What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I put a patch on my headliner.. Just pushed on... I'll see how long it last.

Had this patch a couple years or so...

 

These are the standard coils that they install with the OEM shocks, nothing special. They powder coated them so I never saw the spring rate on them and I'm not going to take the coilover apart to read the etched spring rate on the top coil. The preload is also factory although I may adjust it to level the truck just a tiny bit.

No alignment sheet, it was done old school no computers. But it drives straight I can tell you that lol. Alignment 'numbers' are going to be different from truck to truck, suspension kit to suspension kit.

Oh, and in case anyone asks... 3". 285's. Cab mount and tire make slight contact at full lock and halfway compressed.

 

If all else fails, you can buy some used cloth seat covers where people had leather put on there seats. These have been sold but I see them on ebay once and awhile for sale also.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sold-fs-trd-seat-covers-double-cab.439633/#post-12765367

 

Thanks! I think that'll be my last resort but I'm keeping it in mind. It's not too bad of a spot but id obviously rather it wasn't there

 

I installed some Redline Tuning hood struts. I can't say that I would have bought these myself but I got them for a B day gift a few weeks ago. Now that they're on I don't know how I lived without theme lol.
I had to run down to HF to pick up a rivoter but other than that easy 1 hrs install at most.

 

I have the same cap and rack setup. I did a 3 piece wood platform using only 3/4" plywood and wooden dowels topping it off with indoor outdoor carpeting. Glued. It's easily removable and front and back pieces will not slide when in place because of the cross braces. Those are only 3/4" deep and supports very well. Cross pieces need to be about 1" less in width than the platform width to get the platform out of the truck via the windoor. To keep the wood pieces aligned when weight is on them I used the same technique used on table tops with dowels.

With just the front 2 pieces in place locks 6 buckets upright in the back.

This platform works best when you have at least one windoor for easy removal.

Add a couple of mattress pads side by side and two people can sleep comfortably. Assuming you are less than 6' 2"ish.

Look at my post in this forum from June 15 for wood cuts.

Other options usually have 2 pieces side by side which to me gets heavy. And separate cross braces for the support slots.

 

ARIES 3142-09 Seat Defender 58" x 23" Black Waterproof Universal Bucket Car Seat Cover Protector

https://www.amazon.com/Aries-Automotive-3142-09-Universal-Bucket/dp/B009M0S4U2

This is a cheaper option. I have these on my seats. They have a type of rubber on the underside and they stay put getting in and out. To bad you never had these on your seat before. I'll quit bothering you & I hope you get a answer soon.

 

I'll have to look into it

 

Thank you for the tips! You're not bothering me! I really appreciate it.

 

Didn't lose any hp. Actually feels like I gained hp. After 2 full tanks mpg's are down 1 mpg which is fine. But the last couple of vehicles I ran K & N CAI's on did gain .5 to 1.5 mpg as long as kept my foot out of it. I am still happy with 18 mpg in the city but would be happier with the 19 I got before the TSB. And for doubters I always had a little better low end torque with a CAI setup. Anything is better than the enclosed stock breather system. For $200 it's worth the gamble.

 

I love your truck, I haven't seen very many Blazing blue Off road's custom yet. Please post more pictures!

 

What tire? Looks nice Seems aggressive but looks mellow enough for regular driving...

 

They are Falken Wildpeak AT3W's. 265/70-17. I am really digging these tires!

 

Are they noisy at all. Are they c, d or e rated. I ask because I am looking at swapping out for 18 or 20 wheels. Not sure if I want full on street tires. I am a rear wheeler and not a 4 wheeler.

 

I bought a glass table off Craigslist, 72" x 42" as a cutting board for the tint, and also to use as a whiteboard.

That window shape is a rough cut, of both front windows (tint on tint), so I only need to cut it once.

Finished product in the other two pics.

 

Added a few stickers to the back window! So many hp gains for the 4 banger!
@HeadStrong Off-Road @SoutheastOverland

 

I like the " follow me cause your headlights suck " LOL

 

Got it from the retrofit source lol! Had to have it!

 

As much as I LOVED putting all the cool decals on my vehicles, I got so tired of 'losing' them each time I sold them. Some were irreplaceable.

Husband and I came up with this answer.

 

I really love it. I like all of the different colors!