What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

What's an Overland Vehicle without a ARB Fridge/Freezer? Because of my particular set-up, the standard ARB slider wouldn't work so I had to splurge on the MSA 4X4 DS-40 Drop Slide and I'm glad I did. This thing is handy! Ice-Cold Rootbeers are a staple for hunting.

 

I am fairly certain I am going to block all future posts from you...I am sick and tired of being jealous of your setup...

 

Installed the OEM Audio + Reference 450Q sound system. All I can say is wow...this system is amazing. So much louder than the stock system and stays clear all the way cranked up with Spotify Bluetooth streaming. I can only comfortably listen to it around the 35 volume level now without blowing my ears out. Is this system expensive? Hell Yes. But is it worth it for the plug N play, step by step instructions, and OEM fit and finish? I absolutely think so!

Took me 6 hours to complete the install with a few snack breaks. Couple notes for people considering this system...

• A 1" hole saw is recommended for the subwoofer panel to get the wires/plugs through. That is not big enough, so I recommend a 1.5"
• My amplifier was mounted backwards from OEM+ on the front seat bracket from how the instructions depicts it (my amp plugs are facing the passenger side while instructions said plugs should be on the drivers side). Not too big a deal I just switched how the instructions said to plug in the white and grey amp plugs. For some reason these are the same exact size -- very confusing.
• The amp bracket that attaches to the seat was not a perfect fit and had to fiddle with it for a bit to get it to mount properly.

Hope this helps anyone considering upgrading their speakers. Can you do better than this system? I'm sure of it, but this was the right choice for me. I like DIY projects, but I also don't like anything thats overly difficult.

 

I have been wondering what happened to you! You still got the best looking 3rd gen i have seen!!

Have you had any issues with the vinyl wrap? Start to peel anywhere or scratch easy or anything?

Sweet fridge!!

 

Don't do that. You'll miss what I'm installing this weekend. LOL!

 

That is one beefy motherfuthen fridge slide! I'm going to have to check these out. Haha, "root beers". Sureeeee

 

You got any Orange or Grape Crush? One of those taste pretty good after a long rabbit hunt.

 

Sorry, I've been Missing In Action for a bit. Got a little tied up. LOL!






Can you say HARD RECOVERY?! LMAO

 

I bet those Root Beers tasted pretty good after that venture.

 

Just waiting for the FedEx man to drop off my new wheels so I can get the tires mounted up and put my new set up on the taco

 

I see a lot of people posting about that TSB, what is that exactly? Please excuse my noob question.

 

Technical Service Bulletin

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...0077-16-shift-feeling-enhancments-pdf.441262/

 

Thank You, that explains everything.

 

What wheels did you go with?

 

theres a good bit of debate over that. i saw some that didnt and had no issues. i went with the battery disconnected method. no issues at all.

 

I've read quite a bit about the new taco being underpowered... shifting if you start a minor uphill climb on the highway..etc... I'm curious if anyone has looked into a turbo charger that's compatible... any thoughts?
cheers

 

295's? (Hard to read the label but it looks like a 9, not an 8?)

 

There were issues with some transmissions being underfilled and a TSB to reprogram shift points. It's all better now. My truck holds 5th up hills now, even at highway speeds. Very nice.

And there are no compatible turbo or super chargers.

 

They are 295's cause you can see the BFG part # 99926 which is 295/75/R16