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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Feb 12, 2023 at 7:13 AM
    DuffyBank

    DuffyBank Well-Known Member

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    There is no need to trim the metal tab.
     
  2. Feb 12, 2023 at 7:28 AM
    Odlcjro01

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    The Philips build tab had a slant on e one side. I just made it square. I was having a I hard time getting them in before I did that. I saw that it was not needed but could not get them in without it.
     
  3. Feb 12, 2023 at 7:33 AM
    Kennyu5

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    Drilled a hole and glued in the adapter.2F38C8F8-093F-4170-8510-5929C3C9A943.jpg
     
  4. Feb 12, 2023 at 8:28 AM
    TSAVO

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  5. Feb 12, 2023 at 8:40 AM
    84-4runner

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    intake mods, firestone airbags, campershell, backup lights,
    not to ruffle some feathers but this was the easiest and quickest way to fix
    the gas cap situation. move the plastic tender to the outmost hole

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  6. Feb 12, 2023 at 9:09 AM
    Kennyu5

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  7. Feb 12, 2023 at 9:18 AM
    TSAVO

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    Yeah that happens a lot around here. This place kills my wallet sometimes.:rofl:
     
  8. Feb 12, 2023 at 9:28 AM
    mooncat

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    Got some rekgens
     
  9. Feb 12, 2023 at 9:43 AM
    RyanDCLB

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    We installed the Overland Custom Designs swaybar disconnects yesterday. Had some conflict with the Total Chaos Spindle gussets, but a Milwaukee 90° die grinder with a cutoff wheel made that go away.

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    If you are considering these, I'd check out the 5 year review over here :thumbsup:
     
  10. Feb 12, 2023 at 9:55 AM
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    A morning ice bath and some zip tie freshening up on all the aftermarket wires i have added. Sunday :)

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  11. Feb 12, 2023 at 9:58 AM
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    Also blacking out the front face of my RCI aluminum a arm guards. Because im bored and ive been hitting everything i own with this black rattle can lately. Winter Painting #.

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  12. Feb 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
    HIST8Taco

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    He looks very pleased with more room
     
  13. Feb 12, 2023 at 10:05 AM
    2k2

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    I ordered Phillips German H9 from Amazon for $9.99 each back in October. They're $11.99 now.
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    I spent nearly 3 years trying to increase the stock headlight performance. These didn't disappoint.
     
  14. Feb 12, 2023 at 10:08 AM
    2k2

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    I didn't actually trim the metal tabs. They fit just fine without trimming any metal
     
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  15. Feb 12, 2023 at 10:15 AM
    2k2

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    I did this too... I didn't even put this in as a mod in my build thread.... I might have to go back and add this in...

    Best part... It's free
     
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  16. Feb 12, 2023 at 10:18 AM
    Scotfree

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  17. Feb 12, 2023 at 10:24 AM
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    I had issues with the passenger side light. Mainly because I was too lazy to remove everything that was in my way. Also, no need for dremel. A sharp pocket knife and some pliers were plenty to make this work.
     
  18. Feb 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM
    canuck guy

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    It's easy if you remove the bolts holding the windshield washer reservoir. Then just slide the reservoir over a little. No need to empty or remove it. Access to the light is better. Work on the light then just bolt the reservoir back. Really simple and easy.
     
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  19. Feb 12, 2023 at 11:17 AM
    Odlcjro01

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    I had to do that to give me enough room it insert the bulb.
     
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  20. Feb 12, 2023 at 11:19 AM
    jmanscotch

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    Today I built and installed my own catalytic converter guards to weld onto my ARB skid plates. Not the best welder, but they came out ok.

    Guards don’t cover the rear of the cat, but they do prevent Sawzall access to the front of the cat, so a thief wouldn’t *easily* be able cut the entire thing out. Hoping it’s enough of a deterrent.

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