What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Blazingbluesport · Jun 23, 2016

Hardinms said: ↑

Does any know if the bed extender will fit under the tonneau cover with a bed mat?
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Yes it does

FSUNole · Jun 23, 2016

AZInferno said: ↑

Great choice indeed, black just doesn't cut it for me, black tire, black wheel, I agree about the contrast, even a bronze would look great.
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Yeah, it kind of reminds of the steelies people put on their car in the winter up here.

acemastr · Jun 23, 2016

Boba Fetty said: ↑

Clay bar is sort of the next level up from an actual wax. You want to use a vehicle intended soap first that is meant to remove any existing / current wax or finisher, so that when you're done you just have clean clear coat.

Clay bar goes on immediately following that cleaning since you want zero dirt or dust on the clear coat when you apply. It takes some elbow grease, but your supposed to warm the clay bar (while still in its sealed package) in a bucket of warm to hot water (at least, I've found that to be the easiest method). Don't want to apply it while it's still hard since, one, it would not apply well, and two, it would just be a pain in the ass.

The general method is like wax, in that you do a good sized section, allow it to set a bit, then remove. I've made the mistake though of waiting too long to remove and THAT my good sir, is a shitload of work.

The good thing though is that once you've gone through the trouble, you generally don't have to do it again for a good amount of time, and you can use a synthetic wax / sealant on top of it that applies much easier, and your paint looks like liquid glass, plus it's much more protected!
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I can't tell if he's serious or not... because that's just awful advice lol

SOSHeloPilot · Jun 23, 2016

Boba Fetty said: ↑

Today I learned autocorrect doesn't like the term "derp".
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...^^^... "Auto-correct" has caused me some BIG problems in the past
Lol.

Blazingbluesport · Jun 23, 2016

iyapysnf said: ↑

Well, I spent a shit ton of hours putting my light bar on. I'm not going to sweet coat it, I'm pissed. Following the instructions made for mad frustrations. First off, installing the passenger bracket first as directed only caused interference with feeding the bar through. So, I had to remove the bracket, insert the bar, then re-install the bracket. Also, they do not tell you that you need to loosen the oil cooler bolts to move it out of the way to get the bar in. Finally got the bar in, tightened up the bolts and began wiring. Well, that POS wiring harness was a joke. For whatever reason, it would not work even after I completely rewired it. Connecting the wires from the light bar directly to the battery worked fine, but every time I would connect to the wiring harness, nothing. The green light on the switch would turn on, but no light on the bar. I even tried using a different relay, nothing. I have wired many lights on my old truck and have never had this much trouble.

I finally pulled the harness out and had to come inside and call it a night. I do not know what the hell I did, but I followed multiple diagrams on how to wire a switch using a relay and I am at a complete loss as to what the hell is going on...

Sorry for the rant....
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Sorry for your agravation with the install. But glad to know I wasn't the only one that had trouble doing this mod. I ended up getting a opt7 wiring harness and it was great quality. I also had a defective MICTUNNING switch that caused me some grief. I did a caliraised stealth mount. Light bar seemed good quality but the rest of the stuff they sent was crap. Even their YouTube vid on the install ends after the guy puts on the first bracket. I am betting because they didn't want to show him cursing and throwing wrenches with the rest of the install.

CusterFan · Jun 23, 2016

sorgon82 said: ↑

I have a guilty pleasure also. .. I usually smoke one then clean it and think I know what im doing. That pic is about 1 1/2 months after I clay and waxed.
That tuff shine tire cleaner works amazing for cleaning the tires fallowed with a coat of Perl
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Nice looking truck, Stoney.

CusterFan · Jun 23, 2016

Boba Fetty said: ↑

You're not impressing anyone.
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You are not either dropping all those F-bombs. Guess that makes you feel all grown up.

