What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Parked between kin today:

 

Went to go readjust my lightbar and I realized one of the bolts decided to escape




The wire harness for one of my raptor lights also decided it has enough and now it’s gone. Split in two pieces... right at the connector and halfway down the main wire harness




It doesn’t look chewed and I also don’t care because my raptor lights are not even wired

 

I like how simple/minimal they are. They look great on a Cement DCLB…might go that route as well.

 

My wife buys a slushy machine for her parents to have at their house for pool parties. They hook it up and it’s broken. My Father-in-law decides he’s just going to buy a new one and told us to send this one back. Now this thing is stuck in the bed of my truck till we can get the company to send us a return label. This is not the kind of truck stuff I want to be doing.

 

It’s better than hauling manure. Lol

 

Sorry for taking so long. They’re just the lamin-x film covers

 

"Man this thread is costing me a lot." -- This is the Tacoma World way it is just what we do...

Wheels look great with the Silver Sky, nice ride!

 

Was about to start the rear suspension installation and come to find out....rogue off road sent me only one pair for the rear spring when I need two pairs...this damn company been nothing but a headache

 

What skid is that?

 

It’s the OEM trd pro skid with black painted TRD insert

 

This might be the wrong thread for this question but I figured it would be the place to generate the best/most answers. Sorry if misplaced...

Is there a running list of vendors with products that are Made in America? It's getting to the point with my build on this site, Insta, and other avenues where I get frequent questions for recs and I want to be deliberate with where I'm sending folks. I have absolutely no problem with companies trying to make a buck. Kudos to those like Cali Raised that think of a business model and see it through. I know first hand, it aint easy and the people talking sh*t are usually the ones that don't know what the hustle actually requires. If they can sell some Chinese-manufactured low profile ditch light brackets for $45, well it's kinda on the customer for not putting in the effort to realize the exact same ones are on Amazon for $10. So please don't think I'm ripping companies that go that route, make your profits!

However, my preference is in buying from / sending folks to American-made. Not trying to start anything if this is a touchy subject. Just wondering if there is a running list somewhere on here. I believe I saw one not too far back that listed companies doing cool stuff (ie. vet-owned or mom & pop shops) but there's gotta be some good info out there somewhere. Thanks in advance! Keep up the good work!!

 

The “Green Manalishi” ...\m/

 

Hitch Cover Makeover

 

No upgrades at the moment, but got some kmc's coming in a couple weeks for the silver bullet.. but 18 years difference had to post it

 

Just moved from a 2011 DCSB to a 2018 DCLB. First mod before I build a sleeping platform I can sleep on without having to go full fetal is thanks to @Kennyk. $10 at Harbor Freight for the mat and $5 in double sided tape. No more bruised knees and spilt drinks. Can’t thank you enough for this bit of cheap genius.

 

Bought some ditch lights and bracket. Installed the switch in the back of the cubby that I never use.

 

Installed the TRD Start/Stop button and replaced the crappy OEM radio knobs on my 2021 with the OEM Rav4 knobs. Radio now has more grip and illumination is preserved.

 

Where did ya get the lights and brackets? is that a nice old Z car I see?

 

Did a little wheelin around

 

Yes. 1978 280Z. These lights are from Amazon here is the link. Budget lights with good reviews.

$25 Nilight ZH009 LED Light Bar 2PCS 18W Spot Off Road Lights with 16AWG Wiring Harness Kit-2 Lead, 2 Years Warranty.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRZW1LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_YT72SKND8F9FEK9EFDVK?_encoding=UTF8
And the brackets

$27 GS Power Engine Hood Hinge Ditch Brackets for mounting Auxiliary Off-Road LED Pod Work Light. Fit Between Hood & Cowl Panel at Windshield Base. Compatible with 2016-2020 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MHD7JX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_3ASN6B0ZBKC60QC7SPWE?_encoding=UTF8

Total cost $44.87
Install time about 1 hour or so (was taking my time playing with the dog etc).