What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Dude, I thought it was just me being tired after installing the rear shocks.. nope they are substantially heavier than stock and even heavier than my old school Mickey Thompson’s!

 

As long as you don't catch something that you can't. .........

 

Kudos to.you and the Mrs.
Welcome to TW!

 

Picked mine up from eBay, but theyre also on

Plasticolor 4WD Easy Fit Mud Flaps - 000546R01

Amazon

Thought it was a bit too much badging especially with the '4WD' flaps

As for today, hooked up my old dashcam with the

$33 Dongar Dashcam Power Adapter (12-pin for '15-'23 Toyota Tacoma. Also Compatible with Select Sienna, Honda, and More), Connects to Rearview Mirror, Built-in USB Power Source, Easy to Install

Dongar Technologies Power Adapter, so far so good

 

Love those flaps. Reminds me of the ones on older Toyotas.

 

@gsubioguy - I can only speak to the trifold that came on mine that was only on the truck for ~18mo but never had a problem with leaking from the cover.

The only other thing I have seen was the built in storage boxes I have on the '18. I would get some moisture up through the drain holes, but not much got to the bed. But those are not there on the '20's. I also gave some thought to plugging the drain holes in the bed and doing the tailgate gap cover, but it really hasn't been a priority with the lack of water in the bed.

 

Not going to lie, I'd forgotten those storage cubbies. I leave my hitch and a short chain in them--both things that don't see a whole lot of use. That said, I have seen water intrusion in them but due to their down/backward slope I've never seen water get into thr bed through them.

 

I had some when playing in some mud. But it really didn't get past the bottom clips with more than a drip or two. I think my compressor will go there and fix that issue.

 

Actually yesterday...used 3 cans of these on frame...some of the weld joints started to show rust. Since I trust a dealership as much as I trust our "liberal" Canadian government i went ahead and did it...

 

Got the prinsu installed yestersday. I tried to 'save' the rail inserts by modifying. I think that added a lot of the time it took, but it came out ok. Still have some fitment to address of the rail strips, but the rack is solid.

Love it.

 

I'd thought about it, if there's enough interest I might try churning a few out[/QUOTE]

I’m interested.

 

I'm planning to use this in the fall before our winter hits. You guys that use this when you put this on do you still wash the undercarriage in the winter spray down at least or no because it will wash some of the stuff off?

 

FYI @MESO Total Tail Stage 1 back in stock!!! Just ordered mine

Which also means I wont be able to use my $90 Diode Dynamics reverse bulbs anymore

 

I had it done by a shop first couple of times and was told just to leave it alone over the winter. It washes off with soap and water, but seems to stick pretty well through rain and snow. It does attract dirt and your undercarriage will look like someone smeared grease all over it. I find this preferable to rust.

 

You should pressure wash it first, when dry go to town...i think you'll need about 3 cans...you could get a big can and roll it on too, some tight spaces you'll need a sprayer. Try stay off the rubber areas, if you accidentally sprayed some just wipe it off...otherwise it's safe and effective against rust. It works excellent on preexisting rust too!

 

Wow! Very well done!!

 

Rubber is okay so long as it's oil and gas resistant. KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR DOOR SEALS, it will cause them to swell, and of course keep it away from your brakes and exhaust (it will smoke).

This year I bought an airless sprayer (high pressure required) and a gallon of FF and will be doing it myself.

 

Added the AC drain mod.

 

I need to do this. What size hose did you use?