What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

MTB58 · Mar 5, 2023

AwesomeLaw68 said: ↑

based off cost, I may just buy a pedal commander my coworker just called me his friends Tacoma has one he said I can test drive his truck to see if I want to drop 300 for one.
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Check this out

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tune-or-throttle-controller.784427/#post-28066740

WhiteTaco20 · Mar 5, 2023

Ncousins1 said: ↑

Knocked out a viper cut and replaced the radiator support bushings. Driver side failed and was causing a horrendous creak. Only 2,400 miles on the odometer. Replaced with Energy Suspensions Poly Bushings

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When does the creaking happen? When turning or angling in a driveway?

OldSaltyDog · Mar 5, 2023

I just brought home Finn's daughter...Zoe. Fun having 2 Jack Russell Terriers around! First picture is Daddy meeting the young kids at 1 day old, second picture is Dad (Finn) and 8 week old pick of the litter Zoe...

AmateurTaco1313 · Mar 5, 2023

AwesomeLaw68 said: ↑

Energy Suspensions Poly Bushings website only goes up to the year 2015. how does someone get bushings for 2022 3rd generation trucks?
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https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/9.4101

these will work, I used the same ones on my 2018

JackJoachim · Mar 5, 2023

OldSaltyDog said: ↑

Thanks! I'm thinking of moving up too, was curious about why other's did it.
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Go for it. I plan on continuing using the same Valvoline EP 5W30 and keep OCI the same. But most likely will return to using OEM filters. The price and my OCI doesn’t justify me using a 20k mile filter.

Signatureinc · Mar 5, 2023

Wadar said: ↑

Here is what I did in my '02 X-Cab.

Fabricobbled a fuse block in the engine compartment and added 10 A fuse to a constant hot, then ran a 14 ga. constant hot line along the frame up behind the tail light and into the bed. Also from the fuse block on a 10 A fuse I ran wiring through the fire wall to a switch in the cab. Then from the switch back along the same path with the 14 ga. constant hot. I used the same loom for both of these hot wires and some other electrical that runs to the back of the truck. Installed a chassis ground behind the tail light which was added to the loom going into the bed. Once in the bed the constant hot, switched hot, and the ground run into a relay where I installed a hobby box to house the wiring. I also split the constant hot & ground and added an inline 20 amp switch to have a separate switch in the bed. The output of the relay runs to a 10 A fuse and on to my lights in my topper. I can look around an see if I have any photos, but I don't usually document my mods/installations.

It requires lots of wire, 20+ feet of loom, 2 switches single pole on/off, a four pin relay, lots of shrink tube and some electrical tape & zipties, and a hand full of fuses. I also solder all of my connections so nothing rattles loose, loose wires make heat and arc's and those cause fires. Some people crimp, I solder. When running wiring in and out of the cab I suggest finding the plastic hole plugs and running through those at the fire wall or in the floor rather than drilling holes through metal.
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Me doing that or driving to Colorado and have you do it for me….I’ll leave tomorrow lol

Wadar · Mar 5, 2023

It’s a long drive from Ontario… but come on down.

But if I’m wiring your truck I’m going to have you install tundra brakes, new belts, and plugs & wires on my 1st gen so it’s ready to go to Moab with the Midwest crew at the end of the month.

Signatureinc · Mar 5, 2023

Wadar said: ↑

It’s a long drive from Ontario… but come on down.

But if I’m wiring your truck I’m going to have you install tundra brakes, new belts, and plugs & wires on my 1st gen so it’s ready to go to Moab with the Midwest crew at the end of the month.
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Deal been to Moab 3 times mountain biking Fruita too. How do I hook up with the Midwest crew I quit riding last year I prefer driving up and over shit now lol

Wadar · Mar 5, 2023

Signatureinc said: ↑

Deal been to Moab 3 times mountain biking Fruita too. How do I hook up with the Midwest crew I quit riding last year I prefer driving up and over shit now lol
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No riding right now, it’s the wettest winter I’ve ever seen here, trails are muddy as. I’ve got two MTB’s that feel neglected between the weather and me wrenching on the truck in my free time.

Signatureinc · Mar 5, 2023

Wadar said: ↑

No riding right now, it’s the wettest winter I’ve ever seen here, trails are muddy as. I’ve got two MTB’s that feel neglected between the weather and me wrenching on the truck in my free time.
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ya we usually hit Fruita/Moab second week of May would get us up the Enchilada pretty good but seen nasty mud in May too. You gotta give the bikes some love now and again they get creeky and cranky if they sit in the garage too long mine are pissed lol

E.T. · Mar 5, 2023

Fatback17 said: ↑

Instead of the Pedal Commander spend your money on a tune. It'll fix so much more than just the hesitation in the gas pedal.
Once tuned you'll wonder why you waited so long to do it. Seriously its money well spent!
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@AwesomeLaw68, what @Fatback17 said.

Oldmanyago · Mar 5, 2023

got it dirty

IG @oldmanyago8541

robin303 · Mar 5, 2023

Signatureinc said: ↑

dash board below the windshield

The dash board the sun glasses are sitting on..hard to explain lol
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That cracked me up.

robin303 · Mar 5, 2023

Oldmanyago said: ↑

got it dirty

IG @oldmanyago8541
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Picture of the year.

Where is that?

panicmonster · Mar 5, 2023

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Added some push/pull handles to my diy bed slides, i had paracord handles which worked great for pulling but not for pushing them back in. Put some L track in each corner with some studs so they are easily removable if need be. Turns out bars from a kids monkey bar swing set were the perfect width.
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These slides look great and super low profile. I like the split slide design and the bed mat on top.

What slides did you use to attach to bed? Looks like 1/2” plywood? Would love to see most photos if you have.

MGMDesertTaco · Mar 5, 2023

Signatureinc said: ↑

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Suede dash cover.

AmateurTaco1313 · Mar 5, 2023

robin303 said: ↑

Picture of the year.

Where is that?
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sandstone canyon, anza borrego. Absolutely incredible and a great trail. Some wide open parts to really get going fast on

thomasburk · Mar 5, 2023

MrMobile said: ↑

Just check your model and year; some are pre-wired which makes install super easy. I don't remember which year they started with the prewire.
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2020 OR is prewired.

Signatureinc · Mar 5, 2023

MGMDesertTaco said: ↑

Suede dash cover.
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Dig it! is it a DYI or do you need a guy?

thomasburk · Mar 5, 2023

MGMDesertTaco said: ↑

Suede dash cover.
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Yes, velvet like, not quite as soft though.

Bought it for cutting glare.

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