What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Rainy day mod:
Received and installed the Suparee sequential turn signals. Black smoke color of course to blend with my truck.
Had these installed before the Amazon driver was even off of my street.

 

Finally got around to ordering and installing a second case on the roof, it looked odd with just one and I honestly use the storage space more than I expected (two kids in car seats, so the under seat and behind seat storage is a pain to get to) so it's nice having even more!

Also aimed the ditch lights a bit, I'm still trying to find the sweet spot with these, since they're the side shooters they're aimed a bit more forward than I'm used to.

 

how do you like it? is it too loud in the cab? does it get annoying? how about on the highway?

 

Barca Red IS the BEST color ;-)

 

Quality spacers won't cause vibrations.

If you're going through the work to pull the pads, it's literally 15 more minutes to pull the calipers and rotors. The rotor will need help from a hammer to come off the hub, but as long as you don't live in the salt belt - shouldn't be more than a few whacks.

Bleeding process is the same as most vehicles. Suck old fluid out of reservoir, fill with new fluid, start with wheel furthest away from master cylinder, end with the closest. Make sure the reservoir doesn't run out of brake fluid. I like bleeding with two people, and usually go around the car twice. Nothing better than a super firm brake pedal.

 

Columbia? .. anywho.. might want to dim those down with the thingies sold here.

 

Installed intake thingy

 

Holy shit I want to see more of that truck!

 

Had the oil and oil filter changed, tires rotated, and the 3rd brake light recall done yesterday. The brake light looks nicer with that thicker black seal lol

 

Did you have any water spots/damage inside. I have water stains on my headliner and I wonder if they'll just clean it, or replace it.

 

Chris Fix has you covered

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pctzq_pT2MU

 

I did not. They'll probably clean it.

 

was this recall done for all 3rd gens? I knew it was a common issue- didn’t realize they did a formal recall on them

 

It's actually a Limited Service Campaign. Info below:

Title

LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 21TD03 (Remedy Notice) - Certain 2016-2019 Model Year Double Cab Tacoma - Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp - Water Leak

Status

Remedy Available

Description

The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp on the involved vehicles has a seal between the lamp and the vehicle body which can deteriorate over time. If the seal deteriorates sufficiently, water from outside the vehicle could leak into the vehicle cabin through the seal.

Remedy

Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the vehicles headliner to determine if a water leak resulting from this condition has occurred. If no such water leak is identified, the dealer will install the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Repair Kit FREE OF CHARGE. If the aforementioned water leak is identified, the dealer will (1) either install the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Repair Kit or a new Center High Mount Stop Lamp Assembly, as appropriate; and (2) clean and/or replace interior components damaged by the aforementioned water leak, as appropriate, FREE OF CHARGE.

Campaign Date

August 11, 2021

Campaign Expiration Date

April 29, 2025

Dealer Reference ID

21TD03

 

whats the point of super bright license plate lights that need a shield so you can use your camera?

No, not for all of them

 

I just got me letter last week

 

Bird? Sure. You just got excited that you're in the Taco.

 

The jury is still out for me. At times I think it's too loud but it also sounds really good at startup, WOT, and cruising speeds.

 

I read from the recall notice that they’re suppose to clean or replace any water damage cause by this leak. I wish I kept that notice.

 

Go to nhtsa.gov & enter your VIN. Should provide any recall notices on your truck.