What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

what brand and size did you go with and how is the light output?

 

Bilstein 6112 coilovers (set at 4/5)

Bilstein 5160 rear shocks

Spc upper control arms

Deaver u402 stage 1 leafs


17x8 -10 offset

FN Countersteer type X


BFG KO2 285/70 17

 

What about that urethane stuff they use to mount windshields?

 

How does it look during the day with the lights off?

 

Thanks for the install tip and the recommendation. I just ordered the DIR harness and the lights.
Question- do you think the new connection with these new LED pods offer the same amount of water proofing as the OEM connector? Or should we maybe add electrical tape or heat shrink tubing?

 

Toyota dealership says they put those wheels in all the time and have no issues. No telling what they are charging me to do it though.

 

I've been thinking I should either pull off the black Tacoma overlays, or switch the TRD emblems to black! Looks mismatched as is imho. Where did you get the black ones? They look great!
Dean

 

Nice im looking to get the 6112/5160 also with maybe icon pack in the rear. I current have 17x8.5 +0 black rhino stadium on 265/70/17. Did you get the ecgs bushing done? Any vibrations?

 

That's a beautiful truck. Nice work. And thanks for what you do. I appreciate it.
Zim

 

Yes I was just kidding. I sold my 2016 after owning it 5.5 years. Got exactly what I paid new. Not many vehicles that you can drive free for 5.5 years. I bet you won't see that on a Colorado forum. Good luck with the new truck. I really enjoyed mine but simply didn't drive it much. Sold it and took 1/2 the money, bought a 2012 Tacoma, and splurged on a few mods. Still ahead by $16k and have all I need for occasional use. May reconsider when the 4th gen comes out depending on the changes they make. As long as I have any Tacoma I am a happy camper.

 

I think it is probably fine - haven't heard anyone posting issues. But, I think I will probably add some tape to mine just in case.

 

@Tullie D 's method makes it so easy to pull the lights. The Morimotos are a little tighter but it still works. Pulled mine and added some electrical tape around the connection just in case. 5 minute job.

 

Just connecting the canopy interior and 3rd brake lights today, after buying a jumper from @Puppypunter

 

No, I didn’t get the ecgs bushing done. No vibrations at all. Truck feels solid, although, it’s only be one day!

 

Ah okay, yeah that is the thing holding me back from lifting it at the moment. Truck looks good though!

 

You can get that done anywhere. The dealer will be the most expensive with the least benefit. I paid $20 per wheel

 

It was more of a sideways slide. Also I am getting old and really do need glasses. It sucks.

 

Dont worry, I would of fallen in there too.

 

Thank you. I’ll probably do the bushing in the near future. I got impatient with all these parts sitting in my garage!

 

Today I did and oil change, upgraded to the metal filter housing, greased the Front driveshaft, and did a drain and fill on the transfer case. Ravenol has an awesome bottle. I've never come across the extender straw before. Easy to fill, no pump needed. As you all alluded to the plastic filter housing was torqued to 9000 ftlbs from the dealer. I checked the torque on the metal one I installed 3x just because it was so much less lol. Oil looked clean after 5k miles and the transfer case oil looked good after 35k miles, just a bit dark. Odd there is no magnet on the drain but such is life. last fluid to swap out is the tranny fluid. not sure when I'll get to that but certainly before winter.