What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

They make sway bar relocation plates. However from your photo I can't see any indication of the coils hitting the sway bar?

 

It is dark at night in my Softopper and wanted to light it up. Not needed all the time and did want to see in the back. Went with these figure I can Tye/Wrap them to the Frame next to the Tail Gate one in each corner. They have a switch on the back and recharge. 5 hour run time and can also run a phone if needed. Not to big but brite enough for inside to see. I would have to remove them to recharge but not a big deal and no wiring needed to go to them. $25.00 for a pair off EBay way cheaper then what I have into doing the 3rd Brake Light. I can remove these to use as a flash light/work light/warning strobe ect if needed. They can also aim down at the Tail Gate for doing stuff too.
LED Work Light 2pcs pack, 2 COB 30W 2000Lumens Rechargeable Portable Work Light | eBay


Color: Black+ Yellow

Power: 30W

Lighting Mode: Full Brightness, Low Brightness, Strobes Brightness

Discharging Time: 5 Hours (High Brightness), 7-8 Hours (Low Brightness)

Input & Output Voltage/Current: 5V DC, 1A

Material: Aluminum + ABS + TPR

Size: Approx. 11.5x7.5x3.5cm/ 4.53"x2.95"x1.38"

 

Those are pretty cool. Just FYI, you could also add the factory led’s in the rear corners of the bed. Plug and play on 2020 and newer. They’re about $50-$55 depending on the dealership. They work with the cargo light switch. But I do like the portability of yours as well, I may get a set to keep on board for the what if’s. Thanks for posting those.

 

I will look into the bed LEDs did not know they had them.

 

From what I've seen, the OEM version of the bed-light kit isn't all that bright. I'm considering getting the Caliraised version that appears to be twice as bright at 2/3rds the cost.
https://caliraisedled.com/products/toyota-tacoma-bed-light-kit

EDIT: nevermind, I'm no longer considering it. Just bought a set.

 

Posted the install last year;
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...3rd-gen-today.399305/page-10033#post-25579527

 

I added a Stainless Steel one to my outlet. Did not want chrome due to it rusting easier. This fits good but go with the shorter one so it clamps solid yet does not stick out to far. I went with the 12" an had to cut a couple inches off the end.
Car Muffler Exhaust Tips Tail Pipe Stainless 2.75" Inlet 3.5" Outlet 12" Long | eBay

 

Did you custom cut this?

 

WOW too easy I will look to make sure the Knock Outs are there in my 2022 and buy a set today! Those are too easy to install! I have the Knock Outs and will buy a set. Thanks.

 

You got it! Yeah the install was super easy, the directions that came with the lights were crap so I figured I’d post a step-by-step for the TW community.

 

Yea just rectangles and then marked the holes with a sharpie and voila

 

Those do look super bright. Probably would’ve got a set if they were available at the time. Thanks for sharing the link. That’s a really good deal!

 

sorry, a bit confused. Was the whole plate prefabricated or part of a rack or something? Wondering how to get my hands on something like this. Did you custom design the whole thing?

 

Jus

Just bought a set and will see how they light up the bed and save the others for in the truck to use. Great price!

 

My exhaust pipe flares out at the end which is exactly the opposite of all the exhaust tips I've seen including the OEM. Some time back I purchased a cheap aftermarket tip from eBay and no way in hell was it gonna fit. It's like trying to put a square pipe in a round hole. So I guess I'm stuck with what I have.

 

Nothing an exhaust shop can't fix PDQ.

 

Yea, I'm sure.

 

I went in the 70s and we smoked at the sshool supplied smoke barrel after lunch behind the lunch room. 10 thru 12 grades. The "heads" smoked their special blend behind the wood shop.
I did quit 15 years ago after I couldn't afford 2 packs a day anymore.

 

Add some cheap Amazon vent ring covers

 

Rago endeavor is the bed rack. They come precut for baja s2 flush mount lights. I didn't feel like paying 150 per light so I made a filler for the holes. I'll be mounting baja rock lights to it for a 3rd brake light since my tent blocks the view. Also an amber for a chase light