Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

2nd gen or w/banger can’t beat that unless you drive in traffic a lot spend money you saved on mods. With 14 you get some modern conveniences the backup camera was biggest thing I liked.

 

The black interior trimming was nice and a better looking radio as well. But the 3rd gen interior is soooooo nice. the 14 might as well still be the 2005 with a backup camera and a face lift.

 

Need to take it to the ranch and get some Texas pinstriping done and then everything scratch after that wont hurt so bad lol

 

So true!!!!
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My first mod was a screwdriver to the front drivers side fender flare.

(trying to take off the mud flaps for trimming)

 

There's a misconception of voided warranties by modifying your vehicle. Yes, you replace your stock suspension to lift your truck, they're not going to warranty that suspension, bit everything else is still under warranty.

 

Don't trim the boots, just slide em further down the shock.

 

LOL!!! My dog put his paws on the bed panel and slowly scratched a perfect claw mark down it. (was able to buff it out) but it was all in slow motion when i watched it happen

 

Ok thanks. Ill definitely do that before trimming.

 

A sales guy at the dealership said over 6" lift would void warranty? I didnt do any further research on it because i wasnt going that big but he could have just been spit balling.

 

I got a front bumper you can have if you decide for a early 2nd gen facelift lol an spare mud flaps to trim. I’ll be waiting your new truck like this.

 

I'm surprised 3rd gen'ers arent chiming in. I assume they were once in a similar position.

 

What bumper??

 

I can agree with you one the interior.

The 3rd gens have a lot going for em on that note!

I also like how they come with projector headlights also.

 

and a sunroof....and a automatic sliding back window.

 

Yeah!!! Those are some really nice features too.

 

We ended going with the Switch-Pros SP8100. Instead of having a big set of relays, it's one compact unit that's solid state (no fuses needed), and it is a pretty small footprint switch plate (8 switches).

Downside is... It's expensive (ish)... Around $500. Works well though and I don't have to F with it or have a wiring rats nest.

 

Stock 15 Barcelona red with fog lights

 

They are nice I bought the old one for 170 so maybe I can upgrade at a later date.

 

The smart play would have been to buy my '11, with 77K on the ticker, lifted, Leer shell and Bedrug, etc... I just checked the dealership inventory, and someone has that sweet truck (hopefully) in their garage...

 

And hopefully they become a member on here so it will live on!