What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Thanks… it The “Body Armor’s” Hi-Line Series. I just used a Auxbeam 22” wide/focused combo light that was $150.

 

What happened?

 

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Doesnt really tell you what happened but alright.

I was only curious since I was looking at their grab handles.

 

If you want more details then

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One post in and I changed my mind lmao
Appreciate it

 

Was it a simple install? How long does it take? (approximately?) Looks great btw.

 

noted

 

I went down the KTJO rabbit hole and then reached out directly via IG before I bought my handle. It looks like they had problems fulfilling orders early on and additional problems such as missing parts. However, lately, I've seen people posting no issues so I ordered on and you can read my experience and install notes here..

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...and-bowl-lights.642703/page-304#post-27645734

 

**PICTURE HEAVY**

Finally completed my own personal side quest of completely blacking out the exterior on the truck(with the exception of fog lights, but I have some Baja designs on the way right now), and I have to say, it makes the truck look just that much better. I wasn't expecting the difference to be that drastic, but I am very happy with how it ended up turning out. a long year and a half (would've been quicker, but life gets in the way, and I am way too picky with what I put on the truck, so it took a long ass time to get exactly everything I wanted)

 

Looking good!

 

Same here. 701 squad!

 

Did you have to trim the plastic on the section where the anytime camera switch goes and please the provide link you purchased it from.

 

Damn it lol. Thanks. I had to order the polarized lens cap.

 

No. That camera button (View) is the OEM camera button for the Pros and I think the OR with the technology package has it too. Either way, there are 2 main buttons on Tacomas generally speaking. You have short buttons and tall buttons. You will usually see a reference on sites that make aftermarket buttons for 3rd gens to this.

What you see in my finished picture is all short buttons except for obviously the Auxbeam and cargo light switch, none are tall. So when you order buttons or switch plates, you need to know what you want (short or tall). So if your vendor is using the terms short or tall for a 3rd Gen Toyota, it will most likely snap right in or if it’s a switch plate they will usually use those terms too and it should just work.

What I had to trim a little was the dash inner edges because the switch plate didn’t quite snap in (slightly too big) when I replaced the OEM drivers side left switch plate. What I really had to trim was some dash mount stuff that was behind the switch plates where I decided to put that View camera button. It was blocking the switch from going in. It wasn’t the plate or the button, it was what was behind it. You can see it in 2 of the pics, 1 showing it blocking the hole and the other showing what it looked like behind the switch panel.

The switch plate was from guildoutfitters.com and specifically for my need was “Base Switch Panel for 4 Short Switches (Tacoma Double Cab)”. It was 149.99 +10 for shipping. It ain’t cheap but I got what I wanted when I wanted it lol

 

Ahhh, OK I see what you’re talking about. What he did to get that button in, was he removed the entire panel that also has the switch panel in it. You don’t have to remove that large panel to replace a button, just the switch panel and you can do with trim tools easily. I think why he did it that way was to give him more room for soldering and splicing. Your mileage may vary depending what you are doing for wiring.

 

2020 SR first set of mods after two years of driving stock. OME lift, Method 301’s, F. Wildpeak 285/70R/17s, rack, and sliders. Other than trouble storing the spare all good.

 

nice graffiti on the front license plate. There is a marker you can use

Looks good! Welcome!

 

lawn is on point too!!

 

Just finished first stage of prototyping a bikini top for my Leitner rack. Build is in 3rd gen