What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Definately not about looking cool for me. More about potential use of deck space. As far as the elbow goes, if I were to go that route I would install it much, much higher for exactly the reason you suggested. But all that said, no drain needed for me here. Water is negligible and virtually nonexistent in my bed even after high pressure laser washes so for me it's a moot point.
As far as application goes we just agree to disagree. It's all good. In the end every mod we do is all about making your Taco your own.

Mod on!

 

Guys with Tonneau covers...I tried installing my bakflip this morning, need to take the cap rail (from the cab end) off. Stripped two of the bolts by hand and stopped trying. Did anyone else run into this? How did you get them out without stripping the bolts?

 

Yer right on that one. No disagreement on my part. You know, I've not really seen a valid reason for my drain tubes yet. Same car wash situations too.

 

Got my first rain last night and noticed some leakage in the front corners. Everything else was great. Any ideas on what could be causing the leaks up there?

 

Huge turnout!

 

Hey guys, new member but long time lurker. I bought my 2017 TRD Pro last March and promised wife I wouldn’t do anything till I paid it off. Well, that time came so I’ve been going a little crazy these past few days! Got new FN 16” wheels with General Grabber X3s (265 75 16) previously Falken Wildpeak AT3. Took the stock Rigid fogs out and put in BD Squadron Sports, also got the Squadron Pro for my ditch lights with SDHQ mounts. Switching out my Demello hybrid sliders for my new CBI DOM bolt ons that just came in (never liked the idea of drilling the frame for them). Installed the Icon Stage 6 Suspension front and rear with Billet Delta Joint UCAs, more pics of that later. And lastly, I ordered a new sound system from Crutchfield as the stock one was never good enough and the upgraded JBL wasn’t gonna satisfy either.. so I didn’t get it. Sorry for the long post, whew!


Before lift

 

No different then having the full tubes. If you do the elbow fitting out it out the side!

 

You might try diluting milk with some water to make the path of the leak a little more visible, then pour some on the suspected area. After that a little black silicone sealant my solve the problem. Flex Seal is what I use for water associated problems. Great stuff!
Water in crevices can take a long time to dry up or evaporate so make sure it's completely dry before using sealant.
Honestly though I doubt any cover is "completely" waterproof with maybe the exception of an ARE or Lund type cap or cover.
If there's a way for water to get somewhere it will get there. Good luck.

 

They need to make them for the cup holders in the door panels... next meso project???

 

This is currently biting me in the ass...

 

What are you going to do with your rigid fogs........I would be interested if you sell
Your truck looks Awesome!

 

Just bought a pressure washer and tried it yesterday... WHY have I been washing my car the old fashioned way for so long.??? Best $100 I ever spent.

Question for ya! do you use the "approved" pressure wash soap, or just car soap? and assuming you have the same little jug attachment for the soap, what ration of soap to water are you putting in it?

thanks.

 

Did you use the properly sized torx bit? I can't imagine how you stripped a torx by hand. Impressive strength. Mine popped right off with a torx bit and ratchet.

 

Finally replaced my reverse lights and plate lights with LEDs... so much better!

 

Looking good!

-Bailey, Baja Designs
www.bajadesigns.com

 

yes it was. weather was nice so we got lucky because we got a cold spell that came in evening and rest of this week.

 

I use this quick method when I don't have time for hand washing:

$17 Fasmov Car Wash Pressure Washer Jet Wash 1/4" Quick Release Adjustable Snow Foam Lance Foam Cannon Foam Blaster

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DKC6IY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then I fill it completely, undiluted with this:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-Wax-Max-Power-Car-Wash-100-oz/49692798

 

Thanks guys! Gonna order up a 30” S8 and 40” Onx6 this week. Pretty stoked!

 

Letter inserts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0783Q1474/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00ie=UTF8&psc=1


LED map lights:

SIRIUSLED AG Super Bright 300 Lumen Ultra Compact LED Interior Light Bulb Size 168 175 194 2825 Pack of 4 Color White

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0795FB4K1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00ie=UTF8&psc=1


OCD organizer:

$16 Vehicle OCD - Center Console Organizer for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) - Made in USA - SLX113

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016ZB4VZC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
OCD divider:

$20 Vehicle OCD - Center Console Organizer Tray for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) - Made in USA - SLX126

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KI3WG1O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Console sleeve:

ISSYAUTO Center Console Cover, Compatible with 2016-2023 Tacoma Accessories, Armrest Console Cover Protector

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0779SNXGW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Yup, I put it in and used a hand powered screw-driver. They are on realllll tight. I just sprayed them with some bolt loosener.

EDIT: The bit is fine, the star on the bolt is what got ruined.