What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

My buddy likes the midland CB because it can be dual purpose, hard wired in the truck, or battery for handheld use. The antenna can also be the standard magnetic type, or the flexible portable type. We haven't tested out the range yet, but I'm sure it depends on the antenna setup Honestly, most use the GMRS frequency because of the ease of use and the abundance of handhelds.

 

Here is another thread that you may be able to find an answer.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-on-the-3rd-gen-tacoma.411911/

 

Spotter Mirrors. https://spottermirror.com/p/toyota/spotter-mirror-for-2016-2020-toyota-tacoma-w-bsm/

 

Well, I have been on a kick lately to customize/improve my taco.... (19 SR)
between day before, yesterday and today I have purchased the following.....

Speaker upgrades (yup all of them!) including sound deadening (we all know the 19 SR audio is fair at best)

$165 Rockford Fosgate R169X3 6x9 260W 3 Way + R165X3 6.5" 3 Way Car Speakers Coaxial

https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosgate-R169X3-Speakers-Coaxial/dp/B00GSUDFP8

4 Pack Speaker Connector Harnesses for Select 2001-2019 Toyota and Scion, Camry 4Runner, Subaru 2012-2019 Vehicles

https://www.amazon.com/Connector-Harnesses-2001-2019-2012-2019-Vehicles/dp/B08J4BXNNW

$17 Metra Electronics 82-8148 6" to 6-3/4" Speaker Adapter for Select Toyota/Lexus/Scion 1998-Up Vehicles, Black

https://www.amazon.com/Metra-82-8148-Speaker-Adapter-Vehicles/dp/B00IIC63P8

$17 Metra 82-8146 6" x 9" Front Speaker Adapter for Select Lexus and Toyota Vehicles, Black, Apple

https://www.amazon.com/Metra-82-8146-Speaker-Adapter-Vehicles/dp/B00IIC6CPE

$105 Subaru Genuine Tweeter Kit Kicker WRX STi Forester Crosstrek Impreza H631SFJ101

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Subaru-H631SFJ101-Tweeter-Kit/dp/B00PV6F8I2

$65 KILMAT 80 mil 36 sqft Car Sound Deadening Mat, Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and dampening

https://www.amazon.com/Kilmat-Deadening-Automotive-Insulation-dampening/dp/B0751CBXBT



usb power w/voltmeter going in empty switch port, probably going to tap into cigarette lighter power but I’m up for suggestions (it said it was for Toyota but I am not sure about fitment!!)

MICTUNING Upgraded Dual USB Port 6.4A QC3.0 Quick Charger with Blue LED Digital Voltmeter Replacement for Toyota, Compatible with Cellphone iPad PDA Laptop GPS (Surface Size 1.6 x 0.9"es)

https://www.amazon.com/MICTUNING-Upgraded-Voltmeter-Compatible-Cellphone/dp/B08PB972RF



Side emblem black. have an SR so I don’t have side emblems and don’t know if these will work
https://www.amazon.com/Blackout-Compatible-2015-2020-Marketplace-PT948-35180-02/dp/B08PZBJZ8S



Interior led lights (because the interior lights are kind of dim, like me)

$19 AUTOGINE Super Bright 6000K White LED Interior Light Kit Package for 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Toyota Tacoma + Install Tool

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOGINE-Bright-Interior-Package-Install/dp/B0834MGNHM



glove box organizer

$18 JDMCAR Glove Box Organizer Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016，Insert ABS Black Materials Compartment Center Console Tray

https://www.amazon.com/JDMCAR-Compatible-2016-2019-Organizer-Upgraded/dp/B07RPM19KK



Chrome cover up! (Sometimes the glare blinds me)
https://www.ajtdesign-llc.com/onlin...oma-2007-Tundra-2010-4Runner-BLACK-p193146122
https://tvdvinyldecals.com/products...oard-blackout-kit-for-2016-2018-toyota-tacoma



Glove box 3d(ish) letter (they look cool)
https://www.ebay.com/c/25004265030



3D tailgate letter (also they look cool)
https://empyreoffroad.com/products/...med-raised-3d-tailgate-letter-inserts-plastic

though I took a fair amount of care and did my research it’s possible I got a part wrong (especially the side emblem cover ups and USB power) so please do your own research to find the correct parts for your vehicle

I tried to buy most stuff from Amazon for the easy returns and recommend it, especially if you are a prime member.

I am glad I got the SR because it’s like a clean slate I can make mine with upgrades. Plus I got an awesome price too.

 

are those the bronze/black? difficult to be sure with the lighting.

 

Matte Bronze with a black lip. I’ll take another pic if the the sun ever comes out

 

Ya, that's a nice power outlet, but I'm not sure about the light surround. Although, it is pretty cool that it goes from red to blue when charging is complete. You might consider

$20 Cllena Dual USB Port Charger Socket Quick Charge 3.0 & 2.4A for Toyota

this one to fit the center switch panels. I'm not confident the other one will fit.

For the A/T shift window (which IMO provides the most glare), I went with this in flat black.

 

I'm very surprised that it would work with the truck not running, since the outlet only supplies 100W in that case, and I would think that the vacuum cleaner would draw more than that. However, I'm fine with using it with the engine running so that the outlet is in the 400W mode.

Yes, I saw that video sometime back, and it is quite interesting what you can and cannot operate from the outlet.

Thanks for the response.

 

it does not. I was afraid it would but my fears were exaggerated.

 

Thanks! I got 2 of them. that one is a 71 that hasnt run in years. Its more of a parts Bronco than anything now. I have another 76 which Im in the middle of tearing down and rebuilding from the frame up.

 

did OEM TPS work? I watched a set on eBay and they just emailed a discount...I assume you ordered black lug nuts too. Mag type, not conical? And thanks, company is not taking phone calls right now. These are great looking.

 

thanks. The OEM TPMS sensors did fit and heres a link to the

$25 Black Spline Drive Lug Nuts 12x1.5 24pc + Tool

lugs

 

I like the idea of the lighted rim and voltage indicator but I like the idea of clean factory looking install more so I my end up using that one you've recommended thanks! And maybe the shifter vinyl if mine doesn't work as well as I'd like..

 

They can be left open, but they would be "loose". When they are closed they have a latch system that installs.

With it in the latched position, it opens from inside the bed (not the bedside).

 

Got the leaking axle rebooted and installed. The tulip was on there good as it took me three hours with a hammer, a punch, some penetrating fluid, and a torch to finally get it off. Never once did it let loose until it was completely removed.




Also adjusted the coilovers back down to about 1” of lift to keep from topping them out on fast off road stuff. Makes me want to add limit straps in the future.

Got a JLT catch can kit too in the hopes that I don’t hydrolock my engine at steep angles. Cheap insurance that may or may not work

 

I have a tire/wheel warranty where as long as my tire is not bald, and wheel is not destroyed then Toyota will replace my tire/wheel FREE if any damage were to come of it.
Better example, I could’ve gotten a nail in my tire the day after I drove it off the lot, and instead of patching the tire they would just give me a brand new tire free!! But it’s the same tire I get back (Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar Edition)

 

Very nice! Those look great! Now you need a good tune for your truck!

 

You looked at the meso vent rings?

 

Shit, those lights add 5-10hp each!! Can't stop my tires from spinning on take off! LOL

 

Finally got the lift in. Will try to get better pics after work or tomorrow. Need bigger tires now!