What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Installed new front tie downs.
https://charvonia-design.myshopify.com/products/billet-tie-down-anchors

 

What was the leak from? What did you use to clean it up? Was it mold?

 

yup unfortunately. The full name of the walk is south coyote buttes. Its a part of the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs wilderness. It is managed by the BLM and they limit it to 20 people per day. I haven’t even bothered to mention the North coyote butte hike, better known as The Wave. Trying to draw a permit for that is extremely unlikely. We went there in early February and 90 people showed up for 14 permits. In the peak season hundreds can show up for 6-10 permits

South Coyote Buttes is one of two of the most spectacular hikes ( maybe three miles in length) we’ve done over seven months and 20,000 miles of exploring the western US. Here’s more info:

https://www.recreation.gov/permits/16851
https://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/coyote_buttes/index.html

 

They start the lottery for October tomorrow and it runs through the end of the month, so you’d know by July 1st whether or not you’re going.

https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309

 

It’s a long drive as l just did it but it having a true 4wd gives peace of mind. could be accessed using an awd vehicle but there’s some sandy sections.

have fun, it’s a beautiful time to go

 

What lift did you do with?

 

Added 10lbs gas struts to my 40L fridge.

 

Westcott lift up front
Deavers Expedition series Stage 3 for the rear

 

Added “the bear” bottle opener on the prinsu rack.

 

Built a PVC bike rack to carry 3 bikes in the bed. I have a 1UP 2-bike hitch rack on order but it is going to take a while due to backlogs, plus a Prinsu on the way which I will have 1 or 2 additional carriers on. So this is short term solution for the bed, but a permanent solution to stand up the wife and kid's bikes in the garage. I have wall racks for my bikes, so it is nice to finally have an inexpensive solution for the family bikes.

https://www.instructables.com/Truckbed-Bike-Rack/

Used the above link for the build plan, took about 2 hours. Looks real easy but you have to plan some of the final gluing sequences very carefully. I did make one mistake when one of the joints seized up before I had the piece in its correct position. Had to cut it out and reposition with a coupler. The plans call for 4 10' pieces of 3/4" PVC. I have two full 10' pieces leftover. I would advise to only get 3 so you have some extra for mistakes. Also get some 3/4" couplers and extra elbows and T's, also for mistakes. They are inexpensive insurance to avoid another trip to the store.

I bought clear glue hoping to keep it a clean look, but couldn't find clear primer so used the purple. I am going to end up taking a rattle can to it at some point because it looks messy with the glue joints.

I believe my Giant Trance has ~2.3" wide tires and they fit snug. Be cautious with the smaller ~2" cuts to not make the wheel section too narrow for your tires.

 

Ah. Yes it's reused in the instalation. You can prob buy one from Toyota. Hopefully it's relatively cheap.
Maybe.

 

Finally replaced the candles with LEDs. What a difference!

 

yeah me too. and ill probably trade out the fuel ones for black methods after a while.

 

Which ones did you go with?

 

Installed Frontrunner tracks and crossbars on my Diamondback cover. Drilling through the cover wasn't much fun, but it looks good and it's super solid. My install definitely isn't perfect (not sure how you get perfect on this type of thing), but I'm relieved I didn't totally screw it up.

 

I changed out the mirror turn signals with a set from Amazon when I saw them on sale last week. A big improvement over stock and not chrome!

 

Hey look I'm not the only one running lp4s on the a-pillar

 

Installed a QC3.0 dual usb socket in the back of the console. Definitely had to do some filing of the usb socket assembly to get it to fit right. Overall I am pleased.

 

$17 BRISHINE White LED Interior Light Kit for Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Super Bright 6000K Interior LED Bulbs Package + License Plate Lights and Install Tool

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088QJ5N6V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CPSSA20XNH8NM9FP6HND?_encoding=UTF8

 

Here’s the link to the test:

https://youtu.be/k2a8cirtcpk