What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Agree with all that...except I don't think Tundra has anywhere near the ground clearance of a Taco. Any stock Tacoma beats Tundra on approach, breakover, and departure. The "running ground clearance" numbers manufacturers and magazines use (the one that tends to vary between 8 and 12 inches) is completely arbitrary and ridiculous. Hope they maintain that in 2024 Taco but spy photos appear otherwise.

 

What size did you run for power?

 

Had to modify the gatorback brackets because I was rubbing bad on full lock… stock tires (50% wear) no lift etc. got a heavy discount but wish it fit as expected especially for the damn price. Unfortunately it’s still not quite enough (full lock over any bump ex. Pull out of the driveway). Passenger side was worse than drivers but both needed modified.


Added lights on the carrier so I dont get hit


Then I used it and took a road trip

 

Gotta look up why. Believe it or not, the LEDs look great but the design of those housing shines straight up into the camera with or without them. If you put your hand over half that housing you will see the cutoff stop at your tailgate. In the threads about this mod it actually shows the difference in the image the camera gets after doing it too. I wasnt a believer, but I tested with my hand there and saw the cutoff pretty clear cut so I decided to order a $10 set and try it out. It's a nice little difference for a cheap mod. Pretty surprising and the camera quality is actually very noticeable, especially in person.

 

How does it sound???

 

Post Pictures.

 

THIS @andersen24

 

I agree it is a great Mod, 10.00 was worth it and its the same material as the bumper and a perfect cut out fit.

 

Could you post a phot of the tonneau cover opened up on one side, with the bikes off of the rack of course. I wonder if they will open as high or does the bike carrier hinder the operation?

 

Guess I will order replacements, now just need to find a good replacement set.

 

Good to know, where would you suggest to purchase better skid plates from?

 

Are you satisfied and fully confident with one hood strut?

 

RCI, CBI, TRD Pro are all solid options..

 

Scroll back in this thread, or just look at my profile and see posts ive made. Pics are posted.

 

Hey Edster. Here ya go. Done by myself without ramps, just a tad sore today! I told my wife that she might have to help me with the install, she was adamant… I’m NOT crawling under there! Hardest part for me were the rusted front holes. I used the non security bolts to run through to clean out the rust, very tedious. I put anti seize on the bolts for when it comes time to service the transmission, figured with the heat generated down there I’d rather be safe than sorry with eventually removing the plate. Everything is nice and tight, no rattles. Great peace of mind for sure.

 

I just ran 14 gauge - nothing is drawing more than 3 Amps.

 

They are the Prinsu mounting brackets. I just installed the rack and lights yesterday so I have not had a chance to make any adjustments. On the way to work today, I turned on the light and I was high, up in the trees. Will have to make some changes.

 

I've got a set of the DCLB sliders from westcott and I love them. It's hard enough to find sliders for DCLB but they were local for me so plus no shipping was a no brainer. I did the 20° so they hug the frame since I don't plan of ever getting more than a 3 inch lift and I don't need the step but I highly recommend westcott and their customer service is second to none.

 

That's a little different looking than mine...I noticed the bolts on the bent side...what do you have connected to it that extends?



Ed

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Yo I need this!