What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Looks great. You obviously enjoy doing this otherwise you would just buy one.
Here is the barrage of questions:
Did you have a pattern or wing it?
How much time do you have in it so far?
Were the materials readily available?
What is the weight of this compared to one that is consumer market available?
Will this be able to support items on the roof?
How much do you figure it will cost once completed?
Would you do this again?

Sorry, that was the excited 6 year old me with all those questions coming out of my head.

 

Nice! Took me around 15 min to install. Gonna have to open wallet to eat up more time haha. I’m considering replacing my OEM LED fog lights with some Amber LED’s .

 

Hey y'all, those with a camper shell and a rack on the top of it, what hardware are you utilizing to secure it to the camper? Having a hard time finding this as I am building my own version?

Thanks in advance

 

If you want to sell the oem LED fogs I would be interested possibly

 

Sounds good, I’ll let you know if I make swap. The stock LED’s are really nice and clean/ crisp. I’m just thinking amber would be nice extra. I’ll keep you posted .

 

Yeah I’ve got the halogens in this 17.. they’re okay but would love to upgrade for longevity

 

Looking good. I now have the same truck that you do -- 2020 MGM. Would you mind posting a link to the gas cap holder that you installed? Apologies, but I couldn't seem to find it. I am following you with the bed mat and the bed extender.

 

Check out the MESO Gasshole also!

 

Thanks for the reminder ... ! I liked the other one because it kind of fades away ... I wouldn't want to be an asshole with a gasshole! . It might also be a mod that is easiest enough for me to handle without screwing up.

 

Not yet. I started cutting out the plastic shelving with a multi oscillating tool before work but ran out of time. I plan on having it done for test fit this week. Only thing that worries me is the bracket for the fold down seat I did not account for. I think it will fit or worst case may have to be kinda leaning on it.

 

Yeah mine is size small, I think the dlx would fit better, I had to pull mine down to fit over the tailgate handle so the backup camera could still work. The small works fine just have to adjust it some, and not sure how well the velcro straps will work how I have it set up, but I dont feel the need to use the straps anyways so works for me.

 

What did you do to your gas cap?....looks cool!

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/free-koo-cradle-gas-cap-holder-giveaway.667130/

 

Apologies if I missed it, but do you have a link to those headlights?

 

LOL....this Country needs excitement, and more Trade Craftsman. Love it.
No I did not have a pattern, but I did get some inspiration from @Ripcord His two are outstanding.
I have about 120 hours in it right now....and that's a stretch. I work faster than I can recover (63), and weather was a factor
Everything was available on Amazon, and steel and aluminum was bought through Metal Supermarkets. They rock.
I think it's about 200lbs. The better half and I hoisted it up on the truck and it was a 1 vein in the forehead lift...lmao...
I could put another car on the roof. It's overkill but the rack (which is not made yet) will not support a car, just some mid weight gear.
I'm under $1000 still, but some fancy shit for the interior will take me over I'm sure. Lol
Yeah, I'm thinking about a slide in camper, walk-in type like a Alu-Cab without the tent...I love the door on that thing.
Thanks for the comments. What I said about our Country is the truth. Put the wallet away, get out and make something.
Zim

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/retrofit-and-bhlm-headlights.565466/page-93

Or DIY I would think

 

Thank you Scott. You know I'm a huge fan of your rig. I appreciate your comments.
Zim

 

Just had installed the CBI offroad Covert bumper - Bull bar on the way because it looks goofy without it. The knock off light bar i got didn't fit the bumper, so i'm on the prowl for a cheap one
X-Bull 13,000 lbs winch

Also had the CBI sliders installed

 

Looks good. Does this one require cutting?