What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Mine’s gained so much it’s a topic we ignore, at least in proper company

 

Hit the first 5,000 miles and made my first service appointment.

 

Finally finished building a 8’ by 6’ insect netting velcroed to the awning.


It has 2 doors, a Velcro one and one enclosed using magnets


There’s more pictures if you’re interested on my build site, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taking-a-tacoma-around-the-world-need-advice.585792/page-39

We’re on track to being full time homeless in 6 weeks; time to hit the road!

 

Ya that’s what I’ve heard. I did the Borla cat back exhaust and have noticed a big difference with the whole lag the truck has. Feels way better. did you go with the oiled filter? I thought you had the blackhawk

 

Love the Toyota letter inserts! Looks great.

 

Looks good. Very interested in this. Cannot stand tire shine that gets thrown all over the truck. Went on their site and it says do not bring into your home.... Is it made by Chernobyl?

 

i think you're a hero too!

 

If somebody shook their fist at me when I tried to warn them I'd just keep going. Que Sera Sera.

 

That's very cool. Looks great, works great. Nailed it! Lol
Zim

 

Awesome intervention, As I watched the video I thought "That hood looks familiar" then remembered your thread detailing what had happened the day you couldn't control your own body behind the wheel. Glad you are recovering, and also impressed you are keeping the promise to help those on the road in need.

 

Kudos for stepping up!
Good for your son, hope the guy in the van stepped up too!

 

I had the Maxliners, and maybe they've updated their design but the I wasn't a fan of the dead pedal coverage since it only went half way up the pedal. The mats also didnt seem to sit very flush on the edges along the door trim. AND like shown in the quoted pics you quoted the passenger side did not have the locks for the retention posts so that side was never staying in place and dirt would easily get underneath.

I've since replaced them with Husky X-act Contour liners which in my opinion are SO much better. The coverage and fit is great, the material is a much higher quality, and the channels on the Huskys do a much much better job of trapping dirt and liquids. The channels also "hide" all that stuff below the soles of your shoes so you're not actually stepping on that stuff once its gets trapped in there.

 

My Mrs just shakes her head and asks when I'm going to get all this stuff on and out of the house.
Standard response is, "tomorrow dear!"
I'll have to go look at the calendar to see how far back tomorrow started.

 

Finally lifted this thing. The current setup in the pics are 5100's in the rear with a Deaver 1.5"-2.0" AAL; 2" strut spacers in the front. I am not happy with the front spacers.

I am awaiting 5100's/Eibach coil assemblies to replace. I'm also awaiting my new wheel and tire combo which is going on 12 days since order. Method 305NV 17x8.5" Titanium and Toyo Open Country ATII's in 265/70r17 P rated.

I do get a slight drive-line vibration around 20MPH which isn't terrible. I can live with it for now. I might shim the leafs or drop the carrier bearing a bit.

After I get all of this installed, I will get an alignment done to finish it up.

 

Looks great, how does the ride compare to the stock off-road Bilsteins?

 

My mom always says God put those girls there to help when I needed help so that I can help others when they need it. Yesterday I repaid that debt, but I will continue to stop to help others in need.

With so much bad you hear in the world, every little bit of good goes a long way.

 

Compressed air or a blower are your best options. You touch it with a rag, you scratch it.

 

It honestly doesn't feel that bad. I would say a tad bit stiffer because of the AAL, but I appreciate the feel of it since it's a truck and I think it should feel a little tighter in the rear.

The front feels preloaded as hell with just spacers. I would never recommend going this route. I cheaped out and two days later I ordered 5100's and Eibach coils for the front to get rid of the stiffness/over responsive from the front.

 

Added some MESO goodies. White maps, puddle switch and a Molle rack.

 

4-6 months