What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Took a picture

 

So, I have no idea why Toyota is being so cheap, they can't include a center console caddy / organizer... Really?

I picked this one up on Amazon. Notice, the replication of USB outlets in a much easier position to access (on the top of the organizer), than trying to reach way down into the storage compartment. Also, this thing is deep compared to others that appear rather shallow. My wife asked me the other day, hey, where will my glasses go? Certainly not in the glasses holder next to the cabin lights... That's for my shades.

$16 Center Console Organizer with USB Port for Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 20163rd Gen TRD Offroad Upgrades Mods Interior Para Organizador Coin Insert Tray Truck Box

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FR6J8ST?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

I had the OEM Audio Plus single 8" sub. I wanted a little more thump, so I changed out the single sub to a 10" JL Audio custom sub. MASSIVE upgrade. HUGE!

 

Finally installed the bumper lights. Pain in the butt to drop the bumper but I had to do it. They aren’t wired up yet but it’s progress

 

@afgixxer

It's his equipment he uses to do Tune Updates. The other half is a Laptop connected to the terminal under the steering wheel.

I just stand by and wait for him to say, "Take it for test drive".

 

Yeh i totally read your reply wrong lol... In these 2 pics u can see the poke is VERY minimal.

Now that ive done the lift,wheels tiers next on the list will be a front ARB Summit bumper

 

I used these to remove pin strips/factory stickers on previous vehicles. works really nice, doesn't scratch the paint. I was able to use it to get the heavier sticky spots to one big one...

$9 KUSUFEFI Plastic Razor Blade Scraper, 2PCS Scraper Tool with 60PCS Plastic Blades, Cleaning Scraper Remover for Stickers, Decals, Adhesive, Labels, Paint, Glass, Car, Window, Caulk, No Scratches

https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Clea...626609&sprefix=pastic+ra,aps,182&sr=8-1-spons

 

Ordered the 27F AGM battery from X2/Batteries+, and a 2nd gen 27F tray.

AUTO20 = 20% off
https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/sli27fagmdp

The OEM battery from Feb 2019 is starting to corrode. It can be cleaned, but I've been counting down the days to return to an AGM battery.

I'll pick up a battery tender down the road to juice it up for maintenance. I just can't justify the OVTune just for this single need.

 

The KTJO4x4 grab handle V2-PKTCMGRAB-C0 came in. Ordered Friday night, shipped out Monday afternoon. All parts accounted for and no cosmetic damage.

With V2, the lower fastener changed from an M6 clip nut to a tiny M3 (?) rivnut, and KTJO4x4 includes a ratcheting cinch gun. The screw seemed too small, so I left the old clip nut in place and used the M6 grab handle screw from my previous 2nd gen, P/N 90159-A0047.



Installation with the deep-set bosses and short screws is indeed easier than V1. I found a shallow 10mm socket with 3" long 1/4" drive extension was handy for the lower screw. Fitment of the screw covers is flush and tighter than V1.

 

Sweet. That's less than I thought. Love the setup. Thanks for taking the time to get some additional pics.

 

Didn’t do anything to my Taco ‘cause I’m away. But I spotted this cool Taco/Hilux in Barbados

 

Snapped a pic on the way out of the Allegheny NF after a spontaneous overnight camp. Did a little kayaking, and some exploring of forest roads. Slept like crap but overall a nice reset.

 

Is that the HPS intake tube?

 

I'd skip modern Optima. The brand has been low-balled as far as QA and components after company purchase, in order to extract maximum value for the new owners.

 

Good to know! Thanks for sharing.

 

These scrapers look very handy, thanks I've never seen these before.

 

Finally posting from the start of the Summer. Installed SnailArmor tailgate cup holders. Oh, and a SnailArmor flat tailgate panel to save our knees as we hop up for loading and sleeping. Highly recommended.

 

I removed my 3 year old Dakar HD's and threw my stock leafs back on. I also replaced the 5160's with some 4600's. I lost 3" of lift in the rear lol. Didn't get to the front today, but should tomorrow.

Plan is to swap 4600's all around, replace the pads and rotors, and install air bags in the rear. Oh, and swap my 255's to some 265's.

Truck is cali squatting right now and I don't see how people chose the style, it's not for me. Losing 3" on my truck makes it feel like a Maverick now.

 

Are you trading up?

 

No.

Reason for going back to "stockish", just kind of miss the way my truck was before I "improved" it.