start spilling oil iwas 30 miles far from the nearest town so i tried to add some fluid to my automatic transmission but there is no way so my transmission is burned out
Search for a shift kit online.
You take it to AAMCO
For the 4.0L, it should be 6500lbs with the Automatic transmission.
The 2010 Toyota Tacoma has a 5-speed manual.
The 2013 Toyota Tacoma has a 5-speed manual.
The 2001 Toyota Tacoma has a 5-speed manual.
The 2008 Toyota Tacoma has a 5-speed manual.
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has a 5-speed manual.
The 2004 Toyota Tacoma has a 5-speed manual.