What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Finally getting around to removing the useless cali raised fog led pods…I was naive when I first got the truck and thought it was the coolest mod ever lol…thankfully I found this forum and the SAE fog light thread in the lighting forum. Selective yellow SS3 Pro fogs installed:




Save yourself the time and pass on these



Also installed A BAMF Ifs front skid I picked up from a fellow TW member, now he’s also got me tempted to pick up the transfer case and tranny skids for a damn good price!



I love how beefy this thing is. As suspected I feel the front suspension has taken a hit from the added weight of the skid and sliders, maybe it’s just in my head but the ride quality has become harsher and maybe lost a little clearance too. Ordered some 5100s for the front, hopefully the stock coils will still provide the lift I need to bring the front back up. I’d like to maybe knock out a CMC while I’m gonna be in there installing the 5100s to move up to 285/295s once these KO2s wear down.



Also added the Icon 3-leaf AAL in the rear, I didn’t like how the camper shell wore my rake down

When I first got the truck I planned to do the lift once and shell out the $$$ for a full fox or king setup. Having realized how cheap and easy the AAL and 5100s are, I changed my mind and decided to opt for that route, considering I’m not planning any insane wheeling this year. Helps me not get yelled at for making such a large purchase while also house hunting!



Can’t wait to aim the SS3s tonight!

 

I looked this up a while back. I've got the same wheels and I think they are listed as 21lbs though I haven't weighed them myself. Not too bad.

 

Send me the wheels

 

Started swapping my graphics. Did the bed today.

From this.



To This…

 

I like it, looks like a raptor. Where'd you buy them?

 

Supdec.com They call them raptor graphics. They have tons of stuff. They are overseas so delivery takes a while. I think it was Ukraine too.

 

My full suspension in Dobinsons.

 

Probably my favorite addition thus far! Can you believe I picked up the set of 4 16x8 4.5bs ceramic coated in 9/10 condition for $800 cash local!!!

 

Gave the truck a wash and finished putting on the matte carbon mirror caps.

 

Yep, those panels and any interior hard plastics. For the leather/interior cleaners I use the brush to agitate or sometimes just spray onto the panel or microfiber and wipe off. Basically they remove all the sweat, grime, and old leather conditioner or interior detail spray.

Honestly, I haven't used much chemical guys stuff. Some really like it. I think they've got too many products that do similar results and there's other products that are cheaper and work just as well or better. Some of the Adam's Polishes stuff is bit like chemical guys in that respect. I really like Adam's soaps, interior & exterior detail sprays, and their spray wax. I buy my stuff in bulk and by the gallon.

Any leather/interior cleaner will work. I've slowly been switching over to P&S detail products from Adam's, because it's significantly cheaper. A gallon of P&S interior cleaner is $20. I'm guessing chemical guys is around $12-$16 for a 16oz bottle? I still like Adam's Polishes though. P&S is well known by professional detailers and those who detail for a living.

I'm always trying new detail products and it's become a bit of a hobby/obsession over the last few years. I'm always looking for the "best stuff." I prefer professional detail products as opposed to a lot of the stuff sold at say Walmart, but you can find a few detailing gems there too. That's why I highly recommend the Jay Leno's leather conditioner. ($10 at Walmart)

Kind of the same thing with interior detail sprays. I like products that work well. Adam's isn't exactly cheap, but I've been using it for about 5 years and really like it. Most important, it's got UV protection and gives a nice matte non greasy factory sheen. I hate greasy detail products. (FYI, Adam's sold his company a few years ago and quality dropped on some stuff.) Another reason why I've switched to P&S for some things.

Here's a couple of my favorite detailing sites if you're interested.
https://theragcompany.com
https://www.obsessedgarage.com

 

AVS low profile dark smoke vent visors. I'm pondering... should I have gotten my windows tinted before installing these or does that even matter/interfere with the tinting process?

 

They shouldn't interfere at all. I watched mine being done and it wouldn't have mattered if it had visors or not.

 

Rodger that, thanks!

 

Installed Caliraised 0 degree sliders

 

IMG_0803 by Mike M, on Flickr

Footwell lighting. I still have the kit for the rear to do as well as (4) aqua bars if I change my mind on the color. The actual color is a bit more neon blue than the darker blue shown in the picture, but I am still very pleased with it. I need to play with the PWM a bit to figure out how bright I actually want it for daily use.

As I said in the footwell thread, 2 Fast, 2 Furious, I'm 2 fast for y'all!

 

Had my local muffler shop install a OEM PRO muffler onto my 2021 Off Road Tacoma,, getting many more smiles per miles now !!!

 

I really like the aqua kit from vleds and hotshotoffroad, but I think the 5500k white would be more functional. Liking that blue.

The trd pro cat-back is on the top of my wishlist. My local dealer has it for about $630ish, but I'm still looking for cheaper.

 

Total chaos bed stiffeners for 2nd gen on 3rs gen with some modifications

 

Took advantage of warmer temps today and got my Tacoma cleaned up!

 

I am diggin' the fender flares!

Ed

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