What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Based on opinions offered up here I went with the SS3s in yellow. So far I love them. Very easy install.

 

NTB used the clip-on weights on my 2008 Tacoma. They also paid a lot of money getting them repaired and repainted as well.

 

There is now a Canadian manufacturer as well.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/gar-fab-tailgate-panel-group-buy-canada.715433/

 

Should take advantage of having everything torn out and sound deaden

$40 KILMAT 80 mil 18 sqft Car Sound Deadening Mat, Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and dampening

https://www.amazon.com/Kilmat-Deade...hild=1&keywords=killmat&qid=1622084157&sr=8-4 and replace the carpet with MLV

$85 Second Skin Luxury Liner Pro - 2 in 1 Sound Insulation for Cars - Mass Loaded Vinyl and Closed Cell Foam - MLV Noise Barrier Made in USA (1 Sheet)

https://www.amazon.com/Second-Skin-...db3e905695d&pd_rd_wg=JI5Fo&pd_rd_i=B01NAFWT3S

 

Is there a fire extinguisher that you would recommend?

 

Totally agree, I’m doing this myself next week and dreading it.

 

@crazyfingers

 

Ha! I couldn’t stand trying to perfectly position my adult beverage on the tailgate so it wouldn’t spill. I’ll no longer have that problem.

 

Installed some Meso total tails (stage 1) that I purchased from another member here. Really completes the look after installing the OEM Pro tail light assemblies. The LED light also looks so much cleaner. Total install time was about 10 minutes, using only two tools (10mm socket and a small flathead screwdriver to release the plug assemblies).

 

I really like the wheels and tires? What brand? what size? how about off set? Do they grip in wet sand?

(just riding the typical responses when anyone "shows their wheels"! ;-)

I already clicked the like button ;-)

I've had a few "chassis only" projects myself. Lots of fun, lots of work.

 

Thanks for beating everyone to the punch.

STOCK

except the beetle. Always custom. Gonna cram 33’s under there. UCA’s should be a breeze.

 

Trailing link is a special sort of wonderful!

 

Yessssss!

 

Lots of reasons. I’ve always wanted a Tacoma. I had an ‘86 4Runner back in the day that could go anywhere and it was super reliable 300k+ miles…it was a great little truck, and I loved it. Ive also owned a couple other Toyotas since then, and each one has been equally as reliable. So I guess there’s a bit of brand loyalty there. I had actually started looking at older First Gen Tundras, and I soon found that they hold their value really well…and I just couldn’t fork over that kind of cash for a 15+/- year old truck with 200k miles…even if it’s a reliable old Toyota. The number of parts/modifications and resources available for Tacomas is pretty substantial (as I assume any TW member would know…). The cost/value ratio on a Tacoma is so much better than an equivalent Ford or Ram pickup IMO. Not even gonna talk about the Colorado or the Frontier. MPG’s aren’t horrible on these things, and I take mine on long distance trips all the time. Because I use it for camping AND for projects around the house, etc. I went with the 6’ bed. I didn’t even consider the shorty…not hatin on shorties tho!

In the end, these things are fun as hell to drive…it took me right back to the days of my ‘86 4Runner when I first test drove the Tacoma. It has the same “feel” even though there’s close to 40 years of development between them.

 

Took off the roof rack but still have the mounting feet on until I get new weather stripping. Also trying to decide how to close the holes again. I’m thinking probably fill them up with silicone and then put Teflon tape over the holes?

 

Personally I carry a couple of ABC dry chems in my bed with my fire gear mainly for using if I come up on a wreck where someone is trapped and the car is on fire. Let’s face it if you are driving down the road and your engine catches fire, by the tine you realize it and pull over it will have a good start. Also, how many people would remember to pull the hood latch when getting out or even try to lift the hood. I always tell people to focus on getting everyone out and getting clear of the car. You never know what is going to go pop. When I was trying the Element, the hood strut popped and I reacted. Even in full gear and using an SCBA things like that will throw you off. Later in the training, we had set off the whole interior for some new guys to practice with a hose line. You should have seen them jump when the passenger air bag deployed.

Oh and keep a BC extinguisher in your kitchen (as a primary extinguisher) in case of a stove or oven fire. The ABC’s get their “A” rating due to melting. The BC stays a powder and you just wipe it away vice having to scrape.

 

By my math, $150.

I bought a cheap Chinese knock off as one of my first mods. That was 3 years ago and it still looks great. I did buy the OEM garnish and never had any problems with the TSS.

 

Thanks for the reply. The only reason I haven’t bought the cheap eBay one is because of the garnish. Wasn’t sure if the grill had the place for it to attach. And they are sold separately

 

i bought mine on Amazon grill and garnish. It’s been on for 5 months and has never thrown a error.