What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Cappy · Jan 22, 2020

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I had to get rid of some pants that were just shy of 10" too small in the waist. That size had a good run from high school through college and about 8 years into my career. I May be close to the same weight, but most of it is not where it was all those years ago.

After putting the pants in the "out" box, I asked the wife why she had 3 sections of clothing. Her response was these are if I loose some weight, these are if I gain a little and the ones in the middle I can wear now.

To which I responded "Oh.... OK......... Um, so...." I then as saw my life start to flash by, I wisely chose to STH up and went to the kitchen to get a drink.

Sometime between 15 and 20 years I learned the value of shutting up and walking away. Maybe after 30 I'll be able to stop the words before tehy go from brain to mouth.
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OMG....cant stop laughing

Rottencotton · Jan 22, 2020

Superwhite19 said: ↑

simple mod
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Toothbrush holder ?

RallySOP · Jan 22, 2020

Frsh2df said: ↑

I will try to get you a pic tomorrow depending on when I get home from work. I have a company vehicle so I don’t drive it everyday.

Worst case scenario I will get you a pic on Saturday.
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No worries or hurries. This is down the list by one or two other spendy items. But it would be greatly appreciated.

Frsh2df · Jan 22, 2020

RallySOP said: ↑

No worries or hurries. This is down the list by one or two other spendy items. But it would be greatly appreciated.
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Sounds good. I have the bars spaced out so I have full function of the sunroof. Tilt and fully open .

You can obviously move the bars wherever you want them, but I wanted it to look somewhat proportionate from the side view lol

5nahalf · Jan 22, 2020

Rottencotton said: ↑

Toothbrush holder ?
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They stick to the inside of the door (in the jam by the door latch) so you can close your door by pulling there instead of the factory installed door handles....

Shouldnthave · Jan 22, 2020

Rottencotton said: ↑

Toothbrush holder ?
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it’s a Plastic strip to get a grip on the inside of the door jam. It’s so you can close the door from the outside without getting fingerprints on the door. I think they’re goofy, but some people really fuss about finger spots on cars.

Cappy · Jan 22, 2020

VAYota said: ↑

I’m trying to find your last post that has this guys contact info for the decals, these look awesome
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It was CBoy808. Also used him for my decal. Send him a PM with what you are thinking and he can work up some examples. Great guy to work with. You wont be disappointed.

RivetNutBob · Jan 22, 2020

VAYota said: ↑

I’m trying to find your last post that has this guys contact info for the decals, these look awesome
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@CBoy808 search "Custom
Stickers Made In Hawaii"

20tacoma17 · Jan 22, 2020

VAYota said: ↑

I’m trying to find your last post that has this guys contact info for the decals, these look awesome
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Easthill Bob said: ↑

@CBoy808 search "Custom
Stickers Made In Hawaii"
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https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/custom-stickers-made-in-hawaii.626268/

20tacoma17 · Jan 22, 2020

It's getting closer to paint. Still waiting on some parts. Those are just templates for the windows. Will be tinted windows when done.

Rottencotton · Jan 22, 2020

20tacoma17 said: ↑

It's getting closer to paint. Still waiting on some parts. Those are just templates for the windows. Will be tinted windows when done.

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AWESOME !!!!

Crossbow1 · Jan 22, 2020

So...I picked this up today. When I ordered it, I expected it to be full on white like every other one I had ever seen and was contemplating spraying it to match the concrete or maybe just black to go with my blackout pkg. I was super happy when I opened the box........

Stopmithering · Jan 22, 2020

I sprayed the front end with fluid film before re-installing the skid plate.

VAYota · Jan 22, 2020

20tacoma17 said: ↑

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/custom-stickers-made-in-hawaii.626268/
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Thank you!

VAYota · Jan 22, 2020

Easthill Bob said: ↑

@CBoy808 search "Custom
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Thank you!

R2D2 · Jan 22, 2020

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Couldn’t agree more on every account. I don’t winter well, but it’s a great discussion to have and keep the gears upstairs moving and lubricated.

