What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Yes I get that those are 6.5 with a 6x9 adapter- was curious why not go with 6x9 baffles so they are sandwiched between door skin and adapter vs adapter and speaker.

The speakers I got came with tape for behind the speaker but nothing for behind the adapter. So when I noticed that and the fact my stock speakers had mold I went and ordered the baffles to help address both.

 

Bought this to hold my personal and work phones:

Zebra TC77 TC70 Scanner Holster...

$15 Zebra TC77 TC70 Scanner Holster Carrying Case Pouch Compatible with Zebra TC75x, TC75, TC70x, TC70, TC72, TC77 Handheld Barcode Touch Mobile Computer,Scanner Case Holder with Metal Clip and Belt Loops

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKFJRNR3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Mounted it similar to the large water bottle holder mod.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tool-less-32oz-cupholder-mod.672736/

Frees up the cup holders and has an extra pocket for a parking pass, membership cards, etc.

 

I agree.

 

Congratulations! Has to be an awesome feeling!

 

I haven't had to plow for a while but from my past: The truck and especially the transmission just has to work harder. You're pushing a heavy load, going into/out of reverse constantly, and taking a lot of impacts (the plow doesn't 'roll' over bumps it hits; although it does have springs to lessen the impact). Of course just putting a plow on in and doing light plowing probably won't make a difference but a lot of plowing will wear any truck out faster.

 

Upcoming Winter Jamboree in Sand Hollow was the push we needed to get this done. My husband rigged up his JKU the weekend before.

 

Quicksand is my second favorite! But, as an old retired Army officer, how could I not go with Army Green?

 

Replaced all driveline fluids, and greased the front shaft, consistently surprised how long it takes! Had to break out the torch to help break the f’n front diff Allen key drain plug, used the opportunity to swap over to the Lexus plugs after. Redline 75w85 for front and rear diffs, Toyota 75w T-case fluid, Redline MT90 for the tranny. Also got new Wildpeak 265/70/17s loaded up.

 

five guys > in n out

 

Roof and bed rack installed over the weekend. Next weekend (weather permitting - it is December in Michigan, I have SMALL one car garage which makes working on it in the garage not easy) will be the cap rack over the bed rack and electrical for the lights. Yep ,the "Taco Dysmorphia Syndrome" (TDS) runs deep. TDS is my term for the never-ending, wallet draining modification "journey" - there's always "just a few more things" on the list...

 

Annual undercoating with Cosmoline RP-342 black.

Original 1st coat last year has held quite well, primarily just touch-up along welds, bends, used the rest of can as over-coat .

If you haven't prior:

1. Solid undercarriage wash, allow to completely dry, wire-brush any loose corrosion or remaining dirt.
2. Wait for a non-windy moderate temp day, lay out a tarp underneath between the 4 wheels.
3. Get some PPE, disposable gloves, goggles, mask. Wear clothes you plan to toss.
4. Warm rattle can(s) in pot of hot water (to touch, not boiling), when ready to apply shake hard.
5. Go bananas.

 

deets on the Lexus plugs please... getting ready do do the same maintenance on my truck.

 

sure, there’s a drain and fill, they’ll be 12mm or 14mm sockets instead of the Allen, highly rec, I put them on all of mine (along with a fumoto)

Part #s: 90341-24016 and 90341-18060

Also this gasket kit is way cheaper than buying from Toyota. Comes with gaskets for diffs and T-case, I usually reuse the transmission flat steel washers, but you can also buy two of those kits as the transmission uses the same as the t-case

flat washers: T-Case and Transmission D&F
Crush washers: Rear Diff D&F, Front diff Fill
Copper washer: Front diff drain

$12 GENUINE TOYOTA GASKET KIT FOR TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017V4BAXI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

Thanks, I’m interested.

 

Really dreading doing this, have em all ready to go but keep procrastinating and now it’s cold and snowing occasionally

 

Took my taco in for its 25k floor mat inspection. They were fine…
Asked for new wiper blades…54 bucks! And the driver side has a smear on it…If they don’t improve by weeks end it’s going back to get ones that don’t smear.

 

Blazin Onion, gourmet burgers (western Wa.) the best.

 

We're glad you like them!!

 

You're right - it's called hickory

 

LB's are underrated and underrepresented.