What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Thanks guys. @Frsh2df that is really nice!

I like the idea of ease of removing too. I'll look at that extang and gator that have been mentioned.

Y'all have a good one.

Edit: thanks for the other recommendations too.

 

No regrets at all. I have a retrax cover that locks and has tracks to mount accessories. Slides in and out to no issues with hitting anything.

 

this made me laugh. fkn old over here..

 

Truck came with it and while I generally could take or leave it, occasionally being able to lock up stuff in the back was a big plus. Lots of meth heads stealing anything not bolted down around here...

 

'Bout 99.99% sure I'm going this route. I've been addicted to seeing some builds with these little things.

Jeep Trailer J-Series (dinoot.com)

 

Yeah I started off with a tonneau cover and a bed rack and rtt. Got tired of having to shimmy under it all to get things out the bed since the tonneau wouldn’t open.

Sold it all and got the shell, and got a killer deal on the trailer about a month ago.

I liked both set ups, but wished I just went with the shell from the get go.

 

Thanks I appreciate it

 

Drove it in the woods (Allegheny National Forest). Got into a pretty dicey situation climbing a narrow and rutted out path in the mud. One side was a steep hill into water, the other a rocky woodland cliff. KO2 + rear locker and A-Trac really came through.

 

Only regret I have is getting the factory one as to use the whole bed for something high you need to totally remove it which is a pain and inconvenient if your'e out somewhere. Will definitely be looking at replacing at some point with a BAKflip or Lomax.

 

Adding my tonneau cover (Lomax) was one of the first mods I did 3yrs ago and I definitely have no regrets.
The first time you go on a trip of any kind you'll appreciate it!

 

yeah i think aftermarket has them but i think he was asking if OEM made some

 

Well nearly 6 months and a shoulder and wrist surgery later...I got the coilovers off to add preload (had added SSO slimline stage 1&2 and a 10k winch) to regain the lift obtained when the Elka 2.5 DSCs were installed. Also added gusseted spindles, cut the leg tabs of the BAMF FBRB to mate up with the frame end caps and bumper...now to prime and paint, then install them.

Full write up

 

Just added a few more mods to the truck. I have the bug

Black Rhino Arsenal 17" -18mm off set wheels
285 70r17 ko2's
3" inch spacer in the front 2.5 in the rear
Molle system in the bed
demon brakets
d rings
body mount chop due to the tires rubbing
KC light bar behind the grille
TRD skid plate
Freedom Off road upper control arms
Black smoked tail lights

 

Keep at it

 

I felt the same way, but only because of the price & aesthetics of a bed cover. I like the look of an open bed, and the truck profile (no shell). However, my taco is not a recreational off roader, so my case usage was transporting groceries/ merchandise from store to store, kid's stroller, bikes / scooter, ez-ups + chairs, etc. All of which I was always un easy about if I needed to leave the truck unattended. I got the Undercover flex Tri-fold cover, which is a low profile cover, so that met my aesthetics requirement. Also got a good deal from @RealTruck here on TW, which made the purchase much easier to accept. (I'm Frugal). Just keep in mind, most bed covers are only going to provide 16.5" to 20" of clearance from bed floor, to tonneau cover. So for camping, shells really have an advantage.

Only regret I have really, is not having the pop'n lock / oem power tail gate lock.

 

In the market for a TRD skid plate as well. Did you get yours locally or were you able to find a decent deal online with shipping?

 

I found it on Amazon

LOSTAR Front Skid Plate Compatible with 2014-2021 4Runner 4.0L V6 & 2009-2014 FJ Cruiser 4.0L V6 PTR60-89190

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZKQKSSN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
it came with the TRD lettering which was a surprise because thepicture doesn't it come with it. The stainless plate is removed and that is where i saw the indentation for the lettering which i was also surprised because the picture doesn't show it either.

 

Added the tyger auto running boards. Pretty nice and low profile but unsure I want to keep them. Mostly added for protection from rocks flinging up.

 

I have the same ones, they are OK for what I need and want them for which is door ding and rock protection.

 

Are those the 6.6" blades? I've been debating between those and the 2nd gen OEM running boards