What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

RivetNutBob · Sep 7, 2019

JC19Taco said: ↑

added forty pounds, of rubber

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JeffB · Sep 7, 2019

20tacoma17 said: ↑

This is one sweet build. Amazing attention to detail and has BHLM. Cant wait to start my build.

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Nice studio, and the photographer didn't take credit?

20tacoma17 · Sep 7, 2019

JeffB said: ↑

Nice studio, and the photographer didn't take credit?
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Not a studio, it's a hallway..was waiting for someone to notice it's a hand built RC 1/10th scale. These are just now coming out and I'm building a minime of my truck soon. This person did awesome work.

blackohio · Sep 7, 2019

missing the dc dc charger and run a few wires on the backside and we gold for powdercoat.

JeffB · Sep 7, 2019

Well done then

Cappy · Sep 7, 2019

While in town cleaning Moms yard after the hurricane, I went by the restaurant where my daughter works. These 2 guys that work the parking lot there told me when I got out that when they saw me pull in they said to each other "cool raptor" but when they realized what I was driving they said "even better, cool Tacoma"

20tacoma17 · Sep 7, 2019

Testing begins

Zgriff · Sep 7, 2019

Added an auxiliary fuse box to run my light bars and anything else that needs power.

Also finally added a hyperspot beam light bar to my bumper.

And one of CaliraisedLED’s oem style switches for the light bar.

Hot Taco sauce · Sep 7, 2019

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I had Raptor lights installed in VA...I had to remove them to comply with state inspection. Just giving you a heads up.
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Many people don't know the reason the raptors have those lights. The real reason is not for looks, although it does look cool, it's because of the width of the truck. Any truck over a certain width is supposed to have these in the front. Not sure if it's the same in the back end.

13txtaco · Sep 7, 2019

Zgriff said: ↑

Added an auxiliary fuse box to run my light bars and anything else that needs power.

Also finally added a hyperspot beam light bar to my bumper.

And one of CaliraisedLED’s oem style switches for the light bar.

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Link to the aux fuse box

Zgriff · Sep 7, 2019

13txtaco said: ↑

Link to the aux fuse box
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$14 SOYOND 12 Volt Fuse Block, 6 Way Marine Fuse Block with Led Indicator Damp-Proof Cover 6 Circuits Fuse Box with Negative Bus Fuse Panel for Car Boat RV Truck Dc 12/24v

https://www.amazon.com/Terminal-Negative-Indicator-Waterpoof-Automotive/dp/B07HDZVW3P

Zgriff · Sep 7, 2019

shane100700 said: ↑

Just a word of advice, test a blown fuse on it. It looks like a McTuning, which some will still pass power with a blown fuse. I found out mine did that and simply ripped out the circuit board so it bypasses the “led feature,” and now requires a good fuse to work.
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Thanks I’ll look into it

Itchyfeet · Sep 7, 2019

I took the fun loving subaru, driving, panty pooping dog mom out tonight

TX Bat · Sep 7, 2019

Itchyfeet said: ↑

I took the fun loving subaru, driving, panty pooping dog mom out tonight
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Any more stains?

How did it go?

tacotsdy · Sep 7, 2019

Installed the Yotaled raptor style lights today. Will have to do some grinding as I have an aftermarket pro grill but the lights still look great!

TX Bat · Sep 7, 2019

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2019 Barcelona Red DCLB Sport 4x3 with Rugged Looks II cover. Purchased 8/30/19.

2nd TACO owned....Had a 2008 DCLB 1WD with 178K miles and no major issues...wanted an "upgrade"...had the wife's blessing EXCEPT for my first choice in color....INFERNO...But, alas it worked out good. She loves the B. Red and the INFERNO was stopped with last year's models.

Lists, I got 'em........ (No pics yet...followed other esteemed members tips and tricks, plenty of you tube videos for the electrical portions, etc....) I can deal with 120V and 208V. And I RESPECT 480V enough to turn it off before working on it. There are three or four basic wire colors and they each usually mean the same thing. But, for some reason my "low" voltage skills are lacking. Must be the multi color wires that confuse my brain. On one side of the truck the green wire is +5V and on the other side it may be -5V and in the back it may be the ground. You have to follow some archaic schematic and I am too old to learn new tricks.

Completed (with very little colorful language....)

