What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

k3ith99 · Aug 8, 2023

Dennday67 said: ↑

Fixed the squeaking passenger side leaf spring.
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I think my leaf springs are squeaking too. But only when I first start out. I guess they "warm up" after a bit and don't squeak anymore?

Anyway, how did you stop the squeaks?

bismarck · Aug 8, 2023

Okkine 2.0 said: ↑

My first mod on my new truck! (if you exclude peeling the stickers off the sun visors).

Spotter mirrors arrived today. It's going to take a little time to get used to having a convex mirror again, since I haven't had them since I crashed Tacoma #1 five years ago, but after running some errands today, I'm enjoying them.

Pros:
- They look sharp. I looked all over town for the stick on kind, but they all seemed to be poorly constructed, and looked cheap on the truck. The Spotter Mirror looks like it belongs.

- Easy to install. It's a little nerve wracking at first, because it feels like you're going to break the factory mirror when you're removing it, but the new one just snaps right in, and the second one is a breeze.

- The BSM light is actually brighter than the one on the factory mirror. Or perhaps it's just bigger. Regardless, it's easier to see in the daytime. I hope it's not too bright at night.

Cons:
- My biggest complaint is that it has a mild vibration on the driver-side mirror at highway speeds. The factory mirror has a couple metal tabs that I feel were designed to prevent vibration (see the last picture), but they're absent on the Spotter Mirror. Seems like a pretty big oversight for such an expensive mirror, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.

- They only offer one shipping option, which is UPS. This is probably not a problem for American customers, but if you're shipping to Canada , UPS charges exorbitant "brokerage fees", on top of duty & taxes. FedEx, and the USPS rarely charge duty and taxes, let alone brokerage fees, so just be aware if you're shipping it to the Great White North. There's nothing like waking up to a notification for an additional $90 in fees on an already expensive product.

- The BSM light could be a little closer to the edge, to be a little less intrusive.

- The mirror sits out a little bit further than the factory mirror, so it would be nice to have the trim around the glass to protect the edges a bit, and give it a more polished finish.

- It could probably do without the heated mirror logo. Either you live in a warm climate, and don't use that feature, or you live in a cold climate, and don't need to be reminded that it's there.

Overall, I'm quite happy with it. Seems like a sturdy, and well built product.

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do you happen to have a link ??

TRDRed · Aug 8, 2023

oostroma said: ↑

I think the verdict is that short people need rear seat jackets and tall people need front seat jackets.
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Wife’s 5’7” so not really short. Guess it’s different for everyone.

oostroma · Aug 8, 2023

TRDRed said: ↑

Wife’s 5’7” so not really short. Guess it’s different for everyone.
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I'm 5'8" so I jacked up the rear 1".

wcoffman · Aug 8, 2023

Okkine 2.0 said: ↑

My first mod on my new truck! (if you exclude peeling the stickers off the sun visors).

Spotter mirrors arrived today. It's going to take a little time to get used to having a convex mirror again, since I haven't had them since I crashed Tacoma #1 five years ago, but after running some errands today, I'm enjoying them.

Pros:
- They look sharp. I looked all over town for the stick on kind, but they all seemed to be poorly constructed, and looked cheap on the truck. The Spotter Mirror looks like it belongs.

- Easy to install. It's a little nerve wracking at first, because it feels like you're going to break the factory mirror when you're removing it, but the new one just snaps right in, and the second one is a breeze.

- The BSM light is actually brighter than the one on the factory mirror. Or perhaps it's just bigger. Regardless, it's easier to see in the daytime. I hope it's not too bright at night.

Cons:
- My biggest complaint is that it has a mild vibration on the driver-side mirror at highway speeds. The factory mirror has a couple metal tabs that I feel were designed to prevent vibration (see the last picture), but they're absent on the Spotter Mirror. Seems like a pretty big oversight for such an expensive mirror, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.

- They only offer one shipping option, which is UPS. This is probably not a problem for American customers, but if you're shipping to Canada , UPS charges exorbitant "brokerage fees", on top of duty & taxes. FedEx, and the USPS rarely charge duty and taxes, let alone brokerage fees, so just be aware if you're shipping it to the Great White North. There's nothing like waking up to a notification for an additional $90 in fees on an already expensive product.

- The BSM light could be a little closer to the edge, to be a little less intrusive.

- The mirror sits out a little bit further than the factory mirror, so it would be nice to have the trim around the glass to protect the edges a bit, and give it a more polished finish.

- It could probably do without the heated mirror logo. Either you live in a warm climate, and don't use that feature, or you live in a cold climate, and don't need to be reminded that it's there.

Overall, I'm quite happy with it. Seems like a sturdy, and well built product.

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Any idea what this thin metal piece is for? One exactly like that fell out of our 2013 RX350 pass side mirror.

Skynut82 · Aug 8, 2023

Shawgf2000 said: ↑

OEM or aftermarket?
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OEM

musicisevil · Aug 8, 2023

wcoffman said: ↑

Any idea what this thin metal piece is for? One exactly like that fell out of our 2013 RX350 pass side mirror.
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Okkine 2.0 said: ↑

...My biggest complaint is that it has a mild vibration on the driver-side mirror at highway speeds. The factory mirror has a couple metal tabs that I feel were designed to prevent vibration (see the last picture), but they're absent on the Spotter Mirror.…
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spin180 · Aug 9, 2023

Found it covered in ash from my asshole neighbor's burn pile.

