What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

RivetNutBob · May 6, 2018

SD_Taco said: ↑

I couldn’t find anything by using that search tool...but has anyone care up with a mod to put a light in the 3rd gen glove box..??
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Pretty sure I've seen that mod here somewhere. Darned if I could begin to tell you where to look. Sure someone will step up to the plate.

TheyCallMeBruce84 · May 6, 2018

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Have you seen the movie "I love you, Man" the guys in the movie are mega Rush fans, you can really relate to their love of Rush and Geddy Lee's Bass playing. Plus it's a hilarious movie, you can't go wrong.
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Seen it? Yeah many times, got it on Blu-ray so i can enjoy it whenever...may have to watch it later today now!

catastrofe · May 6, 2018

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Dont get me started dude, I love Rush so much. I dont want to start quoting...
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Toyota needs a new color....”Barchetta Red”.

TheyCallMeBruce84 · May 6, 2018

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Just took a short drive while blasting RUSH and this was me during stop lights, except higher up because air bass works much better up there. Of course I used a pic of the Godfather because that is how you feel when jammin out to THE HOLY TRIUMVIRATE!
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Showing my age but here’s my ticket from the first time I saw them. The Power Windows tour, 3 yrs before my son was born. One of my favorite days was taking my son to see the R40 tour!

TheyCallMeBruce84 · May 6, 2018

Long but productive day yesterday. Installed the following:

Cobra 29LX CB radio w/ Road King 56 mic and Wilson Trucker 2000 on a Cali Raised bed accessory mount.
Putco Blade LED light bar 48" (damn that thing is bright and cool)
Owl Car Cam
IMPORTequipment Tacoma & V6 emblem overlay in matte black
Toyota tailgate handle overlay in Silver Sky
Westin Bull bar in black
FloGrown front plate - stars-n-stripes

I may edit to add pics later but most of this has been done already. Just making it my own and prepping it for a long road trip.

RivetNutBob · May 6, 2018

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I just find the V6 badge unnecessary, if it was important I think my Pro would have come with one. If you're gonna have a 4x4 badge or other badge on the other side for symmetry I'd say play ball, but having it back there by itself just looks strangely out of place to me.
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How are you doing with all the recent volcanic activity? I know you said that you were some distance away but the news reports I've heard say that it's getting much worse. Hope you and your family fare well and the the activity declines soon for all the folks on the island. Stay safe!

SurfratTX · May 6, 2018

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The news loves to blow everything out of proportion to scare you and get your attention, where I am everyone is going about life as usual except for the earthquakes, that has been the scariest part for us because Kilauea is a slow flowing volcano because of all the fissures so it doesn't blow out the top of a mountain, it oozes and moves pretty slowly just like everything else in Hawaii cuz we all on island time. With the Nuclear Attack Warning back in January and now this, our island sure is staying interesting this year.
So far we're not getting any warnings for our area except for Vog (volcanic fog) tomorrow afternoon when it rains, Planning to take the family up north a bit tomorrow afternoon just to avoid it. Got gas masks, water, coolers, food, and a bunch of gear gear. I'm not really too phased by all this, I did spend a year as Lance Corporal in Fallujah city manning an M240B humvee mounted machine gun when I was 20 - 21 years old in the Marines back in 2006 & 2007 so anything is better than that to me. I think we'll be ok. Not to sound all religious or anything buy I am convinced that God obviously wants me around for something with how many close calls I've had. Besides there are so many much worse places to die than Hawai'i, I should consider myself lucky.

Thank you for your kind words, myself and my Ohana say Mahalo Nui Loa!
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Sounds like your prepped! Good!
Glad your survived Fallujah.....worked with a former Marine (back seater in a F4 Vietnam) and his son was in the Marines, also in Fallujah....he also survived of sorts and pretty sure he was doing the same as you in a Hummer.....his last name was Crawford. Had some pretty horrific stories.
Thanks for your service!
Be safe!

Edit, just saw this with lots of pics. Maybe being a former Marine with all hell breaking loose around you it’s like, eeeeh, no big deal, I’ve seen worse. ; )
Pretty wicked!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-gasses-new-fissures-form-thousands-flee.html

RivetNutBob · May 6, 2018

Canyonero said: ↑

The news loves to blow everything out of proportion to scare you and get your attention, where I am everyone is going about life as usual except for the earthquakes, that has been the scariest part for us because Kilauea is a slow flowing volcano because of all the fissures so it doesn't blow out the top of a mountain, it oozes and moves pretty slowly just like everything else in Hawaii cuz we all on island time. With the Nuclear Attack Warning back in January and now this, our island sure is staying interesting this year.
So far we're not getting any warnings for our area except for Vog (volcanic fog) tomorrow afternoon when it rains, Planning to take the family up north a bit tomorrow afternoon just to avoid it. Got gas masks, water, coolers, food, and a bunch of gear gear. I'm not really too phased by all this, I did spend a year as Lance Corporal in Fallujah city manning an M240B humvee mounted machine gun when I was 20 - 21 years old in the Marines back in 2006 & 2007 so anything is better than that to me. I think we'll be ok. Not to sound all religious or anything buy I am convinced that God obviously wants me around for something with how many close calls I've had. Besides there are so many much worse places to die than Hawai'i, I should consider myself lucky.

Thank you for your kind words, myself and my Ohana say Mahalo Nui Loa!
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Glad you're all safe and that you have a bug out plan.
I'd also like to thank you on behalf of my family as well as myself for your service. Hope you came back home ok.
Nothing at all wrong with believing! I believe!! But for the grace of God I could have departed this earth at least a half dozen times in my life. I think that I'll be brought back to life a 2nd time just so I get it right the next time around.
That said, God Bless you, your family, all our servicemen and women and God Bless America!

