What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Looks great. Glad you got it on!

 

Added the TRD badge to my grille, added the matte black Tacoma inserts to the tailgate. Had to have my exhaust rerouted to install my new BAMF skids so I replaced the stock muffler with a magnaflow while I was at it. It sounds good. Had that done yesterday. So I finished install on the skids this afternoon.

 

mdf in similar sizes is always much heavier. as i was deliberating what deck board to use the seemed as strong in given sizes but ½ the cost.

decided to keep cost down on this initial design. the deck is the only part that’s chip board. i ran 2x2 stringers underneath to reinforce.

if this design works out i’ll probably remake in either birch or maple. most of the load bearing will be in the trailer.

 

I think it looks like an Air Design:
https://www.airdesign.com.mx/tailgate-spoiler

 

Thanks!!
I'm not sure how I feel about it aesthetically (the side profile) but it looks like it would cover my tailgate ding that drives me crazy.

 

Picked it up at the dealership while waiting for my vehicle being serviced. About $20

 

6 inch BDS lift with Fox Coilovers
Firestone Airbags
Custom Grill
LED’s
Tinted Windows
295/70R18 Toyo AT’s
Predator steps
Custom TRD seat covers
G2 Flip bed cover

 

Do yo have a build thread? Truck looks amazing.

 

https://www.lceperformance.com/Air-Design-Tailgate-Spoiler-Kit-for-2016-Up-Taco-p/3033129.htm
This is about the cheapest I've found it in about 5 mins of research. Everywhere else is like $270. Still cheaper than buying a new tailgate. I like that maybe it gives you somewhere to grab to close the tailgate without grabbing the painted area.

@Canyonero more pics of the spoiler please. Side profile, top view. Does or sit flush with the side rails so it won't interfere with a tonneau cover?

 

Looks pretty sweet! I was just looking up that same size tire an hour ago. Trying to decide between keeping my 295/70 but going to 18” Wheels over my 17” Wheels or making the jump to 35x12.50R18. Truck looks great with the BDS Suspension System. That’s the same route I’m going. Did you get the DSC Adjusters? What did you go with for your Rear Suspension? Block? May I ask who you went through and what price it came out to? $4,300-$4,600?

 

I was told even with the 6 inch lift you need a frame mount chop to fit 12.50s. Not sure how big of a deal that is...

 

Mostly for winter. However, these trucks are over sprung from the factory and actually ride better with some extra weight in the bed. As for positioning, physics - this guy explains it well with pictures. YouTube

 

Yeah. I’ve heard that as well but it doesn’t seem to be that big of a mod. Just need to find a place to get it done. I’ve seen a lot of trucks where you can’t even tell it was done. Is that the only reason you picked that size of tire?

 

It was 4,100 I think with Military discount....Clickers in the front, blocks in the back with airbags...

 

Those 295/70’s are 34.5’s and not much heavier than what I had previously. Mainly just narrower than the 35X12.5’s. I see you are from Oregon, I’m in Alaska now, from Portland originally...

 

That’s awesome. I have family that lives in Anchorage, Alaska. What were you running previously? Did you purchase the BDS System directly from BDS or did you use like CustomOffsets or another dealer?

 

I was running 285/65/18 with a 3 inch lift... I’m also in Anchorage and bought through a custom truck shop....

 

I LOVE our new explorers. Drove a Charger last 3 years. Trying to talk brass into more Explorers vs Chargers.

 

You could sandwich the sandbags between 2 load bars (spring loaded type).

 

Mahaloz brah!