So it got an impromptu bath.

Added Ventshades and covered up those unsightly faux-chrome bumper caps too.

TwinTaco31719 · Aug 8, 2023

pquintal said: ↑

Got bored yesterday morning and was staring at the hood of the Tacoma and had some leftover vinyl and decided to wrap the hood scoop.

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What type of vinyl did you use? Brand and matte?

TwinTaco31719 · Aug 8, 2023

TXsandyTaco said: ↑

Wrapped the scoop and put the black hood decal on.

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What brand of vinyl did you use? Matte?

D-knoww · Aug 8, 2023

TRDRed said: ↑

Yes IMHO, had both, returned the Kickers once I installed the DS18s. The Kickers were better than OE, but not by much. After reading multiple reviews here and elsewhere I ordered the DS18s and was quite surprised by how much better, a bit louder and clearer they sounded.
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Just bought a set of the DS 18s today, should arrive tomorrow.

51Beets · Aug 8, 2023

Found a decked system locally for a deal I can't pass up, so my wife is making the trip to pick it up today.

wcoffman · Aug 9, 2023

And to think I read that post twice. Whatadork! Thank you.

20tacoma17 · Aug 9, 2023

wcoffman said: ↑

Any idea what this thin metal piece is for? One exactly like that fell out of our 2013 RX350 pass side mirror.
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They are guides and stabilizers. Here a pic from inside the mirror.

Tacochubbz · Aug 9, 2023

Okkine 2.0 said: ↑

My first mod on my new truck! (if you exclude peeling the stickers off the sun visors).

Spotter mirrors arrived today. It's going to take a little time to get used to having a convex mirror again, since I haven't had them since I crashed Tacoma #1 five years ago, but after running some errands today, I'm enjoying them.

Pros:
- They look sharp. I looked all over town for the stick on kind, but they all seemed to be poorly constructed, and looked cheap on the truck. The Spotter Mirror looks like it belongs.

- Easy to install. It's a little nerve wracking at first, because it feels like you're going to break the factory mirror when you're removing it, but the new one just snaps right in, and the second one is a breeze.

- The BSM light is actually brighter than the one on the factory mirror. Or perhaps it's just bigger. Regardless, it's easier to see in the daytime. I hope it's not too bright at night.

Cons:
- My biggest complaint is that it has a mild vibration on the driver-side mirror at highway speeds. The factory mirror has a couple metal tabs that I feel were designed to prevent vibration (see the last picture), but they're absent on the Spotter Mirror. Seems like a pretty big oversight for such an expensive mirror, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.

- They only offer one shipping option, which is UPS. This is probably not a problem for American customers, but if you're shipping to Canada , UPS charges exorbitant "brokerage fees", on top of duty & taxes. FedEx, and the USPS rarely charge duty and taxes, let alone brokerage fees, so just be aware if you're shipping it to the Great White North. There's nothing like waking up to a notification for an additional $90 in fees on an already expensive product.

- The BSM light could be a little closer to the edge, to be a little less intrusive.

- The mirror sits out a little bit further than the factory mirror, so it would be nice to have the trim around the glass to protect the edges a bit, and give it a more polished finish.

- It could probably do without the heated mirror logo. Either you live in a warm climate, and don't use that feature, or you live in a cold climate, and don't need to be reminded that it's there.

Overall, I'm quite happy with it. Seems like a sturdy, and well built product.

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I read about similar cons on the facebook tacoma group pages . I opted for the rav4 BSM mirrors instead . I had them on the 4runner and they fit great with no vibrations

rgljr831 · Aug 9, 2023

51Beets said: ↑

Found a decked system locally for a deal I can't pass up, so my wife is making the trip to pick it up today.
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She’s definitely a keeper!

Kenstogie · Aug 9, 2023

TRDRed said: ↑

We have the electric adjustable driver's seat so I'm pretty comfy, but the wife complained about the passenger seat being uncomfortable day one. I installed the front Seat Jackers and she said it was worse. So I took them out and installed the rear Seat Jackers and she's über happy with how it sits now. Guess you can't tell until you try 'em. Now I have a front set collecting dust.

Let us know how it goes!
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Will do.... Will need to go on a long(ish) ride instead of the 20Mins to work thing..... Hopefully my back will feel less fatigue... not that its all that terrible but I figure it's worth a shot to try them.

Shawgf2000 · Aug 9, 2023

I'm 2 days in from 5100 install on stock springs all around, with front on 3rd circlip at +1.1”. I'm picking up a slight vibration when driving, everything I read indicated that vibration is normal at +2" or > of lift but didn't see anything on 1" lift. Is slight vibration normal for low lift?

Tacodriver13 · Aug 9, 2023

spin180 said: ↑

Found it covered in ash from my asshole neighbor's burn pile.

So it got an impromptu bath.

Added Ventshades and covered up those unsightly faux-chrome bumper caps too.

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What brand of vent shades did you use? How do you like them?

Okkine 2.0 · Aug 9, 2023

wcoffman said: ↑

Any idea what this thin metal piece is for? One exactly like that fell out of our 2013 RX350 pass side mirror.
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That's the metal tab that I think helps prevent mirror vibration. It slides as the mirror rotates, within a groove inside the mirror housing.

It's only on the driver-side mirror for some reason, and is completely absent from the spotter mirror. Without it, you might notice some mirror vibration at highway speeds.

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