What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Good question. I often wonder the same, I figure I better watch replies on this one, and think about making a base for my OEM jack JIC.

 

I made a base for the OEM jack using a scrap piece of 2x6 about a foot long, with 2 carriage bolts and wing nuts. Haven't had to use it (yet).

 

If you have the factory engine skid there is a hole at the cross-member with a jacking point.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-jack-points.649345/

 

I could use some insight, when it comes to wheels my knowledge is very little. I made a remarkable deal on some TRD Pro Sema style wheels but only got 3 out of the 4 needed. These are brand new in the box, previous owner thought they were OEM.

When I looked at the box the came in, I noticed that it said 5mm offset. All the reading I have done says that OEM should be 4mm offset.

Am I missing something or should I try to locate a 5mm offset of this wheel? I want to make sure the one I purchase matches the other three. Thanks for any help in advance!

 

If those were OEM Toyota wouldn't have spelled "Matt" (matte) incorrectly.

OEM is also a 17x7 wheel, not 17x8.

Looks like you have these:
https://www.taegeukautowerkz.com/Alphas-Replica-Wheels--Toyota-TR1-17x8_p_1987.html

 

You can place the jack under the lower control arm but use a piece of 2x4 to provide a larger flat surface between the 2 contact points.

 

I know not a cool topic and opinions go both ways but I am about to have my second windshield replaced from rock chips. And put one of these things on my wife’s truck and seems to keep rocks off but I have noticed an increase in wind noise. Anyone having good luck with one in particular deflecting rocks and not looking like grandpa rolling down the street??

 

Or “OFFEST”…

 

I noticed the misspelling too, mine so have the TRD logo on the center caps (the ones in the link don't). Do you think there would be any fitment issues? This stuff has me all confused!

 

Thank you for the advice.

 

Thats a nice looking bug guard, how much paint has it rubbed off the hood so far?

I use the weathertech bug and wind sheild its low profile and i don't hear any noise from it.

 

Is there a clear UV coating that easily can be applied over bed liner spray? It always fades over time. Just curious.

 

Best of luck. Never give up

 

Nice hot wheels find and installing this Stant Locking fuel cap from O’Reillys.

Did Lots of research on locking caps and was on the hunt for this specific Stant cap. Hopefully it won’t trigger a check engine light. Reviews say it works great

 

Good question, I am not sure. But I figure the fading of the plastic will match as they age. Plus I can always add another coat of bedliner to the plastic step as well.

 

Bought that the day I got my truck !!

 

I got a blue Hot Wheels truck from Santa last year. I took it as a hint from my wife I was liking my truck too much. Unfortunately Hot Wheels doesn't make a Lunar Rock one.
For that I'd have to follow the lead of the member here with the mini-me and micro-me trucks (and I'm not artistic enough for that).

 

After three fill-ups, I figured I could come up with something. Was considering to apply some 3M paint protection film where the gas cap would be hanging. This was quicker.
https://youtube.com/shorts/zCp0vbgSVTs?feature=share

 

Put the plastic leash in the alligator clips that hold the fuel door shut.

 

They looks great. Does the airbag light come ON? How much do they cost? Thanks for sharing.