What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Well,
about 20 mins to replace the Subaru kickers with the DS-18s.
To me it depends on what song Im playing. Outfield definitely sounded crisper than Billy Ocean. And, Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top just rocked the whole truck when I raised the sound. But I have Kickers front and back already.

Personally, if I already had kicker tweets in, I would just leave them. If I was upgrading from stock, I would choose the DS-18s. My humble opinion of course.

 

hahaha! I’m so glad I’m not the only one. I had coiled up an air hose and hung it from a xl twisty tie from the cap clamp. Same thing bang clang I’m looking everywhere and then realized chuck was banging the side of the bed. SMH.

 

Just installed a custom 3D printed power socket bracket for the passenger bedside cubby.

I had previously did a DIY bracket on the install but wanted something more pro. Got in touch with Hot End Designs (@hotenddesigns on Instagram) and we came up with this design, fits super tight and looks OEM, door closes and protects the panel when I’m riding around with gear or whatever, OG install thread is over here
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/passenger-bed-cubby-power-panel.807408/

great guys and the bracket just rocks hit ‘‘em up if you’re looking to do something similar. They got the bracket design saved and will print and ship.

 

Drove it....

Past 50k....

Only 450k more miles to go..... Hopefully I don't have to make many repairs during that time.

 

You actually want even more negative for 35s. 3.5"-4" backspacing is optimal.

I honestly could probably get away with the Volks as they are since I have a cab mount relocation and fend-x liners but it'd be an expensive test.

 

Ah, wasn't sure which way you wanted to go. But if you want more backspace you can always run spacers, quick fix for any wheel that needs to poke more.

 

Excellent feedback. My experience was about the same, the DS18s edged out the Kickers and I was still within the 30 day Amazon return window so I sent the Kickers back. I have to say, having replaced all six speakers now, the DS18 tweeters were the most impressive. Maybe it's because they're in my face and I can hear the BIG difference from the OE tweeters. I guess if someone were thinking about a really inexpensive upgrade to the OE stereo's sound, replacing the tweeters would be that one thing.

 

Got a new drivers side LCA courtesy of my extended warranty (due to a leaking ball joint)


Right before rolling into the 6 digit club

 

NICE!! I'll be back from deployment by the end of the year and also have MANY plans for mine. Already have the KO2's waiting in the garage. Once I get an actual re-deployment date I will order everything else. Can't wait!

 

Swapped out my 3rd brake light on my Leer topper. I did this one to match a powder coated finish, but I might do the next one color matched? Not sure yet, I’ll see how it grows on me. Once again, shout out to @paranoid56 for making all my stupid ideas a reality The light itself is a VLED LPB designed for license plates. A little cutting and bending from Paranoid Fabrications, some epoxy, filler, and painting on my part, and it worked out alright.

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Busy few days!

Had my spacer lift changed out for Dobinsons 3” front lift with new extended travel struts, coil springs and UCA’s.
Rear blocks removed and new Dobinsons leaf packs and long travel shocks for 2” of lift.

Driving down to the US border tomorrow to pick up a Molle plate for behind the rear seat and the RokBlokz I ordered.

Applied a bit more of the Corrosion Free rust inhibitor today, a little at a time!

Got a huge rock chip in my windshield on the way home from my 10k mile service today too.

 

Burned $60+ in gas in one day:
[work] day trip to Baltimore. (Some say I should have some 40mpg POS for days like this). Screw it. I like the truck. It’s great for that battle zone.

 

I've had multiple vehicles for years. When I purchased this Tacoma I decided that having only 1 vehicle was best...at least for now...I'll decide if I want an ancillary vehicle when I get up over 100k.

I rolled in a taco for a looooong time with several ancillary vehicles and sports cars. I wouldn't even say any of them were a POS, but the $500 trade in the dealer offered wasn't worth it and I wound up keeping a couple cars until I had a repair that was more than I could handle or more than $500.

In the end the dorky 36 mpg scion xA, the sporty little Celica, the reliable 34 mpg Corolla, and the turbo charged Genesis Coupe were not worth the time, maintenance, and insurance. That 40 mpg POS winds up costing more in the long run than it saves you .... It does keep the miles off your truck and comes in handy when something does break and you need to get around...but honestly do the math .....it doesn't save you anything....

Note: these vehicles all came and went in the time I had 1 Tacoma... That first gen taco outlasted all of them.

 

Been looking at portable air. I had a ARB dual on my 2009 that I was less than pleased with. Wire feed to battery kept burning up until I wired it my way with welding cable. Really didn't want an on board this time as I don't use it that much. While looking at compressors, I stumbled across this. I remember reading about them before. They had a very good offer & if you bundled the 4 tire inflate/deflate w/ digital gauge, they would discount it further. I then went online looking for discount coupons & started entering them at check-out. Success! So, the whole deal with carry bags delivered in 2 days was $399 & change. Wife has a low tire in front so I hooked it up & took that 1 tire on her Avalon from 21 to 35 in less than 10 seconds. Probably less because it went to 45 before I shut it off. The gauge is easy to read & bright, has a sliding on-off valve & the compressor has auto shut off. Couldn't be happier, and it's a whole lot quieter than my old ARB.

Oh- isn't the duck thing for Jeeps?

 

Toytec's Aluma 2.0 kit
TC UCAs
Vision Flow 351 17x9 -12 offset
285/70r17 Cooper ST Maxx

 

True gentlemen. God bless.

 

I slowly bought parts over 9 months. My wife was running out of room to put all the boxes

 

Been working on a combination fob for my Viper remote start as I hate having two keys rather than just one if possible. It finally just pushed myself to learn a 3D modeling program, and I think the result is pretty good!

Going to sand and paint it this weekend, but wanted to share as it's finally working!

Bonus for anyone who wants to remix what I've got for their own usage

 

^^^ Thats cool and innovative. Using a block of cream cheese for your R&D is both incredibly adaptive and resourceful.