What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I bought mine on Ebay. Search 2016+ tacoma SR grill bezel.

 

Is that intended to be a set-screw? I accomplished the same (eliminating play/rattle) by adding a screw in one of the free threaded holes in the back.

 

Jim, The BX series is a real workhorse with a three cylinder diesel, these machines last forever. However, just like all other tractors they are pretty pricey. I'm already thinking of a box rake, they have a slippery slope just like our Tacos.
Here's the Kubota forum that I frequent and it's a wealth of information. http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6

 

any reason for going with the OEM instead of derping it? Was debating on getting the OEM too but ~$80 vs $5 can of plasti, i wasn't sure

 

Derp it and save yourself $75.

 

Durability and appearance...plastidip doesn't hold up in my experience, and I prefer the smooth satin look versus flat. I've plastidipped before and have never been happy with it...

 

Sometimes the result is directly related to the number of applications.

 

Agreed, and I know how to do it properly...just not my thing.

 

I prefer the satin as well. I derped my hood scoop and the slightly wrinkled look is ok for that, but I am saving up for the SR bezel.

 

SSO slimline hybrid with 30" heise led cutout.

 

My one week old baby Pro. Stock wheels came off and added Toyo Open Country AT 2s at 265/75R16, Rough Country side steps, window tint, Extang Solid 2.0 tonneau, Kicker speaker replacement with Memphis Audio sound mat in all doors, Rexing dash cam with hardwire kit, rear tailgate inserts. My girlfriend is complaining she hasnt seen me in three nights while Ive been toying in the garage on all this crap!

Next week is ********* sub and new Pioneer headunit.

 

Why not just get the faux Pro grill?

 

http://puretacoma.com/genuine-toyota-parts-c-333/2016-tacoma-front-grille-surround-black-p-6323.html

It was a super easy install. Just be patient when removing the grill clips. I watched a few YouTube videos that helped me out.

 

I debated the Pro grill for a long time. I have a 2018 and I just can’t get over how ugly that TSS sensor fascia is on the Pro grills. Seriously, Toyota could’ve came up with a better looking solution than that.

 

Went in for TSB 0058-18 and final oil change at end of 2yr which ends on Friday. Got there and explained to service writer what I wanted done for service. He said oil change is no problem but would need truck for awhile to test to see if TSB is needed. I told him that I already made arrangements through Dan L who is service
Manager. He went to talk with Dan and came back saying truck would be ready in an hour.
Drive home was 68 miles city and mountain. Mostly flat and uphill driving. I definitely shifts better in city holding lower gears instead of going into 5th at 35mph. It does seem to be a little quick from 3 to 4th under light city driving. Ok getting up to speed on Hwy. Hwy it holds gears much better. Pedal response is much better. Give a little push on gas you go a little faster instead of having to really push on accelerator. Going up the mountain I didn't need to set ECT. Shifted and Dow shifted when it should and held gears great. Still a little slow shifting after creating hill but much much better. Will have to see if it learns or not. For the 60mi drive up the mountain gas mileage was about the same. 17.5. Going down the mountain is usually about 21 so we'll see what happens. For now it's great but we'll have to wait and see.

 

You'd think they could've built the sensor into the lettering instead of where they put it on the Pro grille...so tacky. I'm one of the few that actually likes the '18 OR/Sport grilles, and they're much better with the SR surrounds.

 

It was pretty shaken up but I put it right back to work and after a short while it was fine.
It even did some nocturnal cutting for me before turning in for the night - need to install LEDs in place of the anemic incandescent bulbs though.

 

Because I like the black Sport grill, I just HATE chrome.

 

True

 

Agreed!