What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

looks good. how secure is it? any way to open the tonneau when the tailgate is up? Any idea how strong it is? I'm worried when I get snow it'll bend or buckle

 

Details on what shackle and pin setup that is please! I just installed the BPF recovery point, and cannot put a 3/4" shackle on with the TRD skid in the way.
Thanks

 

Where you getting the LEDs for hood scoop from?

 

Probably local parts store. Only want for a glow. Not for a spot light. If I do that, I will get a 30" for below the grill.

 

It looks pretty strong, I will know for sure this winter tho! Its secure, you can't open it unless the tailgate is down. All the new Tacomas as you probably already know have locking tailgates! Its a pretty nice unit for the money!

 

awesome to hear. I'll definitely check up with you again in the winter to see how strong it is haha. Now to see if this will 100% work with the kbvoodoo bed rack!

 

Extang Tri Fold Soft

 

Thanks, I will check out the site and look forward to seeing your posted pics once completed.

 

What torque rating did you use for those two bolts?

 

Do you have a link to where I can purchase these?

 

Yea they have been treating me well. Oddly quiet for how aggressive they are. I have hit some mud but nothing to write home about. I tend to do more offroading in the winter. Ill be trying to get the truck out soon and let you know.

 

What bumper is this? Truck looks bad ass!

 

What exactly is the AC mod?

 

here you go .
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rust-on-frame-with-a-c-drain-mod-fix.444138/

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rust-on-frame-with-a-c-drain-mod-fix.444138/

 

Jinx!

 

I would call it a tie !

 

Tight.
Haha

Spec is 52 ft lbs.
Bolt part number is 90119-A0193 (2x)
Hook part number is 51961-35080
(No idea on price.. mine were leftovers)

I also need to go outside and flip it over. Somehow I had a lapse of concentration and jammed it on there upside down. New picture is the correct way.
They also require longer bolts than the factory bracket. (Picture attached)

 

I have the BPF recovery point as well and the shackle is a Smitty Built 3/4" with black finish. BPF's site says the recovery point will accept a 3/4".

• It allows you to use a 3/4 shackle with a 7/8s pin. (shackle not included***)

I had to sand some of the black finish off the pin to get it to fit in the hole on the BPF part, though. I don't understand how the skid is in the way? I installed my skid last Sunday. I had installed the recovery point and shackle months ago. The skid went on fine and there is plenty of clearance around it. Are you sure the BPF Recovery Point is on correctly?

 

Epic got any clips of the film for us fellow riders?