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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Aug 22, 2023 at 8:40 AM
    TartanEagle

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    Someone asked me about my custom knob doing that. Mine does not get hot, and I am in GA.
    But on a cold winter's day, it's like a block of ice!
    Can only speculate that maybe it's because it is iron and not aluminum. ??

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  2. Aug 22, 2023 at 8:47 AM
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  3. Aug 22, 2023 at 9:36 AM
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    Dang ...that bed looks clean...

    I use 303 in my entire bed once in a while but no matter what it always looks shabby ... I have a lot of marring and white scrapes and scratches in the finish... Especially near the wheel wells.
     
  4. Aug 22, 2023 at 10:07 AM
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    Looks good! I was debating either this one or the TRD one.
     
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  5. Aug 22, 2023 at 10:08 AM
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    I’m sure when it drops below zero this winter mine will be miserable to touch bare handed for a while. Lol.
     
  6. Aug 22, 2023 at 10:08 AM
    LeakyAC

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    Nor pos canada lol
     
  7. Aug 22, 2023 at 10:11 AM
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    Last time I did this at Toyota those clowns just stuck more weights on top of the existing weights. They didn't even bother to remove the old weights and start over.
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2023 at 10:52 AM
    Benny blanco

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    Some stuff
    I had a stainless steel knob, it stayed pretty hot and cold for a lot longer than the aluminum one I have now. I personally like the weight of the aluminum as well.
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2023 at 11:05 AM
    thomasburk

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    Idiots
     
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    Looks like they got it right on mine, started over, I got one big clump of Weights probably opposite the TPMS sensor.

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  11. Aug 22, 2023 at 11:28 AM
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    Yeah, my brother has them installed on his 4Runner and a few of my friends do to and they’ve never had any issues. Made it through Monanche Meadows fine.

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  12. Aug 22, 2023 at 11:36 AM
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    I pulled Fender stuff… a small pain for sure. But then super easy access and easy re-assembly. The hardest part is feeling like this might break something.. as you pull the clips.
     
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  13. Aug 22, 2023 at 11:45 AM
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    Was finally able to get back into the shop to complete the wrap mirror caps and fender flares.

    Thanks Marvin.
    Beyond Wraps Santa Ana, Ca.

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  14. Aug 22, 2023 at 11:49 AM
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    It's a bed in a truck. If you don't have scars in it are you even really using your truck?
     
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  16. Aug 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM
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    whats the best way to clean this bich out without worrying about electrical or any undesirable outcomes???
     
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  17. Aug 22, 2023 at 12:43 PM
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    I hit it with a power washer and SuperClean, then dry using a leaf blower.
     
  18. Aug 22, 2023 at 1:01 PM
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    Looks like a AI stock on that bolt gun.
     
  19. Aug 22, 2023 at 1:36 PM
    TT005

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    Same here. I was set on getting the TRD shift knob, then I spotted this one and couldn’t resist.
     
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  20. Aug 22, 2023 at 2:08 PM
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    I agree, the more often I disassemble, the weaker the plastic clips get.
    I try to limit this.
     
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