What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Swap mine with winter shoes today. Weather here in Calgary turns to winter now, and snowing as well.

 

When I purchased the wheels and rims - I didn't get the black lug nuts and wheel locks. So - replaced those today.

 

what size tires are those?

 

Zooming in gave me 265/70/16

 

I haven’t installed one yet, but I’ve put much thought into it. If I end up moving the clutch reservoir, I’ll replace the molded rubber hose with flexible straight hose to prevent the crimp. I doubt it would cause any problems, but my OCD wouldn’t allow it. I have a pelfrebilt tray with a hole so the reservoir can stay in its factory location, but I don’t think I’ll end up using it.

 

edit: guess I should state what all is new, some of it’s obvious, JBA UCA’s, and Kings up front, along with the needle bearing swap front drivers side. Driveshaft center support shim from ARB OME, dunno if it’s sufficient or not, probably gonna end up solid drive line. Hacked off original shock towers in the rear, and the original leaf shackles. Replaced with BAMF shackles, and relocation kit. Gotta give it to BAMF, I ordered the shackles last Thursday, and got them Friday evening, the night we started tearing the truck apart. Amazing! 12” 2.5 kings in the rear. Deaver leaf pack. Last but not least the SCS stealth 6’s all around, plus the spare!

 

Hammer hangers, Kings, and a MT.

 

Totally agree, Demello's powder coating SUCKS. This is from my FJ after only 2 NJ winters. Had to grind and repaint every spring. Sorry Jason I don't mean to be a dick but it is what it is. BajaRack is just as bad.

 

Exactly, And when was the last time you heard someone with a Raptor say "I gotta install the Tacoma..fill in the blank"

 

Very Nice, My next purchase.

 

I purchased the TRD MUD package this weekend, great purchase

 

Saw this beauty today.
On topic, drove it to work and put fuel in it.

 

Add one. Don't weld galvanized without proper ventilation. The fumes from welding galvanized is bad stuff! If you do weld galvanized a glass of milk beforehand not a bad idea.

 

@18Tacos
I'm good. Thanks for the offer though.

 

Add one more. Don't weld wearing frayed jeans, not that I would know of course.
Just trust me on this one!

 

What kind did you go with?

 

Welcome to TW Ben!

 

Most powder coat can’t hold up to a winter with heavy gravel use. The powder coat is too brittle, gravel just chips it, once chipped the salt on the bare metal does it’s thing. I’ve found the LineX product has enough flexibility it can withstand the gravel. It’s worthwhile where I’m from.

 

The entire tip does not come off as one piece, there is 2 piece metal ring that the tip tightens down on. You need to tap the lip of the metal ring towards the inside of the truck, then the tip will slide out.

 

Haha. I was half joking. That’s pretty much a question you ask and already know the answer. I wouldn’t trade if I already had a scoop either. It’s just cool to see Tampa Bay well represented here.