What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Finally got around to taking some good pics today after mods last month. 2" lift last month, 6112 up front with 5160 in the back and a new OME heavy duty dakar pack. 255/75/17 KO2 on 17" SCS Blaze10. So far so good and I can't believe the difference in handling and capability off-road.

On the list next is a VIAIR 300P compressor to replace my shitty $60 Amazon one that takes 30 minutes to get 4 tires from 20 PSI to 38 PSI, a tune (likely KDMAX) which I'm confident will help the truck hold higher gears at faster highway speeds which it is struggling with after the 32s, a Hi-Lift jack, recovery boards, and a pop&lock remote tailgate lock. Oh and I need to get my shell to fully seal. Doesn't rain much here in Tahoe but when it does or when we get wet snow it leaks so bad. Luckily I typically just camp in my trailer and everything in the drawer stays fully dry.

Also throwing in a couple photos of my bed setup which I don't think I've shared before... I've had that installed for 2 years now and it's bulletproof. I love it.

 

Removed my old parking pass and used my roomates vodka to get the adhesive off. Works well. don’t tell him about the vodka

 

2. Rain fly

 

update: my truck now smells like Tito’s

 

Are you planning on mounting the compressor to your truck? I have a 450p and after reading about it further it’s not recommended to be mounted on the exterior due to water/dust intrusion and the filter not being able to handle it. Just something to think about…I didn’t think to look before I purchased. Side note, I do love the compressor, it’s very quiet and fast.

 

Nope, not gonna mount it.

 

Mine resides behind the back seat passenger side. It’s not hard mounted and everything fits nicely back there.

 

I haven’t, yet. The new brake light has a foam gasket. But it isn’t flush with the outer edge of the light so I may lay a bead of some sealant across the top portion.

 

I only removed the clothing hooks I left the handles and upper corner trim pieces in place. Removing the clothing hooks was the minimum needed to get access. And that was still tight.

 

Dammmmn! Looks amazing. I’m actually doing this install next weekend. Any tips? Was it trulynplug and play? TIA

 

Far Out!!!

 

That seems like something someone would yell out while exercising…

 

Kind of like 'Release the Demons' on the toilet?

 

I meant, Far Out! Lol
My fingers aren’t even fat.

 

Nah, Fat Out is waaayyy better!

 

Finally got to get the TRD wheels mounted and balanced today.
Used these Black lug nuts

$23 Toyota Genuine 4Runner FJ Cruiser Tacoma Black PVD Wheel Lug Nuts (6 Pack) PT076-60200-02

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086N4T8LS?ie=UTF8
Here are the black TPMS sensors used with new wheels and programmed with no issues.

$130 ITM Set of 4 08017DXS 315mhz TPMS Tire Pressure Sensors Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 w/Gloss Black or Matte Black Aluminum Valve Stems Replacement (Matte Black)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VSZ1MVQ?ie=UTF8
Used these locking lug nuts.

$32 Gorilla Automotive 73631TBC Locking Lug Nuts & 1 Key for Toyota/Lexus Aluminum Wheels - Set of 4

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YJJ4N10?ie=UTF8

 

Yeah my concern with upgrading the 3rd light is if it leaks they won’t warranty it and since it’s a known issue on some years I’m hesitant

 

Just took my truck in to the dealer to have the BSM system checked.
After about 2 hours they called and asked me how long since I had the lift installed. They said that the sensors were "out of alignment".
I'll see what they come up with next after they try to re-align them.

 

Not yet, but thinking about it.

 

I really for some reason like the Black TRD rims, they look "perfect". Around where i live, on Vancouver island everyone has bronze rims..