What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

forana · Mar 28, 2023

6mtTRD said: ↑

Got my exhaust re-route done Saturday. Added a heat shield from Amazon to protect the t-case actuator. Then I installed the BAMF diff skid. Going to install the gas tank skid and finish the weboost during the week.

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your driveway is either really clean or brand new...

tollster64 · Mar 28, 2023

RichochetRabbit said: ↑

Not everyone knows this ...

+5 db = 2x as loud. This is why a 45 db dishwasher is "seems to not run" quiet compared to a 55 db dishwasher.
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You need to hear this, or should I add another 6db..LOL
“6db doubles the sound in the rest of the world, and is the standard for ultrasonic inspection.. “

El_Taco_Man · Mar 28, 2023

ssd2k2 said: ↑

Took advantage of the warm weather (45f, was outside working in shorts and a tank top) and got my Auxbeam installed. No more wire mess with dangling relays.

The hardest part was getting the wire around the clutch pedal.
Now I just have to wait for Diode Dynamics to have another sale so I can get some more lights lol

Edit: ignore the dirty engine and leaky battery, that is a project for a different day.

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A fellow M/T owner I see.
I'm considering a similar switch panel, how hard was it to feed it through the firewall?
Were you able to use one of the existing holes?

Crow41 · Mar 28, 2023

raybay98 said: ↑

Had a pretty rough start of the year (to say the least), so I decided to treat myself to something I've wanted for at least 5 years now. Picked up this '23 TRD Off Road 4x4 on February 19th.

I've already installed the Miller cat shield, the Rough Country seat covers, changed the TRD decals to matte black, ordered the white bumper caps, and on Saturday I'm getting Method 305s, KO2 285/70/17s put on, as well as Bilstein 6112s/5160s. I'll post pictures when it's installed!

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Sweet looking! Welcome to TW.....

HTXTACO93 · Mar 28, 2023

This is awesome, how'd you wire it?

CentralCaliTaco said: ↑

Installed 12v outlet under the rear seat for dometic fridge. Plenty of room behind plastic cubby under seat.

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ssd2k2 · Mar 28, 2023

El_Taco_Man said: ↑

A fellow M/T owner I see.
I'm considering a similar switch panel, how hard was it to feed it through the firewall?
Were you able to use one of the existing holes?
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Behind the brake booster on the fender side there is an unused grommet that feeds right behind the clutch pedal.

I can take some photos tomorrow to show you

venezian · Mar 28, 2023

greg8765 said: ↑

those letters are sick! did you order them that way or run a gold marker over them?
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https://1221laser.com/tailgate-badge-3rd-gen-tacoma/

HuskerPaul · Mar 28, 2023

tollster64 said: ↑

You need to hear this, or should I add another 6db..LOL
“6db doubles the sound in the rest of the world, and is the standard for ultrasonic inspection.. “
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TacoYankee · Mar 28, 2023

PentictonTacoma4 said: ↑

They are the plastic tops. Works for me as it’s mostly for just stopping small rocks from hitting underside.. will upgrade in future likely but just need a bit of time with the truck before deciding.
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I get it. I appreciate you responding. I was looking at two OEM options, the one you have and the other with the rino-lining texture. The latter is very expensive.

wfo479 · Mar 28, 2023

Having had 3 major back opps and another this april . I patted the toyota logo on the grille after a short drive giving thanks to its heated seat…

Jes963 · Mar 28, 2023

Just got these done now for the install

TacosMan · Mar 28, 2023

Now that warm weather is here… bugs are too… ughhh.

IMO, best detailer I’ve ever used.

bls82261 · Mar 28, 2023

Hansamzac said: ↑

Removed factor skid and install knockoff TRD. Went on smoothly and now I have access to my oil filter. Truck has 3800 miles and coming up on a year so I figured it was time.
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Link to the skid? Thanks

Pscdouglas · Mar 28, 2023

atomicode said: ↑

TRD color tufskins vinyl trim.... I do like how this turned out. Very Good quality vinyl and color.

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That is SHARP! Good Job

gr8-wrx · Mar 28, 2023

Gdeyarmond said: ↑

Took these out to the Calico(Barstow, CA) area yesterday. The front set is great! Really does add quite a bit of plushness and didn't bottom out hard once. The rears do not have enough give, or maybe too much give.... I wasn't hard bottoming out, but the rear was definitely hitting the firm portion of the bump stop more quickly than I would like. This is with maybe an additional 60lbs in the bed. I'm going to email them and see if they can address the rears.
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Calico and Barstow... brings back some great memories for me!

Cement_wheels · Mar 28, 2023

Metalskool said: ↑

I'm on my 2nd set. I love these tires too. I don't understand why there's some people who don't like them. My only complaint is the mileage you get out of them is on the low side of the advertised. But it bears mentioning I opt for the lighter ply ones vs the heavier truck rated units. They excel in snow and rain here where I live!

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Like the look of your wheel/tire combo. Great that they are good performing. How is the road noise? Like my DuraTracs but madone my ears!!

Metalskool · Mar 28, 2023

Cement_wheels said: ↑

Like the look of your wheel/tire combo. Great that they are good performing. How is the road noise? Like my DuraTracs but madone my ears!!
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That's another plus for them- relatively quiet.

Hansamzac · Mar 28, 2023

bls82261 said: ↑

Link to the skid? Thanks
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EBay ... one of the many Chinese made resellers

Ncousins1 · Mar 28, 2023

Added Charvonia Designs billet tie downs, maxtrax mount, Bakflip MX4, and routed the drain tubes to the back of the bed.

WrecklessAbandon · Mar 28, 2023

TacosMan said: ↑

Now that warm weather is here… bugs are too… ughhh.

IMO, best detailer I’ve ever used.

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Griots is amazing. I’m lucky to just be down the road from them.

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