What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Added the alpha rex luxx alpha blacks! Love the look

 

Got the Rok block seal and bed rug installed for this guy. Thanks everyone for the helpful installation tips for both.

 

Did the led bulb kit months ago. Vanity, map, dome and rear tag lights.

 

Looks great! I am waiting for my pair.....

 

That looks terrific! Curious, how are the door panels attached?

Ours from

$57 iBuddy Dog Seat Cover for SUV and Small Truck, Waterproof Car Hammock Heavy Duty Back Seat Cover for Dog with Mesh Window Durable Scratchproof Pet Car Seat Protector for Rav4 CR-V Jeeps

iBuddy has panels at the ends but you have to drop them down and zip them up. I like the permanent door cover idea. Seems like it’d be great for keeping sand and mud off when the pups jump in and out (and they shake it all about ).

 

There are three tabs that slide into the window channel. There's also velcro that secures it at the bottom. I haven't done that part yet because I was hesitant to put sticky adhesive on the door. It seems pretty secure just with tabs. These are specifically made for the Tacoma. Full door coverage.

 

Looks good and shiny, how much$ for you to make my truck shiny like that? I'm too lazy when I'm not at work. And it's pollen Hell here.

 

Wife wanted a “step” to help her get into the truck. Added rock sliders. Was expecting the install to be a 2 beer job, ended up being 3 1/2. Happy with the result.

 

So in VietNam, the AC-47 gunships were called Puff the Magic Dragon.
In Laos, we called the AC-47 gunships Spooky.

I thought the AC-130 gunships were called Specter?

 

A friend/co-worker introduced me to something better than a Philly cheesesteak. Old Original Nick's in South Philly, Roast Beef Combo with gravy fries and a cold beer. My second favorite place to eat in that city.

 

Lol not sure. It was 8 hours to complete

 

Lol I do it because I’m lazy…. I can go 2-3 years before I have to do it again haha. I totally get u though.

 

I’m gonna go with the WW2 navigation device. That one made me laugh the most.

these are a piece of some headlight work I’m getting done.

 

Installed my roof rack today. I went with this one from Extreme Terrain. Install was straight forward and I'm very happy with it. I plan to order this one for the cap. Whenever that one shows up, we'll be prepping the cap for paint as well.

 

Both are delicious..... making me hungry!

 

Installed OEM Trail Edition grille (and heritage badge) today. Was going to do the TRD Pro grille, but went with the Trail Edition since the letters are bronze. I thought it would compliment the Barcelona Red Metallic plus I'll probably go with black and bronze wheels at some point. You know, matchy matchy.

Couldn't stomach the price of Toyota's OEM TSS garnish so went with . The line color is a subtle grey like OEM, unlike the bright silver most of the other aftermarket garnishes have.

It's something I've been wanting to do since I bought it. I really like the overall look better than the original... less in your face and somehow a bit classier. Wife likes it better too... sooooo... win, win!

 

My predator steps are useless. That's what I need for the wife. And help in parking lots from door dings, What are they?

 

Stole an idea from this thread:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/adjustable-tailgate-cables-on-the-cheap.477171/

I’ve got a project I’m going to need to move some longer pieces of wood for, so to help mitigate flexing while hauling I cut the wood crossbars to lay the panels atop the wheel wells, and made up these adjustable tailgate chains to add another support point further back.

16” long 1/4” chain locks into the tailgate latch (make sure it clicks twice!), quick link allows for adjustability and attaches where the tailgate latches, and the carabiners control the loose end of the chain if needed.

 

Wife had the same complaint, just not enough room to stand on with the Predator Steps. Swapped them out for some Odero side steps. (Details here)

Now there's more space to step up on which she likes. However I've talked about a lift, maybe 1.5" to 2", and since the Oderos are actually higher than the Predators, she's worried that it'll be uncomfortably high to try and step up on. So if/when the time comes for a lift I may have to look for a different set that has the drop-down step like the Predators but with a larger/wider step. It's always something.

Something to think about.

 

Yes sorry autocorrect. No TSS working fine.