What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I consider every "add on" I buy as a starter kit. Seems like everything needs something.
Just adds to the interest for me. The sliders I put on my truck needed a bit of persuasion on that very detail. I got it though! They are sturdy for sure. (Not Caliraised or whatever, some defunct outfit that did make a great slider)

 

@Taco22trdor
If you haven’t removed the 14mm bolt they will never square up. It doesn’t matter if they are made right or wrong.

 

i cant find him .....let me know if you do

 

Dude no offense, but what are you going on about. If you buy something and its defective, you get your money back. If the manufacturer of anything denies you, you go to your credit card and they’ll get it for you. That’s a huge reason to use credit cards.

Hope the other dudes bracket can be bent or something. Definitely a bummer.

As per the thread goes, all I did today was put my iSup in the bed so I dont forget it when I go camping this weekend

 

I doubt that it’s made wrong.

 

On that note, fair enough lol

 

LMFAO

 

What’s up everyone! It’s been 4-5 years since I’ve posted here I think, but it’s great to be back. Some of y’all may remember my stormtrooper 2nd gen build.

Long story short I sold that truck for a VW Atlas and ultimately went through a corporate buyback. Fortunately recouped all my money, but not without stress and lawyer fees. As we all typically do when we sell our Tacomas, I finally rejoined the family. Picked up my ‘23 Trail Edition yesterday. Really looking forward to starting a new build, linking back up with some old friends on here, and making new ones!

Cheers!

 

Just saying. If you don’t take out the 14mm bolt underneath. It will never sit flat. I have installed 2 sets of those.

 

If you (or others) are in the market and near Colorado, put a deposit down with Mountain States Toyota. They don’t do any add ons to sticker. Nothing. But you may have to wait a bit.
I got my ‘22 last fall and actually got it under sticker. And 2 days later I went back to the parts department and bought a pile of accessories so they got their money and I got my truck and parts .

 

It’s wild man. I lucked out to get out the door with what I paid, but there are dealers all around me (NC) listing TRD ORs at 51-52k….

Then of course they act like they’re giving you a deal when they knock some off. Slimy.

 

Installed my @RCI-Offroad aluminum engine skid this afternoon.

The OEM removal and skid install was pretty straightforward, about an hour total including gathering tools (sockets and Husky foam pad) and cleaning up; and I don't have a lot of experience. I did it completely on the ground and used my exclusive 'skid holder uppers' (also known as paint cans) to hold it up while I put the bolts in. My sliders sure made it easier to pull myself under and out from under the car for the rear bolts. And it gave me a good look at the sliders from the underside; those things are sturdy! Those were installed by RCI when I picked them up earlier this year from their factory.

 

Thanks. This is an unbelievable place to live with a 4x4

 

Another reason I won't buy sliders that require shipment. If this happened to me, with the price of the sliders and shipping costs, the local 911 center would be getting calls from my neighbors something like this: "I'm hearing some ungodly screaming and yelling coming from my neighbors house, It sounds like he's possessed!". Until I can buy local or even build them myself, I'm going without.
Seriously dude, I'm in your corner and hoping things work out for the best.

 

Thanks!
We tow an off road trailer around the country, and will be using the EX rack for our kayaks and likely 270 awning poles. The truss rack will support propane, shovel/axe, recovery gear including straps and D rings, traction pads and 4 gallons of petrol.

 

It's ironic, after 7 EJSs, and 30,000 miles on the off road trailer going into some seriously hairy areas, the only thing (recovery wise) that we haven't used yet is the spare tire

*knocks on wood 3 times*

 

I’m jealous even though we have Big Sur. Your accessibility to off-roading fun is a blessing to you. I know you appreciate it and you have the ultimate backyard!

 

Order a set from RCI…. You won’t be disappointed. I’ve never seen an issue on here and I have a set myself. Fits like a glove!

 

Glad to hear, as it reenforces what I already seemed to have picked up, since I have an RCI rear bumper and skids a ways into their lead times from RCI.... hopefully some time in early July for both.

 

It’s worth the wait….