Yes, on a scale you will reduce the weight on the front wheels. But to what effect? I’ll run the calculations below just for fun, but the only reason I bring it up is the danger of the mass creating lateral force.

yes, I’m a geek and enjoy the math, so here you go:

I’m guessing that the sand’s center of mass would be about 2’ behind the rear axle. I found someone posted the weights on their truck with a full tank of gas was 2,680 on the front axle and 2,000 on the rear. I’ll use these figures as “empty”. Then look at 200 pounds over the rear axle then 200 pounds 24” behind the rear axle (tailgate).

Datum? 1”?

weight X arm = moment,
Moment / weight = CG,
Moment / arm = weight

Empty:
((2,680) X 1) + ((2,000) X 128)) = 258,680 (moment)
258,680 / 4,680 = 55.27” (center of mass)
or 54.27” behind the front axle
2,680 Front
2,000 Rear

200 #s over rear axle:
((2,680) X 1) ((2,000) X 128) + ((200) X 128)) = 284,280 (moment)
284,280 / 4,880 = 58.25” (center of mass)
or 57.25” behind the front axle
2,660 Front
2,220 Rear
Even directly over the rear axle, the weight shifts the center of mass rearward reducing weight on the front axle.

200 #s 24” behind the rear axle:
((2,680) X 1) ((2,000) X 128) + ((200) X 152)) = 289,080 (moment)
289,080 / 4,880 = 59.24” (center of mass)
or 58.24” behind the front axle
2,622 Front
2,258 Rear

i can crunch better numbers if someone can tell me how many inches behind the rear axle this weight would sit.
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Osprey! · Jan 22, 2020

Installed an ARE topper and a Bedrug. Woot!

RivetNutBob · Jan 22, 2020

RallySOP said: ↑

Couldn’t agree more on every account. I don’t winter well, but it’s a great discussion to have and keep the gears upstairs moving and lubricated.

Yes, on a scale you will reduce the weight on the front wheels. But to what effect? I’ll run the calculations below just for fun, but the only reason I bring it up is the danger of the mass creating lateral force.

yes, I’m a geek and enjoy the math, so here you go:

I’m guessing that the sand’s center of mass would be about 2’ behind the rear axle. I found someone posted the weights on their truck with a full tank of gas was 2,680 on the front axle and 2,000 on the rear. I’ll use these figures as “empty”. Then look at 200 pounds over the rear axle then 200 pounds 24” behind the rear axle (tailgate).

weight X arm = moment,
Moment / weight = CG,
Moment / arm = weight

Empty:
((2,680) X 1) + ((2,000) X 128)) = 258,680 (moment)
258,680 / 4,680 = 55.27” (center of mass)
or 54.27” behind the front axle
2,680 Front
2,000 Rear

200 #s over rear axle:
((2,680) X 1) ((2,000) X 128) + ((200) X 128)) = 284,280 (moment)
284,280 / 4,880 = 58.25” (center of mass)
or 57.25” behind the front axle
2,660 Front
2,220 Rear
Even directly over the rear axle, the weight shifts the center of mass rearward reducing weight on the front axle.

200 #s 24” behind the rear axle:
((2,680) X 1) ((2,000) X 128) + ((200) X 152)) = 289,080 (moment)
289,080 / 4,880 = 59.24” (center of mass)
or 58.24” behind the front axle
2,622 Front
2,258 Rear

i can crunch better numbers if someone can tell me how many inches behind the rear axle this weight would sit.
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Holy crap Tom that just put me on sensory overload!

RivetNutBob · Jan 22, 2020

VAYota said: ↑

Thank you!
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You're very welcome @VAYota
Here's a door vinyl @CBoy808 did for me.

ncosper · Jan 22, 2020

ebelinga said: ↑

Where did you get the wrap at and about how much was it?
Thanks in advance!!
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It’s 3m wrap and got it on Amazon. It ran me about $400 including f ups, which was only the doors on one side once. truth be told I’ll never wrap it again. When the wrap is ready to come off I’ll be plastidipping it. Plenty of colors and finishes and much easier to apply. Wrapping a truck is a bitch if you doing have someone with lots of experience!

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