What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

How many items do you have plugged into it now? I saw in the picture that you have a light bar, anything else? Where did you mount the control panel?

 

Wish the camera on my phone didn't suck so bad. They look much better in person.

 

I don't have a light bar. I have ditch lights, back up flood light, power panel in the bed, and a iceco fridge

 

So that’s the heads up display I read about?

 

Enhanced my factory alarm today by installing the

$169 PT398-35160 Vehicle Intrusion Protection Security System

PT398-35160 GBS. I have the PDF instructions if anyone needs it. Easy, but don’t be a dummy, disconnect the negative terminal on the battery first. Need: small flat head screwdriver for sensitivity adjustments, 10mm deep socket, nylon pry tool, cutter for zip ties and flashlights. P.S. perfect opportunity to add grease to battery terminal to prevent corrosion.

You only have to make 3 connection’s, after you plug the sound sensor and the GBS module in. I needed to set my sensitivity level to 10. (The range is 1-11.) Bang on the truck, not triggered. My son parked next to me and revved his V8 GT to the limiter (Roush exhaust) and alarm never triggered. Just barely tap on windshield or any side windows with any object and the alarm is instantly triggered. Very pleased

 

Yes it is.

 

You will have to let us know your thoughts on it when you get it installed. I really like a hud on vehicles. My Denali had one and I used it all the time. My wife doesn’t really care for them she said it is a distraction to her.

 

Old



New

 

I installed mine today too after having it for months. I set the sensitivity to 8 and it woks fine. Here are some additional pics for anyone thinking of tackling this themselves. It may seem intimidating, but with YouTube and these posts, anyone can do this OEM mod.
https://youtu.be/x7keMVmBACA

 

You're right, I don't "need" either one. My 04' can go anywhere I need to go. It's more of a want/retirement gift to myself.

 

I'd still say get a sport and put 15k into it

 

Tinted front windows to match the rear windows. Installed window rain guards. Upgraded grill to Pro grill, added TRD skid plate. More to go but taking baby steps.

 

Swapped out the TRD beadlock style wheels today and put on the SCS F5’s. I love the fitment, not too much poke.

 

Flapskis been on for a few weeks now to keep the gravel and road salt out of the underbits. The front flaps are all black.

 

What company did you go with? I am considering this mod

 

Snail Armor

https://snailarmor.com/products/snailarmor-tacoma-tailgate-flat-panel

 

What's the price difference?

 

Jealous! I’m waiting for USPS to get their shite together and deliver mine!

 

I really love the look of these, Im in the process of making one , I put to holes in it with some removable dog bowls. Shop is being rearranged though so will be a few weeks before I can get it powder coated and installed.
Great job and looks amazing, snail armor seems like an awesome company to support to.

 

Good luck on your build. There’s a ton of pride in getting your hands dirty and building your own solution. Looking forward to see what you come up with