What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Packing up for a week of camping.
Cargo carrier and bike racks mounted to BillieBars.




All setup for the week now.

 

I imagine that if a Pro came in just plain black trim and someone was making jazzy chrome stuff...

 

No one would be buying it…

 

I knew about that setting lol. I just haven’t got a chance to play with the new HU. Work is getting in the way right now. Been really busy and now won’t see my truck until Thursday morning. Can’t wait for next weekend, (four days off) so I can play with my newly installed toy.

 

2021 limited
-new trd pro grill
-ko2’s and black wheels
-bed decals
-tailgate Tacoma letter inserts
-plasti dipped fog light bezels
-blackout out emblems
-extang xceed tonneau cover
-raptor lights https://imgur.com/a/PmfRwFi

 

Not a great deal of work, but kind of a pain in the ass.

Doing prep work for the incoming RLD canopy.

Chasing down potential dust and water infiltration points and sealing them up.









Sealed under bed rail caps, bed transition under the accessory rails, tailgate cap, front bed rail, and front corners.

Next up cubby and tailgate dust and waterproofing and running wiring harness for the canopy for following roof rack and interior mounted accessories:

- 4x BD S2 Sports (side area work scene, 2 ea. side)
- 2x BD S2 Pro (rear area work scene)
- 3x BD Rock Lights and magnetic door switches and relay (interior canopy lights)
- 3x BD Push button Rock Lights (Door area camp lights).
- 12v convenience outlet and USB ports.

 

Looks great. Did you just use black silicone with masking tape around the front corners? Much cleaner than the butyl tape I smashed down into mine (which has been melting and dripping down onto my driveway over the past couple of weeks)

 

I think many of us would appreciate a full write up. Nicely done!

 

Yes, black silicone and masking tape, then tool the top edge at front rail with a flat edge, or slight damp finger the concave edges. Tape off, apply silicone, tool, make sure I've got a clean joint, pull the tape, and done. Also used foam "backer rod" in the gap at the front rail, under the openings at the bottom corners of the bed, and at the front upper corners of the bed before I applied sealants.

Doesn't quite look like it there, but I did pull the front rail caps, silicone under the caps, then re-inserted the rail caps. May have to hit them with a smidge of sealant just to be sure as there is the tiniest of gaps there. With all the odd openings to the bed though, that little minute gap will be the least of my worries.

Not sure I can achieve it, but goal is to have a nearly completely dust free bed without needing to use the positive pressure vent on the RLD canopy. That could be a pain during summer monsoons, opening and closing that vent continually as conditions dictate. Can't see how that vent won't allow ridiculous amounts of water into the bed during rains. Going to water and dust proof anything I can possibly find and hope for the best. If I still need to use the positive pressure vent on longer dusty runs, so be it.

 

Got the KD Max Tune / Eibach Pro Truck lift / JBA Upper Control Arms. I think i'm good with the setup now.

 

Installed AVS wind guards

 

Don't forget your knobs!

https://www.tacomods.com/shop/2020-2021-reduced-diameter-knobs-for-8-inch-touchscreen

They look good and feel even better.

 

Pre-2020 they want bigger knobs. 2020+ they want smaller knobs

 

Finally got rid of the air dam!

 

From MESO

 

Meso hex rack and gas hole. Nevwr would have known it existed if it wasnt for @ClassyTacos . Your install was playing on the radio while i put this in my friend. Im the dude "knivesbymark" chatting with you on your youtube channel. This rack will be holding the dogs first aid kit, a flash light and Possible a fishing rod or two. Its mostly for the dogs stuff ill need to get at quickly right now.
And i had to add a new scan gauge. I let my old one go with my Xterra when i sold it. The scan gauge wires are completely hidden with it mounted there. Easy and no effing around.
Kane was pissed we werent going anywhere, kept standing at the open doors looking at me as if saying , wtf dude.
Oh, and some asshole bird almost took a shit on my vacuum cleaner. Bastard.

 

Changed out the black plastic door striker covers for some near matching blue colored stainless steel covers found on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/967013753/4pcs-stainless-steel-car-door-lock-cover

 

Hooke Road tailgate insert

 

Cowl Induction'ed my 2018. This was the best solution I found for water crossings / dirt / mud after removing fender liners. May need to do a write up on it for everyone else.

***Made it***
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-cowl-induction-snorkel.731453/

 

I really like this, i really do. But this does make me laugh. Proof tacoma guys will buy ANYTHING.

Now post a link so i can go look! Hahhahha.