What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Not yet, I just got the wheels yesterday.

 

Thanks a bunch. I’m working up the nerve to do this. Haven’t had the truck 2 months yet. But I plan on getting an aftermarket bumper eventually so not much to lose?
Did that just fit perfectly? Or do you heat gun it or anything?

 

What part was needed? Was the install difficult? (Any special tools needed?) Any tips for me to make the install go smoothly?

 

Welcome to TW! I’ll

 

$160 Toyota Genuine 2019 & Newer Tacoma Short Wheelbase Tailgate Lock (PK3B6-35JS0)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZL2WCLD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_2FZNXYASBX6ZTSWJ7GZQ?_encoding=UTF8
Install had some annoying parts like fitting loom clips and reinstalling the kick plate but it's not too bad. If I remember right, the only thing you really need is a t30 torx bit for the tailgate screws and a basic socket set. Other than that just take your time and follow the directions, maybe watch a youtube video if ya like. Also, my creeper board came in real handy when running the wires under the truck.

 

Link for this please?

 

I'm going to guess some kind of herding dog...

Cleanest way I can think of is a thin strip of metal or wood dropped into the lower channel that the glass slides in. Maybe a dab of silicone as well to prevent it rattling.

 

I think your 21 should be a little easier to install when it comes to connecting the wires. This video covers the basics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf5Mr-6PbVU

 

I got mine a couple weeks ago from North Hills Toyota for $354.25+tax. They matched BAM Wholesale's online price and had it in stock the next day. You might even be able to find it a little cheaper if you do some searching.

When you go to put it on, I attached the Toyota installation instructions in this post: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-3rd-gen-today.399305/page-9860#post-25398588

Have fun!

 

Thanks. I will check into it.

 

Stuck one of these on the truck... I went for the one in the lower photo but chose the transparent dark grey version. it's a subtle decal and I will probably be the only one that notices added 3hp though.

https://importequipment.com/products/toyota-tacoma-3rd-brake-light-decal-fits-2016

 

I’m only at 3500 miles on my 10 month old 2020. Summer beach vacation can not come soon enough. Then I’ll get some miles on her.

 

https://www.bobsmirrors.com/Gentex-...g-Play-For-2016-2021-Toyota-Tacoma_p_327.html

mine is a 2019 but I went ahead and bought the wire harness adapter so that way the opener won’t work when the power to the vehicle is off.

 

Thanks!

 

Looks great! Did you go with Matte Black?

 

I just contacted my local dealer (Brewer Airport Toyota) via email and asked them if they would price match the online price I found from another dealer of $340 +tax. He immediately came back and said not a problem and thanked me for giving him a chance to match the price. The total including tax is $363.80.

 

Moving to the mainland this summer... that way I can stop going around, and around, and around in circles on the Island.

 

2600 not 26k on my 2020. 13 months.

 

Teton shift knob in orange and spruced up the gasshole.

 

No, (I just updated the original post) . I went with the transparent dark grey. It's really subtle... Have yet to see if it affects the bed light.