What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Cut mine in half and threw it in the trash.

I’ve seen people try to sell them on Craigslist for anywhere between 10-100$ and they just sit there for months.

 

I’m a lot closer (Cary, NC) and I got one. It all yours if you want it.

 

yeah I’ve tried giving mine away for free for the last 4 years and no ones taken it. which reminds me I gotta throw it in the trash.

 

Thanks. I may take you up on the offer if I don't find one a little closer.

 

Mine was totaled for less.

In fairness it did set off airbags. But thebreak down was $9200 in airbags, $3800 in body work, $5500 in mechanical, and $2500 in depreciation. Took $20,000 to total it. In reality it was much less in damage. But here is what i learned after going through the process. It really doesn't matter about the damage. The insurance company WANTS to total your ride. Let's say the wreck did $12,000 in damage But it takes $20,000 to total the truck. Insurance can pay for the damage and lose 12k or try to sell the truck to salvage for $8,000. They still lose 12k but have zero liability or expense in it. Is a win for everyone. This may sound far fetched but it is exactly what happened to my truck. I talked to the owner of the yard in Macon Georgia where my truck ended up. He had a buyer right here in the same county i live in. Ended up knowing the son of the buyer. He told me how his dad does it. Perfectly legal. Everyone wins. Point is. The damage doesn't matter. Can they sell your truck for zero return is all that matters.

 

Did your rates go up?

 

First time working with electrical components, so I opted for a pre-made PowerTrays kit for my auxiliary fuse panel.


Very easy install and followed it up with an always hot USB in the cab of the truck following this post as a guide.

Hopefully running power to the bed of the truck this weekend.

 

Here is a good video @boogie3478 did of the armor. You get to see on a real truck instead of just the website pics..................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rugYaOhYgwA&t=6s

 

Looks good, was it easy to wire? Did you run it thru the headliner?

 

I’m in Richmond, VA... You can have mine if you want it. Just let me know.

EDIT: Nevermind, RB24 (Cary, NC) is definitely a lot closer.

 

No - picked up one of these from Amazon.

$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

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DMW3DML It plugs into the rear view mirror and powers the camera from there. No need to run a long power wire. I also picked up a 6" USB to mini USB cable so you don't have a lot of extra cable to worry about.

 

Thanks Mark, looks like it is currently unavailable. I will have to look into this, I guess my rear-view mirror has that outlet........................

 

My pleasure, Scott. Keep checking - they will probably have them back up in a few days. These are the short cables I picked up - you get both so you can determine if you want the cord to run upward or downward.

$8 Cable Matters Combo-Pack Right Angle USB Cable for TV Stick and Power Bank 6"es - 90 Degree USB to Micro USB Cable for Roku TV Stick and More

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S8GU03A

 

I cut down some aluminum that I had laying around so that hopefully I don't have to worry about the bolts pulling through the plastic.

 

Got a few things done!

Installed my front anytime camera, installed the chrome delete kit from Meso and got my front shocks/UCAs/alignment done at the Truck Shop. Tomorrow is my Meso puddle lights and hopefully they send out my KC third brake light thing soon!

 

Thanks again, I will add them to the list. Did you get the garmin from Amazon as well?

 

Wired up the amp rack and the inside of the truck. I’ll finish up power and sound tomorrow... this consumed most of my life this afternoon. And I have to make the fuse holder.

 

Nice recovery.

 

Looking good. I know its early but how do you like the ride and what did you use for lift in the rear? Dont remember if you mentioned what you were using back there.

 

There is a thread on this called "that was an easy dash cam"

If you get that plug, make sure the camera you use is low amps. Garmin mini is recommended, but there is more discussion there.