What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

To replace a damaged or missing one. Some need it for themselves, but I’m sure most of the time it’s to sell to someone who needs it. I had a ‘99 F150 and I always kept the tailgate locked when I didn’t need it open. One day I went to put something in the bed of the truck and I saw where someone had been prying in a couple spots in an attempt to steal it. I figure someone interrupted him and he bailed. If I hadn’t kept it locked I would have had to buy a new one. My next truck the tailgate locked with the doors. I can’t believe that newer Toyotas don’t have this standard. It shouldn’t be an option. It should be standard.

 

I'm looking at the remote tailgate lock mod. More of a convenience than anything else. When I lock my gate with the key from the fob, it feels like it might snap the key off. Anybody know if you can order or get a regular style key just to lock the tailgate?

 

I’ve never felt like that with mine. It doesn’t take much effort to lock or unlock mine. Maybe your lock could use some lock lube. I want to add the mod that allows me to lock/unlock it with the fob.

 

Last chrome delete, put on sequential turn signals, black lens, goes great with my night shade mirrors.

 

Looking good! Just do it, I think the 33’s are a good size for these trucks. Anything bigger would be best with a re-gear and 32’s just look too small with a lift. Just my .02

 

You didn’t get one like this…..

 

I think I’m in agreement. Currently on 265/75/16, so about a 31.6”. They’re “okay”, don’t look like I skipped leg day. But some 33’s would fill the well better. Falken just announced the AT4 in 33 C load. I’d like to avoid E rated for the taco, but even these new C load tires are like 58 lbs each.

 

Is this one basically plug and play?

 

I’m running Nitto Trail Grapplers that are E rated and they’re only 65 lbs. I have a full size spare and matching Pro Comp wheel I currently store in the bed until I get my high clearance rear bumper and swing-out. I like the E rating since the 10-ply sidewalls don’t bulge much even when aired down, and these things are super sticky on the steep rocky stuff.

 

Installed BAMF Sliders today.

 

Can you comment on that setup? That's the setup I'm wanting to add. I've been rear-ended twice in 6 months. First was over $10k. Second is over $22k ( hit and run on top of it?) and truck is still in the shop being repaired, going on 3+ months. Unfortunately I'm in same situation, I need to add some camera. Thanks for any advice!

 

Haha to each his own. So far people have either really liked it or absolutely hated it which I think is kinda fun.

 

Installed the C4 RR series bumper

 

$150 Garmin 010-02504-00 Dash Cam Mini 2, Tiny Size, 1080p and 140-degree FOV, Monitor Your Vehicle While Away w/ New Connected Features, Voice Control, Black

(A)mazon

https://youtu.be/s3mETJRs4fw?si=suac-bPSkaUDVxJT

 

My truck came with 2 fobs and a regular style large key. I keep the large key and a fob together on a key chain and use it daily. You can buy a large key blank and have a locksmith cut it for you. They are sometimes hard to find the exact blank. I found mine on ebay.
ebay.ca/itm/325155324966

 

Yes, very easy install. Especially with the adaptor.

$150 Garmin 010-02504-00 Dash Cam Mini 2, Tiny Size, 1080p and 140-degree FOV, Monitor Your Vehicle While Away w/ New Connected Features, Voice Control, Black

(A)mazon

https://youtu.be/s3mETJRs4fw?si=suac-bPSkaUDVxJT

https://youtu.be/KAghdwa-TyY?si=86fKJVbWQddI0HMv

 

I watched Chloe's install.

Camera is pretty much, plug-n-play with the 12-pin connector.

Powers up with the rearview window on start. I bought the SD card separate...it's a 64G and I've been recording since install a month ago.

 

Anyone have a source for the Dongar adapter for the Garmin mini 2? Seem to be out of stock everywhere I checked?
TIA

 

I can only comment on front camera install. Sounds like you need a back camera as well. This dash cam as a front camera install is very easy. Lots of info below. Hope this helps.

https://youtu.be/s3mETJRs4fw?si=suac-bPSkaUDVxJT

https://youtu.be/KAghdwa-TyY?si=86fKJVbWQddI0HMv

https://youtu.be/9zsqLJL9x9U?si=55XRvqhj8qChgfpb

 

Dashcams record forward, unless you have a rear-facing part to it. The one you quoted looks like it is behind the mirror with no option to look backward. The NextBase GW522 (Best Buy can source them) does not live behind the mirror and can add three rear-facing: in-cab (passenger), out-of-cab (through-ish window), extension that sits on the rear-window and connects to main unit.

Even if you have a rear-facing camera it can only record the fact you were hit. Few cameras record the license plate clearly and some states (like mine) do not require a front license plate. My opinion ... you are better served with a good front recording showing you were not being stupid ... driving constant speed or slowing/stopping for a stop sign or red light. That shows you were doing what you were supposed to do.