- Tailgate lettering (Chrome - I like chrome or color match, no off-road in my future)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q4ZKJK8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Chrome Exhaust Tip (MBRP) - still needs to be welded

$71 MBRP T5106 3.5" O.D. 2.5" Inlet 12" Length T304 Stainless Steel Dual Wall Angled Exhaust Tip

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OAZD9O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- LED Reverse Lights (bright)

$14 AUXITO 912 921 LED Bulb for Backup Light Reverse Lights High Power 2835 15-SMD Chipsets Error Free T15 906 922 W16W Bulbs, 6000K White (Upgraded, Pack of 2)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0728DYR9H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- LED Plate Lights (that was fun )
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015X6MWQU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Pop & Lock (those tailgate wiring plastic thingys are a b.... to close and get the length right...OCD)

$150 POP & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tundra, 2007 to 2021 Toyota Tundra, Truck OEM Lock, Anti Theft, Truck Tailgate Lock Replacement, Easy to Install, Made in The USA (PL8547TUN)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LST3022/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Tailgate theft collar (color matched)
https://sabellco.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=33_60&product_id=69
- Ran wiring for pre-owned camera

Dash Cam Hardwire Kit, 12V-30V to 5V Car Dash Camera Charger Power Cord, Mini USB/Micro USB Hard Wire Kit Replacement for Dash Cam, Installation Tool Included

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W9272VG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Screen protector for Entune head (still got a couple of worrisome bubbles)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764YR665/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Ultimate Dome Light (@MESO) - HOLY CRAP!!!! I LIKE THIS!!!!!
https://mesocustoms.com/collections/toyota-tacoma-3rd-gen/products/ultimate-dome-light
- LED Map Lights (a LOT brighter) - (Sylvania Zevo 2825/168/194) (considering Ultimate Map Lights from @MESO)
- Ran USB charger cable wire from center console under and through front Qi tray - easier access for those of us w/o smart phone and no wires hanging out in the cab without a specific purpose. Slight plastic "modification" to get cable to come through back of Qi tray.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H3W62PY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Ran audio cable from Aux port under Qi tray to center console - "old school" MP3 player.
- Cup and Door Liners

$22 JDMCAR Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2016-2023 Premium Cup Holder, Console, and Door Pocket Inserts Kit (Double Cab, Red Trim)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NRWR1JB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Mud Flaps

$90 Husky Liners - Front & Rear Mud Guards | 2016 - 2023 Toyota Tacoma with OEM Fender Flares - Black, 2 Pc. | 56946

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXKW8SB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Vanity Mirror LED upgrade

$13 Alla Lighting 4pcs Extremely Super Bright 6000K Xenon White High Power 3030 SMD 29mm 6614 6614F 6641 6612F F30-WHP TS-14V1CP LED Replacement Bulbs For Car SUV Truck Sunvisor Flips Vanity Mirror Lights

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0719JYFX3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Upgrade low beam halogen headlights - Much better than stock. No LED due to previous disaster on 08. Light was brighter, but could not see as far down the road. No justification to spend dinero for dedicated LED housings..........YET. Would LOVE to get the Miromoto(sp?).

GE Megalight Ultra H11 +130% Light Car Headlight Bulbs (Twin) 53110XNU

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XRS9LBR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Upgrade high beam halogen headlights - Good upgrade, but not on par with low beam upgrade.

$13 WinPower H9 65W High Brightness Halogen Headlight Bulb Replacement 5500K Warm White, Pack of 2

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q85Y833/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- SERIOUS wash, clay, polish (Meguiar's Ultimate Polish), tape, maintenance wax (Meguiars Ultimate Paste Wax), shiny wax #1 (Meguiars Carnuba) and shiny wax #2 (Chemical Guys Butter Wax) 16 hours including 3 hours taping off high risk areas.
- Tried to prevent major leaks and heavy drips under bed cover, unsuccessful (work in progress). Not trying to stop ALL leaks, but need bed to not allow water to enter so easily.

Extras Bought - Not complete - Some not delivered yet - Others are in the Que
- Sill Protectors

$44 Toyota Genuine PT747-35160 Door Sill Protectors

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017YBSMMA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Sill Protector Lettering
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MKLJ5ZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Glove Box Lettering
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NVYTZM2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Shifter Knob
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V6JFMX2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Chrome Metal TRD Badge - Balance out tailgate (V6 on right, left looks naked and needs some bling too!)

And then there is the Probably list and then the I Wish list and then there is the All Important "YOU WISH" list. (aka Over My Dead Body list or You Buy This The Day Before You Want A Divorce list)

There is no LIFT list (I like the ride as is, except the shifting - S and ECT for now) (OV tuning is on the list)

No "Black"-Out list - I am old school and like chrome or color match - Blacktop King

It's gonna be fun to customize this one and I am probably going to hate when I am done.
May have to restart on my Topaz Gold 98 Grand Prix (190,000+ miles), cause this is the gonna be the most fun I have had in a vehicle since my 74 Metallic Green Grand Prix.
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Dang! You did that all today?

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klee905 · Sep 7, 2019

I reversed into the wall few weeks ago.

Erick0423 · Sep 8, 2019

Install grill,tailgate letters and pop and lock.

sstock86 · Sep 8, 2019

Grabbed some firewood from the farm yesterday with my helper.

RivetNutBob · Sep 8, 2019

Not today but over the last few weeks took 20lbs. off me & my Tacoma's suspension!

Now I can add some more mods without having to do a suspension upgrade.

Morning all!

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