What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Re-mounted my awning directly to the prinsu side plate with 1" spacers so the old bracket wouldn't interfere with the pelican v730's. Getting ready to head out this weekend for a week long trip. WOOP!

Pelican v730's

 

Finally got around installing the intake pipe portion of the

$201 K&N Cold Air Intake System: High-Flow Air Filter, Increase Performance & Towing: Compatible with 2016-2023 TOYOTA Tacoma, 57-9039

K&N ‘Cold Air’ Intake Kit 57-9039. Bought it on a whim because why not? Sold the K&N mesh air filter portion separately because I already had a TRD reusable filter in my stock airbox when I did that mod a few months ago, so by just using the K&N pipe portion I ended up with a frankenmesh Cold Air system but still a lot cheaper than TRD’s price for their entire kit.

Verdict? Real world results are probably negligible, but butt dyno tells me there’s a good sounding drone at mid to high rpm and let’s be honest the stock intake pipe with the big resonator just looked restrictive to begin with lol…

 

Out of curiosity, do you used the Pelican's for storage for gear or as actual rifle cases?

I love how they look but wonder how much gear I could fit in them vs. a traditional cargo carrier (my cargo carrier is a super dorky looking off brand but it works!) and also wonder how they impact MPGs since they aren't exactly aerodynamic.

 

Those are nice! Where can I get em?

 

I plan on stowing all my recovery/tools type stuff that hopefully won't be needed often in one and misc other supplies in the other. If carrying any ker-pow's I prefer they be in the cab. One of the reasons I mounted them back further on the rack is hoping the airflow up the rack deflector will go up an over the boxes instead of hitting a wall. I'm currently only getting 14-15mpg already so we'll see once loaded up and on the road this weekend. I plan on removing when I'm not heading to the hills although I really only probably average driving 50-75 miles a week.

 

#Goals

 

Got my truck back from the dealership. They had it for two months to fix the 3rd brake light leak. As soon as I got it back, I put the bed rack and tent on, added some custom made roof rack handles, added the refurbished pelican case to the rack. Its nice to have my truck back.

 

Two months!!! Damn, congrats on getting your truck back. Looks great!

 

Looks good. Ceramic tint ftw. Might want to add some to the rear windows as well though if you're looking to block heat as the privacy glass does not have any heat-blocking abilities. Do the windshield with 70% while you're at it.

 

I used these little guys when trying to avoid zip ties:

$9 WIIBROOK 50pcs Cable Clips, Adhesive Cable Organizer Cord Holder, Durable Strong Cable Wire Management for Car, Office and Home (Black)

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Y4ZYRQ3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
So far it’s worked well and was cheap. Just an option for you.

 

Yea. Quite the journey. Appreciate the words.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-brake-light-journey.768181/

 

Would love to see a picture with the case loaded to get a feel for what ou can fit in there if you get the chance!

 

Just finished with the TotalChaos bed stiffeners and while tail lights were out did the diff breather relocation.

 

Nice! Going to do the same just need to decide on smoke or blackout.

 

I tried those, they didn’t last long in the sun.

 

Looking good!

 

Installed rci trans skid/cat guard. Paired up with the trd skid plate. Easy install!

 

No problems at the car wash.

 

Man this clean! Looks great! I need this.

 

Iam about to install some Katzkins now that the weather is nice. Did you follow any particular directions? Hints/tips?
Did you use a steamer to aid the install?