What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Rujack · Oct 3, 2017

Got some retractable ratchet straps mounted to @Dissent86 's cab rack. Their position can be adjusted inward / outward on the sliding plates included with the rack.

ACEkraut · Oct 3, 2017

Rujack said: ↑

Got some retractable ratchet straps mounted to @Dissent86 's cab rack. Their position can be adjusted inward / outward on the sliding plates included with the rack.
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Nice! Link to the ratchet straps?

Rujack · Oct 3, 2017

ACEkraut said: ↑

Nice! Link to the ratchet straps?
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https://www.etrailer.com/Tie-Down-S...MI7pfVo-PV1gIV1AcqCh10vASmEAkYBCABEgLBS_D_BwE

Best price I found.

Khakiman · Oct 3, 2017

SurfratTX said: ↑

I have an amazing wife. My best friend and soul mate.
She is the most easy going, positive person I have ever met.
She is Russian, originally from Kamchatka....which is right across the Pacific from Alaska....volcanoes and all. They only way to get there is either boat or plane even though it is on the mainland there is no land passage.
I met her while she was living in Moscow. I have lived there and have been traveling there for work for 20+ years.
She speaks 3 languages. On top of that she has 2 BS degrees and 2 Masters....one in educational psychology.
We found out a few months ago she has Stage 0 breast cancer and tomorrow is having a double mastectomy...at the same time a plastic surgeon comes in and puts in implants....minimum 4 to 6 hour surgery.
She loves taking pics....so today she says hey take a pic of me....climbs up on the Tacos...
Me....I'm scared chitless about what is going to happen surgery wise. They basically go up to just below the collar bones and remove everything under the skin. I know she is going to be in massive pain for weeks. The doc told her to plan to be off work for at least a month.
She is like hey...I can get bigger boobs.
And today when I did tell her I was really upset about the whole pain thing and didn't want to say anything until today since I don't want to scare her etc... she looked at me and says this with her psychologist hat on (she is always pulling that on me ; ):
"Well a psychologist was counseling an Olympic athlete who was nervous about doing bad in their event. She said you can either be nervous about doing bad or you can be excited about doing your best. Wife says "and I think about doing my best". She made my eyes water...
So this pic of her on top of the world of sorts regardless of what's going on....wish I had as big cajones as her!
I'm not really religious....but I am praying for the best.

Today's mods....(I stay busy so I don't freak...)
Tinted front windows.
Installed 3rd Gen Bilstiens all around to level (ordered from Marie at Headstrong on Friday afternoon....they arrived Monday! Crazy fast!)
Installed a MBRP exhaust...shipped to my door for $209.99...great low end sound....purrs quiet when cruising.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MBRP-Exhaust-S5338P-P-Series-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-Fits-16-17-Tacoma/322481739552?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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Praying for you and your wife! I’m actually wearing my pink watch band this month. My wife’s mother went through this over 13 years ago, she was at stage 2 and is doing well today.

seanranger3 · Oct 3, 2017

SurfratTX said: ↑

I have an amazing wife. My best friend and soul mate.
She is the most easy going, positive person I have ever met.
She is Russian, originally from Kamchatka....which is right across the Pacific from Alaska....volcanoes and all. They only way to get there is either boat or plane even though it is on the mainland there is no land passage.
I met her while she was living in Moscow. I have lived there and have been traveling there for work for 20+ years.
She speaks 3 languages. On top of that she has 2 BS degrees and 2 Masters....one in educational psychology.
We found out a few months ago she has Stage 0 breast cancer and tomorrow is having a double mastectomy...at the same time a plastic surgeon comes in and puts in implants....minimum 4 to 6 hour surgery.
She loves taking pics....so today she says hey take a pic of me....climbs up on the Tacos...
Me....I'm scared chitless about what is going to happen surgery wise. They basically go up to just below the collar bones and remove everything under the skin. I know she is going to be in massive pain for weeks. The doc told her to plan to be off work for at least a month.
She is like hey...I can get bigger boobs.
And today when I did tell her I was really upset about the whole pain thing and didn't want to say anything until today since I don't want to scare her etc... she looked at me and says this with her psychologist hat on (she is always pulling that on me ; ):
"Well a psychologist was counseling an Olympic athlete who was nervous about doing bad in their event. She said you can either be nervous about doing bad or you can be excited about doing your best. Wife says "and I think about doing my best". She made my eyes water...
So this pic of her on top of the world of sorts regardless of what's going on....wish I had as big cajones as her!
I'm not really religious....but I am praying for the best.

