What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Why would that matter. The tailpipe is up more and not located under the end cap on the rear bumper. Maybe it’s the bracket that is why you say that. I don’t know.

 

Make it a 3rd. Regarding the rack and tent - any of you considering bed strengtheners or maybe a strap between the bed rim cleats?

 

Personally I’d paint it flat black to match the grille. I’m a fan a subtle accents...

 

got the SSO slimline bumper and Warn winch installed... truck is really coming along nicely!

 

What's your process for application? How often?

 

I personally really like the stiffeners from @At The Helm Fabrications. Morgan does great work and provides great customer service to members on this forum. Super fast shipping too.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bedside-reinforcements-tie-downs-in-stock.476123/

Some pics of mine installed after I had them powedercoated(they ship bare metal). And built in double bottle openers are always a major plus.

 

2018 Tacoma TRD Sport.

Arctic Camo wrap

 

Back to football.

 

I’m not sure why this reminds me of a cow

 

Added a couple more pieces of @rrentrop vynil today. Covering up chrome one piece at a time.

 

Debadged

 

But it's just the tip
Why so serious

 

Installed SSO Slimline bumper, Smittybilt X-20 10k winch and Heise 20in light bar. Still need to install mobtown front skid and my supertones.

 

took off the air dam!

lol waiting on my suspension wheels and tires to come in

 

First post. Just got my Tacoma a month ago (after 8 years in a JK) to transition into off-road / camping with my growing family (just adopted a toddler and my wife had our firstborn this past Wednesday).

Planning on prepping a rig that can accommodate two adults, two kids, and three dogs in overland camping trips. Looks like it will be a challenge but I'm sure the Tacoma can do it.

To that end, my first update is this Rola hitch mounted carrier basket. Not great for any extreme off-road stuff, but i read some reviews that this thing is pretty rugged. One user claimed to bottom out on it while off-roading a couple times and it stood up. Little pricier than the other brands at $200 on Amazon, but I'd rather get something that will last.

Tip: if you pick this model, the tailgate will only 99% open, the plastic part of the door handle rests on the chrome cross bar of the carrier. Thinking about flipping the crossbar (it is slightly bowed by design) to account for this but am unsure how much it compromises the 600 lb load capacity rating.

Should get my ARE Overland bed topper in the next few weeks to turn the bed into a three dog transportation compartment.

Also threw some American flag decals on from carstickers.com

 

Congrats on the truck and the new family! Welcome to TW!

 

Nice. Which light bar is that you went with?

 

Thanks.....heise 30" single row

 

Is the ride still the same with the bumper installed or drop in mpg?

 

I havent noticed a drop yet, ride still feels smooth to me. I havent put my front skid on yet, but you end up removing about 20-30 pounds from the stock pieces the bumper by itself was about 50 lbs and than another 50lbs for the winch with synthetic line. so not as crazy as an increase as some of the full steel bumpers. those can weigh a few hundred pounds.