What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I added the handy 3 compartment cargo net my kiddo gave me for Christmas. It came with round holders to screw in to the bed, but I don’t see a need for those as both my tie downs and mini tie downs hold the corners fine (and I can easily adjust where in the bed it hangs).

Yes, I learned that I “needed” this on this thread.

 

Rough installed my new grill, BAMF light mount, and 9" prowlr lights.

As it sits the lights are about 5 inches away from the grill. So I think I'm going to buy some spacers to push the mount closer to the grill and free up some space so the horns aren't right next to the radiator.

More pictures to come.

 

Well damn

 

Neat trick, but...
Ain't Nobody Got Time for That

 

My tie down hooks are shaped differently (not flat) so it won't work, but this gives me some ideas...thanks. Sometimes just knowing there is a better way starts the quest to find it.

 

...I feel like an idiot. Promptly went to the truck and properly stowed my straps...

 

Here's how much I pay attention.... lol I thought there were only two, I just remembered that the last time I didn't get the max lift version and made sure I did this time. Not sure about the other option.

 

I feel you're pain, the same thing happened to me with my first Taco. I bought a set and only later realized there was another option. Unfortunately, the mounting points are slightly different and I'm pretty sure that means you can't just swap in the longer set.

 

That's a neat way to do it. I just use hair ties

 

I've got some that aren't flat and you just wrap it so the hooks come out the side. Still works great.

 

I felt the same way when I saw how to store them this way.

 

Direct- and Port-injected systems--D-4S or Direct Injection 4 Stroke Engine - Superior--for the Tacoma's were introduced in late 2015 when they received the 2GR-FKS engine. According to this source, D-4S has been around since 2007 first appearing on the Lexus GS models. D-4S was introduced specifically to combat the carbon build-up problem that catch cans are supposed to help with. Here is an article that quotes the Tacoma Chief Engineer Mike Sweers, "What we're doing here is we have slit on the side of our injector and we're blowing that carbon off," speaking with respect to removing carbon from the injector and not the intake valve. Essentially, once the engine is at idle, it enters a self-cleaning mode where in port-injector takes over the fueling of the engine and the direct-injectors clean themselves. When this happens, the port-injectors clean the intake valves as a by-product of their methodology i.e. the fuel--which contains detergents--coats the intake valves thus "washing away" some of the naturally occurring carbon deposits.

For more information:

• Overview of the D-4S system from Toyota
• Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained discussing the differences between direct- and port-injected engines; bonus section discussing carbon build-up

Before this research, I would have said that a catch can couldn't hurt. But, after reading the Mike Sweers interview and watching the two videos above, I'm mostly convinced that the 3.5L V6 in the 3rd Gen Tacoma truly doesn't need a catch can. That being said, when financially feasible, spring for Top Tier fuels as these fuels have more detergents and additives in them than the minimum standard set forth by the U.S. EPA. Also, change your oil on a regular basis. The components in an engine expand and contract and have tolerances. These tolerances and expansions/contractions allow for contaminants such as fuel to enter your oil thus reducing the efficacy. Just as well, oil breaks down over time and will eventually gum up everything if you avoid regular service intervals. Finally, drive your truck. Vary the RPMs, idle at stop lights, don't be afraid to breach 3000 RPM, etc.

Thanks to whomever asked this question and led me down this rabbit hole. It was interesting to see how automotive technology has progressed since the olden days of cast iron blocks and Holley Double Pumpers.

 

Installed the ARB twins and tank using the M.O.R.E mount. Ran and air hose to the rear and hid the quick connect in the cubby for two reasons 1) protect the connector from things banging around in the bed 2) a 25’ air hose can fill all tires…front, back, utility trailer, and travel trailer from one spot.

 

Installed front cam. Nakita brand on AZ.
I used the little rubber pieces that let you angle the camera as the template to center and drill the hole. Then I cut the white and green wire.
Grounded to the frame next to the battery and used a tap a fuse for power source.

i have the pioneer 6600NEX head unit so I programmed the Mode button on the steering wheel to enable the front cam. I also programmed it to show reverse camera on long hold of the mode button.
I also have a shortcut on the screen itself.

 

Brush patern it!

Engine turn (aka Jewel) it!

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eng...known as,reflective interest and fine detail.

 

Finished installing my lift kit tonight and found these two bolts hanging around in my front skid plate.

Bought my truck used and these are definitely not from anything I’ve done to it. Any idea where these came from and if I should be concerned?

 

Fixed it for ya. I had contemplated doing this to my aluminum skids... but the thought of stripping them sucks.

 

those definitely don't look like oem toyota hardware.

also the nylon locking insert isn't threaded at all, indicating those are brand new! spacers from something?