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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DAS Taco, Oct 11, 2021.

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  1. Nov 5, 2021 at 6:04 AM
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    BobbyTacoTRD

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    My Talon was supposed to arrive yesterday, according to FedEx it's still "on time." So there's that I guess. <huge eye roll>

    Screenshot_20211105-055828.jpg
     
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  2. Nov 5, 2021 at 6:18 AM
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    Hopefully you get it today!

    Seaford, DE is about 40 miles from my location.

    Ed

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  3. Nov 5, 2021 at 7:05 AM
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    Ya'll happy with your Talon's? Leaning towards that one instead of the Cat Security one. Only thing I do not like about the talon is I have a pro skid plate and not sure about the doubling up.
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    I've yet to install mine...Eric has been a big help with informational video where he installs the Talon with his TRD Skid plate. There are spacers that make it a clean install.

    His video is on this thread a couple of times...post# 205 the most recent.

    Ed

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  5. Nov 5, 2021 at 7:22 AM
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    Thank you for the vid and info on the spacers! Much appreciated.
     
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  6. Nov 5, 2021 at 9:05 AM
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    Sounds about right. FedEx in Houston (at least in my experience) is often flakey. Guess that applies to packages going out as well as coming in.
     
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  7. Nov 5, 2021 at 9:11 AM
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    Mine arrived just now between said hours of 9:30am-2:30pm!

    Houston, TX - Nov 1&2
    Holden, LA - Nov 3
    Spartanburg, SC - Nov 4
    Hagerstown, MD - Nov 4
    Seaford, DE - Nov 5
    Dover, DE - Nov 5 at 12pm

    I'm excited!

    Ed

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  8. Nov 5, 2021 at 11:07 AM
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    It's here!!!

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  9. Nov 5, 2021 at 11:27 AM
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    AWESOME!!!

    Ed

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  10. Nov 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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    Very happy with my plate. The install video by 19cement4xor was super helpful. I also went ahead and painted it and I like how it turned out.
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2021 at 2:47 PM
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    Since the weather has turned cold, I may just skip painting mine...and go straight to install.

    Glad everyone is getting their CAT protection!

    Ed

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  12. Nov 5, 2021 at 3:13 PM
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    Here's a pic of mine!

    IMG_5212_566c244c5262558d38d192df3bbb92eb2096007d.jpg

    I ordered the security bolts...no ship status yet. At least I can line these up and use Allen wrench to tighten.

    Ed

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  13. Nov 5, 2021 at 3:50 PM
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    I have a pro and installed the Talon last week. No issues to be concerned about.
     
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  14. Nov 5, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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    Very good. Sincerely appreciate it.
     
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  15. Nov 5, 2021 at 3:57 PM
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    It takes a 5mm hex socket that makes it easier. A 5mm hex is also used for the transmission overflow plug. It wouldn’t be a waste to get it if you plan on any transmission fluid drain and fills.
     
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  16. Nov 5, 2021 at 4:05 PM
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    Ya know a vehicle is what is called above ground kind of like an electric fence. The truck being above ground insulated by the tires would produce the same results as a fence one bite into the metal while laying on the ground would probably get a great deal of attention! Rigged into the lock system would work.
     
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  17. Nov 5, 2021 at 5:06 PM
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    Cool!

    I hadn’t done a fit test on the bolt/screws…just guessing they were Allen type.

    It’s Friday and I’ve got a firepit going. Cold temps tonight (39F) but I’m prepared, with beer in hand!

    Ed

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  18. Nov 5, 2021 at 8:13 PM
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    That's a cool shield, it just sucks that we need to have them
     
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  19. Nov 6, 2021 at 4:13 AM
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    Agreed.

    Necessity is the mother of Invention...and in this case, very much needed.

    Ed

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  20. Nov 6, 2021 at 4:50 AM
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    I think I will go on-base (Dover AFB) and use the Auto Hobby Shop and use the lift for Talon install.

    OPENS at 9am on Saturday

    Photos are definitely being taken so I can see the full underside of my truck. And this should be easier/quicker to do. Stall with lift usage was $6/hr last time if I remember correctly.

    Ed

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