What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

mxracer244 · Jan 3, 2016

TacoThurs said: ↑

Also did a decal mod for some added horsepower. Seems like I gained 5+HP!!!

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Nice decals on the passenger side! Go Hawks!

CaptAmerica · Jan 3, 2016

laggz said: ↑

Where'd you order the OEM mudguards from? My dealer was trying to charge me $140/set for the mudguards, plus install. I know I can install them myself. I thought that the price was too high.
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Here's one link, though they're almost sold out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-2016-TOYOTA-TACOMA-AND-HARDWARE-SET-OF-4-/272090091823?hash=item3f59d5512f:g:ZccAAOSwSdZWgt2I&vxp=mtr&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F711-53200-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26pub%3D5574640951%26campid%3D5335841727%26customid%3Dtwo442074%26mpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fitm%252FNEW-OEM-2016-TOYOTA-TACOMA-AND-HARDWARE-SET-OF-4-%252F272090091823%253Fhash%253Ditem3f59d5512f%253Ag%253AZccAAOSwSdZWgt2I%2526vxp%253Dmtr%26srcrot%3D711-53200-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D960761609225&ul_noapp=true
I'm sure there's more vendors selling them. You were right not to,get them from the dealer at that price. My region was charging $600 to install the same pontoons I picked up from AutoAnything for $300. Any time DIY cuts price in half is pretty much a no-brainer.

Tacomatrd2010 · Jan 3, 2016

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This past week has been really busy for me as I received my Frontrunner roof rack with numerous attachments and also received my Foxwing awning and tent. Took them out camping last night at Mammoth Cave and setup was very easy and everything seems like good quality products.

For those wanting to order the Frontrunner roof rack I don't recommend buying the expedition rail kit which is nothing more than raised rails around the sides. They are a PITA when installing other attachments like the shower arm, hi lift mounts, awning, etc. In fact the shower arm won't work with the rail kit so I had to change it to a front/rear rail system so there is no rail on the side center area where I set up the shower arm. Rails aren't really needed since the rack does have a small lip built in the the stock platform. I love the double jerry can holder as it secures the caps and is lockable to prevent tampering.

The foxwing awning is awesome! So easy to setup and covers such a large area. I decided to also purchase the Tagalong tent which zips up to any of the foxwing sides of the awning. One thing to note is that the Tagalong is not a stand alone tent as it must be attached to another product made by Oz Tent or Foxwing.

Wind noise isn't too bad except for speeds around 40-45 where the wind creates an irritating vibration/squeal above the drivers seat. Any speed below/above this has minimal/typical wind noise. I will probably tinker with the wind deflector next week to see if that helps.

Gas mileage was not very good as I averaged just over 16 MPG. On my trip I had 5 occupants in the cab, about 200 pounds above the cab, 400 pounds in the bed, and a bike carrier that weighs about 150 pounds with the four bikes loaded up. But it wasn't the weight as much as it was all the added drag of the rack, awning, and the bikes.

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Sweet set up man!

TacoThurs · Jan 3, 2016

laggz said: ↑

Could you please provide a link to the exact ones you got? When I went to the site 2013 is the newest Tacoma on there...Thank you!
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Here it is, but it seems like it's sold out!

http://toyotaofmcdonoughparts.net/c...products/pt345-35170-toyota-tacoma-mud-guards

ssn671 · Jan 3, 2016

dieter said: ↑

Method NV KO2's 265/70R17, Body Armor trail steps, dipped grill.
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How many screws were there when you took off the grill? Wanting to dip mine today

laggz · Jan 3, 2016

TacoThurs said: ↑

Here it is, but it seems like it's sold out!

http://toyotaofmcdonoughparts.net/c...products/pt345-35170-toyota-tacoma-mud-guards
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Thanks!

LawTaco · Jan 3, 2016

Got my oem mud guards from trdparts4u they came in about 3 or 4 days

TacoMEDIC · Jan 3, 2016

Spent a bunch of money this morning...

King Shocks 25001-119
King Shocks 25001-121
Icon Progressive AAL pack
Total Chaos Uniball UCA
Method NV 17x8.5
BFG A/T KO2 285/70R17
GTek Door Sill Protectors
OEM bed mat
center console organizer

This is the most expensive free site I've ever been on...

ScottyR · Jan 3, 2016

TacoMEDIC said: ↑

This is the most expensive free site I've ever been on...
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Well said... well said

Can't wait for the pics! Will you be doing a build thread?

laggz · Jan 3, 2016

LawTaco said: ↑

Got my oem mud guards from trdparts4u they came in about 3 or 4 days
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Thanks for this info. Could you provide a link to the ones you got? I searched their site and see 2015 is the newest year. I also searched the part number (

$79 Pt345-35170 Mudguard & Hardware

Pt345-35170 if I'm correct) with no results. Any information is greatly appreciated. I still can't believe mudguards didn't come standard on gen3...they will change that next year.

TacoMEDIC · Jan 3, 2016

ScottyR said: ↑

Well said... well said

Can't wait for the pics! Will you be doing a build thread?
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I will. I'll also do a DIY install thread for the suspension.

PJC1183 · Jan 3, 2016

Put the "tacoma" inserts on

ssn671 · Jan 3, 2016

Trying to dip my grill, I removed the 2 screws at the top and 2 clips at the top and about a dozen more clips at the bottom and it still won't come off, seems like it's stuck at the bottom but I see no clips, what am I doing wrong?

Superdave267 · Jan 3, 2016

PJC1183 said: ↑

Put the "tacoma" inserts on

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Which ones are those? I tried to find the 3D ones and the only ones I found were from Porto Rico

AZInferno · Jan 3, 2016

ssn671 said: ↑

Trying to dip my grill, I removed the 2 screws at the top and 2 clips at the top and about a dozen more clips at the bottom and it still won't come off, seems like it's stuck at the bottom but I see no clips, what am I doing wrong?
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Pull the front grill for easy access. 2 screws and 2 plastic friction tab thingies. Use a thin flathead to lift the center plastic pin, pull up, and grip the whole thing and pull out. The grill lifts right out. It's hinged on plastic inserts at the bottom.

dowNNshift · Jan 3, 2016

Just two weeks old! 2016 TRD Off-road DCSB.

Here's what I've got so far:

Tinted windows 35% front, 10% back
De-badged all the chrome stuff
Plasti-dip'd the grille
Painted the Chrome back caps to match body paint
WeatherTech Liners
Tonneau Cover
K&N Filters (Cabin & Engine)

jwctaco · Jan 3, 2016

dowNNshift said: ↑

Just two weeks old! 2016 TRD Off-road DCSB.

Here's what I've got so far:

Tinted windows 35% front, 10% back
De-badged all the chrome stuff
Plasti-dip'd the grille
Painted the Chrome back caps to match body paint
WeatherTech Liners
Tonneau Cover
K&N Filters (Cabin & Engine)

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sweet ride,loving the color, looks important,like it with the black trim.

Firedog10 · Jan 3, 2016

2016spicytaco said: ↑

LOL How much is the gas where you are located? Denver, Colorado is hovering around $1.82 for regular unleaded gas.
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Upstate NY hovering around $2 +- a gallon

CaptAmerica · Jan 3, 2016

Firedog10 said: ↑

Upstate NY hovering around $2 +- a gallon
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Y'all don't even want to know what Texas gas is going for...

laggz · Jan 3, 2016

CaptAmerica said: ↑

Y'all don't even want to know what Texas gas is going for...
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In Oregon, it's $2.20+

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