Today's mods....(I stay busy so I don't freak...)
Tinted front windows.
Installed 3rd Gen Bilstiens all around to level (ordered from Marie at Headstrong on Friday afternoon....they arrived Monday! Crazy fast!)
Installed a MBRP exhaust...shipped to my door for $209.99...great low end sound....purrs quiet when cruising.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MBRP-Exhaust-S5338P-P-Series-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-Fits-16-17-Tacoma/322481739552?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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Best of luck.

scottsglock29 · Oct 3, 2017

SurfratTX said: ↑

I have an amazing wife. My best friend and soul mate.
She is the most easy going, positive person I have ever met.
She is Russian, originally from Kamchatka....which is right across the Pacific from Alaska....volcanoes and all. They only way to get there is either boat or plane even though it is on the mainland there is no land passage.
I met her while she was living in Moscow. I have lived there and have been traveling there for work for 20+ years.
She speaks 3 languages. On top of that she has 2 BS degrees and 2 Masters....one in educational psychology.
We found out a few months ago she has Stage 0 breast cancer and tomorrow is having a double mastectomy...at the same time a plastic surgeon comes in and puts in implants....minimum 4 to 6 hour surgery.
She loves taking pics....so today she says hey take a pic of me....climbs up on the Tacos...
Me....I'm scared chitless about what is going to happen surgery wise. They basically go up to just below the collar bones and remove everything under the skin. I know she is going to be in massive pain for weeks. The doc told her to plan to be off work for at least a month.
She is like hey...I can get bigger boobs.
And today when I did tell her I was really upset about the whole pain thing and didn't want to say anything until today since I don't want to scare her etc... she looked at me and says this with her psychologist hat on (she is always pulling that on me ; ):
"Well a psychologist was counseling an Olympic athlete who was nervous about doing bad in their event. She said you can either be nervous about doing bad or you can be excited about doing your best. Wife says "and I think about doing my best". She made my eyes water...
So this pic of her on top of the world of sorts regardless of what's going on....wish I had as big cajones as her!
I'm not really religious....but I am praying for the best.

Today's mods....(I stay busy so I don't freak...)
Tinted front windows.
Installed 3rd Gen Bilstiens all around to level (ordered from Marie at Headstrong on Friday afternoon....they arrived Monday! Crazy fast!)
Installed a MBRP exhaust...shipped to my door for $209.99...great low end sound....purrs quiet when cruising.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MBRP-Exhaust-S5338P-P-Series-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-Fits-16-17-Tacoma/322481739552?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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Thoughts and prayers for you, your wife, and family. All will be good, sounds like you have a very strong wife. Be there and be strong for her.

gargamel05 · Oct 3, 2017

SurfratTX said: ↑

I have an amazing wife. My best friend and soul mate.
She is the most easy going, positive person I have ever met.
She is Russian, originally from Kamchatka....which is right across the Pacific from Alaska....volcanoes and all. They only way to get there is either boat or plane even though it is on the mainland there is no land passage.
I met her while she was living in Moscow. I have lived there and have been traveling there for work for 20+ years.
She speaks 3 languages. On top of that she has 2 BS degrees and 2 Masters....one in educational psychology.
We found out a few months ago she has Stage 0 breast cancer and tomorrow is having a double mastectomy...at the same time a plastic surgeon comes in and puts in implants....minimum 4 to 6 hour surgery.
She loves taking pics....so today she says hey take a pic of me....climbs up on the Tacos...
Me....I'm scared chitless about what is going to happen surgery wise. They basically go up to just below the collar bones and remove everything under the skin. I know she is going to be in massive pain for weeks. The doc told her to plan to be off work for at least a month.
She is like hey...I can get bigger boobs.
And today when I did tell her I was really upset about the whole pain thing and didn't want to say anything until today since I don't want to scare her etc... she looked at me and says this with her psychologist hat on (she is always pulling that on me ; ):
"Well a psychologist was counseling an Olympic athlete who was nervous about doing bad in their event. She said you can either be nervous about doing bad or you can be excited about doing your best. Wife says "and I think about doing my best". She made my eyes water...
So this pic of her on top of the world of sorts regardless of what's going on....wish I had as big cajones as her!
I'm not really religious....but I am praying for the best.

Today's mods....(I stay busy so I don't freak...)
Tinted front windows.
Installed 3rd Gen Bilstiens all around to level (ordered from Marie at Headstrong on Friday afternoon....they arrived Monday! Crazy fast!)
Installed a MBRP exhaust...shipped to my door for $209.99...great low end sound....purrs quiet when cruising.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MBRP-Exhaust-S5338P-P-Series-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-Fits-16-17-Tacoma/322481739552?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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Wishing you both nothing but the very best!!!

