What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Well, you wanna be samesies?

 

Thanks

 

Today i installed a dash cam! Never wanted to mess with wiring one up but a thread on TW showed me you can just plug it into the back of the mirror using an adapter

Later on, i repainted one of my rock sliders, hopefully i’ll get to the passenger side slider tomorrow

 

So, I don't have it in my possession yet but I went ahead and ordered the 3rd gen high clearance bumper from Coastal Offroad about 4 days ago. Just waiting for it to get here (its getting close) so I can start fab'n it up. Anyways, thought I'd share and I'll definitely keep you all posted in case anyone has been thinking of going this route.

edit: front bumper*

 

@bobv1776 I think it definitely looks better than the standard tailgate without letter inserts!

In my case, I wanted a little contrast so I painted my insert letters and emblem overlays to match the 2021 TRD OR grill.

I also painted my Amazon-special TRD license plate frame to match since it was a horrible "carbon fiber" pattern when I got it.

If anyone is curious, RUST-OLEUM metallic Flat Soft Iron topped with Matte Clear Enamel is a very close match to the gunmetal color and satin finish of the 2020+ OR/Sport grill. Three coats of base color then five coats of clear is holding up really well to the salt and grime caked on the roads here in mid-winter Pennsylvania.

 

Curious if you have a pic of the door overlays painted?

edit: I just noticed you are in Pittsburgh also. I’ll have to keep an eye out for you in my travels. I had actually thought about doing this same thing, but hadn’t gotten motivated to try it yet.

edit: edit: Just looked at your media page and found the side shot. Truck looks great!

 

Curious why yellow is called amber?

must not of seen my tips on the headrests (for katzkin but install the same) bag, seal, vacuum, slip

I know it’s pnp 18+ and pretty sure 16+ owners have installed pnp

huh, wasn’t expecting that honestly. I was thinking the gap was either not noticed or nobody cared. That was the headstrong provided bolts (ome53a)? Mine may be just an anomaly

 

Was standing on the bed cover, leaning on it with one hand and washing it with the other. Didn't think I was putting much weight on it but I was wrong. Dent is noticeable if you look for it but no-one will see it up there.

 

I had to do the conversion. About an inch.

 

Yes, they were headstrong provided bolts. I think it may have to do with your aftermarket bumps.

 

Put on some new UCAs today, hopefully an alignment tomorrow. Would’ve been under an hour but Toyota obviously never intended for the control arms to come out. The bolt comes out right where the body is so you have to take vice grips and bend it out of the way. Added about 45 minutes and one beer to each side. All and all it was a four beer job.

 

Oh man. Have fun with the top UCA bolt.

 

What adapter?

 

Have the caps from Amazon. Turned color after about a month. They are bronze now. Still like them but don't bother with the amazon ones if you want them to stay black.

 

What camera and what adapter?

 

https://www.dongartechnologies.com/product/12pin/

 

Bought! Thanks!

 

I got the Garmin mini and the adapter that the other guy just linked
You'd also want a 6 inch long usb to micro usb cord with a 90 degree angle:

$8 Cable Matters Combo-Pack Right Angle USB Cable for TV Stick and Power Bank 6"es - 90 Degree USB to Micro USB Cable for Roku TV Stick and More

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S8GU03A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's the thread
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/well-that-was-an-easy-dash-cam-install.650486/

 

Wonder why they sell it $1 cheaper on Amazon.

 

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