What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

chuckman4112 · Oct 25, 2017

mrproduxn said: ↑

If you have the entune premium radio then keep it. Just do the speaker swap. You will be surprised at the power your radio has.
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Is the JBL the premium? If so, I don't have that. If not, how do I tell? Thanks

mrproduxn · Oct 25, 2017

chuckman4112 said: ↑

Is the JBL the premium? If so, I don't have that. If not, how do I tell? Thanks
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Looks like this (non JBL) entune premium

chuckman4112 · Oct 25, 2017

mrproduxn said: ↑

Looks like this (non JBL) entune premium

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Nope, don't have that one. Guess I have the bare bones one...lol

I was planning on speakers also with radio. I am looking for something that has HDMI Mirroring, DVD, plays MP4's from HD and retains steering controls. I have found a few, but still shopping around.

mrproduxn · Oct 25, 2017

We got lucky with the entune premiums. Sound is awesome with good speakers. Not sure about output on the entune plus that you have.

chuckman4112 · Oct 25, 2017

mrproduxn said: ↑

We got lucky with the entune premiums. Sound is awesome with good speakers. Not sure about output on the entune plus that you have.
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It is seriously awful. I have had the old Toyota pick-up, and a "96" and "08" Tacoma's. This radio does not put out half as much as the ones in my previous trucks. You can't listen to Judist Priest in whisper mode...lol

airborndad · Oct 25, 2017

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My daughter wanted to do the same thing! lol. She loves hanging out back there while I work on the truck.
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I guess all kids love truck beds
My grandson loves it, always wants to run in circles back there

airborndad · Oct 25, 2017

Wacogoonie said: ↑

Well crap

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You got screwed

johnny6 · Oct 25, 2017

Wacogoonie said: ↑

Well crap

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SAMESIES

methodtim · Oct 25, 2017

chuckman4112 said: ↑

Future add-ons...
1. Undercover SE (Black) should be here no later than Tuesday (Pics to follow)
2. A good radio. No happy with this radio at all. My phone plays louder music. So far I can't seem to find what I want.
3. Running boards/Steps...so many to choose from.
4. Probably a grill mod. Again, so many to choose from.

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Dude, do this: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/premium-audio-upgrade-for-less-than-250.510424/

It makes a world of difference.

Khakiman · Oct 25, 2017

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I've been really well served by my Nissan Frontier 4x4 for the past 10+ years. It's been super. All my needs met and many of my wants.

Every year this time of year, I'll see the local car dealers run their sales on remaining inventory and I'll wonder if it's time for me to update.

After test-driving many new trucks this week I realized that it was time to make a move.

I wanted more room....but not the tank-like feel of some of the full sized trucks. My dad recently bought a new 4-Runner that I have been very impressed by.

Well.....looks like yesterday was Taco Tuesday for me.

SR5 Double Cab 4x4 3.5L w/ automatic transmission

At the Toyota dealer's lot:

Later on....in my driveway. Hoping this one is another 10+ year happy relationship.

My Frontier was the SE V6 Double Cab but had a 6-speed manual transmission. I loved the stick shift and it made for fun driving......but a shot out left knee that my ortho surgeon says is overdue for replacement.....was begging for a vehicle that has a larger door well and doesn't have to get bent so much to get in/out nor work a clutch. The extra legroom afforded in the Tacoma had my left knee feeling some great relief.

6'4" and I'm very comfortable driving this truck.

It's so dang smooth. I was wanting to go with either Firestone Destination AT's or maybe even their MT's.....but dangitman, the smooth ride in it has me spoiled already.
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Congrats! Beautiful truck...enjoy!

alxdo2 · Oct 25, 2017

Finally done!

6112 on 3rd Notch
5160 in the rear
1/4 spacer on driver side to fix lean!
Wheelers Progressive Multi Add a Leaf overload taken out!
ECGS Bushing with new seal

Looks and rides great! Not the best picture, but it was super sunny and I was in a rush!

nate_the_reptile · Oct 25, 2017

gargamel05 said: ↑

Would love to see pics ;-)
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As soon as i pull in and get the parts ill be posting pictures of the build as I go.