R2D2 · Oct 3, 2017

OhioTaco68 said: ↑

Oh believe me they make a world of difference, i just installed mine the other day and was amazed of the sound difference
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Has anyone tried them with the JBL premium system?

tomgru · Oct 3, 2017

SurfratTX said: ↑

I have an amazing wife. My best friend and soul mate.
She is the most easy going, positive person I have ever met.
She is Russian, originally from Kamchatka....which is right across the Pacific from Alaska....volcanoes and all. They only way to get there is either boat or plane even though it is on the mainland there is no land passage.
I met her while she was living in Moscow. I have lived there and have been traveling there for work for 20+ years.
She speaks 3 languages. On top of that she has 2 BS degrees and 2 Masters....one in educational psychology.
We found out a few months ago she has Stage 0 breast cancer and tomorrow is having a double mastectomy...at the same time a plastic surgeon comes in and puts in implants....minimum 4 to 6 hour surgery.
She loves taking pics....so today she says hey take a pic of me....climbs up on the Tacos...
Me....I'm scared chitless about what is going to happen surgery wise. They basically go up to just below the collar bones and remove everything under the skin. I know she is going to be in massive pain for weeks. The doc told her to plan to be off work for at least a month.
She is like hey...I can get bigger boobs.
And today when I did tell her I was really upset about the whole pain thing and didn't want to say anything until today since I don't want to scare her etc... she looked at me and says this with her psychologist hat on (she is always pulling that on me ; ):
"Well a psychologist was counseling an Olympic athlete who was nervous about doing bad in their event. She said you can either be nervous about doing bad or you can be excited about doing your best. Wife says "and I think about doing my best". She made my eyes water...
So this pic of her on top of the world of sorts regardless of what's going on....wish I had as big cajones as her!
I'm not really religious....but I am praying for the best.

Today's mods....(I stay busy so I don't freak...)
Tinted front windows.
Installed 3rd Gen Bilstiens all around to level (ordered from Marie at Headstrong on Friday afternoon....they arrived Monday! Crazy fast!)
Installed a MBRP exhaust...shipped to my door for $209.99...great low end sound....purrs quiet when cruising.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MBRP-Exhaust-S5338P-P-Series-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-Fits-16-17-Tacoma/322481739552?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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Thank you for putting perspective on my crappy day.. I have the same in a wife, and can't even image. Best wishes!!!!

greg8765 · Oct 3, 2017

Kohan21n said: ↑

Tint! 20% on sides and rear. 50% on the windshield with a 10% sun strip. Had this on my 2005 and loved it.

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beautiful!

greg8765 · Oct 3, 2017

itsraymondang said: ↑

Picked up some goodness

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judas! you spent a fortune! nice work

leadsledz49 · Oct 3, 2017

TacoRunner2017 said: ↑

Does it ride better or worse than the stock Pro? How much taller?
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The ride is great, I just got it installed yesterday so once it settles im sure it will even get better.

leadsledz49 · Oct 3, 2017

leadsledz49 said: ↑

The ride is great, I just got it installed yesterday so once it settles im sure it will even get better.
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I got 2" all around

itsraymondang · Oct 3, 2017

SurfratTX said: ↑

I have an amazing wife. My best friend and soul mate.
She is the most easy going, positive person I have ever met.
She is Russian, originally from Kamchatka....which is right across the Pacific from Alaska....volcanoes and all. They only way to get there is either boat or plane even though it is on the mainland there is no land passage.
I met her while she was living in Moscow. I have lived there and have been traveling there for work for 20+ years.
She speaks 3 languages. On top of that she has 2 BS degrees and 2 Masters....one in educational psychology.
We found out a few months ago she has Stage 0 breast cancer and tomorrow is having a double mastectomy...at the same time a plastic surgeon comes in and puts in implants....minimum 4 to 6 hour surgery.
She loves taking pics....so today she says hey take a pic of me....climbs up on the Tacos...
Me....I'm scared chitless about what is going to happen surgery wise. They basically go up to just below the collar bones and remove everything under the skin. I know she is going to be in massive pain for weeks. The doc told her to plan to be off work for at least a month.
She is like hey...I can get bigger boobs.
And today when I did tell her I was really upset about the whole pain thing and didn't want to say anything until today since I don't want to scare her etc... she looked at me and says this with her psychologist hat on (she is always pulling that on me ; ):
"Well a psychologist was counseling an Olympic athlete who was nervous about doing bad in their event. She said you can either be nervous about doing bad or you can be excited about doing your best. Wife says "and I think about doing my best". She made my eyes water...
So this pic of her on top of the world of sorts regardless of what's going on....wish I had as big cajones as her!
I'm not really religious....but I am praying for the best.

