What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I was informed by my Toyota dealership that altering suspension, tires/wheels or any engine modifications voids my warranty

 

There are a couple of discussions on here that I couldn't find, but I think it boils down to they have to prove that the modifications caused the issue being reported or claimed. My dealer regularly does suspension mods on new untitled trucks (and marks them way up). And they honor the warranty for the truck. I would think if the mods are installed correctly it shouldn't be an issue. The other choice is to have them install it. More money, but if they warranty their work, it shouldn't be an issue. If they don't, find another service center for your truck.

 

You’re definitely on to something here!

For one I do not like the stock wheels, so that’ll be the first to go if I can get some kind of agreement from them.
After that is upgraded suspension

 

I would do a bit more research on here before you take my word as gold. But I don't think that wheels would pose an issue for you. You could always do the Pro wheels if you're worried about the dealership and warranty. One thing to remember is that they are there to make money. If they don't think they will get the approval, or don't want to try, they won't. I am fortunate that my dealer (a mere three day drive for you, one way...) is not like that at all. They want happy customers to bring in new customers.

 

Out of stock unfortunately.

 

FYI...There's a GA member on here selling his.
Georgia Classifieds | Page 325 | Tacoma World

 

I'm looking for the Pro knob with side buttons but thanks..

 

You might email Meso and check availability. I got lucky when I emailed him. I bought the pro knob off eBay for like $80 and then bought the kit from him for the side buttons. SUPER easy to do. Will take you all of 5 min to install the buttons

 

Can these swing cases be left in the "out" position while driving? I mean swung out and left across the tailgate rather than the bedside. Seems like the way the top opens, might be easier to access stuff over the tailgate than the bed. Al I seeing that wrong? Does the top hinge closer to the bedside, or the inside?

 

Wait... TIRES??? What’re you supposed to do if your tread is gone on your OEM tires? Wtf

 

If you put 40" mudders on it and it destroys your suspension or anything else, that wouldn't be covered under warranty. You're obviously gonna be fine if you get new tires.

 

Are there any hoses connected to it? It looks like a fuel vapour canister, but that's just an educated guess.

 

holy wow. how long did that take?

 

It looks like it is the Leak Detection Pump which appears to be part of the Evaporative Emission Control system...

 

About 6 hours to remove and mask everything. Then like 2 hours to spray it and put it back together. Not bad really lol

 

Thats pretty badass man. Looks great

 

The temps have been sub-freezing here - and in my garage - for the last week. I finally took a hair dryer out with me and installed the Spotter Mirrors. Simple process - I followed the recommendation of someone else here and after tilting the OEM mirror all the way up, just grabbed the bottom with my hands and popped the bottom clips out instead of using a pry tool. The top comes out easily after that. The rest is just transferring the wires and popping the new mirror back into the retainer. The hardest part was getting the heater wires off the original mirror - they clamp on pretty snugly. I ended up using a small flat tip screwdriver to pry the clips gently up and off. 10 to 15 minute job including heating up the plastic a bit with the hair dryer.

After installation, I took the truck out on the highway to better adjust the mirrors and test the BSM function. All works well and I much prefer the views you get with the Spotter mirrors. No regrets on this mod.





Oh, and I also managed to get this mod done - hardest one yet but I give it a +15 Hp gain.

 

Probably a dumb question - but I plan to finally start getting into overland adventures this summer. All of my previous summers with my Taco have evolved around Travel baseball trips.

Is there a handheld alternative to a cb radio? I tried to do some research, but I am just not educated or aware of radio frequencies and such.

 

Nice upgrade Colonel.

 

GMRS seem to be the most common. You can try something like

$165 Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels

this. GL!

Edit: you said CB handheld, so you may be looking for something like

$100 Midland 75-822 Handheld CB Radio & Mobile CB Radio – Walkie Talkie with 40 Channels, NOAA Weather Alerts, Long Range, Compatible with CB Antennas

this or

$80 Cobra HH50WXST Handheld CB Radio - Emergency Radio with Access to Full 40 Channels and NOAA Alerts, Earphone Jack, 4 Watt Power Output, Noise Reduction and Dual Channel Monitoring, Black

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