What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

The issue is with the air vent/dam. 2nd gen tacoma and 3rd gens plastic molding are place differently.

 

Yes, at the Ft.

 

Yep, same. I don’t know how to really fix it either. I thought about a real small dab of silicone but I ALWAYS seem to make a mess with silicone, glues etc. I’d rather just deal with the frustration than make it worse and have to deal with the mess I make.

 

Yes we are.

 

I attempted the Screen Protech instrument cluster twice. Got air bubbles both times. FML.

 

Small bubbles will dissappear over time.

 

Good to know. I went over it a thousand times with a flashlight to help see, and I didn’t see any. Almost as if they appeared. Thank you for the good news.

 

Heat helps them go away, that stuff hates cold installs.

 

I was pretty disappointed with mine initially due to all the small air bubbles even after pushing as many out as possible. After about a week all the bubbles were gone. I wish someone would have mentioned that initially as I removed my first instrument cluster screen protector due to those bubbles. Give it a week or so and they should go away.

 

Probably 90% of my problem. Other 10% is user error.

 

Park it in the sun for an afternoon, you will quickly see a difference.

 

Bought it a brother.

 

What is semi-frustrating is that, like someone said above, no one ever says this in install videos or on install guides. At least I didn’t see it. Might have missed it. Made me think I did it all wrong.

 

From the Screen ProTech instructions on their web site: Moisture bubbles are normal to appear up to 2 days after installing and will dissipate within 7 to 14 days. (Cold weather may extend cure time)

 

Ah I missed that! Thank you.
Update on customer service: still haven’t responded to my emails. They did respond to my wife’s IG message. No resolution yet.

 

Fully debadged. Added bed mat. Installed bed lights. Ordered ecoological bumper shells to cover up those chrome bumper caps. Used Carista to turn off the seatbelt beeping. Put my custom coin holder in, I've had it for years, used to be in my 2016 taco.

Tinted windows yesterday. 15% all around. 50% ceramic on windshield. 5% visor strip.

USPS failed me... Was also supposed to be installing my DD SS3 PRO fog lights this morning as well...

 

Installed this remote start recently and it was as simple as it gets. Works with factory key fob. Runs for about 15 min before it shuts off or shuts off when you open the door. Kind of annoying that you have to restart after you get in, but it's toasty. There's usually a promo code you can find online to get another $25 off.

https://accessorides.com/products/2...-100-plug-play?rq=yr_2017~mk_toyota~md_tacoma

 

Thanks. The lights are a kit by Matt Gecko. Got them for my birthday. I got the 3 switch panel from Caliraised when I ordered my ditch lights but they have it at Amazon too. It fit very well where the pocket was located. Only 4 small screws in the back to hold it in place. Very happy with the outcome.

 

I missed that as well.
I think in general I have gotten so used to buying items that don’t work as described, that I almost expect to be disappointed a lot of the time, resulting in not doing enough research to resolve minor issues.

 

I have plenty of tools so shouldn't be an issue. I plan on hand tools as well as not to damage anything. I didn't think they were too expensive. The shocks, springs and sway bar relocation kit were under 500 total. Then spent under 190 for the 3 leaf aal, u bolts, extended pins, 1/2" flat shim and axle shims so not bad in my opinion. Appreciate the heads up