What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Dropped it off at the dealer that will be installing a new motor in it. 6500 miles. Rod or main bearing.

 

damn howwww

 

Long bed

 

Got my back wall molle panel in with the packout mounts. Have to pull it back down to dynamat behind it.

 

Nice molle panels. Got a link?

 

No clue. Had it in for the 5000 mile service about a month and a half ago and had the oil/filter changed. I asked then if they thought it sounded right and they said its the normal Tacoma thing. Progressively got louder so I stopped by today and ask what they thought now. Several techs and shop manager came over and told me not to drive it any further. Customer walked by and said "that things got a rod knocking". I basically drive like a 65 year old (ok I'm 58 but). So new motor it is. No telling how long it will take to get one of those. They are supposed to call me tomorrow. Gave me a SR5 to drive in the meantime.

 

Damn. That sucks. But at least they are taking care of it right.

 

Crazy

 

That was my first impulse but then I said why should I got through that effort and why haven't I heard of this problem from others. I'm waiting for a response from the seller and maybe hearing from other Taco owners that have done this before making a decision.

 

Hmmmmmmmmm.

 

It’s from OG fab, he posted one forsale and I asked if he could do one with the pack out mounts also.

 

Wow that does suck, especially when its a new truck. At least they are taking care of it. If it makes you feel any better i was in the same boat with my 2015 wrx i had brand new. Needed a new short block at 7k.

 

I'm sorry to hear this. How many miles on it?

[update]The question about miles was stupid. I think that I was shocked learning of the failure, and didn't notice you mentioned the miles.

 

Atta boy

 

AJT Design oversized cup holder came in! My third iteration of trying to find a good spot for my hydroflask and I think this one is here to stay! Price is a steal for the quality! Thanks @AJT DESIGN!!

My other attempts were an adapter from Amazon and a neat strap holder on Etsy that hung on the side. The adapter would pop out after getting loose and the strap took up passenger leg room.

 

So, any chance you can tell me how much quieter it is with the mats?

 

That would be this guy @c_walters
I took out the plastic and replaced it with a cloth molle. Also have enough stuff (in case of emergency) shoved in there to deaden all the sound. But I can say without anything back there it is louder. Which doesn’t really bother me.

 

Do they trigger you ?

 

Zing