What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

No the clips were easy. None broke. It’s an easy swap. However for a bumper, you need to cut into the actual bumper not the valance.

 

Yeah, I figure that "inner" bit has to come out as well?

 

Im a little confused. What inner bit? The aluminum crash bar?

 

The plastic it clips into, where it extends slightly underneath the valance itself? I have no idea how to describe it, sorry lol.

 

No, I hear you. So you have to cut even higher than that for a bumper, basically almost up to your lower grill. That part it clips into is attached to the bumper and is one piece.

 

Sounds kinda terrifying. Any tips?

 

Yeah, measure twice. Cut slightly oversized, prop the bumper up onto the bolts, and make your final marks on how you want the cut. Take your time and keep a day free If any errors happen. The trim kit bumpers usually come with allow some room for error, but still try and get it as best as possible and imagine that isn’t a thing. Finish with a sanding sponge. Lastly, use an oscillating tool. Some people say an angle grinder, multi tool(razor blade), but I found that the oscillating tool made it super easy.

 

Wow, not usually a fan of bull bar type bumpers, not debating all the pros and cons just personal aesthetic preference, but I really like this style.

 

What tailgate cover is that?

 

https://mountainhatch.org/products/mountain-hatch-for-2005-2020-toyota-tacoma

Absolutely love mine.

 

Bug spray will melt some types of plastic.

 

$283 for the pro tails, free shipping + no sales tax from a dealer in florida. $150 flat for the MESO kit.

 

How long did that take you?

 

The install? About 20 minutes total, it's literally all plug and play for the MESO kit, all you're doing is plugging in a new harness and LEDs.

 

Awesome, will add it to the list. Absolutely, 100% despise chrome.

 

Put the white vinyls back over the Toyota letters. I tried to plasti dip them last week but it didn’t work very well haha

 

thnx bro! not gonna add more orange though. very easy to get carried away.

 

What product is that you stuck to the back of the folded down seat? Can you send me a link to it? Thanks!

 

Those look great! What brand are they?