What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I'm curious, too.

 

I was looking at a "Better Built" on Amazon and it has a lid seal. Think it is the same size box and it is black. Cost more too.

$605 Better Built 73210285 Truck Tool Box, Black

https://www.amazon.com/Better-Built-73210285-Truck-Tool/dp/B00JHMYJIQ#customerReviews

 

Welcome to TW! The bed mat is worth it’s weight in gold!

 

Sweet!

 

I've got one of those Patriot corkscrews you can have for postage. PM me if you're interested.

 

been a minute. was informed i was approaching the cap for PTO at work so i took an impromptu vacation. got home and slapped this on!



thanks again, @USMC - Retired ! hope the Mrs' likes the red!

 

In Oregon, every gas attendant informs me that they do not have taco sauce for my truck and need to go somewhere else.

 

Bilstein 5100 all around, OME 885, Falken 265/70, Sema 17”, Prinsu cabrack

Slight bro lean but it should settle when I get my slimline bumper/winch.

 

Got the 5th wheel/tire rotated in on the initial tire rotation with the 285/70 Goodyear Ultraterrain ATs.

Went ahead and bought the 5th TPMS while at @Discount Tire (for less than $44 for the sensor, install, and re-syncing upon rotating it onto the back driver spot and OF COURSE sales tax...)

The entire crew at my local DT has been great to work with, and are very customer driven...the one guy who pulled the full spare and went to mount the TPMS asked if I off-road a lot, or just live in the country (with all the mud and dust covered wheel/tires and sliders/bottom door panels)! I told him it's just country living...as we live down about 0.2mi of rutted out dirt and gravel road. Unfortunately, now that we've been out there for just shy of a year, Car Washes are far far too temporary given our new "country" house location!

 

Those decals stick to the paint real good. I had mine on about a week and decided to take it off.

 

Easier with hot sun for awhile or heat gun.

 

Looks almost as good as on Quicksand... Not quite but almost.

 

Yes foam rubber around the parameter that looks pretty tight (for dust). Caveat 1) this means being sure you adjust the latch hooks to keep lid tight. 2) Caveat 2-these seals wear out over time and I’ve had to in the past replace them on other boxes.

Don’t get me wrong, this box is pretty good for the price. And you can go to Lowe’s and check it out. It is not intended to be the high end market, (nor is the price- it is aluminum- commodity price applies, if you double the thickness you double the supply cost). I’d imagine if I overfilled it with heavy tools and anvils it will stress it. I have my recovery and jacking supplies, small hand tools and wheel chicks. About 100 lbs balanced out with no noticeable deflection.

Foam gasket and adjustable latch pic:

Foam gasket surrounding lid:

 

It is defiantly hot here. Summer has arrived. Thankful I don't have to be out in it.

 

Thanks for the info. Wished I would not of bought this Extang Trifecta tonneau cover now. I had no idea they made a narrow truck box.

 

Took Miles (my '19 Limited) in for his 5,000 mile service. I mentioned that I felt a shudder when braking from high speeds. Six hours later, I returned to pick up my truck and was informed that my rear axles need to be replaced.

Evidently, there is a TSB out for this issue. Something about axel flanges being "out of round." Anyone else hear of this? I could not find a thread discussing here.

I left the dealership with a loaner Rav4 (I refused the Yaris). Driving the Rav4 around has made me realize how much I enjoy driving my Tacoma. The Rav4 is so...meh...to drive. I actually look forward to getting into my truck every morning and afternoon. I enjoy being a Taco Snob on the road and mentally noting how much better-looking my Tacoma is than that Colorado or Ranger next to me. Love my Taco. Can't wait to get Miles back.

 

I'm 160 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico on a floating oil production platform. It's 96°F in the shade with 95% humidity. The top deck is metal and is 136°F with a temperature gun. Less just say it's a tad bit warm. Summer is definitely here!

 

I know all about living on steel. I use to be a 1st Mate on a 35 barge coal tow running the lower Mississippi from St. Louis to New Orleans. I miss my time on the river but not on days like these.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOz2nHpjscE

 

Gonna install these 5” Lund Black Steel Oval Nerf Bars later this evening

 

Bought it Monday, Hardwired my Valentine 1 Tuesday. Waiting on parts today.