What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Sautemaster · Dec 15, 2021

TheSniper · Dec 15, 2021

Not really a mod, but I did drive to south central Montana from Georgia. Can't beat Yellowstone in the winter! Broke the 15,000 mark on the trip, and the Smitybilt Overlander Gen 2 on my UpTop Overland rack worked great.

smuggiesrider · Dec 15, 2021

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Confession:
I did my driver's side 6 months ago....
Sill haven't done the passenger side....
Hard time motivating for such a small job!

Tacospike · Dec 15, 2021

smuggiesrider said: ↑

Confession:
I did my driver's side 6 months ago....
Sill haven't done the passenger side....
Hard time motivating for such a small job!
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It happens

AppleIsSkynet · Dec 15, 2021

Added a little color to the grille. Still waiting on the vinyl wrap for the oval logo.

Sautemaster · Dec 15, 2021

smuggiesrider said: ↑

Confession:
I did my driver's side 6 months ago....
Sill haven't done the passenger side....
Hard time motivating for such a small job!
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LMAO... I'm a bit obsessive compulsive so that would literally keep me up at night. How has it held up after 6 months?

anthonynoriega · Dec 15, 2021

H9 bulb upgrade and finally got that stupid front wind damn off.
It ain't much but it's honest work.

anthonynoriega · Dec 15, 2021

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I went down that route as so many do -- it's one of those things where, I don't care how well it "works" at deflecting air and improving highway MPG ,it looked like an after thought -- but after I had it off, the truck looked unfinished with the front frame structure exposed as it was on the TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro models. At least for me, since I wasn't looking to maximize approach and departure angles for heavy-duty off-roading, there clearly seemed to be a need for "something" to go under the front valance panel to cover up the front end of the frame and deflect air down or around and away from the underside of the truck.

So, as I looked at it and considered my options, I had a "hold my beer" moment as I stood there looking at the truck without the air deflector and the air deflector laying on the floor. 15 minutes later, I put down my jigsaw and mounted what was left of the chin spoiler back on the truck and told myself, "Not my best work but it's still better than it was." After making the first 1" trim along the lower edge using the fender opening contour & molded-in chine lines as my cut-line "just because it was there" I took another 1/2" off the bottom of the air dam to get a much cleaner cut line and make it just the right height to cover the front structure. After filing down the new bottom edge I gave it a coat of bed liner paint, let it dry and then put it back on the truck.

I've never given it another thought since then, as I'm still pleased with the compromise and "finished-look" I was able to achieve with my "sport edition spoiler" vs. the air dam / deflector Toyota installed.

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I like that man, looks good.

codyjphoto · Dec 15, 2021

Ghetto Wednesdays

oostroma · Dec 15, 2021

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Ghetto Wednesdays

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Do those bump stops compress? What brand?

codyjphoto · Dec 15, 2021

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Do those bump stops compress? What brand?
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They're a stiff rubber; durobumps is the brand.
I'd rather the sumo springs for a slight constant contact but these took so long to ship that I didnt feel like fooling with it.

funnytaco · Dec 15, 2021

Today I put on one of those reindeer antler kits for the holidays. Does that count as having done something to my 3rd gen?

PiryongS · Dec 15, 2021

tandemgeek said: ↑

I went down that route as so many do -- it's one of those things where, I don't care how well it "works" at deflecting air and improving highway MPG, it looked like an after thought -- but after I had it off, the truck looked unfinished with the front frame structure exposed as it was on the TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro models. At least for me, since I wasn't looking to maximize approach and departure angles for heavy-duty off-roading, there clearly seemed to be a need for "something" to go under the front valance panel to cover up the front end of the frame and deflect air down or around and away from the underside of the truck.

So, as I looked at it and considered my options, I had a "hold my beer" moment as I stood there looking at the truck without the air deflector and the air deflector laying on the floor. 15 minutes later, I put down my jigsaw and mounted what was left of the chin spoiler back on the truck and told myself, "Not my best work but it's still better than it was." After making the first trim along the lower edge using the fender opening contour & molded-in chine lines as my cut-line "just because it was there" I took a little more off the bottom of the air dam to get a much cleaner cut line and make it just the right height to cover the front structure. After filing down the new bottom edge I gave it a coat of bed liner paint, let it dry and then put it back on the truck.

I've never given it another thought since then, as I'm still pleased with the compromise and "finished-look" I was able to achieve with my "sport edition spoiler" vs. the air dam / deflector Toyota installed.

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This actually looks great. I will steal this idea. Thanks.

MiTacoTRD · Dec 15, 2021

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Today I put on one of those reindeer antler kits for the holidays. Does that count as having done something to my 3rd gen?
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Yes, but…….

Jyruiz · Dec 15, 2021

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Today I put on one of those reindeer antler kits for the holidays. Does that count as having done something to my 3rd gen?
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Absolutely, now where are the pictures?

TRD__Chris · Dec 15, 2021

Had some extra vinyl laying around so I added some color to the front end to match the retro theme I have going on. What do you guys think?

Jyruiz · Dec 15, 2021

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Had some extra vinyl laying around so I added some color to the front end to match the retro theme I have going on. What do you guys think?

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Looks cool.

CaptAmerica · Dec 15, 2021

TRD__Chris said: ↑

Had some extra vinyl laying around so I added some color to the front end to match the retro theme I have going on. What do you guys think?

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Nice touch.

This happens to out in the world too, if you ever want to replace that TRD up front.

GUOO Tri-Color Grille Badge Emblem Decoration Accessories Car Truck Label Fit for Tacoma 4Runner Tundra Sequoia Rav4 Highlander(Yellow&Orange&Red)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R88D16K?ie=UTF8&th=1

Windmill Road · Dec 15, 2021

Just picked up the truck from CBI and really happy with the install, appreciate Justin’s attention to detail. Install included:

Front aluminum bumper
Winch
Fogs
Light bar
Sliders
Full aluminum skids
Rear high clearance bumper
Dual swings with tables

mdrnsamurai · Dec 15, 2021

Installed the Cali Raised LED 3x2 18W Amber LED Fog Lights today.

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