What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I installed the Cali Raised fog lights. Pretty simple swapout, the only pita was getting those origanal besels off. But about 20 minutes. Next is the 3rd brake light.

 

If you just turn your lights off, and then turn them back on, the start-up sequence goes off again. At least in neutral. I haven't tested while driving because it's difficult.

 

It won't go up if you don't turn it right

 

Not with that attitude it won't!

 

Yes, they do. Each time you turn them off and on again, you get the light show. Very cool

 

I love this. I am curious, though, if they make a film that would protect the whole light from sun damage. A clear film.

 

Jury is still out. Wish the new mud flaps said 4x4.


Also the screws into the body were the first I have removed from the truck- and I discovered they did not have nuts or plastic captures inside. That was a bit disappointing to find out

 

FWIW - Historically, most Toyota 4X truck mudflaps have read 4WD.

 

I "discovered" that those two bed cover mounting fasteners are PERFECTLY SPACED to fit one of these.



So I fitted one. It's called "the dog hold down" , as it serves as a leash point to keep 'em from jumping out over the sides. ;-)

 

Full skid set from CR put on over the weekend. Couldn't pass up 30% off on the recent group buy. Install was cake. Its nice working on the truck, didn't even need a jack.

 

I looked at that but was afraid the sound of the loose D link clanging around when I hit bumps would drive me nuts. That is why I specifically went with the rigid mounts - no noise. If needed I can turn them inward, outward, upward, etc. To be honest, I may never use them but hated the fact I had 2 threaded holes that weren't being utilized.

 

Been actually thinking of purchasing 90’s style hilux oem 4wd mud flaps and fitting them to the 3rd gen.

 

I would suggest getting the OEM 3rd gens, then score your choice of font for decals from Etsy. Apply them with high heat from a hair drier (or very judicious use of a heat gun), then seal with a few coats of satin clear to keep them in place. Guaranteed body line fit, that way.

 

Thx to this forum I was able to get a 33" spare with little effort the other day. Chose the pizza cutter size to hopefully eliminate rubbing on control arms if I need it on the front. I moved the tire hanger to the rear a couple inches to make room for the larger tire. I didn't bend the alignment tabs, figured it would keep tire away from the diff. Like a glove!

 

Super helpful post, thanks for sharing with pics.

Was moving the tire hanger a big process?

 

It really wasn't. The hanger requires 4 holes for mounting. You drill 2 new holes rearward and use the two rear most holes that are already there. Make sure you have ratcheting wrenches I think it's a 10mm or 12mm because it's pretty tight between bed and mount. Also don't accidentally drill through your bed, maybe place something above to protect bed while your drilling.

 

Got it, great info…thanks again!

 

Put in my order for 285/75/16 Nitto Trail Grapplers today. Should be there tomorrow. Will post pics when installed.

 

Yes?

 

Bought a set of Victory 4x4 molle door panels and modified the mounting solution from them a bit to make it more secure and am loving it so far (https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/victory-4x4-door-molle-panel.815119/) little more install information, also finally got my seat mounting panel so I could mount a fire extinguisher in front of the driver seat.