Khakiman · Oct 25, 2017

chuckman4112 said: ↑

I have been reading this thread for about a week now, I am on page 193. About 2250 pages to go...lol

Anyway, traded in the "08" SR5 for a 2017 SR5 about 2 weeks ago and wanted to share. So far...

1. AVS Bug Shield
2. AVS Rain Guards
3. Wade (Westin) SureFit all weather mats
4. Chrome TACOMA letters on tailgate
5. Toyota Mud Flaps (Think I am going to add 4X4 decals)

Future add-ons...
1. Undercover SE (Black) should be here no later than Tuesday (Pics to follow)
2. A good radio. No happy with this radio at all. My phone plays louder music. So far I can't seem to find what I want.
3. Running boards/Steps...so many to choose from.
4. Probably a grill mod. Again, so many to choose from.

Thanks for this thread, really awesome.

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Congrats! Nice truck!

boogie3478 · Oct 25, 2017

Let's talk eyelids...

https://youtu.be/1uKayVTEryw

SteenosMT · Oct 25, 2017

Technically Yesterday but added Bilstein 5100's left on stock setting, OME 888 Shocks, OME Dakar Leafs, and SPC UCA's. Rear hub cap of the wheel to fender is 24 inches Front hub cap to fender measured 23.5. Still .5 of rake but will see how it settles. I have a great friend with a shop!

Oh also. Installing the passenger side UCA was unreal. When we tried to pull out the long bolt. It hits square on the frame of the truck. So this might not have been the best way but this is what we did. We called Toyota to make sure they had a bolt in stock. They did. My buddy just sawed the end of the bolt off and threaded it from behind. Otherwise we would have been working for hours just on that UCA. So stupid...

Khakiman · Oct 25, 2017

chuckman4112 said: ↑

Nope, don't have that one. Guess I have the bare bones one...lol

I was planning on speakers also with radio. I am looking for something that has HDMI Mirroring, DVD, plays MP4's from HD and retains steering controls. I have found a few, but still shopping around.
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I have a 2 month old entune premium...excellent condition, that I just took out of my 2017 trd sport. I’m getting ready to sell it. Let me know if you are interested.

xtnighthawk · Oct 25, 2017

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Did a video with my daughter, Joanna (today's her 1st birthday). My clutch is creaking like a old wood floor!

I did this video so I can gather a poll/survey on how many owners are having this issue. Trying to build up a case in case Toyota Service says they can't replicate the issue.

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same issue with mine, were you able to get any resolution for this?

The Real Moondog · Oct 25, 2017

chuckman4112 said: ↑

I have been reading this thread for about a week now, I am on page 193. About 2250 pages to go...lol

Anyway, traded in the "08" SR5 for a 2017 SR5 about 2 weeks ago and wanted to share. So far...

1. AVS Bug Shield
2. AVS Rain Guards
3. Wade (Westin) SureFit all weather mats
4. Chrome TACOMA letters on tailgate
5. Toyota Mud Flaps (Think I am going to add 4X4 decals)

Future add-ons...
1. Undercover SE (Black) should be here no later than Tuesday (Pics to follow)
2. A good radio. No happy with this radio at all. My phone plays louder music. So far I can't seem to find what I want.
3. Running boards/Steps...so many to choose from.
4. Probably a grill mod. Again, so many to choose from.

Thanks for this thread, really awesome.

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Wow, those may be some of the best looking mats I have seen. I was one of the not so lucky ones that got ripped off on the OEM all weather mats that came with the truck for a small fortune.

johnny6 · Oct 25, 2017

boogie3478 said: ↑

Let's talk eyelids...

https://youtu.be/1uKayVTEryw
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Ewww. Keep that second gen ricer stuff outta here.

skitzobeve42 · Oct 25, 2017

i installed the K&N 63 cold air intake on my 17 TRD sport. i went from averaging 23-24mpg highway to work and since installing i am averaging 20-22mpg same route and driving habits. Anyone know the reason i took a 3mpg hit??

also, looking to install a magnaflow cat back exhaust. i had a flowmaster on my 2012 trd sport and i wanted to give the magnaflow a shot.

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