What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Installed Bilstein 5160s with a Fox Roost Shield (shinguard)

 

My condolences to the loss of one of your family.

 

Anyone using the meso customs extended fuse box cover? Found a new issue today after hooking up the dash cam. The original cover does not fit anymore.

 

Just installed the SumoSprings and I’m happy with the results. Hit some whoops and I actually like the stiffer feel. Body roll seemed tighter as well and everything seems much more planted. Biggest change was while winding out first gear then grabbing second and chirping the tires. The truck used to buck a couple times now it chirps and just hooks. Excited to feel the difference next time I tow.

 

There were horns I seen way back that were great but I can’t recall exactly- something possibly with cop horns and required a box in the cab? I wanted to upgrade to those eventually but I also was almost run off the road and stock horns are crap regardless 1 or 2. Maybe fine to beep in another car to merge or beep the old lady to cross the street but not to put your foot down and say hey buddy im right here- look in your mirrors or better yet over your shoulder!

 

My thoughts and prayers to you and family.

 

Which version is this set? If I remember right there were 2nd gen versions that was used for 3rd gen initially but then they made a slight change for 3rd gen specifically. Any other aftermarket suspension changes you’ve done or extra weight you carry on a daily.

 

Got a PROCOMP SS6 6x touch panel controller for Christmas. This was a three beer evolution .... I had a forth to celebrate.

The only extra I bought was a 3D Printed mount for the controller that takes the place of the cubby to the left of the steering wheel.

 

I installed mine the other day and had the same issue with only one of mine. Had to use a tiny screw driver to lightly pry up the prongs in order for it to connect properly and lock in place. Works great except for hyper flash when in reverse and having a turn signal on. Got my complimentary resistors today. Hope to install tomorrow.

 

Got my new license bracket from @mrproduxn
Much heavier duty than the first model. Car Wash Proof. Like it
Thanks Steve. Here's an ebay link or send him a PM and save the tax. https://www.ebay.com/itm/233716928490

 

Sad, sorry to hear of your families loss.

 

How much lift did you add? I've also heard adding shims to the rear can help with that issue. I plan to lift mine 2" and have both the diff drop and shims.

 

Mine gets pissed off when there isn't an open parking place at the front door of wherever we're going.

 

Same thing happened to me. I actually ended up trying to force the connection and bend one of the prongs because it wasn’t lining up. I had to take a small nail and bend the prongs up to where they would better for the OEM connection. Just try and find where it isn’t lining up.

 

Letter inserts I got for Christmas. Also got an armrest cover.

 

Great thanks for the feedback

 

First time hand washing and a fresh wax on my new Taco. Took some pics afterwards.

 

This is the blue

$285 ssr-612-40 | sumosprings rear for toyota tacoma, blue

ssr-612-40 medium duty version, the black -47 is the heavier duty version. If I remember right the older versions were taller could be used on the tundras and Tacoma’s. The old taller version rested on the frame on Tacoma’s which lifted the rear slightly and, from what I’ve read, caused a more harsh ride. Im stock and don’t carry any extra weight daily aside from the oem tonneau cover. There is maybe 1/8” space between the top and the frame on the passenger side but looks like the drivers side is just barely resting on it (taco lean). Unless I towed near the limit of the truck frequently I think the blue springs are going to be perfect for me as I only tow moderate loads a few times a year. Can definitely tell they’re there on bumps but it’s not uncomfortable by any means. Even if I was lifted a few inches I could see the value in these and think the blue version would fit most needs.

 

Added a front license plate holder that I bought on this forum from https://www.tacomaworld.com/members/keaton1717.214533/. Thank you Keaton1717. He is a stand up guy and shipped it out quick - in new condition. Sorry - no pics, y’all know what they look like. It was a big improvement over the crooked way the crooked dealership had it screwed on.

 

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight. I'm 64 myself. Take care of your family, give them a kiss and a hug everyday if you can, and take care of yourself. Life is short.
Zim