What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I'm curious on the bracket in your cubby and the parts list for that stuff, it looks nice. Now that I have my molle panel I think I could make better use of the cubbies for things I want accessible but semi protected. I had planned for a compressor in the driver's side and wasn't sure yet what I might do with the passenger side cubby but I like the idea of electronics there, perhaps a 12v port, usb charger ports, a switch for bed lights, etc. That emblem at the front of the bed looks really nice!

Did you consider using the top rail for wires? Are they just temporarily looped like that?

 

Mounting hardware provided is different.
OEM are class 8.8 (lower grade) 17mm M12-1.25 SEMS and 12mm M8-1.25 SEMS bolts, full threaded. The OEM bolts also have tapered ends for easier install. They also come with metal bolt retainers.
Faux are class 10.9 (higher grade) 15mm M12-1.25 and 10mm M8-1.25 flange bolts, partial threaded. Not being SEMS means they don't have built in washers. Also plastic bolt retainers...
Spacers are the same quality.

Now the Skidplate is almost exactly identical, EXCEPT for the jack point.

(Faux)

(OEM)


If you noticed OEM has a bulge on the Jackpoint, while the Faux is smooth. That is because there is no extra reinforcement on the Faux TRD Skidplate.

I have jacked it up, and seems okay. Best to used some sort of padding though, to not scrape the powercoating and distribute the weight.
The faux Jackpoint is right under the trucks original Jackpoint, so I think it is okay.

Edit: Another note on the jack point for the Faux TRD Skidplate. If you are running extra weight, you may want to becareful. You will still be able to raise the truck, but I am pretty sure even 1/4" aluminum will start to bend and give. OEM TRD Skidplate is reinforced with about 1/2" at the jack point.

 

Thanks a lot for the detailed perspective. I am down to buy 1 if there is 20 people or more.

 

Any issue with getting to the oil filter?

 

Some say that Mobil1 charged their formula for their regular "Mobil1 synthetic" so if you choose Mobil1 it's better to go with their Extended Service type .

 

I guess the same difficulty as with the OEM TRD Skidplate. The access panel is the same.

 

Good to know

 

The Toyota emblem I found on E-bay and purchased 6 months before I got around to installing along with the other bed lighting. I have a dual USB with voltage readout and a 12v outlet for my Koolatron.
I mounted the plugs in a piece of black plexiglass which I also used for the Toyota lighted emblem at the front of the box. There is a 4x fuse panel to the left mounted inside the cubby as well. I used an L bracket to mount the panel and fuse block. Al this was pre-wired and tested on my workbench. I pulled the cubby, mounted all the hardware and then re-installed the cubby after I connected the main power from the battery and ground to the fuse block.

 

Ditto.

 

He has only mentioned UPS. Slow boat is a Hong Kong own carrier. Idk if they have used DHL.

 

Hook me up please. I'm sure I can get a few local TW members to go in a group buy/ ship to me deal.

 

PM me your address, and I will forward it to him.
Once I get a shipping quote, I will inform you, then you can talk with interested parties if you agree with the group price. Minimum of 5 orders is necessary for slow boat option.

 

I took a picture today for lightbar.

Before:



After:



Sorry for odd color in the 'after' picture. There was no sun. Just cloudy.

I will take another picture when the sun is up.

 

Also, finally got around to cleaning the bed of my truck. Traces of last year's Christmas... Not the presents I wanted.

 

Well now that I’m about done buying shit for my Taco, she has asked when am I gonna start buying shit for her 4Runner Trail Edition.

 

LOL, I've been looking at that exact one for my lady. She digs the cement color. She said she has to approve all the things I would want to do to it first before I do it though.. might slip in some extra and just say sorry, it's because I love you. Can't go wrong right?

 

Washed and used new car cover.

 

Bought Rear/Front Diff fluid at the dealership today. Owner's manual says 75W85 but the guy behind the parts counter said they use (and sell) 75W90 instead. Is this OK?

 

pic from @CaliRaisedLed maybe they can tell us?

 

Could I ask a favor? If anyone out there has a stock 2020 TRD Pro, could you measure the height from the floor to the top of the cab, including the fin antenna? The Toyota site says 71.6 but it does not mention if this includes the antenna or not. I'm trying to figure out if I can get a Taco + a RTT into my garage and the local dealer didn't have any TRD Pros in stock for me to measure.