What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Found some Black 1/4 -20 Torx Head Bolts to finish up my Tailgate Project along with some 3/4 Black Chrome Washers.

 

You’re welcome

 

Tell me more of the tailgate project please!
And, forgive me, the washers still look metal not black—maybe the lighting is throwing me off?

 

The factory bolts and washers were already black. What is it that you're doing here?

 

FedEx had it wront. seat covers weren't arriving on Monday. Nice little surprise. Took some work to get them on, but they seem pretty nice. They fit very well. Almost too good. took quite a while to get the front seat covers on. Well worth it though.

 

The washers are a little darker in person. That’s all I had laying around in the size I want.

I want these anchors to be structurally sound because at this point of the tailgate it will be holding my Bedrug Bedmat in place.
So I added the 1/4 -20 rivi-nuts in the old plastic mounting locations for better use when I need to remove the bedmat for cleaning, and over all a much better anchoring setup when removing, and putting the anchors in.
I’m still looking for some Black 3/4 Washers.

Here’s a picture of the bedmat I’m going with.
On the Tacoma’s the Piece on the tailgate goes under the Tailgate Cap.

 

Put some cosmoline on the frame and underside today. Took 2.5 cans. Also sprayed fluid film in the rocker panel plugs, door drains, and inside the tail gate (not pictured). I'm sure there are some spots that need to be touched up and I need to take my skid plates off and get under there. It was 85F today and pants, long sleeves, beanie, and a neck gaiter for my beard was sooo damn hot.

 

Weathertech wind deflectors as well as the Stealth Running Boards from Southeast Toyota. Realized that the Acess Cab versions were too short, so I had to buy another set specifically for the Double Cab.

 

You got a link for these?

 

I got these back from @BamaTaco56 earlier today. He replaced the shafts, seals and bearing on the rod ends. They are as good as new again. I am very pleased with his work. So glad that I didn't have to ship them cross country to have them rebuild. I recommend anyone in the Southeast region who is looking to rebuild their shocks, reach out to him.

 

what covers are these? Looks great!

 

Added a few new items to my truck today console organizer, neoprene like armrest cover (so I no longer burn my arm on it in this summer heat) and finally a Teton Workshop shift knob (man I love this thing).

 

Just put on my new black decals. Easy install and they look great.

 

That shift knob is sweet. Hhmmm. Now I might have to add that to my list.

 

It’s much better than stock made from aluminum and G10 knife handle material so it has some heft. Also made in the USA. https://tetonworkshop.com/

 

Took it out for some therapy

 

Received my 5160s this past week after waiting 2 months and installed those today. Had the cali raised shock skids to try out. They seem ok, not sure how much they’ll protect the shock shaft but better than nothing I suppose.

 

Put My New Plate on!

 

Replaced spark plugs to celebrate her first 100k milestone. Several extensions and swivels, and got away without having to remove intake parts. Wasn't fun, but it's done. Diffs, trans, and t-case fluids are probably next.

 

Helped a buddy detail his truck, clay bar on up to wax.