What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

ok, who dries their truck off??? I prefer the "air dry" method. Washing it is work enough.

 

Wait, who doesn't dry their truck off? Do you like mineral deposits? Because that's how you get mineral deposits.

 

I don't unless hand washing. The dryer at the laser wash that I go to is pretty darn efficient.
Reminds me. I need a new chamois.

 

Ok, I stand corrected, perhaps that could be an issue depending on the type of water you have to wash with. I have municipal water and that does not seem to be an issue. also, I have a truck, car and 2 motorcycles to wash so when it comes to drying I wipe the bikes down quickly but never bother with the car and truck. I don't seem to have an issue with mineral deposits.

 

yeah actually 4wheelparts was $580 but would like to use/support local shop $650 install and alignment

 

The hardware is just button head m6 bolts, nylock nuts, over sized washers, and some rubber coated pipe clamps all in stainless steel. (

$8 Cable Clamp, Lokman 12 Pack 5/8" Stainless Steel Cable Clamp, Pipe Clamp, Metal Clamp, Rubber Cushioned (5/8")

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N3Q3RBL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

The tool boxes are Ridgid 22 inch pro organizers, $30 each at Home Depot. I have been using them for years at work with no failures so I figured they would be strong enough to handle being strapped to the roof. They are advertised as 100% waterproof and in my experience that has been true, though I haven't had the chance to test them driving at high speed in a rain storm. But like I said no water has gotten inside them when I go through the touch free car washes that blast the hell out of your car with high pressure water jets.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Organizer-Black-222571/205440492

 

Does your insurance not cover this?

 

Nothing that fancy near me. I suppose I could throw the blow gun on my ARB and air dry it, definitely better if you can avoid touching it at all. Mainly I just like to get water off the hood and the roof, because that's where it'll settle. That big ol nose pushes air way out so hitting the highway after doesn't do a thing. Everywhere else tends to drip dry well enough.

 

I use this method to dry mine.

 

tint confirmed for the 29th
ordering the suspension today..
Eibach Pro.

This is a sickness.

 

No laser washes here in this little town, nearest one is 10 miles away but worth the 10 minute drive especially during the winter months. The undercarriage wash with rust inhibiters is a Godsend here in the Northeast and it's nice if you want to keep your Tacoma looking sharp when being lazy.

At $18 a pop it's a little pricey but considering the amount of money invested I consider it money well spent.
$18 is the whole enchilada.
Undercarriage wash
Double soak
Double rinse
Hot wax
Sealant
Air Dry

In and out in 5 minutes and looking good.

That said nothing beats a good hand wash and wax but it sure is a lot easier and much more convenient especially when there just don't seem to be enough hours in a day anymore

Damn I can't wait for retirement!

 

Pardon my ignorance (have I said that before?) but what is a laser wash?

 

I think it's just a brand, like Kum&Go or Conoco for gas stations.

 

I have USAA and have no deductible for auto glass. Deductible for the other stuff, but not the glass, so I would definitely check on that.

 

I guess coverage is like insurance rates and depends on where your vehicle is garaged.
I guess in my town a cow pattie or bear scat isn't considered a hazard.

 

I mean, you're not wrong

 

A laser wash is an automated touchless high pressure wash. The Lazer tells you when to stop your vehicle so the automated arms don't hit your vehicle. You move forward and it tells you where to stop and put in park before the wash starts. It'll prompt you forward, forward and once you break the plane of the Lazer tells you to stop. If you go too far it'll tell you back, back.
Pretty ingenious.
Hope that explains it.

 

Just a little less "blowey-uppey".

I hope.