What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Yesterday. Did my 5k Toyota care checkup. Never been to that dealer before... never going back. One of those dealers that is like a kiosk as opposed to a shop. On to the next one

 

I feel like this happens at shops too much. There should be like a test drive for shops, where someone can go in, see how the shop is run, then decide if they want to bring their cars there. Often it just ends up like a bad date, but instead of sleeping alone that night, your truck is damaged and you have to go back.

 

Got it bookmarked! Thank you! I too think the pro grilles are overdone.

 

I dig the Inferno Orange!

 

Looks good. Beautiful background in botton image.

 

Hindsight, I should have done just that! My sliders arrived in the local shipping warehouse a week ago, should be delivered tomorrow! It was nice to dispatch (everyone takes their frustration out on them, but just politely said "any Saturday slots available".

My wife heard me on the phone, "What did you order?". Running boards so it's easier for you to climb into the truck.

 

Thank you! I'm extremely blessed to live in this beautiful state

 

Was totally worth the drive and installation fee. Those guys are going places, it's a nice shop and they are growing. If anyone is in proximity and considering this, do it.

 

The culinary industry used to be like that. You’d spend two days interviewing in the kitchen, they’d get a look at you, see if you had any sort of knife skills, you would get the view of how the kitchen ran.

 

Installed the Spotter Mirrors. Defintely an improvement. Shout out to @Devious6 for his simplified process, went a lot easier than I thought.

 

Awesome! I just installed these as well, with the BSM sensor. I love that I can see my tires now while backing up. Easy install, although pulling plastic tabs or clips on vehicles always feels sketchy.

 

Put on my new 1/8" Aluminum tailgate panel. Got a local fab shop to cut me a piece to replace the old plastic/ fiberglass one. No more spilt beers! Also looking forward to running stoves on the tailgate.

 

I agree, yanking on my mirrors caused me stress, but warming them up with a hair dryer and taking a leap of faith worked out for me!

 

Could you send me the exact Amazon link for the intake tube you ordered? I'm having a hard time hunting it down, all I'm getting is full "cold" air intake kits and its really pissing me off.

 

$200 K&N Cold Air Intake System: High-Flow Air Filter, Increase Performance & Towing: Compatible with 2016-2023 TOYOTA Tacoma, 57-9039

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B081G77CZF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_VT6GZHD36P5MWKHGJSGP?_encoding=UTF8

 

$200 K&N Cold Air Intake System: High-Flow Air Filter, Increase Performance & Towing: Compatible with 2016-2023 TOYOTA Tacoma, 57-9039

https://www.amazon.com/57-9039-Performance-Air-Intake-System/dp/B081G77CZF

Looks like the $25/off coupon is gone... The price is still lower than a lot of other places, though.

 

I believe this is the piece you are asking about.

Vesul Center Console Armrest Storage Box Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 ABS Tray Insert Organizer Glove Pallet

Vesul Center Console Organizer Armrest Storage Tray Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 ABS Tray Insert Box Glove Pallet

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MVQJPC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CYW11K9S7VAVE8WZ6DJR?_encoding=UTF8

 

There are more than one! I used this one, as I tend to keep a notepad in there.

$16 JDMCAR Center Console Organizer Tray Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2016-2022 2023, Armrest Insert Container ABS Material Secondary Storage Box

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C7WNDZG

 

Is the template file available for those who want to do the same instead of paying the high price of retail?

 

Remove the plastic panel. Sharpie the aluminum, punch, and drill. I'm tempted to use spray paint but that reduces the resell value. Hmm, any market for a stock panel?

The only time you make a drawing is when you will CNC a bunch. I built my own CNC, use for aluminum & wood, but what a pain in the rear. Too noisy, and I've got too many other things to mess with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYhhqex0MbI& (Kill the volume, it's loud). WD40 keeps aluminum from sticking, air is used to blow out the chips.