What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Part number May have changed, these are the England version OG, the new ones are made in the US and Mexico from what I’m hearing.

 

Have a product suggestion for exterior plastics? I somehow just noticed this season that 303 runs and streaks after it rains

 

I ordered this. Haven't tried it yet but heard a lot of good things on Tundras.com

$17 CERAKOTE® Ceramic Trim Coat Kit - Quick Plastic Trim Restorer - Ceramic Coating Guaranteed Restoration to Last Over 200 Washes – A Ceramic Coating, Not a Dressing

Amazon.com: CERAKOTE® Ceramic Trim Coat Kit - Quick Plastic Trim Restorer - Guaranteed Restoration to Last Over 200 Washes – A Ceramic Coating, Not a Dressing : Automotive

 

This

 

Those are impressive before/after shots on the product page.

 

How was the install? Mine are sitting in the garage. Just waiting on a decent day to do it. I've seen some who have removed the bumper or some just leave it hanging.

 

Yes it replaces the 2 piece skid plates that come on ORs or sports. There are a few bolts that have to be removed from some cross members but it uses bolt locations that are already on the truck.

 

Install wasn't bad. I did mine by myself, and had the styrofoam from the box sitting under the middle of the front bumper... dropped the driver's side first and moved over to the passenger side right after and let it rest on the foam. I was gonna leave it hanging, but it was just easier to remove it entirely to have more room to work. It honestly takes longer to pull the bumper and grill than it does to swap the lights out. I didn't install the extra harness for the DRL's to stay white, because I prefer the amber DRL's (basically the turn signal light fully illuminated). I'd say it took me maybe an hour and a half, and that was taking my time, making sure the driver's side worked prior to removing the passenger's side, etc.

I followed along with this video for the install...


Once you are done though, I'd highly recommend following this vid for aiming the headlights. When I initially turned mine on, the driver's side was about 3 inches too low and passenger side was about 2 inches too high.

 

Installed those raptor lights since I'll never be able to afford a Ford Raptor....

 

Right? I'll probably try it out soon.

Will update after

 

The rotors should last a long time. I have a 4Runner with 240k and all original rotors.
Some shops want to swap the rotors rather than machine them and then your cost goes up. Since I don't do the work myself, my opinion is that I'd rather go to a shop that has higher skills than than just removing parts and charging me more.

 

I usually don't put anything on the tires.
The last time I put anything on the tires was when I got a tire spray that was included in a Chemical Guys kit. It was ok, probably wouldn't buy it by itself.

 

looks sharp!

 

That is a beautiful rig!

 

@Ammalone72

Don't feel bad...The Tacoma is a great truck! lol

That's quite the dark photo...is your Trail Edition Midnight Black?

 

Did the front grill chrome delete.
Realized after breaking 2 tabs on the back of the grill that the chrome piece is separate.
Scuffed the chrone with 400 grit sanding pad
Cleaned the chrome with 90% rubbing alc
Hit it with one coat of primer
Hit it with 3 coats of flat black

 

My rough Country bed mat came yesterday. It was rolled up tight & unrolling was fun. Put it in back yard for 2 days in the 115 degree heat & it finally laid flat. This one doesn't have that strong rubber smell- it has a smell I'd compare to vanilla. The fit? I'd say just acceptable. I saw reviews after I bought it that said many didn't like the fit, especially Fords. It just fits ok. With all the questions about make, model, year- I think this is just a generic mid size mat for a 5 ft bed that probably fits other makes. I might trim it where it binds a bit at wheel well- or not. It's a heavy rubber mat, it will do what it's intended to do. It's under a BakFlip MX4 so it's hidden from the critics Price was under $100

 

This showed up today from Meso’s 4th of July 50% off sale and used a promo code for $5 off too. Couldnt beat that had to buy it lol

 

Finally got around to getting our 2019 Tacoma tinted. Had 20% put on front doors, 5% on windshield visor/brow, and added 20% to the rears bringing them down to 5%. Went with Xpel Ceramic and we are really happy with the outcome.