Sixt8kupe · May 6, 2018

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Decided its a good time to replace wiper blades on the Taco and the wifes 16 Escape. Both have 18k miles. So while I was at it I figured I would service the battery in the Escape which is hidden under the cowl assembly. I could only see the positive cable without removing the wipers and cowl assembly. Had to remove a cover to see this. I told her to take this junk to get some warranty repairs done on it. I have never seen such a mess in my 40+ years of working on cars. Half the cable connector fell off in my hand. What do you think.

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Pretty common occurrence on Fords. Back when I was wrenching at the Ford house I would see batteries like that all of the time, so often I would keep a bottle of coke and box of baking soda on my toolbox. It would get so bad that it would eat up the harness. I would spray some battery terminal spray on there after you get it cleaned up. Good to go

RivetNutBob · May 6, 2018

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Pretty common occurrence on Fords. Back when I was wrenching at the Ford house I would see batteries like that all of the time, so often I would keep a bottle of coke and box of baking soda on my toolbox. It would get so bad that it would eat up the harness. I would spray some battery terminal spray on there after you get it cleaned up. Good to go
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Thank you for your service Bud!

ChasVS · May 6, 2018

Installed Shapeways Switch Plate for 2 small switches to accommodate my Front Camera Switch and Dash Cam Power Switch.

DJE · May 6, 2018

mrproduxn said: ↑

Check SAMSCLUB for a pressure washer. Mine is a Subaru and is excellent.
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I was looking at the Subaru pressure washer at Costco (Canada) the other day. Had an electric Simoniz and found it to be P.O.S. You are happy with the Subaru? How long have you had it? Does it see much use? I expect mine would sit a fair bit between truck washings.

DLRIII · May 6, 2018

Canyonero said: ↑

I just find the V6 badge unnecessary, if it was important I think my Pro would have come with one. If you're gonna have a 4x4 badge or other badge on the other side for symmetry I'd say play ball, but having it back there by itself just looks strangely out of place to me.
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I know I'm probably the odd man out on this one, but I kind of like the V6 badge, but it's probably because I just upgraded from a 4 banger and I'm proud of my 3.5. I'm really enjoying this new truck and the added power. Again, probably alone on this, but I kind of like the chrome bumper caps! I'm not a chrome fan, but for some reason those caps just dont bother me. Im not sure I'd like them better black, but I am definitely going to black out all the badges.

1fatskizz · May 6, 2018

DLRIII said: ↑

I know I'm probably the odd man out on this one, but I kind of like the V6 badge, but it's probably because I just upgraded from a 4 banger and I'm proud of my 3.5. I'm really enjoying this new truck and the added power. Again, probably alone on this, but I kind of like the chrome bumper caps! I'm not a chrome fan, but for some reason those caps just dont bother me. Im not sure I'd like them better black, but I am definitely going to black out all the badges.
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Who cares what anyone else thinks, it’s YOUR truck! ROCK IT HOWEVER YOU WANT TO!!

Tacosrus · May 6, 2018

Canadianguy91 said: ↑

you did a 2" in the front? Did you determine your max tire size?
what are you running now?
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Tacosrus · May 6, 2018

26575R16 Toyo ATs . Stock rims. It's about right I think. Didn't want it dead level. No good when I'm towing the boat and gear or anything for that matter.

Beerpayzdabillz · May 6, 2018

SD_Taco said: ↑

I couldn’t find anything by using that search tool...but has anyone care up with a mod to put a light in the 3rd gen glove box..??
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https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-3rd-gen-today.399305/page-4177#post-17539941

RivetNutBob · May 6, 2018

DLRIII said: ↑

I know I'm probably the odd man out on this one, but I kind of like the V6 badge, but it's probably because I just upgraded from a 4 banger and I'm proud of my 3.5. I'm really enjoying this new truck and the added power. Again, probably alone on this, but I kind of like the chrome bumper caps! I'm not a chrome fan, but for some reason those caps just dont bother me. Im not sure I'd like them better black, but I am definitely going to black out all the badges.
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I'm with you on the V6 badge just not keen on the chrome bumper. All a matter of personal preference. Wouldn't be much fun if we were all the same.
Actually not even a fan of the whole bumper. Had a step bumper on my 2011 and really miss something that was actually functional. Eventually the 3rd gen bumper will go and be replaced with something more practical for my needs. But since I have champagne tastes on a beer budget that will have to wait for a while.
At any rate it's all about what you like personally that matters so mod on, have fun and enjoy your Tacoma the way you like it!

DLRIII · May 6, 2018

Easthill Bob said: ↑

I'm with you on the V6 badge just not keen on the chrome bumper. All a matter of personal preference. Wouldn't be much fun if we were all the same.
Actually not even a fan of the whole bumper. Had a step bumper on my 2011 and really miss something that was actually functional. Eventually the 3rd gen bumper will go and be replaced with something more practical for my needs. But since I have champagne tastes on a beer budget that will have to wait for a while.
At any rate it's all about what you like personally that matters so mod on, have fun and enjoy your Tacoma the way you like it!
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Who knows, maybe someone texting and driving is gonna hit my bumper and I'll be forced to go to a steel one

RivetNutBob · May 6, 2018

2016trdtacoma said: ↑

Got my weather tech floor liners! Looks great and fits MUCH better then the Toyota all weather mats.
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Totally agree!

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