What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I was bored and was bothered by the rust spots on the front spindles, so I used my HF impact wrench to pull the front wheels, hit them with a wire wheel, and toss on some paint. Sorry, no pics.

Still bored, I did this:

I installed the clamp just after I bought the Taco but have been wanting to flip it to decrease the chances.

Along the way, some of this:

 

Thanks. Ebay special.

 

I'm sure a strap would work fine.
I just can't believe how heavy the sob is.
That's why roof or under the truck bed are not options.

 

Yea, I hear ya. I rotate my own tires and I am no wimp by any means but at 84 lbs each (for mine, definitely more for yours) they get heavy quick. I now use a lever (big ol' long handled scraper, like your use to remove floor tile) and a section of RR tie as a fulcrum and with one hand on the tire and other on the handle of the scraper I can easily position the tire over the lugs. Lifting and spinning with brute force trying not to damage the lug holes wasn't cutting it. I would want it in a place as easy as possible to get it out of, like the Tire Gate or a swing out on a bumper.

When I had my 4Runner, I thought about making a slide, sorta like to you see for truck beds, that you could pull out and lower so that the tire was hanging there. Then you would just need to pull it off of that. Of course aluminum would be the way to go. If you're crafty, would be a nice to fab something up, and possibly sell. I got dibs on the patent rights though and royalties. LOL

 

Believe me.
I'm thinking of a way to do it myself.
I may just get a truck cap and stand in up in the bed. Then secure it to the side.
Not sure yet.


Or build to lay down in the bed and roll out like a dresser drawer.
Just would need to build a box around it.

 

Got the IVDS stage 4 kit on!

No more rubbing on turns! Amen!

 

Hellsyes !


Eagerly anticipating your review of the new LED bulbs.

I'm wanting to brighten things up a bit, too.

Along the way, some of this, indeed !!!!!


Gorgeous view from your garage.


I'd be sipping suds and hanging out there 24/7.

 

added some rear bumper lights, still need to wiring them.

 

Derped the headlights......something I was playing with, not perfect, but i may give it a second go if I decide I want to keep this look.

 

Diff breather mod.

 

Here you go Greg, I did a pretty lengthy review with a ton of pics over in the LED Conversion thread:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lighting-conversion.436865/page-108#post-17461105

Basically, these things for the money are fantastic. Amazon just ran a sale on them today so I bought more, as did a couple other guys. One was damaged in shipping and the vendor on Amazon replaced it for free even though I fixed it (well, sort of, you can see the pics over there of that too LOL, super glue to the rescue).

Oh, was thinking of you today Bro! 16 lb ham, onions, celery, cabbage, tomatoes, 3 different types of beans. Got a little away from me so I had to split it up into two pots! LOL. I always cook for 40 or more.



Red Beans Ham & Rice for the win! Oh damn, forgot to include my key fob, and mixed drink . Been on a Woodford Reserve, Lime Juice, and Ginger Beer kick lately.

Oh, so this is not off topic, I did this while ordering more LED bulbs, some floor mat retention clips and a wash mitt today.

 

Sumanabitch that looks like it's going to be super delicious. !!!!!!!




My grill is looking like this right now..........











Hey....if you get time....post up some pics of your wheels.

I'm thinking that Ray10's may be in my future.......

 

does anybody know if the door sill letter inlays will fit the name on the bed cover?

 

@rrentrop may know if they fit. What do they measure? Are they close? You could use a piece of paper and a pencil and do a rub, then cut them out. You'll know in 3 minutes.

 

Threw on that baja design fogs and the @mesojdm turn signals!

 

Thanks!

I do enjoy the view with all the different colors of trees. I used to have a lot more room before the Taco came along. We'd sit there, sip suds, and listen to tunes.



We are in a cul de sac a short way from a busy two lane, but it's quiet:

 

Started the install of the orange carbon fiber interior kit with a few easy pieces.

 

Hit 1k today.

 

Would you have a link for this? Thanks

 

Looks good! Where did you get the kit? Thanks