What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

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After reading a lot of threads on the topic (search all you want and make your own choice), I'll do my best at a short summary: Fine as a tow hook, not a recovery point. Know how you will use your truck and the level of equipment you need.

 

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Would be a great idea if she didn’t dislike hatchbacks!

 

Nothing like a good firefight ... perfect for a Friday!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/arb-rated-recovery-point.493245/

 

Lurked for a long time, finally made an account and here is my 2021 MGM OR. Just got the new lift and tires on. Went with bilstein 6112/5160 combo and SCS wheels. So stoked with how it turned out

 

My wife has the 2017 iM. It is fine to drive especially in sport mode using the manual mode.

 

I’m stuck with my steps. I’d like to take them off, but my wife always uses them and says no way.

 

I only took them off because they went out a bit too far for me to swing my legs past them and my gf doesn’t need them. If you wanted to get fancy, I’m sure you could modify and add some automatic steps to have the function and improve the form.

 

I’ve seen those on one truck, but it wasn’t a Tacoma. I bet there is quite a bit of money tied up in those. The steps do protect against some dings depending on the vehicle next to you, but not always.

 

Ooops ok I’ll look around rather than stir up hornets

 

Same issue here. In the spirit of relationship give and take I removed all the steps but hers. We're still together.

 

New shoes! Bahia Blue Method 701, 17x8.5, 0 offset. Paired with 285/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T.

I think they look pretty good with a black truck!

 

Too late ... I already posted a link to the install issues of the ARB recovery point, a 20 lb chunk of metal costing $300+. It is also is highly recommended, but some do not like the cost.

Search the site (Google "arb recovery point tacomaworld" to see the hornets nest has existed for years.

 

4 years old, never garaged and still has a little shine to it. Ready for the weekend, 4 days with no rain, and 40 ish degree nights in the northeast

 

Mainly adjustability and overall better off roading, plus a bit more lift.

 

If you're married, I think having to leave at least one step is listed somewhere on the marriage license. You may be legally bound to leave one step.
I didn't read it that well though so don't quote me on that.

 

I am sure there is SOMEONE in your life who can read it for you.

 

How did you remove the others, just an angle grinder or something? I do like the look of the flat bar there.

 

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