What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Tint, and ordered a trd shift knob. 70% on windshield and 18% fronts and over rears.

 

Looks great. You would get hammered by the State Troopers in my area.

 

Or I wonder if I can paint my Ray10 hex bolts black? Anybody have any input on what paint I could use?

 

I got my info here. Some people have painted there own. Just be real careful putting bolts back in. Aluminum threads in rim can strip easily
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/scs-ray-10-faux-beadlock.536656/

 

Thanks, they don’t seem to mind around here. Last truck was 5% all around and 50% on windshield and never had any issues.

 

The goo is likely some type of butyl tape - same as

$34 3M Windo-Weld Round Ribbon Sealer, 08612, 3/8 in x 15 ft Kit

window weld. I use it for all sorts of things - measuring closure gaps, temp installing anything, gluing down coworkers laptops to the desk.. Had to replace the plastic sheets on an old 4Runner restoration we did and this worked well to secure it. Tip if things start to get messy - use the butyl to clean the butyl, works brilliantly.

 

As you might have read, the RXT leaf pack comes with an extra leaf that you can use or leave out: http://iconvehicledynamics.com/shop...tacoma-rxt-rear-suspension-system-stage-1.jpg

I went with "option 3", and put in the Speedway Ford Model-T leaf liners to eliminate any possibility of squeaking. I got 4 in. of lift total, of which I estimate about 3.6 in. from the leaf pack, and 0.4 in. from the leaf liners (1/16 in. x 7 layers). It's a bit more than Icon advertised.

 

Noted, thank you. Hey, wait a minute...

I think I've been there.

 

Thanks!

 

Nice! Did that trail yesterday.

 

I replaced my fog lights with bd squadron’s about a 8 months ago. I must’ve stripped the screw that secures the bracket/fog light to the truck. Was thinking of putting a layer of electrical tape on the screw to create some pressure/tightness to secure the light. Any of y’all have any other recommendations?

 

Nice! Always a fun trail to run! The views are great!

 

Either use a tap and die set (can get a cheap one from HF) or plumbers (Teflon) tape. It’s much thinner and designed for threads. Not your specific application but still. Ultimately I would confirm it’s not the screw and re-tap if it’s not. If it is the screw, replace it.

 

Teflon tape.. great idea. I’m almost certain it’s the bracket that’s stripped and not the screw since the bracket the screw goes into is plastic. I’ll take a look at it this weekend to confirm. Thanks for the tips.

 

Funny, we're naming ours Goose. Referencing my favorite movie top gun

 

Best color

 

Hmm, I'm up here in Breckenridge till the end of next week; I might have to check that trail out. On the way up to Breck we stopped in Big Bend and did a portion (pressed for time and didn't finish) of Black Gap trail:

 

But Goose dies, tragically...leaving a young cute Meg Ryan as a widow...

 

Could also drill/tap bigger and install a helicoil threaded insert. That would be a more permanent solution.

 

Changed the fluid in the front and rear differentials and the transfer case for the first time at 30K . Happy I did.