What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Would it be best to replace the bolts with SS from the hardware store or use what comes in the kit? I've seen some say they ordered the OEM bolt kit which is like 60 bucks!

 

i think running them in the holes before fixes the feeling that you might be cross threading and makes it go smoother (atleast it did for me) You can choose to buy the hardware but i dont think its necessary.

 

Did the same thing to my Trail. looks so much better.

 

So you installed the Clazzio covers AND had enough gas left in the tank to do the rest?! I salute you sir!!

 

Did the BHLM myself last week.

BHLM with Xenon Depot 4500k HID kit install Today.

 

Most people can't afford a Tacoma, totally understand

 

Those were my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th customizations. First was painting the chrome bumper black.

 

$20 Stant 10504 Stant Regular Locking Fuel Cap, black

Stant 10504 locking gas cap, because I heard a bunch of TW members were moving into my neighborhood.

No pictures. You would grievously offend me if you ask for pictures.

 

Right.....

 

Bought the OEM Toyota remote tailgate lock from BAM and it's sitting in the box in the house. Screwed up my knee so it may be awhile.

 

I will say, all of the tailgate work was done standing up. The wiring part in the passenger kick panel was done standing up. Everything else can be done on a creeper. Either way, sorry about your knee. Since you're in CA you can do it whenever. Here in the Midwest we're running out of good days.

 

It's still 100 degrees here so I have time.

 

Did Uca bushings, "fixed" my cv boot (dont wanna pull them out again lol), diy aligned the truck, bolt checked the rear 3 link and tri flowed all the joints on the truck.

 

Can you feel me now ?

 

I agree. The hardest part for me was getting the new grommets in the tailgate and body for the new wires to run through. (Big fingers and small spaces don't mix well!) I had my kit for probably 9 months before I installed it, wish I would have done it when I bought the truck new in '16!

No more needing the key to lock/unlock tailgate, what a pain! It's the simple things that aggravate me the most.

 

I was planning to get the tailgate remote lock from BAM but decided to check my local dealer. Dealer won out because they offered free shipping. Ordered it last Tuesday evening and the dealer Door Dashed it to my house Wednesday. Got there at 9 AM. I was impressed! I also ordered a OEM bed mat from BAM. Something I found out is that BAM also sells the mat on eBay with free shipping. Ordering direct would've been an additional $40.

 

I was somewhat on the fence about installing mudguards on my truck, but put them on and glad I did. I like the looks of them, and they keep a lot of the rocks from hitting the truck body panels. Like others have said, quick easy install, no drilling, so if you put them on and don't like them, easily removed. I think you'll like them once installed unless you've done some mods where tires would rub. My truck is all stock so no rubbing issues.

 

Happy Birthday!! I hope you have very many more!

Also, the truck looks great!