What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Apparently there's not enough demand for the "regular" cab variants, to bad they're fantastic, I would buy one had they been available.

 

The front valence looks like it's from the TRD pro with the rigid lights, is this aftermarket or from factory?

 

factory

 

bad ass truck!!

 

Awesome truck.

 

This past weekend I installed an OME 2" lift on my '18 TRD OR. 887 OME springs on Nitro struts, full leaf pack in the rear. OME UCA's. Then installed Method 703 wheels with 285/70/R17 tires. Had a little rubbing on the fender liner at full lock, but after a heat gun, a little trimming, and a good alignment there's no rubbing now while street driving. I think, however, if I stuff the wheel at full lock it will rub on the cab mount. So I'm going to do a CMC soon.

 

How long to replace the stock Tacoma lights and install these?

 

I ordered via the website and got the wrong size. I called them and they sent a replacement, which was a perfect fit on my 2017 Tacoma.

 

Not sure I've ever seen a single cab 3rd gen. In fact I didn't think it was made anymore. Nice!

 

I can reach inside the engine bay now

 

What did they send you if you remember. They are sending me another soon.

 

Great answer, I love it! Yes I get the hands on thing, I am the same due to working as a carpenter (framing and high rises) and commercial fisherman. About 50 years of repairing and maintaining my vehicles as well.

Looks like you have done a lot of justifiable upgrades for your usage. All good.

I am glad I have never had an upgrade bug when it comes to my vehicles. I just don't have the funds even if I had the desire.

Even winning the lottery would not change me. I am taking applications. If I win the 50 million, keeping 5 mil and give the other 45 mil away. I would hate to have that much, then I'd be forced to put new countertops in the kitchen. Maybe put a better seat in my 10ft rowboat.

 

It's a relatively simple swap out. Some folk peel back the inner fender liner to access the fog lights; however, you can swap them going through the engine compartment in between the front bumper and radiator. Although if you have bear-sized hands, this would be difficult. It should take less than an hour.

 

Fits a Strikelight nicely too!

 

I use a similar work platform to help me reach the roof when washing my truck. Those things are great.

 

Didn't know this was a thing until I saw this post. Looked earlier and the price was $149.99, put them in my cart, procrastinated and they went up to $155.99 again so I bought them. Don't really need new tires but that's a heck of a deal.

 

Once you put the brackets on the lights and get the connector they send ready, should be 20-30 minutes? it’s super easy. I went through the fender liner, took out 3-4 bolts and a trim clip. The fog lights are held on with 1 screw and two tabs. You can see the screw holding the factory fog in on the right side in the second pic. The two tabs are on the opposite side. Once you remove the screw you can pull the fog toward you (after unplugging) and it just comes right out. Hope this helps, but if a dummy like me can do it anyone can

 

Did the attachment mounts come with it as well? If so I’m about to order

 

I might be way off but I think it might be a second gen with all the body panels off a 3rd gen

 

Discontinued in 2015 so makes sense