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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Aug 6, 2022 at 6:41 AM
    ValK83

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    Looks like he’s doing the blackout mod. I don’t blame him OEM LED headlights are expensive. I’m looking to buy some used headlights I can do this with.
     
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  2. Aug 6, 2022 at 6:44 AM
    TacoNonspecialist

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    Exactly what I did. Purchased a good used set from a member on this site and got to work. This is a long, tedious process, and hope the outcome is worth it.

    Also, wife likes this hobby better than me spending $$ at the range every weekend
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2022 at 6:54 AM
    ValK83

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    I do every 7500km myself. Oil is cheaper than an engine.
     
  4. Aug 6, 2022 at 7:01 AM
    wcoffman

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    I do filter every 5K miles, oil every 10K. Seriously doubt I’ll ever stress the engine to the point of synthetic oil breakdown. If dirt is the culprit then new filter should remedy.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2022 at 7:07 AM
    ryanvar42

    ryanvar42 That is your opinion. It is wrong.

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    Seems like a cool project then to keep you bus, and I’m sure have some great lights after. Ugh range time gets expensive quick and is over too fast
     
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  6. Aug 6, 2022 at 7:13 AM
    WesNeedsCoffee

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    Yes, easy to install without removing the skid. Just leave the driver's side wing off until you get the shield attached to the forward cross member. Once everything was lined up, I was able to slot the driver side wing into place and tighten everything down. Passenger side wing should be attached to the shield while you're still on the ground.

    I didn't completely remove the cross bars. Just remove the two rear bolts and one of the front and then loosen the other front. You can then swing the cross bars out of the way while lifting the shield into place (I used a small floor jack) and then swing the cross bars back into position to hold the shield in place.

    The screws provided with my aluminum version are also aluminum. They are very soft and easy to strip the security-torx heads.
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2022 at 7:41 AM
    TacoNonspecialist

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    Driver mod, KDmax, eibach, wheelers, morimoto, and ricer pro grille
    Been trying to convince the wife to move to a more rural area out of city limits so I can build my own range. Gets shot down every time (pun fully intended). Endless range time and endless ammo costs
     
  8. Aug 6, 2022 at 9:28 AM
    geo8866

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    Thanks, I already was going to try exactly what you said regarding leaving one cross bar bolt in place. Glad to know that worked. Thanks again!
     
  9. Aug 6, 2022 at 10:02 AM
    Malvolio

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    Small stuff. Removed camper shell for third brake light recall retrofit kit install by dealer, polished out and painted a spot rubbed rawdog by the shell, and briefly admired the truck looking like a truck again.

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  10. Aug 6, 2022 at 10:12 AM
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    Looks great! I have a spot on my front fender I have to touch up from a baseball hitting in causing a chip in the paint. How was the process with that touch up paint? I got the same paint from Toyota.
     
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  11. Aug 6, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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    Got the rear differential fluid changed today. I was planning on changing it after changing the transmission fluid last week but the fill bolt for the differential fluid was rusted on. During the week I banged on it with a hammer a couple times and sprayed WD-40 on it each time. This morning it came right off as well as the drain bolt. Three quarts of fluid came out and three quarts of full synthetic fluid went back in. This was great because my transmission took a half quart more fluid in than came out. I was going to take a picture of the sludge on the drain plug but the paper towel that I cleaned it with got messed up with a small fluid spill. At least there were not any metal shavings on the magnet like my transmission had. One of the reasons for doing this now with 54k miles is because I saw a you tube video of someone with only 15k miles whose differential fluid came out almost black. Mine was only a little darker than the new fluid. All in it took less than an hour for an old man. Easy peasy.

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  12. Aug 6, 2022 at 10:31 AM
    Malvolio

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    Thanks. The Barcelona Red touchup paint is OK but sometimes comes out flat and other times sparkly for the metallic. Many people on TW find the color match of Dr Colorchip to be better. I’m also not that skilled out applying it. But here’s a tailgate scratch from bike handlebars I filled in. It blends at some angles and not others at 5’; From a foot or two it’s more obvious.

    Here’s a shot of the rub spot I did up close and mentioned earlier. It would look less translucent if I used a primer first, but my truck is so scuffed everywhere I’m not super concerned about that level of aesthetics beyond preventing rust.

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  13. Aug 6, 2022 at 10:32 AM
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    Yep, the culprit here is the filter. I read somewhere that a normal oil filter starts bypassing around 3-5K miles so now all the gunk gets distributed inside your engine and NOT filtered out. Yes, the newer synthetic oil will last 10K miles no problem but that filter gets clogged and starts bypassing and if it isn't changed often then your engine will have premature wear. Kudos for Synthetic oil; Had a Jeep Cherokee for 19 years. It was a loss leader sale back in 1996 and I drove it off the lot for $14K. Had a 4-cylinder engine. I had used Synthetic oil from day one and about the time I sold it I looked inside the valve cover to see how things looked. I am older and remember the sludge days inside valve covers. Guys the head was so clean I could still read the stampings in the head from the factory.
     
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    Got my alignment fixed by a dealer that does lifted trucks. Feels much better now

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  15. Aug 6, 2022 at 10:48 AM
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    Looks good, my truck is “super white” so I don’t think I’ll have to worry about the metallic issue but it’s in an obvious spot so I’m hoping for decent results…if not I may have to place a strategically located decal. I’m more worried about corrosion forming on the exposed metal. There is already a small amount of surface rust, which is to be expected living in rainy Washington.

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  16. Aug 6, 2022 at 12:41 PM
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    Just had KDMax tune done. Guys, it’s the real deal! I can’t tell you how much better and more fun the truck is to drive. I smiled from ear to ear on the drive home. Thanks to @Phich for taking the time to explain everything to me before making my truck amazing.
     
  17. Aug 6, 2022 at 12:52 PM
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    Today's "to do list" was a visit to Luke @ HighCountryTuning for the OTT (tune).

    This tune does everything it's supposed to, so no need getting into what it does. But for those in his area, looking to tune, DO IT!

    Luke is a very knowledgeable and personable guy. We shot the breese for a while and went over everything to expect. Very pleased.

    Photo is random, because how do you photograph a tune?? Haha

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  18. Aug 6, 2022 at 2:10 PM
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    Was going to change the idler pulleys and belt. Developing a bit of a chirp and squeal. 160 km.
    Unfortunately stealership wanted $200 each pulley! :rofl: I was ready to fork cash but 200 for a pulley! ? Lol.
    I also asked for tensioner price at same time. $550 !?

    What are you guys paying for these ?
    US or CAD
     
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  19. Aug 6, 2022 at 2:17 PM
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    0D240297-05AE-4C67-B7E3-D34C8E0805E5.jpg Had to rep my Alma Mater!!!
    shout out to all you Aggies, Sooners, and Razorbacks that wish you could have gotten accepted :crapstorm:

     
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  20. Aug 6, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    You could try a desert camo wrap.
     
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