What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I am soooooo glad I live in Arizona!! LOL

 

I here you brother! When I hear all this talk about fluid film, winter gas, snow tires, etc.. I thank God that I live in Louisiana and know nothing about any of those things.

 

I honestly didn’t know snow tires were a thing till I was about 21, born and raised Florida lol

 

Anyone have any experience with this vinyl wrap?
http://wraparmor.com/product/3rd-gen-tacoma-tailgate-graphics-precut/

Thinking of ordering it.

 

Not today but recently put this bad boy on. Sorry the pics on it's side

 

I know what you mean. It was 61F this morning in Terrebonne Parish. I thought I would have to get out the big coat. But at least LSU won this afternoon. Coach O for Governor!

 

what brand is that?

 

Craig,
Try this: Google Overland Unlimited then scroll down to Big Cartel > overlander unlimited. Let me know if that works for you.

 

It's the retraxpro mx.

 

The Tacoma had a big couple of days. Yesterday I had a 2.25” level installed along with some 285/70/17 Ridge Grapplers. Today she got a wash and a new coat of wax before winter. I’m enjoying the look and the ride is pretty close to stock. Thanks for the inspiration folks!

 

That’s a beauty, looking to do the same tires/rim setup on mine soon

 

I had a pretty eventful day with my new 20 Pro:
-Full ceramic coating and top coat
-Extended the AC drain hose
-My AJT Design vent covers arrived in the mail
-Ordered me a Hitch Skid from War Fabrication
-Stopped at Auto Zone and replaced the stupid green valve stem caps with black ones and splurged on a new Reese tactical hitch (only because it wasn't chrome, hopefully it'll hold up)

Just sad I have to leave it sitting for a couple of days to cure. I found a few paint issues that I didn't like but over all it'll do. At least it's protected. Next up is getting the front windows tinted.

 

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I appreciate it bud! I’d highly suggest the C rated version of the Ridge Grapplers. I swapped a set of E rated KO2’s for these and the ride is night and day. I won’t make that mistake again.

 

Well, I had some time on a beautiful Saturday...

- I didn't like all the chrome that came with the 2019 OR and have been slowly getting rid of it. I painted the grille molding/surround vs buying a new one ($10 paint vs $100 molding). Reading on the forum here, rather than using Plastidip or Rustoleum, I went with Epoxy (VHT) paint for durability and matte look and it turned out really nice.

$19 VHT SP652 Satin Black Epoxy All Weather Paint Can - 11 oz.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPIN34/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Installed a new shift knob today after it showed up in the mail. It is definitely is larger than stock and in pretty good shape for an eBay purchase.

 

My RCI 5 degree rock sliders came in yesterday - Whoot!. So, yea. I have read many posts here on the forum and watched the few videos on YouTube for RCI sliders install. These are invaluable. To be honest, I am really surprised there is not an "official" RCI corporate how to video. Really should be. Just sayin'.

A few things on my 2019:

1) I installed these solo so a jack/lift is required. I have a motorcycle jack that worked perfectly.



2) I didn't see mentioned anywhere in forums or videos, may be specific to 2019+, but there is a plastic frame insert that must be removed to get access to bolt down the front of the sliders on both drivers and passenger side.

Passenger side frame insert


Driver's side


3) Brake lines and RCI instructions, Driver's side. On the forums and per the RCI instructions, you are to put the bolt through the frame from the outside and the nut on the inside. If you do that on the Driver's side, you end up with a 3/4" bolt shaft with threads that will stick right between your brake lines. That didn't seem right to me (or safe) so I put the bolt head on the inside and nut on the outside. Seems much safer re brake line rubbing...


I used WoolWax coating on the frame before installing the sliders re rust prevention. Seems like a good add but be aware, Fluid Film/WoolWax make the bolts/nuts SLIPPERY It's all good though.

All in all, I am really happy with how they turned out. Solo install is not too bad - if you have a jack and some patience. Motorcycle jack was perfect. Sliders arrived via FedEx with a few minor powercoat dings, nothing too bad. RCI did a great job packing/wrapping. I was quoted 3-4 weeks for delivery and it was on the tail end of that (4 weeks). Top plate looks really good (request by my wife for a step). These are SOLID! Now I can cruise the mall in overlander style...

 

I have the same sliders. I remember the plastic insert, and I have an 2018. I drilled the frame to add a top bolt. May have been overkill.

 

Very well done! Looks great.

Smart move, if you nut on the inside it can lead to untold expenses for years!

 

It was a busy day.

I spent five hours washing, detailing, and waxing the truck. She looks so good that I might be able to show her off at the state fair.

I also put my Texas OHV sticker on. It should be good for a bunch of torque. I'm also allowed to go to the mall now.



I also took my running boards off. She looks a little taller.

 

How’s your wife doing?