What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Oil change. Also installed a Fumoto valve which I know TW loves.

 

Front diff install just went up.

https://youtu.be/TnRm7S-ha1k

 

I used some stainless carabiners I had laying around. The clip didn't quite open far enough to put them on without taking off the headrest, but it's not a big deal. It also provides the thin section to allow the headrests to go all the way down while still being strong.

And yeah, the first one I made I cut the cord too short for the outer layer. Fixed that on the 2nd one though.

 

FSR Highcountry tent and Prinsu rack installed last night.

 

Yes please.

 

Looks like someone can't wait to go camping.

 

That would be my shop helper. She couldnt wait to climb into the tree fort. She put up with a lot sailor speech putting that bastard on. LOL

 

I agree. I did and like the look way better than that awkward black slotted piece. I did mine before my bhlm and it was easy. Did t drop bumper nothing. Was able to get to both screws.

 

A better seat for my fanny, with cup holders!

 

Looks comfy. Which brand is this?

 

from the stamp on the right side, possibly a trailgate?

https://aloffroadusa.com/collections/trailgate-panels

 

4:00 in this video:

 

Yeah, Trailgate.

 

"Trailgate" sounds like what happened when those assholes tagged the ancient petroglyphs in Moab.

 

I don't know, sounds like Taco Bell was involved with a trail out of "the gate"

 

Swapped out all of my speakers. Went with the Subaru/Kicker tweeters, Kicker KS 6x9s in the front, and Kicker CS 6.75" in the back. I didn't think it was worth upgrading the back speakers since you can't really hear them anyway, but it's a slight improvement. Overall, the tweeters made the biggest difference between all of them. Also added some Noico 80mil sound deadening for the 6x9s. I figured it was useless for the back speakers, so I didn't bother with those. Still debating on a small sub (Kicker Hideaway 8" maybe), so I'll see what these sound like once they get broken in.

 

Replaced the front diff needle bearing with the ECGS bushing with some tools that a kind member on the forum allowed me to use. Not a bad job.

 

ordered a dash cam, front and rear. I know they make a harness to power the cam using the rearview mirror. The one ive seen before below. Is this still the best one out there?

$37 Dongar Dash Cam Power Adapter (12-pin Type A) - Compatible w Toyota Tacoma (15-23), select Highlander, Tundra, Sienna; Honda Ridgeline & more. USB Power, Connects to Rearview Mirror. Easy Install!

https://www.amazon.com/SimpleUSB-Mirror-Dashcam-adapter-mirrors/dp/B07DMW3DML

 

YES IT IS. If they have it stock - get it.

The hardest part of mine was finding a decent mini-USB cable to the camera. I had a 6" one, but it was too inflexible to make the bend to the camera power port. An 18" cable worked better - I just wrapped the excess length tightly around the base of the mirror mount. It's worked solidly for about 2 years now.

 

I actually routed the cable up into the headliner and dropped it at the camera.