What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Just finished installing my new grill and lights. Sheeeeeeeeesshhhhhhh. I don’t really know much about cars and adding mods, but im learning a few things. Next thing will be LED lights

 

I had one, the OEM and it was good and offered security but I was limited to what I can carry. I sold mine and now I'm waiting patiently for my RSI Smart Cap EvoA to arrive...maybe next month or next year...ordered and payed for in May...

 

Not quite as bad, but I feel your pain. Got too close to the hitch on a trailer at work

 

They don't show the full TRD logo due to trademark rules. Mine was the same but it was all there.
Toyota like all other manufacturers is going after anyone that uses their licensed products that is a knockoff. I'm fine with knockoff on some stuff...

 

Took her out to Stone Mountain NC for her first hike

 

I did see that "warning," and understand what may (or may not) be necessary in the future. Saying that, I accept the risk/consequences.

OAN:

Was able to get the new push start button installed. Easy peasy.

Before (and this is not taking anything away from @MESO and his products, but the blue just goes with the truck)



After

 

My solid food 2.0 leaks in the front (with the little “waterproof” pad things in the front) and then at some hinge points always on the side.
Do you have any problems with yours?

 

Nope. Mine didn't have the head rail pads in the box, but they mailed me a new set when I called them. No leaks at the head rail. I put in the Maxseal around my tailgate, so nothing comes in that way. The only times I get any water up in there is from the drain areas underneath when I'm cleaning dirt and crud off the underside (learned my lesson on the world's filthiest spare tire).

My adventure installing the weatherstripping here.

I did at one point after I put the cover back on (had taken it off to haul branches to the recycling center), but loosening everything back up and repositioning it evenly fixed it.

 

What running boards do you have?

 

Really good price. So would you say its essentially the same as the OEM version just made by an aftermarket company?

 

Love my tonneau (diamondback HD). I feel comfortable leaving stuff in my bed while at a hotel. I load things on top when I need more space. Panels come off easily and I can load tall items.

I’m a ground tent camper. So this works for me. But if I were to go to a RTT… I would probably feel less satisfied. I would find a cap + rtt (or trailer) more appealing.

 

Also, where did you purchase the lettering to put on the skid plate. Thats a really good price compared to OEM. might be worth the shot seeing theres free shipping and returns.

 

I did slightly better here in Texas...$400 cash and 500 rounds of 9mm ammo.

 

Bedside decal removal and install of new decals.

https://youtu.be/ACSQbbgCGm8

 

Hood wrapped

 

Looks great, what what a clean engine compartment!

 

Are those tires noisy on the road just looking at the threads on them.

 

If you are looking for a bit of security, and to keep some items out of the weather, you will not regret getting a tonneau cover. Depending on how much you spend, you will get a lot of security or just a little. I find just keeping things out of view from people walking buy is enough. But I don't generally leave my truck unattended for extended periods of time. If you plan on parking and then hiking for a long time and coming back to the truck, you might want to consider a more robust tonneau, such as the diamond plate ones that many folks here have.

This is just limited to my experience so take it for what it is worth. On my old 2005, I did not have any cover on the bed. That was a challenge for two reasons: 1) People could see what was in the bed of the truck and grab something quickly (although that never happened, but then again I don't leave my truck unattended for long periods of time) and 2) You get rain, leaves, etc. in the bed so you are constantly cleaning it out. We mostly do short hikes so it wasn't a problem.

When I got the new truck I got the Extang tonneau (very similar to OEM) installed on the 2020 TRD OR. Like many of the tonneau covers it folds in thirds. The challenge is that when you fold it all the way up, you are still losing easy access to 1/3 of your short bed, if that makes sense. In its folded position the tonneau is blocking a third of the bed. It is kind of a pain in the rear because you can't grab things from the side and if you want something at the front of the bed, you have to crawl in and then pull it back. I now have a hockey stick to pull things closer to me so I can get them out of the bed. Plus if you have the bed mat, they don't slide easily. Plus taking the tonneau off entirely is a pain in the rear.

Had a had to do it all over again, and since I don't need maximum security as much as a simple cover, I would have done one of two things:

1) Bought one of those Gator covers that rolls all the way up (they generally attach with Velcro). That way if I needed the full bed I could just roll it into a bundle. Or

2) I would have looked at a soft topper. I wouldn't do the Back Flip, even though it is nice, because I carry a lot of stuff that sits higher than the tonneau (wood, etc.).

Keep in mind, that is just me and my needs but I wanted to share that to give you some food for thought. It really comes down to how do you use your bed and how much security do you want or need?

Hope that is of some use ...