What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

DupliColor

 

Actually did it over the weekend, but I installed my new Dobinsons MRR/MRA suspension system on my 2018 TRDOR DCSB 4x4 and freaking LOVE it so far.

Full write up here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ift-w-dobinsons-leaf-pack-and-dk-ucas.690725/

Pics for pron....

 

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What is the antenna mounted on the LS fender for?

 

DAMMIT....not a dang thing....
My 3 back operations combined with Ohio cold and rainy day has rendered me useless today......grubles.....sux being old...

 

I needed some extra space quick for an upcoming trip. So I figured Tonneau Cover. Went to Amazon and saw prices from $150- $1100 , what a spread.

I bought the low end

$206 Tyger Auto T1 Soft Roll-up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover Compatible with 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma | 5' (60") Bed | TG-BC1T9044

Tyger Auto T1 Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover for 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma Fleetside 5' Bed TG-BC1T9044, Black

It took 30 minutes to install and two tools (10mm socket and screwdriver). I have tested it up to 85 MPH, looks like it will do the job!

 

HAM radio..

 

A while ago I installed matte finish AVS in channel rain guards, and I was commenting on the job a TW member did rubbing off the AVS logo using some 0000 steel wool, on the same rain guards. It's come up a few times where people are trying to find ways to rub off the logo.

 

Looks good to me. I bought mine used. Was fortunate to find a Taco owner that was going with a hard topper. One mod I did do for the cover was add 3/4" foam pipe wrap to the cross bars. This helps with water runoff and also fills in that gap a bit so it doesn't flap as much at highway speeds.

 

Theres an IG page that has them called spartanxcustoms

 

I’m ok with foreign owned companies that make tires in the USA, and many do. Tire codes indicate where made, you can google for the codes.
“That amount is on the rise, as more factories are being constructed in America. BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Kumho, Michelin, Mickey Thompson, Nexen, Nitto, Toyo, and Yokohama currently manufacture tires here in America.”
https://www.consumerreports.org/tires/where-are-your-tires-made/

 

Thanks to those saying to not bash the driver. I had a new 2008 Tacoma as well back in the day. The tires back then had way more tread depth than these Wranglers on mine today. Those back then I actually sucked 40K miles out of them. Did the chalk test for pressure and stayed on the rotation and balancing. These, I already have 12K miles on them and they are at about 1/4" tread depth left now. Once these wear out they will be replaced with Hankook AT tires. My first set on the 2008 I got 73K miles out of them. Had two sets after as well, about 65K on the 2nd set and about 63K on the 3rd set.

 

Finally getting my new wheels and tires installed

 

Just finished install of OEM Power Tailgate lock, this should have been installed at the factory.

 

I don't have a problem with that either. That quote was information of "American Owned" manufactures.
I've also ordered and bought a ass load of Coker Tires as well for my classic customers. Cory is as American as you can get.
Zim

 

Dropped it off to get my Magnuson supercharger installed.

 

Do yourself a favor in the long run and just buy the molded-in-black SR bezel trim.

https://www.ebay.com/i/114314889198...NdUBoJ-E1wr75ngjZwz1ICg6hOudE4qRoCkBcQAvD_BwE

 

I'm sticking with my pro grill. Damn that chicken wire POS is ugly. Trash canned long ago.

 

Ordered the @MESO flip fob.

 

I hated the hexagon/honeycomb grilles when they came out on the 71-72 and then the early 2000’s model Mustangs, or the dozens of other cars that have had that overused ugly style. “Oh look bob, ANOTHER car with a honeycomb grille”.
A screen is better than that. So is my SR grille for that matter lol. To each their own.

 

Been working on installing a slider for my fridge in the bed next to my water can. Also decided since my water can covers my drivers cubby I installed a water pump so I can get water from my water can easier, pics coming soon. Oh and a USB led bar in the RTT as my USB fairy lights almost caught fire when I was in Yellowstone a few weeks ago.