What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Who uses the tailgate key? Get the pop-n-lock mod and forget about.

 

BIC pen in mine, tire pressure Guage didn't fit.

 

I do have a tailgate lock but it's stupid to rely 100% on electronics so it's stored there in case I need it, like if the battery dies or something. I keep all my roadside tools in the bed of the truck.

 

already do. cant wait for some desert fun next weekend

 

Try Sportsmans Guide, they might have them.

 

You need pontoons!

 

I actually had to look at my truck handle to see if there was a key hole, I've never used it. But yes that would be a good place to store the spare tailgate lock key.

 

Lately it rains every time I'm off work. You should see the floats I have to put on the zero turn mower.

 

Any of these should work. I got mine from carID. Then sold my cement colored one to a guy with an OR. Should’ve just swapped with him haha.

https://www.carparts.com/details/To...Vxp6zCh00lQOcEAQYAiABEgJlI_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.carid.com/replace/front-bumper-valances.html?urlId=88739082

 

That's really cheap. I was considering dipping mine.

 

Could be worse, it could be that white shit we get here.

Rock Auto had the rear bumper end caps you could check with them as well.
Still new in the box and will be for sale when I get time to take pics and list them. Tree I backed into persuaded me to get a real bumper.

 

I had to mow the lawn twice in the last 2 weeks. Our stuff won't even give us a break.

 

Yea, trees have a way of doing that.

 

Yeah that could work. Like I said I sold mine lower to another guy so I broke even when it was all said and done

 

Hitch and strap for recovery.

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I really enjoy seeing rescued dogs and cats as well, here kitty kitty, come kitty, come.

 

yeah cuz their not going to just pull the cotter pin

 

Today's thieves carry tools they stole from someone's garage or work truck. Sad to say but locks and such just keep honest people honest.

 

Locking. Well it's what I use in tweakerville.

 

Back up plans are always good to have since electric/electronic controls can fail.

I am assuming you drive a stick so you do not have to rely on electronics.

Out of curiosity how did you handle the other electronics in the truck that should probably not be relied upon?
A few failures like...

• Power windows
• Light controls
• Air bags
• Starter
• Ignition coils
• ECU
• If AT the TCU

Just teasing a bit.

My point is there are so many electronic controls in these trucks we can not prepare for all of the possible failures. Despite having an electric tailgate lock I keep the tailgate key securely stored in the key fob.

Unfortunately, Toyota did not think to key the tailgate the same as the door until the 2017+ models. It is so common for vehicles to have different keys for passenger and cargo areas Since 1970 or so.