What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

From me to me. Thanks Tirerack and Darcars Toyota.

 

I finally hit the 100 mile mark after a week of owning it and took it out for it first spin on the highway I am liking this truck more and more each day,it drives and rides so much nicer than my 2006 TRD Sport

 

Derped out my chrome bumper covers and the grill inserts, but left the center emblem chrome. Was going to derp the side and rear badges, but I figure I'll wait until I button everything back up tomorrow and get a look at it before I make that decision. I also want to derp out the rear of the hood, where it scoops down, so that it doesn't blind me with reflected sunlight anymore. I ran out of derp, and it started raining. Pics to follow after I install back on the truck, if I remember.

Also did the A/C drain extension. It was super easy, though it did take a little longer than it should have. I spent about 30 minutes routing, then rerouting the extension. I probably won't post pics of that...

 

Ordered the new filler bezel my my baja designs fog lights. The little things!

 

Installed some amber fogs today -

Based on extensive internet research and feedback from around the web, which is always perfectly trustworthy, I went this route:

http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog.htm - the "Endurance" version. Price wasn't too bad, about $47 shipped, so pretty similar to any regular replacement bulb. I really want yellow fogs and didn't want to spend a couple hundred $$ to get there, don't think that's necessary. Although I'm sure a set of projector fogs would be awesome, just not willing to pay for it.

Bulbs came pretty quick, and look quality.




Side by side with the OEM:





OEM bulb:



Hoen installed:



Light it up!


Installation took about 5 min... go in through the top of the grill, there's more than enough room.

I'll get some night shots at some point. Won't have before/after.... most of you should be able to see what stock fog lights look like. The real tell will be night/rain driving, which is why I did this swap, conveniently when it was 99 degrees outside. I will be interested to see the contrast the yellow gives me. I'm certain I'll have a chance this fall/winter as I have to drive to the coast quite often in the early mornings, and if any of you are familiar with the Oregon Coast range, especially Highway 6, you know it can get foggy/rainy/nasty.

When I get a chance to use these in real weather, maybe I'll post up a review of their performance.

 

Now it's time for a matching t-shirt:
https://graphicsnack.threadless.com/designs/trd-wheel/mens/triblend-t-shirt?color=grey_triblend

 

When I did mine, I warmed them up slightly with blow dryer and was able to depress tab with thumb pressure. Wasn't super easy but managed to get them all without any breakage.

 

I really could have used this info about 10 hours ago! I broke a tab or two, but not completely off. I'll probably just shore up it all up with zip ties when I reinstall.

 

I used velcro on mine. Doesn't move as well.

 

Do you have a secret or just a great wax job. Ive got some bad Arizona pinstriping as well

 

Finished up work a little early today so I made a few quick and easy modifications.

1. Dipped the cheese grater.
2. Dipped tacoma badges.
3. Removed stock trd OR 4x4 decals. Have matte black ones I'll put on this week.
4. Removed v6 badge and Wesley chapel toyota decal off tailgate.
5. Added a lock to my bed storage on one side. Will see how I like it, then eventually do the larger compartment.

If it wasn't for you all I wouldn't have attempted half of this shit! Thanks for all of the cool ideas and helpful posts!

 

Nice...need to get one. Tx!

 

How many coats of derp did you do on your grill? I think I may have overdone mine... I kept spraying, waiting, spraying some more.

 

Found this thorn in my tire:


Which turns out to be totally leaking right through the new hole in sidewall now. Shit.

 

More is more... Don't think you can go too heavy as long as it doesn't clump up

 

Quick! Put it back in!

 

Tbh I prob. should have done a few more, but I did 7 total. More of a temporary fix. Eventually want to get the SR or a pro grill.

 

I figured it wouldn't hurt to put one more coat on. That's why it's all still hanging in the garage, waiting for me to put it all back onto the truck. If I like the look, but it doesn't hold up, I might have it all done with LineX or Rhino Liner.

 

Anyone have a picture of a wrecked quicksand Tacoma??

 

Trying to see how yours would look wrecked?