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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Nov 14, 2021 at 11:45 PM
    VTCAL

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    rotated tires changed oil threw out the old air freshener.
    Does the tool that fits the OEM Fiber reenforced Plastic (FRP) filter cap also fit the metal caps?

    The right tool makes any task easier!

    Opps! See post 218402!
     
  2. Nov 15, 2021 at 2:45 AM
    Siebermd

    Siebermd It’s all about the journey

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    DA2BCB61-4D78-4566-8D00-E7D979E110C1.jpg 06F10ED5-7145-4BB3-A89F-829F1D902139.jpg E5E59F38-6D67-4AE7-8695-AD6372CBEFE3.jpg 4EFBC738-7632-49EE-B7FE-A62454845FED.jpg 196B5803-61E1-4084-91A6-373C60916FE6.jpg 6F941C49-C950-4E4C-8194-332758C77F24.jpg Did a little exploring
     
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  3. Nov 15, 2021 at 3:31 AM
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    Please post pics when you do some catching on that ice. :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Nov 15, 2021 at 4:06 AM
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    Stinkin Rincon
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    The graffiti needs to go. Some people are stupid and destructive.
     
  5. Nov 15, 2021 at 4:39 AM
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    So the quality control on Prinsu racks ain't great then. For some reason I thought they're a bolt together then screw down on the factory roof inserts?...,good to know...I will most likely go with UpTop or Victory 4x4...
     
  6. Nov 15, 2021 at 5:03 AM
    BobbyTacoTRD

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    Oh no, the Prinsu is a fantastic product and absolutely 100% bolt on. It's the factory weather strip in the roof rail that I'm talking about. Unless Uptop or Victory provide their own stripping to replace the factory stripping, which I don't think they do, you'll have the same experience with those.
     
  7. Nov 15, 2021 at 5:36 AM
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    im kinda old school. I dont use a buffer or any tools like that. I just apply it with an applicator and go around the whole truck (usually soaked after since I am in muggy Florida) and usually by the time I get all the way around i can start removing it with a soft microfiber towel.
     
  8. Nov 15, 2021 at 5:50 AM
    ljh824

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    Love that type of riding. Nice trails, great scenery, and looks like perfect weather. Great pics!!
     
  9. Nov 15, 2021 at 6:11 AM
    DAS Taco

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    Thanks for the clarification.
     
  10. Nov 15, 2021 at 6:44 AM
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    Installed the OEM tailgate lock. Sure wish I had discovered the darn thing before coating everything with cosmoline.
     
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    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    Oh I will. This year I might actually have a friend to ice fish with too! My buddy is moving back to MN this winter, he spent all last year in Maine ice fishing while his wife made the big money.
     
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  12. Nov 15, 2021 at 7:04 AM
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    Pull the trim piece out and use blue tape alongside the channel on the roof to mark where the bolt holes are on the tape. Put the trim piece back on and transfer your markings from the blue tape onto the trim piece.

    Remove trim piece and flip it over, then put Sharpie marks roughly an inch outside from your where you marked your hole locations. Using dykes, snip through the metal spine on either side of your hole marks. Use a boxcutter to slide through the rubber and remove the channel piece of trim with metal spine that presses into the channel on the roof. This will leave you with just a thin piece of rubber between where you made your snips.

    Use a 19mm hammer punch to make your holes. You risk damage if drilling. The punch is the quickest, cleanest method.

    After assembling my Prinsu, I had it mounted in about 60 minutes from start to finish. The holes in the trim piece lined up dead solid perfect with the roof bolt holes. The Prinsu roof spacers then fit nice and snug into the trim piece holes, eliminating any chance of water intrusion(I still used silicone).

    I used this method on my Tacoma & a buddy’s Tundra, and the results for both were so dead on that they look like a factory install.
     
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  13. Nov 15, 2021 at 7:12 AM
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    This it? I saw some other YouTubers say they used it.
    General Tools 1271I Arch Punch, 3/4-Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004T7WD?_encoding=UTF8
     
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  14. Nov 15, 2021 at 7:14 AM
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    Pro tip: to make it the cleanest possible, punch the hole from the top of the trim piece and use a piece of wood underneath so the punch has something to drive into. One solid hammer strike and you’re through in 2 seconds.
     
  16. Nov 15, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    Punch is def the cleanest. I could find one anywhere locally, so ended using 3/4" drill bit for wood holes. Did not make the cleanest holes, but 99% you can't see once the spacers are in and the rack installed, so called it good.
     
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  17. Nov 15, 2021 at 7:24 AM
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    Forgot to mention this too: run your bolts FULLY into the pre-drilled roof holes on the truck BEFORE you place the rack on the roof. Make sure to clear out any jacked up threads or debris. You don’t want any surprises when bolting the rack down.
     
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  18. Nov 15, 2021 at 7:48 AM
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    trying to decide what to do next for my truck. So far I've gotten the wheels I want, AT tires, installed Fog lights, softopper ad have a PRO skid plate coming. trying to figure out what should be the next thing
     
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  19. Nov 15, 2021 at 7:56 AM
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    What kind of bolts are you using here?
    You got some mad skills!
     
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  20. Nov 15, 2021 at 8:02 AM
    Benny blanco

    Benny blanco Mr. Jiggletits

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