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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. Sep 17, 2022 at 6:19 AM
    Tacospike

    Tacospike Semi-Unknown Custodial Member

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    Looks awesome!
     
  2. Sep 17, 2022 at 7:33 AM
    codyjphoto

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    A bunch of junk
  3. Sep 17, 2022 at 8:52 AM
    xCaldazar

    xCaldazar Well-Known Member

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  4. Sep 17, 2022 at 9:35 AM
    ProTacos

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    I would offer a slight variance to that. As stated, you can still have a blind spot but the extra convex mirror definitely helps that. The blind spot is typically where your side mirror(s) can’t see it and you still can’t see it, or easily see it in your peripheral vision out the side window or turning your head looking out the side window. The blind spot typically is not a mirror thing.

    in other words, you check your mirror, no car. You look out your side window, no car. Yet the car is there, that’s the blind spot.

    I also completely agree with adjusting mirrors to just not able to see your own truck, you want as much side or next lane view as you can get. With a slight tip of your head you can still see the edge of your truck for reference and also parking next to curbs and such.
     
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  5. Sep 17, 2022 at 9:43 AM
    ProTacos

    ProTacos Well-Known Member

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    Why though? I’m not seeing the advantage to this. It only needs to hold it down to the tailgate and that is minimal effort, that strap and latch is more than capable of handling that. It’s also not any more secure from a thief cause all they have to do is pop the handle and released. What am I missing? Not criticizing, just curious.
     
  6. Sep 17, 2022 at 9:50 AM
    ProTacos

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    Agree on the disagree lol I have an MGM and the Toyota inserts….it looks much better and the contrast is very slight and it makes it subtly pop and doesn’t subtract from the minimalist decal/badging the Pro gives me anyway. I have had several peeps comment they like it and want to get the inserts after seeing them….they didn’t all have MGM though.
     
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  7. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:01 AM
    thomasburk

    thomasburk Keep on Truckin'

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    Struggling Starting. Truck is shy 3 months from 3 years ownership, and 41,000 miles. Anyone else have battery issues? I trickle charged last night for about 8 hours which didn't seem to help, much.

    Does my positive post just need a good cleaning? Should I get the battery tested--and where can I get a good battery?

    I feel like if it is tested, my battery will be drained to the point of no return.

    1.LoBat_Taco.jpg 2.LoBat_Taco.jpg 3.LoBat_Taco.jpg

    https://youtu.be/g9e8Vm-TEhE

    TIA.
     
  8. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:05 AM
    HanShotFirst

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    Definitely wouldn't hurt.
     
  9. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:06 AM
    Benny blanco

    Benny blanco Mr. Jiggletits

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    All that corrosion around the terminals isn’t helping the situation.
     
  10. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:08 AM
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    My tailgate locks with the remote. So they can't pull the handle. It doesn't unlatch when locked
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:09 AM
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    If you have a multimeter handy, try this:

    How to Test a Car Battery with a Multimeter
    1. Turn the headlights on for two minutes to get rid of any surface charge the battery may have.
    2. Set the multimeter to 15-20 volts.
    3. Turn the lights off.
    4. Connect the multimeter to the positive and negative battery terminals.
    5. If you don’t have a voltage of around 12.6 volts, you may have a bad battery.
    6. Now start the car and look for a revised voltage over 10.
    7. If your voltage drops below 5 when the car is running, it is bad and should be replaced right away.
     
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  12. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:09 AM
    thomasburk

    thomasburk Keep on Truckin'

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    I'll give it a cleaning today.
     
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  13. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:12 AM
    thomasburk

    thomasburk Keep on Truckin'

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    I got one. Two minutes with lights on may take it to the grave.....

    I'll look into it though, will report...

    Thanks.
     
  14. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:15 AM
    cgolf

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    My mods and changes are all very simple. 2020 Off Road. Removed the badging from the rear QPs, added a blackout package, LEDs for the interior, pedal commander (big difference), front driver sear risers (big difference), upgraded all 6 speakers (big difference), bed mat, and front floor mats. Also added a dashcam.
     
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  15. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:17 AM
    RockawayPrettyGirl

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    Its Lunar Rock. Although the cement was my second choice.

    She is a good friend. We've been friends for more than 20 years. I didn't even get mad when she stripped this screw. LOL with a little ingenuity, she got it.
    stripped.jpg IMG_0492.jpg IMG_0493.jpg
     
  16. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:21 AM
    HanShotFirst

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    Screws aren't what they used to be anyway. I'm starting to sound like my dad!
    :eek:
     
  17. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:25 AM
    18trdsport

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    Factory batteries may average 3 years. Many less than that, very few more than that. I only got about 2 years out of my factory battery. It sounds like you got good life out of yours. I would look at it as an opportunity to upgrade.
     
  18. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:28 AM
    RockawayPrettyGirl

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    :amen: I couldn't believe how easily it stripped. As I watched, it looked like the screw was made of soft aluminum.
     
  19. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:28 AM
    roboturner

    roboturner Dead Eyed

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    Agree, the factory battery is trash, If cleaning the posts don't help you should probably just grab a new one
     
  20. Sep 17, 2022 at 10:34 AM
    HanShotFirst

    HanShotFirst Well-Known Member

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    Bump. Wash that truck, yet?
     
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