What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Thanks! It'll be nice to have some usability out of the rear and experience a whole new ride with those leafs. Here's how it's been sitting the last couple years.

 

I had the Icon AAL added to mine as well and with the RSi shell I'm sitting 2 inches lower on the rear than the front. When they put it all together I was about 1/2-3/4" lower in the rear prior to the shell.

Upgrading to new Icon RTX leaf packs due to the weight.

My OEM leafs only have 20k on them so I didn't expect them to sag so bad even with the RSi cap (~180-200lbs).

 

Installed these Topline side steps from Amazon. Link below

Textured Black Round Pattern Rock Slider Rocker Style Side Step Rail Nerf Bars Running Boards Compatible with 05-22 Toyota Tacoma Double (Crew) Cab

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QZ4J46C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_J8GCR4TM25MTXCHQC55Q?_encoding=UTF8

Thanks to @TacoBlaze for posting about these. I really like the Cali Raised sliders, but I don't go off roading so I don't really need real sliders.

I love the look and finish. These are steel, and bolt on easily just like oem steps/running boards. I have a long bed so these do not run completely from wheel to wheel, but I knew that before ordering. Not bad for $300! My wife and son love em, and now I can dry off the roof without opening the doors and standing on the sill so I'm happy with that. The step plate can be unbolted and flipped over for more tread if you'd like. (see last photo)

We'll see how they hold up in the harsh, brutal, Southern California weather

 

Looks like they need levelling kits. Did you have to do the CMC? What wheels/tires/lift are on it and did they rub? lol

Those are awesome BTW. Love it.

 

Yeah I've been running the Icon AAL for the last couple years and my rear is level to .5" lower than the front and that's probably over 60k miles. It's a much needed upgrade to the Deavers. I should be sitting ass high just a tad which is what I prefer. I always run the tent, rack, and tonneau with a bunch of the junk in the bed so I'm always sagging. Also note I only have about 1 5/8" of thread showing on the coilovers. I'm not sure what that equates to but I'm pretty sure I have some more to go in the front if I wanted.

Post pics of your cap!

 

So very clean. Has this rig ever left the mall parking lot?

 

I’m not sure what you mean by exposed metal. A whole truck is metal. There is painted metal exposed with stock tailgate along with mountain hatch.

There is this cutout but it’s painted metal. Not going to rust or get water in your tailgate

 

OP said that wasn’t an option

 

Yea the smart caps pretty sweet

 

What lighting kit are you using?

 

Let me know if you find a good source

 

Matt Gecko LED

https://mattgeckoleds.com/shop/ols/products/2016-2018-tacoma-led-bed-light-kit-short-bed

 

just a heads up to anyone interested, there is a group buy going on for a front camera mount that will work on the 2020+ trd off road and sport grills here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...amera-mount-new-version-thetacogarage.715285/

deadline is 4.29.2021

 

Understood. I was more concerned about it wearing from use because it's exposed. It's covered with the stock tailgate liner.

 

I have the snail armor in the garage waiting for my sabellco lock to come in to do them both at once. I’m aware of the exposed strip, I might put some 3M clear tape over it, maybe not. I thought I’d keep an eye on it if I don’t tape it and if it appears to be a problem it’d be pretty easy to tape that small section off and hit it with a black textured rattle can.

 

Painted and installed sliders today, truck is 3 weeks old. I think this is a record for me. Headed out to BHM Offroad park tomorrow to f them up.

 

Took 10 minutes and gave ye ole' Taco a coat of wax.

 

Got OV Tune and absolutely love it.