Today's mods....(I stay busy so I don't freak...)
Tinted front windows.
Installed 3rd Gen Bilstiens all around to level (ordered from Marie at Headstrong on Friday afternoon....they arrived Monday! Crazy fast!)
Installed a MBRP exhaust...shipped to my door for $209.99...great low end sound....purrs quiet when cruising.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MBRP-Exhaust-S5338P-P-Series-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-Fits-16-17-Tacoma/322481739552?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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I plan on getting 5100 all around too! Did you reuse the original springs?

mrproduxn · Oct 3, 2017

I replaced with all 4 5100's with front at 0.65 to level and did use stock springs. After 4-5 months still very level and rides much better than new.

Geeder48 · Oct 3, 2017

KTJO 4x4 said: ↑

Did you have to get a case for it to charge or the phone itself charges? My iPhone 6 Plus charges with the truck with my case so if it’s the same I won’t upgrade.
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What case do you have and where did you get it? I also have an iPhone 6 Plus too. I've been thinking about picking up a case that will work with the truck, but hadn't really started looking yet. I really don't plan on picking up a new phone any time soon.

KTJO 4x4 · Oct 3, 2017

Geeder48 said: ↑

What case do you have and where did you get it? I also have an iPhone 6 Plus too. I've been thinking about picking up a case that will work with the truck, but hadn't really started looking yet. I really don't plan on picking up a new phone any time soon.
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It’s a mophie and I just purchased it at apple

Jarquin352 · Oct 3, 2017

Added Anzo headlights on an SR model. If anyone's curious.

OhioTaco68 · Oct 3, 2017

SurfratTX said: ↑

I have an amazing wife. My best friend and soul mate.
She is the most easy going, positive person I have ever met.
She is Russian, originally from Kamchatka....which is right across the Pacific from Alaska....volcanoes and all. They only way to get there is either boat or plane even though it is on the mainland there is no land passage.
I met her while she was living in Moscow. I have lived there and have been traveling there for work for 20+ years.
She speaks 3 languages. On top of that she has 2 BS degrees and 2 Masters....one in educational psychology.
We found out a few months ago she has Stage 0 breast cancer and tomorrow is having a double mastectomy...at the same time a plastic surgeon comes in and puts in implants....minimum 4 to 6 hour surgery.
She loves taking pics....so today she says hey take a pic of me....climbs up on the Tacos...
Me....I'm scared chitless about what is going to happen surgery wise. They basically go up to just below the collar bones and remove everything under the skin. I know she is going to be in massive pain for weeks. The doc told her to plan to be off work for at least a month.
She is like hey...I can get bigger boobs.
And today when I did tell her I was really upset about the whole pain thing and didn't want to say anything until today since I don't want to scare her etc... she looked at me and says this with her psychologist hat on (she is always pulling that on me ; ):
"Well a psychologist was counseling an Olympic athlete who was nervous about doing bad in their event. She said you can either be nervous about doing bad or you can be excited about doing your best. Wife says "and I think about doing my best". She made my eyes water...
So this pic of her on top of the world of sorts regardless of what's going on....wish I had as big cajones as her!
I'm not really religious....but I am praying for the best.

Today's mods....(I stay busy so I don't freak...)
Tinted front windows.
Installed 3rd Gen Bilstiens all around to level (ordered from Marie at Headstrong on Friday afternoon....they arrived Monday! Crazy fast!)
Installed a MBRP exhaust...shipped to my door for $209.99...great low end sound....purrs quiet when cruising.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MBRP-Exhaust-S5338P-P-Series-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-Fits-16-17-Tacoma/322481739552?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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Prayer said for your wife hope everything goes well. BTW, i see the Toyota West plate .. are you in Columbus, Oh? I am only 30-min from there

SurfratTX · Oct 4, 2017

OhioTaco68 said: ↑

Prayer said for your wife hope everything goes well. BTW, i see the Toyota West plate .. are you in Columbus, Oh? I am only 30-min from there
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Thanks!
I flew up from Houston last Thursday to pick it up in Columbus....had ordered it....from the same place I bought my 2016 that was totaled due to Harvey. Dean Mahalati a Toyota Truck Master gave me $3500 off MSRP compared to anyone in Texas who wouldn't give me anything off MSRP...same as last year.

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