What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I did this last weekend too, my God, it took me 3+ hours to scrape and clean all the rubber cement off to make a clean surface to stick the newer black tacoma letters, and the one in the tail gate. Certainly wasn't easy. I used goof off, and soap and water.

 

Mostly small cosmetic/utility things. The bigger projects are the tonneau cover and hood struts. I am loving this truck though. I'm actually shocked by how big it seems compared to my Gen 1.

 

Look at Lamin-x web site. Think they are called door handle cups

 

all Toyotas do this factory or not. It stinks. Can't believe someone hasn't "hacked" this yet.

 

If you are talking about the recess behind the exterior door handle that is getting scratched by fingernails there is a product called Cupeez. Similar to a refrigerator magnet. They form to the contour of the door handle pocket, are adjustable, removable and are available in colors as well as designs. I've used them on my 2nd Gen and now my 3rd Gen Tacoma's. Excellent product and we'll worth the cost. Mine are black carbon fibre and I purchased mine on ebay.
Google the Cupeez site for a better selection of colors. Hope this helps.

 

Sending PM

 

My first post...I picked up my new 2020 Tacoma on 1/17/2020. Since then, I've been making little improvements:

1. Toyota 3 inch chrome step bars
2. Extang Tri-fecta 2.0 tonneau cover
3. Center console organizer (JDMCAR)
4. The Gasshole by MESO
5. Extang eLight 500 light

 

Congratulations and welcome to TW Bob!

 

I scratched my tailgate also after touching up the paint it left a high spot which stuck out like a sore thumb. I had to gently sand and then buff it out now you can't even notice.

 

@MESO rings

 

The Extang Trifecta tonneau is the way to go. And the Gasshole is pretty handy also. Meso's coin holders are pretty neat too. Welcome aboard Bob! Don't see to many silver sky access cabs on this thread.

 

This is so cool, haven’t seen it before but will definitely do something similar at some point.

 

Congrats Mark, it's a beauty! Enjoy it!

 

King of Hammers reminder again! https://ultra4racing.com/ultra4-racing-live

 

which color did you go with?

 

Recently installed some Hikari Ultra LED Low beams and some amber LED fog bulbs in my '20 OR. What a difference! I can actually see at night, and the amber fogs are great when the snow is falling. A nice cheap addition is a center console organizer off Amazon, much more useful space now.

I also installed a pro grille w/raptor lights, very easy install - wiring couldn't be any simpler. I’ve no issues with TSS since install.

Swapped some General Grabber Arctics on the factory wheels for winter duty. Currently planning my summer setup. I’m thinking Replika 213’s w/ General Grabber ATX in 265/70/17. Just want to be 100% sure they won’t rub when flexing without a lift.

 

I had the same thing on my MGM 2014. Backed into a shopping cart and put a small but deep dent in the tailgate. Tried paintless dent removal but it wouldn’t work. It would either leave a bump or a crater. Then I got estimates from body shops. Wow! It was going to be $750-$850 to repair. I put some touch up paint on it to make sure that it wouldn’t rust then stuck a Saints fleur de lis on it and viola, no more visible dent! I wanted the fleur de lis anyway. So, problem solved for $20.


That’s it on the right when I was trading it in on the new one on the left.

 

I GOT MINE !! 2020 ACab SR SX , Red! 4x4 Black overfenders, Black out mags, etc. Bought / installing ; Front carpet Rugs, Sill protectors, Hitch, Hitch wiring, Tonneau cover, bed carpet. Traded in 2012 Taco Base, 4x4 17K Miles.

 

Thanks!!! Now I just need to get up the courage to drill those holes!!