What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Auto anything has them

 

They provide very good instructions and the install is pretty simple. Just make sure you have a drill set and rivet gun at the ready. I took my time and did it slow and easy and was finished in about an hour.

 

I bought mine off Amazon.

$32 RealTruck TruXedo TruXseal Universal Tailgate Seal | 1703206 | Universal Fitment, Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BKKUSQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also installed it differently than what the instructions were for a better seal.
Instead of installing on the outside edge of the truck bed ( which I did originally but because of the way the Tacoma's edge is there did not get an even seal of sorts), I installed it on the top of the truck bed facing/protruding out some....hence even installation/seal when closing tailgate. The sides I installed per the instructions. I have a Gatortrax retractable cover, love it. The canister it retracts into had two drain tubes that go through the truck (the two drain holes that exist in the truck bed up by the cab). The rubber seal that they supply leaked so I just siliconed both of those up. And at the top, back end of the bed rails I installed two small 1" pieces of rubber foam. I also have a 'Bed Rug' in the back with some battery powered LED lighting on each side. Now I have a sealed, perfectly dry truck bed. I tested it but using a hose and squirting water at it from the sides etc.
Battery powered LEDs I bought, installed on each side:

$37 Access Cover 80312 Access LED Light Strip

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPOSNZK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Also installed the morimoto 2stroke led low beams, xb less and nfab side steps Very happy with my purchases...can't say the same for my bank account

 

$32 RealTruck TruXedo TruXseal Universal Tailgate Seal | 1703206 | Universal Fitment, Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BKKUSQ

 

Yea I love the seat covers! I showed them to my dad and he couldn't believe they were just covers. They look so nice! Also I couldn't stand how the original seats picked up so much dirt and dog hair.

Nope the console vault just dropped right in and is held down with two bolts. Yea it's a very sturdy peice. You can tell just by opening it that it would require some power tools to break into. Most thiefs are not going to bother with power tools.

 

Just playing around:



Yay or nay on placement.

 

Picked up a 32" 180 watt LED light bar. Time to fab up some brackets and mount it behind the bumper. Should have time one day this week, pictures will follow once done.

 

More test fitting what I have laying around.




I don't think I like it as much on the new truck as I do on the old one.

 

Which one did you go with?

 

Finally got the time to install a custom made TRD tailgate handle/latch decal that @rrentrop made for me. So far I love the result and it may just be my favorite decal of them all. I know there's still some question about longevity due to it's placement, but, I think its a fair tradeoff for what is in imho a decal that just "pops" and is far more visible than any of the others. Thank you @rrentrop for agreeing to make this for me and at what I believe to be a very fair price.

@rrentrop stated that he would make these available to anyone else who chooses to be cool....lol

 

Some cheap crap off Amazon. For $40 I'll give it a shot. Thing is insanely bright, metal housing, metal mounts, stainless screws, actually very surprisingly well built for the price. I tested it on a power supply and blinded the wife, oops lol.

 

The lights look a little out of place on a quad cab.

 

That's what I was thinking as well. I absolutely LOVED them on my 2013, my favorite mod, hands down, as well as on my 93, again, favorite mod ever. Maybe if I had the lift / ARB / tires on the truck, it would look better, I dunno.

 

I think it's because it's too far back from the front of the truck. Plus, seems like a lot of light gets wasted bouncing off the roof, unless you're just going for the marty mcfly look

 

Well, of course I am, hence the user name, hence the design of the old truck. I never really had an issue with the light being wasted on the roof before, but admittedly I only used the lights sparingly since I live in a relatively populated area.

 

Got my ICON stage 7 kit on and painted my Off Road grill.
I was running a black SR grill but wanted to try my hand at painting.

Going to put 295/70R17 Cooper SST Pros on Thursday. Yes I will let everyone know about the rubbing!!

 

Installed some red LED strips that flash with my subwoofer. Just for fun! It may be a little ridiculous, but whatever! They look a little pink in the video, but they are very red in real life.

 

And how the power is driving it! Should look good!

 

I will definitely report back.