What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

It performed phenomenal! Drove right past the other slow drivers lol

 

The roof rack, tonneau cover, and predator step bars came equipped with my Taco.

 

How hard did you pull on the tail light covers to replace the reverse lights? The light cover gets pretty loose after removing the two bolts and tugging on it but never comes free.

 

You don't even need to leave it down. From what I read in the manual, if it's not locked, you can open it, disconnect the wires and camera harness, and it's yours.

It's my biggest worry and I leave it locked when I leave the truck in places like the airport, etc. for longer than a day.

 

Are the pivot points the same as before? Is it easy to do?

 

Check out pg 119: http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om-s/OM04005U/pdf/OM04005U.pdf

Didn't have a 2nd gen; looks like the wire harness is the most inconvenient part, but the wires and pivot points would be seconds to decouple.

 

That's actually really good for just city driving. Maybe my mileage will go up with them lol

 

ok so it's the same. What can we do to keep it from being stolen?

 

Can you post a better pic? Where did you mount them.. Kinda cool.

 

I'd say just keep the tail gate locked when it's not in use. Works for me, as I don't have much need to open it frequently.

 

If you must leave your tailgate down for whatever reason so you can't use the lock, I believe these gap seals also prevent casual theft of your tailgate. But it also prevents you from removing your tailgate.

$36 ESI ROK BLOCK Tailgate Gap Cover 4.25" width

http://www.amazon.com/ROK-BLOCK-Tailgate-Gap-Cover/dp/B00BPE4AP6

 

It was tough getting a pic in the dark. I stuck it to the bottom of the door with the provided 3m double stick tape. Then I put the magnet sensor under the plastic piece/threshold inside the truck. Took about 5 min. When you search on eBay, some of the sellers have instructions in the description.

 

On my 2nd gen there was a "mod" where you just put a hoseclamp around one side of the tailgate hinge to help prevent theft. It's not going to entirely prevent it, but the idea was a common thief wants a quick grab and being slowed down usually turns them off.

Not sure if a hoseclamp is still an option for these 3rd gens, but I have an extra and will try it out once I actually get my Tacoma.

 

I have only changed wheels so far. Waiting on an Undercover SE bed cover.

 

With just the rack itself it is very sleek and one of the most low profile racks you will find. It looks much different now with the hi lift mounts on the drivers side which takes away from the sleekness. Hopefully these pics will give you a better idea and help you make a decision. I love it and even more so since I can add just about any attachment since it is modular in design.

 

How does that rack system work with the sunroof?

 

How is installatio on these? is cutting necessary?

 

How hard was it to gain access to the bulbs to switch the LEDs in? I am always worried I would break the cover before it pops off.

 

Theres instructions on like page 4 of the led inteior light threads.
Ir will tell you what corners to start carefully prying open.

 

that's all I needed to hear winter is coming for me up here in the mitten and im ready !!!