What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

If you’re asking for opinions, I went with the 30 inch stealth light bar and bracket from Diode Dynamics. It’s perfect for my needs.
https://www.diodedynamics.com/2016-2021-toyota-tacoma-stealth-light-bar-kit.html

 

I was shocked at how filthy my engine bay was after 500 miles on the new truck and a few thunderstorms. I was removing my wheels and realized how much of the engine I could see through the wheel wells, so a google search brought me back to the forum and @Stoked4 thread on the guards he offers. Ordered a set and really happy with the way they fit. Hope engine bay stay cleaner.

 

I hear you and understand. I had several Ford trucks and a full sized Bronco plus 4 Taco's. Ain't no DANA stuff in Tacos. I love my 16 Taco but I baby it. My last Ford 4 x 4 was an indestructable beast. Only issue it had was typical electronic 4 x 4 so switched to manual locking hubs. That beast would drag my Taco sideways up a hill (might have to stop 1/2 way for gas).

 

Are you talking about a light bar behind the lower grill?, I got the Cali Raised and I can tell that they are solid, very well made and they fit like a glove!

 

And for that little hole to be at the bottom for any water/condensation drainage.

 

Check out this thread and member:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/baja-designs-memario1214s-never-ending-gb.620680/
His prices are good, he replies to PM’s within two days, and he ships things he has on hand very promptly. I’ve personally bought Baja designs through him (diode dynamics fogs on the way).

I bet you’d like the Diode Dynamics light bar, maybe there’s a combo with the bracket for that spot and everything.

 

Baja Designs S1 flush mounts in bumper end caps

 

Is that a reverse (driver side) and chase (passenger side)?

 

yes it is.

 

If it makes you feel any better I chose that position on purpose lol. Easier to see the logo.

 

Haha! Sometimes that’s all it takes. Beautiful boat!

 

Hobie Cats are a blast!

 

Not technically on my taco but i did put a hoist system in my garage for my rtt.

 

I’m sure you could find a local fab shop to add a high bull bar for you. You might even ask how much would it be to weld it together, buy the diy one and maybe save some money...

 

Yuck.

 

I think that little hole is intended to be a drain hole for water. With it being rotated to the right 40 degrees, I'd be concerned about rusting that tip out. looks great though.

 

i need this!!

 

Get the drill out. Two holes better than one ha.

 

**UPDATE**
It took me a couple weeks to use up a full tank of gas, and I ran it to the beach and back. My overall final opinion is that I'm real happy with it and it's totally worth the few hundred bucks for the update, I've bumped up an additional 2 MPG's and now have solid consistency in the way my RPM's react to my throttle use. Just on the fuel savings alone let's do some quick math... 21 Gal tank, 2 (extra) Miles a Gal, @ $2.50 a gal, in 16,500 miles it will have paid for itself, for me that will take about 2 years.