What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

What lights did you use? Is your switch in the bed or did you wire to the dash?

 

Not the person you were asking, but just going to drop my support here from @mattgecko. Highly recommend his kits. I've used them on both of my Tacomas and I have a hidden switch next to the outlet for them



https://mattgeckoleds.com/shop/ols/products/2016-2018-tacoma-led-bed-light-kit-short-bed

 

Yeah… I started building my shop 1 year ago, had no idea prices would get so ridiculous.

Normally, I’d say you’re spot on. Local lumber place here and they’ve been my go to for the entire build. This was about $2500. It’s been a year process so far BECAUSE of the wood inflation. Original plan came in under budget, by the time we had it 3/4 built I was over budget and did just enough to weather proof it which put me in the red so it’s been a “do a little here and there” thing when I can. Really want to get the siding on this year so the front overhang needed to go on before that happens. Prices still suck, but I’m only going to build this once and it’s going to be exactly what I want. Too much invested to cut corners or settle for something that’s not what I want. The only thing I’ve hired out is the 50k lbs of concrete for the slab. Lots and lots of help from neighbors, family and friends. And now I can pay if forward by helping out the above mentioned along with any of you hooligans here who happen to stumble by with a full shop. And the tiki bar upstairs means the stumbling can continue after the work

 

I love that grill. Where did you get that from @20tacoma17 ?

 

Switch came with the kit? How was the install? I’m pretty handy but I’m an ape when it comes to electricity.

 

Yeah the switch came with it and he gives plenty of wiring to run from the rear all the way to the battery. Hardest part was drilling the hole for the switch and getting the switch to stay in the hole while assembling it. Measure 2x drill 1x. Pretty sure that was the first hole I drilled in this Tacoma.

Here's an install video he has linked. I did not drill the hole for the wire though. I shoved it behind the bed rail https://youtu.be/r4j9PYdsWWY

 

Got my Baja lightbar in!

 

Got an alignment after installing new suspension, still waiting on my dirt king uca and icon rtx leafs to be delivered. Also put the awning to work in the yard

 

Lots of choices. Basically build your own here
https://www.customcargrills.com/

 

Waiting for my new decals from Spieler Steekers.

 

Thanks for the input, I appreciate yah

 

24 hr rain guarantee if I wash mine.

Weather forecast for the weekend….
Southern and southeast Wisconsin have been placed into "Abnormally Dry (D0)" and "Moderate Drought (D1) conditions. Then I break out the turtle wax and boom 2” of rain!

 

Nilight - TR-08 8PCS 24LED Rock Light for Cargo Truck Pickup Bed Off Road Under Car Side Marker LED Rock Lighting Kit w/Switch White, 2 Years Warranty

$13 Nilight - TR-08 8PCS 24LED Rock Light for Cargo Truck Pickup Bed Off Road Under Car Side Marker LED Rock Lighting Kit w/Switch White, 2 Years Warranty

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YZFN925/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TPSRNV5SHQSE6R6GCJNJ?_encoding=UTF8

Installed the switch in the bed and got power straight from the battery with inline fuse.

 

Mobtown Offroad

 

I'm actually wanting to get rid of it and go dual arm high clearance so if somebody asks and is in Colorado let me know... Lol

 

Love the pull-out awning

 

Bumper and lightbar look great. Did you happen to stumble on a lightbar that fits but a bit cheaper? I have one of those bumpers on order with the same size lightbar cutout.

 

Thanks, I broke one of my MESO ones and can't seem to find just one, so I will pick these up.

 

Strictly for sh*ts and giggles.

As a side note: I've seen a few newer Broncos around where I live, but I'm just not sold on them. I grew up with the 2 door box style. Guess that's just what I consider a Bronco.

 

Yea ive seen some around. They make 2 door ones and once done up they look pretty nice.

Comparison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-CtEGUweQw