What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

$2.99 a piece @ the local auto parts store. I can see all 3 lanes & no more blind spot. I want to do the RAV-4 convex mirror mod but for $6 I’ll put my money somewhere else for now.

 

Took off limited chrome mirror caps for black ones

 

Is this something you can do yourself? Or a part/kit that @mesojdm sells?

 

@mesojdm makes and sells them (currently sold out, but check out the first page of the thread below; if allows payment, then in stock). He is working on another batch, I believe.

Easy install once received; all plug and play. Has video link on how-to. Very happy with how mine turned out.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ultimate-led-turn-signals.486423/

 

Wife and kid were away so got a few things done...

Had some old locks laying around, so decided to add them to my bed boxes. Had to fabricate some new latches but it turned out alright. No illusions that these would prevent anyone from getting in, plastic covers and all.
Added a hitch cover.
Swapped out the license plate bulbs to LED.
Picked up a set of tundra cleats from a guy locally for $20.
Also got some new floor mats, went with Wade Sure Fit ones. Considered weathertech and husky, but went with these specifically because they extend out over the door sill. Very happy with the fit so far. We'll see after I use them a bit.

I've also got a bed mat being delivered tomorrow, and a set of door sill decals I've been procrastinating on. Also thinking I might take the side emblems off.

 

Honestly, I'm thinking gunny1005 can meet or beat some of those prices. I worked with him to get a bed mat. Simple process and great price (I think $85 shipped...might be off by a few bucks).

 

Where did you get this hitch cover? I like

 

Chimichanga?

 

Got the same ones for mine for the same reason (front and back), really happy with them.

 

Amazon, where wallets go to die...

Trailer Hitch Cover Tube Plug Insert,Receiver Tube Hitch Plug(Fits 2" Receivers

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0776Z5F5P

 

I remember seeing those deals a long time ago. Definitely a great bargain either way.

 

For sure. Good to have options when shopping for new parts

 

LOL, ain't that the truth!

Thanks

 

Used my truck this afternoon to grill some shicken for salads and whatever.

 

Decided to start the year off with an interior mod!

https://youtu.be/FGMxXMfW8XQ

 

Now for the door handles!

 

Installed the Cali Raised lower bumper mounted light bar last weekend!
Then took it over to Avid off-road to have these sliders installed!

 

https://youtu.be/R444kzgFPDA

 

All I did was get these on today....

 

Just finished my iPhone 7+ docking station. It plugs in through the USB cord. I couldn’t stand the dumb square opening that wasn’t a cup holder, so I found the perfect use for it. I hate stupid generic phone mounts up on the dash, so I made my own.

Took an old Apple docking station I had & built a housing unit around it. Keeps the phone nice & secure & isn’t affected with bumps. Get in your truck, sit your phone on it, start your truck, Bluetooth music plays & it charges at the same time. Park your truck, turn it off, pick up your phone, put in your pocket.

I literally only used the docking station, cardboard & super glue. Then I painted it black to match.

Is it perfect? No
Does it work? Yes
Was it cheap? Yes ($0 I had all parts in house)
Could I get it anywhere else? Not that I’ve ever seen
Does the phone rattle & become disconnected? Never
Could someone do it a lot better? Yes
Would I buy it? Probably