What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Purchased an OEM tonneau cover from a guy on Craigslist. He didn’t want to strip his setup so I had to notch my bed caps. Wasn’t too bad. Used a razor blade and a Dremel tool.

So far I’m happy with it. Time will tell. It was a tad faded and used 303 protectant on it and it looks better. Will see how this works. Not bad for $200.

 

That’s why only went with the 3 leaf progressive AAL. I think keeping it as close to stock height as possible is the way to go (2 inch lift). The lower center of gravity and prowess of the off-road is pretty much all is needed in most situations. A stock off-road will surprise most people in its capabilities IMHO.

 

I only ever wanted 2", ended up over 3 and dealt with it. Not bad by any means, but I hate having to buy a tire to fill the wheel well. I bought some 265/70-17's to put on. They are about the best size for my needs and wants IMO.

I thought about going the AAL route, but decided I wanted to try stock height again. If I find I don't like it, AAL here I come lol.

Oh, and yeah, stock my truck could go anywhere I wanted it to.

 

I hear ya. Going too tall especially with bigger tires has its purpose i.e., rock crawling. But most trails are no challenge for a stock off-road, especially with the crawl control and multi-terrain select and skill.

 

Thanks, Well appreciated!

 

Friendly Patriotic neighborhood

 

Amazon. It says 2020 but I have a 2022 and they fit.

$62 Garage-Pro Rear Bumper End Set Compatible with 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Painted Black

Amazon.com: Garage-Pro Rear Bumper End Compatible with 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma End Cap Black Passenger and Driver Side : Automotive

 

Thank you!

 

One of the finance girls at the dealership asked me what I was going to do to the truck. I said Drive it...haha
Little did I know that the bulk of my disposable income would now belong to one Lunar Rock Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Off Road aka pretty girl.

In the 4 weeks since I drove it off the lot:
Retrax bed cover (love it)
Tyger fury side steps (so nice)
Bed mat
Light up radio knobs
Bumper caps
next:
taillights with a smoke lens
remove as much interior chrome as possible

 

Helped my father put on some bushwackers..

 

@RockawayPrettyGirl

Well, take a pic of your new "disposable income" add-ons to your truck!

Here's mine as she was delivered to me May 14, 2021:



And recently parked next to a classic gem:



As you can see I have a New Grill w/Smoked Amber Raptor Lights, OEM LED Headlights, TRD Skid, HDX Steps.

What you can't see: Bed Mat & Bed Lights, Talon CAT Plate, Black Chrome Exhaust Tip, Mud Flaps, Glovebox & Center Console Compartment separator

In the box awaiting install: Bush-Wacker Fender Flares

Still need: Seat covers

Still Want: Diamondback Tonneau Cover

 

I like the grill and the LED headlights. Both look very good.

 

That's it? You amateur. Time to step your game up!

 

Definitely a lot more upgrades to the drivetrain than just increasing alternator voltage. Feels like a completely different truck after tuning.

These look so good. Only list of crap to buy after I buy a bunch of other crap from my list lol.

 

Your father's truck will now need 35" tires to avoid looking like it skipped leg day.

 

It ain’t going anywhere! - what I said when I picked my 86” from costco, tied mine exactly like u tied yours haha.

 

Daaaaaaaaang. So shiny!

 

One step at a time but yes tire shop is this week .. lol

 

I've had this sitting in my cart for months! looks great and looks like i'm buying it.

 

Link?