What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

A buddy came over to help me install the Cascadia 4x4 hood mounted solar panel. The vinyl base layer was my main concern, but it went on really smooth. My best advice is to clamp the sheet the vinyl comes on to a surface (see picture)... This makes it easier to peal with 2 people while keeping it lubed up.

 

Yah that’s what I was looking for too, something tucked up there. Here’s a couple more pics to give you an idea

 

Blacked out the wheels with some decals from @SimplyMuggle. When the wife randomly recommends a mod, jump on it. Took about an hour, easier after the first one and you get the hang of it.

 

If you go to the Artec Industries web site and click on the Toyota section and then the Tacoma section you will see the option. The following link should take you there. The parts are about the same but the Tacoma comes with some spacers. They also have some installation videos.

https://www.artecindustries.com/view_cart.asp

 

Was at Fernandina Beach and Fort Clinch State Park last June. Will have to look for you when we visit again.

 

Why would you NOT use them for recovery?

 

I have the AVS in channel ones and have had 0 issues with the window. Very happy with them.

 

What brand of ditch light brackets are those?

 

Vents for what?

 

Was just getting ready to mention those to you. I know mine is white but I agree that they would look good on the red and there are a few color options available. Love mine and the fact that they are 8" wide was a plus for me. Good luck with your decision.

 

Okay, now that's pretty damn cool. what is the capability of the panel?

 

Whoever decided chrome anywhere near a dashboard was a good idea needs shot.

 

I think they are just shackle holsters

 

https://supdec.com/catalog?cat_id=64&model=Tacoma
They make their vinyls in Ukraine but shipping was pretty fast and costumer service is on point.
Total time to install ~4hrs , you really have to take your time to do it ,plenty videos out there on "how to".

 

https://www.cascadia4x4.com/collect...6-present-vss-system-85-watt-hood-solar-panel

 

Installed the rear USB ports this morning. Easy to do - pretty much followed @ClassyTacos install video. I went with placing the centered hold for the socket at 3.5" below the top of the rear trim piece and had plenty of clearance of the rear cup holders. It seems that the 202s/21s use 22 ga wires to power the USB ports in the center console. Luckily, the kit I bought had T-Taps and spades for use with 22 ga wire. Tapped the two wires, used a little electrical tape just to make sure they stay secure, tested to make sure I had power and then put everything back together.

 

Diff breathers.

 

Loaded up the truck with a bunch of crap from storage and took a sweet front end shot.

 

Would love to see your truck in person sometime. I am off YOsemite, often

 

OEM door sill protective stickers. Highly recommend.

process :
Cleaned throughly with I Isopropyl alcohol.
Heated door sill till warm to touch.
Lightly heated door sill sticker till Pliable, Removed backing and wetted sticky side and Door sill.
Stiff squeegee/card and heat gun till laid flat with no bubbles.


Link to Toyota install instructions:
toyotaparts.sparkstoyota.com/install/PT747-35201-02inst.pdf