What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I've been working on my truck 10 days straight for SEMA. I'm tired guys but I gotta say the Taco Formerly Known as Hard Shell Taco is looking nice.

 

How did you make the backdrop to put the buttons in the little cubbie hole?

 

By chance, is this a hard copy FSM? If so where can I get my hands on one? When I picked up my taco, I asked the salesman if they sold FSMs and he looked at me like I was speaking another language.

 

https://caliraisedled.com/products/2016-2018-toyota-tacoma-oem-style-switch-panel

 

My beautiful new bride asked me last night when my sliders are coming.
I replied with i haven't ordered them. I was waiting till after the wedding.
Her... You should get them now. They will look good on your truck.

I had to close the blinds and lock the doors for a little while. Sliders still didn't get ordered.

 

That's how i feel at work today.

 

Well done sir, well done indeed.

 

It will only let me hit the like button once!

 

And i finally ordered the step sliders for my mall crawler from Avid. Brandon has been straight up so far. Short lead times. Hopefully they go ahead and run them before the black Friday rush.

 

Negative, Ghostrider. That's a picture of the owners manual.

 

A few miles ago... and a bit of towing...

 

https://www.ridefox.com/product.php...=Toyota&model=Tacoma+&year=2018&position=Rear

they will allow for extra travel once i pair with Deavers..not sure how much yet ..currently on my OEM leafs at OEM ride height. I dont think they increased ride height..but i also forgot to measure the hub to fender before i replaced. doh!
if you go to that link and compare to stock rear shocks ext and comp lengths, then you should get an idea.

 

Finally mounted my slider-looking steps. I’m very pleased with the results.

 

Got my new tires yesterday, as the OE ones, while not all the way done, were not going to make it through the winter. Nitto Terra Grappler A/T’s. Dealer has a special going on, buy 3 get one for $1...couldn’t beat the deal! Look and feel good so far

 

Take that woman out to a candlelight dinner!

**Directive from The Mayor!

 

Just got my roof rack installed!

 

$517 Gibson 618814B Gibson Performance Black Elite Cat-Back Single Exhaust System, Stainless

Gibson 618814B

 

Installed a header rail. It will complement the side rails.




Also added a tailgate gap seal. I typically run with a Tonneau cover. It does a great job keeping rain out, but dust from gravel road travel is another story. I am hoping the seal will help. It looks like a good product.

 

Smart omission on Toyotas part since many of us ended up buying the dang thing out of pocket! Can't wait to see what they omit on the next gen. of Tacomas.

 

Here’s photos of the tailgate seal:

Installation instructions, specific to Tacoma’s, can be found here:
https://tailgateseal.com/ToyotaTacoma.html