What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I was looking at some aluminum to do this actually as I think it would not only do the job but as you stated be easier to shape. I’ve been looking at ways to protect the bed as you mentioned also…I was thinking of rounding the edges and probably using a rubber hose to keep the metal off the bed.

Thanks for the input! Seems like a fun task to mess with while drinking your favorite beverage.

 

This actually could be pretty cool if the lenses were in the trd colors.

Otherwise you should get 100 more and do the whole grill

 

Yes:

 

Yes, the rubber hose has worked for me on many, many projects. Even wire rub hot-spots. But if you don't want to (or can't) bend the metal strap at the bottom into an "L", Amazon sells a package of rubber bumpers with a tab on them that will plug into a drilled hole, and cushion between strap & bed.

Shop for the size you want:

 

^^What he said!^^ Not only would it be awesome but it would be trending here!

 

Could always get clear lights then transparent tape… just gotta make sure state laws aren’t broken… MD does not like people having any red lights on vehicles.

 

Since removing the Trail Edition boxes I have two open bolt holes on each side. I'd love to put a couple of d-rings or hooks for anchoring ratchet straps and bungee cords. Has anyone done this? Wondering if there is something specific for this location in the bed.

 

Great way to completely kill all airflow through the radiator.

 

I used rubber hose from a vacuum line I had laying around. Also used a file on the edges to round them down a bit. Turned out a perfect fit under my tonneau cover for my crappy little just in case Costco shovel.

 

There's a set of OEM tie-downs that go there on the regular trucks (non trail edition). Part #: 66312-0C010

Note: Not sure if that part number comes with the bolts to thread into the holes (2 bolts for each tie-down).

See: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bed-tie-down-on-2018.530449/

 

It was all in jest. That’s completely obvious. Thanks killjoy.

 

You could look at grabbing a set of these:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/charvonia-design-bed-tie-down-anchors.719344/

 

I have both versions brake (Tacoma as I run a BD S1 hitchpod) and reverse (Tundra as I had left over from the Tacoma before the HP switch). Both are great after a few years of use.

Even had harness's made for plug and play rather than crimping OEM wiring as the provided duo taps are not water proof.

 

The VLED bar us much brighter and both can be used.

 

I just wouldn't like the look of it on the back. Just me.

 

Fair enough

It's not really that noticeable. Looks like it part of the license plate.

 

Still an angel in your mother’s eyes.

 

Wow, half an hour goes by and NOBODY is arguing with you... lol

 

Could be worse. Could be one of those extra wide LED multifunction brake lights that blinks and turns orange, or the stupid strobing brake bulbs.