What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Yeah, I’m happy with them. It was an inexpensive and easy option. The stock bulbs are horrible. I got tired of needing a flashlight to see anything in the truck. I should have replaced them a year ago when I brought it home from the dealer.

 

Improved the grill emblem!

 

Looks great! Did you get it from this guy?
https://instagram.com/c_mento_taco_808

 

Yep!

 

Toyota dealer is coming in the morning to buy my 2016 Access Cab rwd Sport. Had some early warranty issues, the 1st 6 months, but has been perfect for the past 5 years since. After I go with them to the bank I will start hunting for the next one. Hopefully will find a fair mileage 2nd gen V6 access cab. If not then will wait for the chip issue to subside and see what's out there for the end of year clearances. I really enjoy this forum and have been here with 3 of my 4 generations of Tacoma. I decided a while back not to get a tune. I am just a real fan of the 4.0 engine so I expect that I will end up with a good used 2nd gen Taco or a new, or near new, 4runner. I doubt I will stray away from Toyota. I may be logged out for a while but I guarantee I will be reading this forum. Take care Homies and Homettes.
On a side note I removed a couple of things including the seat spacers that I had in it for the past 2 years. I immediately felt like I was sitting in a bucket again. That was a weird funny feeling.

 

the bottle opener trend is out of control. Everything “overlanding” comes with a built in bottle opener. I already have one on my bed supports, MaxTrax wrench, and Decked system. Frankly, I’m surprised my UCAs didn’t come with one built in.

But here’s the irony: if you can’t open your beer WITHOUT a bottle opener...well then just turn your man-card in immediately as you have lost all privileges.

 

New business opportunity right there.

 

I remember being 24 and this 17 year old showed me how to open a beer with a beer

 

Scheduled for June 16 @ 0700 hours for my 2019 Recalled Fuel Pump. Asked them for the up to date ECU update. Lets see what happens?

 

I ordered 4/17/21 and it came in 5/14/21. They didn't have the correct number for me.

 

Very nice!! I am a KC-135 guy my self.

 

Victory 4x4 interior molle panel. Love it. My EDC will be going here once I find a holster. Also got my Taco Garage multi mount with USB charger installed. Can't complain. Next up, UpTop bed rack.

 

Bed supports installed.

Also got the grommet for the RSI Caps 3rd braked light installed and wiring is done. Need the correct size Adel clamps for wire support.

Made a 1/4" x 1" steel strap on the backside of the bed support. The brown paint is my heavy zinc oxide primer (primed holes after drilling). At least I was messy on the hidden side.

Machinist transfer punches are good to have.

 

What brand are those bed supports? What persuaded you to add them?

 

Tailgate up, have a friend pull and push on the top of the bed. You will see the gap move around about 1/8". We're not talking about a huge pull of weight, but it's enough to see that tailgate gap. Going off-road (washboard roads) will fatigue the heck out of the rear joint. I have a cap on there (weight on the bed) which makes it worse.

Street vehicle, never off-road, no cap. It would be overkill. The tub drops into the bed, so it doesn't offer any support.

 

I started off on KC-135s before moving to the U-2. 3 years at Kadena and 2 at Grand Forks.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I should probably install them as well then. Cap + rocks + off road could produce some serious fatigue. I appreciate you!

 

GF? Ooof. Sorry. I was at Fairchild for 5 years - I heard the stories about "south Canada." Something about how there were hot chicks behind every tree...

 

Ooof, indeed.

Wait...

 

Do the sensors still work with the overlay?