What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Sweet looking ride there.

 

Decided to get some use out of the tent in the Smoky Mountains this week!

 

Today I did the tweeter upgrade:


Not Earth shattering but a definite noticeable audio upgrade.

Also, I finally upgraded my spare situation with a Method wheel and a new 265/70/17:

 

Yes some charts do show that 7" is too narrow for 265s. But this 7" TRD Pro Sema wheel that so many of us are running are designed for and spec'd with 265/70-17 tires by Toyota. Do see folks running 285s, personally would go with wider wheels for that size.

https://parts.toyota.com/p/Toyota__/TRD-17-In-Alloy-Wheel---Matte-Gray/69529065/PTR2035110GR.html

 

Finally got the dashcam hardwired in and the rear camera cable routed. A-pillar was relatively easy to remove bu the B and C pillars were an absolute bitch and a half. I didn't even get the C pillar undone/out; wound up just using a coat hanger to fish the rear camera cable through that corner. I couldn't get the trim tool into the space between the airbag medallion and the pillar itself to pop it out. The hardwire kit had the wrong sort of fuse on it so I had to snip that off and crimp on an add-a-circuit/fuse which was its own adventure...but it all worked out in the end!

Pondering what my next mod will be. I also bought an overkill towstrap from Tractor Supply so now I guess recovery points are up next, or close to next.

 

Bakflip MX4 installed today. I had some trouble with Truck Hero making this install a frustration. Initial shipment contained hardware for a Nissan Titan! Sigh. Nine days, numerous emails and a phone call or two later and it's finally done. Some quality issues, imho. Seals crooked, a slightly bent rail I was able to remedy and a messed up nut thread. Luckily I ended up with extras because of the shipping error. It looks good (the easy part), hopefully wont leak much.

 

new topper yesterday

 

That is correct. It states its compatible with OE 265/70-17 but some of the trucks, like mine, come with 265/65-17 and I dont see anything that states they are compatible with that size tire. I've read where others have mentioned the same thing that I'm mentioning. By no means am I trying to argue or get in a pissing match with anyone. I was just bringing it up as I've seen it posted before and just want ALL of the TW members to be safe and aware of what I've read in the past. I passed on getting these wheels because of that and have FN FX Pro 8" wheels on order. I had the best of intentions when I mentioned this and I'll leave it at that so MOD on.

 

Here are the pics sorry for being way late on this.

 

Went to the Toyota Collision Center and got an Estimate for the damage one of our Super Truckers did to my truck in our yard try to squeeze thru between my truck and a Building to get fuel. Well he almost made it but the trailer had different ideas and decided to stuck to my bed and bumper while he pulled. Damage $ 3000.00 rental car not included. I should have know better not buying a new Vehicle. The last time I bought a new car it got rear ended by a Fed Ex Semi.

 

Welcome to T.W.

 

Hey all. First post, not one for introductions but here's my Taco and what I've done so far. Picked this puppy up December 2018 used with 25k on it and I'm in love I just finished the ditch lights, BackRack lights and pro grille lights before I left for vacation.

 

Welcome to T.W.

 

Welcome to T.W.

 

Welcome to T.W.

 

Got any close-ups of the Back Rack installation you care to share?

 

Installed BAMF @JLee diff skid

 

I retired at the end of March this year. The last ten years I have lived on the bare minimum that I can still live comfortably. I kept increasing the amount that I could contribute and still pay the bills and have a LITTLE fun. I even bought a 2017 TRD Tacoma. Just saved the money that I did not spend in any given week. Worked, still got fat DOH!

 

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That’s what I’m talking about. You da man. I’m trying the same. Just have to get 2 girls finished with college and c’est la via.