What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Got my new hooke roof rack put on

 

If you hang around here you're also about to be broke and in love.

 

That looks really great. Very slick. I like how it is nice and close to the roof line. Did it come with the light bar, or did you add it?

 

Yea, 2018...the best year! (debatable, of course)
nice looking truck! Congrats

 

Congrats! Enjoy it. But, as soon as the honeymoon phase has worn off get a tune and you’ll fall in love with it all over again…or just get it now. I’d recommend KdMaxx by @PapaRee

 

It came with it

 

That looks nice. My brother is currently on the market for a roof rack. Going to need to show him this.

 

I've been busy over the past several months, doing what I can when I can. I'm not exactly sure where I left off so I'll hit the big ones.

• C4 Fab Overland rear bumper.
• Baja Designs S2 Sport follow lights. I'll also use these as camp lights so they're on a dedicated full time switch.
• C4 Fab rock sliders, drilled and bolted.
• Factor 55 Flatlink shackle.
• TRD Ironman 16x8 zero offset custom painted wheels.
• Falken Wildpeak AT3 285/75R/16 tires.
• Rear seat Blue Sea 12v/USB plugs on a dedicated full time circuit. These are my interior charging station as well as for passengers.
• Quick grab potty bag and medical kit hung on back of headrests.
• $165 Midland MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels
  Midland MXT275 GMRS radio w/Midland 6db antenna, JCR mount, and Magnetic Mic mount on a dedicated full time circuit.
• AJT Designs oversize cup holder.
• $18 Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black), 144-148MHz & 420-450MHz
  Baofeng UV-5R ham radio. BTech
  $14 BL-5L 3800mAh Extended Battery Compatible with UV-5R UV-5RTP UV-5R 8W UV-5R Plus UV-5RA UV-5G UV-5G Pro GT-5R GT-5R Pro, Original Pack, Black
  BL-5L extended life Li-ion battery and USB charging cable on order.
• Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions 3 ball dash mount w/ phone, mic, and radio mounts. Phone charging cord routed through dash into the GMRS base unit for a full time circuit. Ham radio will charge through the factory data port or a double USB adapter in the factory 12v plug.
• KTJO driver side grab handle. Rivnut hardware and tool on order. I absolutely do not trust the included lower hardware.
• Motor Trend seat cover, Slowton dog seatbelt on headrest and Vastar dog seatbelt in the passenger side receptacle to kill the chime while my service dog rides shotgun. Lots more dog gear already documented but I'm happy to answer questions.
• A metric sh!t ton of camping gear and recovery gear for overlanding and local runs. I highly recommend the Setpower R45D fridge/freezer, Opes 1200w power station, and Baldr 120w solar panel. Best bang for your buck hands down.

I think that's it folks... for now.

 

I added a trailer hitch under the winch I already had on my Westin winch brush guard

 

Can I ask why you went with the Elite? I just ordered the liberty

 

I dig my Redarc Elite as well. They also sell a mounting blank in both sizes. I wasn't aware of this one till now.

 

This is the one I have and it works great. Also easy to remove and wash if needed.

 

That looks good!!

 

Swapped out the OEM chrome mirror pod blinkers for the R4T sequential signals.

OEM

R4T

The smoked lens is a nice new 'black' accent/addition and the sequential signal looks great and is very bright.

 

Instead of cutting my front bumper, I went with the R4T Bumper Caps. They worked really great, and went on sooo easy. They come in black, so needed to get them painted. Well worth the expense to make sure everything fit and looked great. Here is a link to the caps on the R4t website: https://runnin4tacos.com/products/bumper-caps-2016-2020-toyota-tacoma?_pos=1&_sid=aade9df1f&_ss=r

 

i have been shopping around for months. finally found a good one. i blame everyone on here. i’ve been lurking for a few months reading it all.

 

Got Leer topper installed. Bed rug also. Quality seems good. Paint match is questionable. I think it looks worse in picture but it's not great....

 

I use a Meadowlark XL seat hammock in the F350 tow vehicle, which i love, and the one I have in the Tacoma is now unavailable so I'd likely do another standard size Meadowlark in its place. It's super tough, well padded and waterproof unlike the more standard yet tough waterproof material of the Tacoma unit.

The real trick here is the Track Mat I place on top of the dog hammock which provides a full sized and very stable surface for 5 dogs weighing in at 180 lbs combined. The stiff mat can limit seat adjustment for tall folks unless modified. This combo has lasted 13 years without issue. It also doubles as a on ground work surface, which is rad. However I can't recommend the NAC&ZAC door covers. 2 sets either blew away in the wind or curled and refused to stay in place long term. They also fell out often when using the power windows (Rush reference).

I use a combination of Slowton and Vastar dog seatbelts attached to top quality harnesses, such as Icefang, PotPet, and Rabbitgoo, at the metal chest d ring at all times. Please stay away from the Cooyoo seatbelts as the clips fail and the belt connections constantly self release. I've also had the plastic d ring on the OneTigres backpack break immediately, but that was replaced with a good carabiner and still performs beautifully. The leashes can also double as straps to secure items in the seat.

We also use a faux sheepskin washable center console dog bed in both trucks for the dachshunds and they both love it. It frees up room in the back for the big kids and gives the littles a clear view. Unfortunately I'm having trouble locating the name.

It's easy to get creative with the leashes and harnesses I've mentioned so everyone is secured in place. Everything is quickly removed for washing and access plus can serve more than one function.

 

I understand the lurking. Mine is a lease so I am being careful on what mods Incase I can't buy it out of the lease. If not I will be shopping for older model that I can afford.

 

I liked the harnesses. It gives you about 6” of extra slack to maneuver while plugging into the lamp. It seemed easier.