What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

OEM power tailgate lock installed. Not difficult overall, but it sure reminded me that I'm too old and fat to be rolling around under a truck on a gravel driveway.

 

you know your center cap is not aligned with the method logo right ? You don’t align your Mountain bike tires logo with the valve step ?

 

Yep... it's RaceDeck. Installed it myself. Time consuming, but not difficult at all. More here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...3rd-gen-today.399305/page-13140#post-28907441

Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have any questions!

 

This is why my 24 x 24 garage has a window a/c unit and an overhead heater in each bay. Just running one a/c today and it is a whopping 78° in here today (90° outside with 98° heat index). Damn near need shorts on out here. I mainly do that to keep my cnc and conventional milling machines consistent and climate controlled.

 

I feel your pain. That is why I keep a thick furniture blanket for these types of jobs,

 

Dobermans are very sweet and friendly. They have to be trained to be guardians.

 

New version of TRD center caps are available P/N: PT280-35220-G0

TW Thread: TRD beadlock wheels are still in production, new part number

 

Bak revolver x2 cover installed. Next step putting on a bed rack, thinking either KB voodoo or Billie Bars. I am not sure which would be more of a flush fit with this cover. Also I removed the chrome 4x4 emblem on my tailgate. Not sure if it was placed by the previous owner or was stock, but I couldn’t find a cover that would go over this specific one. I think it looks better without it, personally.

 

Looks good. Nice work!

 

529s ..it’s definitely slower off the line now..ride is alot softer..

 

My husband and I spend my day off on Wednesday wrenching on my truck. Well technically we started the mosquitoes feeding, I mean wrenching, on Tuesday night…

ECGS bushing, Dobinsons shocks and struts, c59-314 coils, SumoSprings bump stops (front is brand new, rears I had for about 6 months now), ICON progressive AAL. Rides like a dream on the road. Off-road test is tomorrow.






Quick toe check, taking it in for proper alignment next week.


Separate shoutout to the MVP of this whole project - my Bosch 2-in-1 impact gun. It took the axle nut as if it was finger tight.

 

So I haven't done this yet, but wife says that black Tacoma letters in tailgate should be next upgrade. I am overthinking this as a Tacoma newbie ...


should I get the flat decals like this? https://www.etsy.com/listing/125949...f=sr_gallery-1-3&frs=1&organic_search_click=1,

or the 3D type like this https://www.amazon.com/Tailgate-Letters-Compatible-Accessories-Adhesive/dp/B0CBVJWSFC?crid=2PI0VJOBAG7ZB&keywords=tacoma+tailgate+letters&qid=1692967069&sprefix=tacoma+tail%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1.

Do they last in 100+ temp? And is it more difficult to clean around the raised letters?

Have a great weekend all!

 

3D looks way better. Mine have been on for almost 2 years in 100F weather as well. No issue cleaning them.

UPDATE: I should have looked at the links. Mine are more like the flat ones. Biggest deal is don't get crappy ones. I bought mine here: https://www.tufskinz.com/

 

Going to be a personal preference here and everyone is going to say something different. IMO the 3D type is trash lol. Love my Eyecatcher matte black ones. Been on for 2 years now and in AZ so you won't find a harsher environment. They look new still.

 

LED factory mart DRL/Turn signal
On the installation video I watched, the guy had to splice some 50w 6ohm resistors on both sides. 1 for yellow and 1 for black to prevent hyperflashing.
Either the company fixed the issues he was talking about or he has underlying electrical issues because I installed as is and they work properly.
My only complaint is they are always on if the truck is on. It said to connect red to ACC or INJ
Must be a way around that so they are controlled by drl column switch.
https://quickshare.samsungcloud.com/tWEqq4AAJDVe

 

Since you added these to a factory circuit (piggybacked) you should not need to add any resistors to prevent hyperflash. If you were replacing your oe signals with these then you might need to add resistors as the truck wouldn't sense the resistance from the factory incandescent bulb.

 

Installed Powerbass 6x9’s in the front doors. I have the JBL system. Noticed a marked improvement over stock. Now I just need to find a 2ohm tweeter replacement.

 

Do you have a link for the new speakers? Thank you in advance!

 

here ya go. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_151OE692/PowerBass-OE-692T.html

make sure to put your make/model info so you can get the free harnesses and mounting brackets

 

Fuck good eye. I’m super OCD about that. I pull my wheels once a month to clean the barrels and one must have twisted!