What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

what did you use to cut it?

 

oh wait, you had it done by someone?

 

https://www.americanvan.com/fuel-oil-cans-and-steel-holders.html

I'm definitely nervous about this, it will be just over 200lbs full. We shall see (I'm a large human, so that helps).

 

It definitely will lol

 

Sorry for the delay, the 2017 doesn't have any of that TSS stuff.
I did hold off on mounting the front cam and remove the light bar that was behind the grille......more stuff to do!

 

I’ve heard it dries them out?? I actually like the tires rough and faded looking makes the wheels stand out with they’re super clean. Tire shine is a bit to pretty for these trucks IMO

 

Winter, or summer blend?

 

Finally got around to pulling the tonneau cover off to seal up the gaps at the front of the bed.

 

Finally did the OTT tune and love it. The truck is now a completely different animal!

 

Good work. What did you use?

 

That’s what I’ve heard too. Early sidewall cracking. And I’m the same way. I think these trucks look better without tire shine

 

I did mine in April best $ spent no question

 

my buddy sends me pics with his truck all washed up with tire shine I don’t have the heart to tell him I hate it lol

 

Thanks! I used an adhesive-backed weatherstrip I found at Home Depot - cut two equal-length pieces per side and doubled them up to allow more overlap with the tonneau seal.

Grabbed a photo of the product for reference.

 

see now what you made me do

 

nice truck…totally off topic but I need a hood scoop on mine it just looks better

 

So I forgot about this. I installed my El Cheapo Amazon "Pro Style" lights about a month ago or so and have had no issues. Not sure if they are different from actual Pro lights, and I don't really care as I have fully embraced late stage truck ownership at this point and just wanted a non broken light.

The replacements are blacked out where my OEM backup sockets were chrome. Otherwise, inside instead of saying made in Mexico like the OEM, the Amazon ones say Made in China of course. I did swap all the replacement bulbs with my OEM ones and I guess I have some slight concerns on long term quality, but late stage ownership... They fit the same as OEM.

AKKON - Fits 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck Black Red Clear Tail Lights Pair Driver Left+Passenger Right Side Taillamp

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BGC1VVM?ie=UTF8

What I ordered.

 

will you put anything on the end or just leave it?

 

I think only the front skid comes in aluminum. It's a trade off because aluminum is softer and 'stickier' so my understanding is that if you're going to use the skid much steel is much better. My intent is to not push the limits of my armor, but since I live in the Rockies there is a very good chance I will use it. My 4Runner's factory skid is didn't look very good.

FWIW, this is the paint RCI says matches their powder coat perfectly to use for touchups: Krylon 'Rust Tough' Semi-Flat Black Rust Preventive Enamel