Drifter16 · Jun 23, 2016

The.Plankton said: ↑

Took the Tacoma to the Shenandoah sky drive for the sunset last week.
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I see your plates are MD plates but if your even in the Shenandoah area again hit me up, I live in the Front Royal area. Deployed right now but will be back around Aug sometime. Great shot btw!

SOSHeloPilot · Jun 23, 2016

TacoMan408 said: ↑

Did my first oil change today at 4,600 miles. Threw in some

$24 Castrol EDGE 0W-20 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Quarts

Castrol Edge 0W-20 full synthetic and an OEM filter.

Also replaced the oil filter plastic housing with an aluminum one off eBay. It came with an awesome tool to remove the filter housing too.

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...^^^... I like that idea very much and will do the same ... do you have a link or a Toyota part number to get the aluminum cover (and cool removal tool) ?? ... thanks

iyapysnf · Jun 23, 2016

Blazingbluesport said: ↑

Sorry for your agravation with the install. But glad to know I wasn't the only one that had trouble doing this mod. I ended up getting a opt7 wiring harness and it was great quality. I also had a defective MICTUNNING switch that caused me some grief. I did a caliraised stealth mount. Light bar seemed good quality but the rest of the stuff they sent was crap. Even their YouTube vid on the install ends after the guy puts on the first bracket. I am betting because they didn't want to show him cursing and throwing wrenches with the rest of the install.
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Haha right. I'm going to completely rewire it tonight and if that does not work then I will start throwing stuff as well hahah.

ccallen · Jun 23, 2016

iHoopAlot said: ↑

I went with the BFG KO2s in a 275/70
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What is the deal with this tire...? I realize they are good tires, but I think 90% of the folks on here run this tire. Is there a cult on here that I'm not aware of?

smugly · Jun 23, 2016

ccallen said: ↑

What is the deal with this tire...? I realize they are good tires, but I think 90% of the folks on here run this tire. Is there a cult on here that I'm not aware of?
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People are followers!

Look at mastercraft tires and save your self $400 bucks

CusterFan · Jun 23, 2016

SOSHeloPilot said: ↑

...^^^... I like that idea very much and will do the same ... do you have a link or a Toyota part number to get the aluminum cover (and cool removal tool) ?? ... thanks
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Lexu...lter-cap-15620-31060-/322104354782?rmvSB=true

or

$29 Toyota Genuine Parts - Cap Assy, Oil Filter (15620-31060)

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyota-15620-31060-Filter-Assembly/dp/B008BHP68A/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

ccallen · Jun 23, 2016

smugly said: ↑

People are followers!

Look at mastercraft tires and save your self $400 bucks

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Agreed I got the Mastercraft couser mxt's $150 a tire, and through most of my research they are basically the cooper stt pro's. And they are fantastic!

SothernTaco · Jun 23, 2016

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What is the deal with this tire...? I realize they are good tires, but I think 90% of the folks on here run this tire. Is there a cult on here that I'm not aware of?
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I went against the sheepole and got me some Cooper Discoverer AT3.

ccallen · Jun 23, 2016

irishrye said: ↑

Not meaning to hijack the thread here but is anyone running Toyo MT 265/75r16 with stock suspension? Pics would be much appreciated.
Or if someone could link me to the proper thread as i am new here.
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Not the Toyos but same size and they are great tires and you will save a ton of money! Through research these are basically the cooper stt pro's. I paid $150 per tire.

smugly · Jun 23, 2016

ccallen said: ↑

Agreed I got the Mastercraft couser mxt's $150 a tire, and through most of my research they are basically the cooper stt pro's. And they are fantastic!
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absolutely correct!

Jztaco · Jun 23, 2016

Not to thrilled about this...

SothernTaco · Jun 23, 2016

Installed the Deavers 1.5"-2" AAL. Ill probably get around to the shocks (5100) and Coils (OME 888) this evening or on the weekend.

R.Shaw · Jun 23, 2016

Jztaco said: ↑

Not to thrilled about this...
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