What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Thanks. Really like the 2” lift since it maintains a lower center of gravity with the bigger tires and keeps it from being too tipsy on the off camber stuff.

 

If you do the viper cut just take note, on the drivers side fender liner be careful of the lower radiator hose behind the liner. I pulled the liner towards me while cutting with a multi-tool. If you pul the liner back prior to cutting you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.

 

I 2nd this stuff from the Google search. It goes on easy and keeps the scratches and smudges at bay.

 

Yes, first mod I did. I third the Screen Protect.

 

Jesus christ.

 

Happy Veteran’s Day. Thanks to all servicing and have served!

 

I don't get the issue with the Nav. Doesn't everyone use your phone for Nav and run it through Carplay or AA?

 

I've read that some members have issues with roaming capabilities/disconnects with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

When I have used Apple CarPlay through the dongle, there were some delays...but connecting to the USB provided better service.

 

Potentially starting to part out my 3rd gen for sale soon. Curious of peoples opinion on doing that vs selling fully built?

 

I’m guessing the majority of you have had GPS in all of your previous vehicles. That’s why you are so critical of the one in the Tacomas. This is the first vehicle I have ever had that has a GPS installed from factory and I have to say, I am pleased as hell with mine. It takes me right to the front door of every destination I have ever punched in. I’m sure there are better units out there with more advanced options, for a price, and maybe over time I may feel like an upgrade. But just my 2 cents, I am happy with the OEM unit. Cheers all.

 

I've had GPS from the factory in my cars since 2008 in various brands and the one in my Tacoma seems perfectly fine, I'm totally satisfied with it. Maybe those that are unsatisfied haven't set up the preferences to suit their needs.

 

Changed my license plate mount so that I have open access the winch without messing with the plate

 

I have a 2017 TRD OR.
The date on the head unit is 2016 so that is how old the maps are. Therefore having a dedicated GPS is the way to go. Also, pre-2019 I think don't have CarPlay or AA capability.

 

This. I’ve used plenty of different nav options over the years and nothing beats Waze from my own device to the Tacoma screen via CarPlay. “Hey Siri, navigate with Waze to the nearest Home Depot”.

If I’m out in the boonies I use Gaia with downloaded maps, also through my phone to the Tacoma screen.

 

Interesting. Yeah, I have had zero issues knock on wood.

 

First one for me too. I have always used my phone and happy to have Carplay so I can always leave my phone in my pocket unless on a long trip where i put it on the charging pad that everyone complains about and works fine for me to maintain and very slowly charge it. The ones complaining have newer Tacos I believe.

 

Reminds me of my 71' Bronco. Very cool look.

 

DBA 4000XS. They feel SO nice.

 

Is it just the rotors or do you have to change out the calipers and pads too?
The dealer here uses pads by TCMC which they say are OEM, but create dust like crazy versus what I think is OEM (we have 4 Toyotas between 9k [Tacoma] and 250k miles [4Runner]) so we've done a few brake jobs.

When my Taco brakes need replacing I may upgrade either pads or rotors because, well, brakes are rather important. Or maybe I'm just thinking of more ways to spend money because other than knowing how brakes work I have no expertise with them.