What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Finally got my DRL/HL tap built thanks to caribe makaira and was able to tie the backlight to my ditch lights and the grille lights into it.

 

Yeah but these trucks don’t put off near as much brake dust

 

Installed the Apex Designs RCV-Rapid Connect Valve. Took only a few minutes to install. As simple as using the included tool to remove the stock valve core and install the RCV.

295/70r17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T went from 32 psi down to 15 psi in only 40 seconds.
They add a little extra length to the stock stem, but I’m not worried about it as I’m not trying to be some gnarly rock crawler guy. Just looking for that softer ride.

 

This is what I used on my Diode Dynamics SS3 ditch lights:

Small Parts Stainless Steel Machine Screw, Plain Finish, Pan Head, Drilled Spanner Drive, 3/8" Length, #10-32 Threads (Pack of 50)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HKL9B6

$8 #10-32 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nuts Locknuts, 304 Stainless Steel 18-8, Bright Finish, Pack of 50

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P394TBT

$18 DEWALT DWAX200 Security Screwdriving Set, 31-Piece

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C1XZIJC
https://www.4x4colorado.com/collect...tent-anti-theft-security-locking-hardware-key

 

My original post about it is here

I can't find the exact one I ordered, you'll probably have to contact them about it, but it's a Hurst T-handle (for automatic) from https://core-shifters.com/

To keep the leather collar down, I just went to Lowe's and got some oversize washers and multi-pack of rubber grommets (varying sizes). Once I found the perfect size washer to hold down the collar, with a grommet that fit snugly in the washer, I placed it over the shift rod. Cost probably $3 and I haven't messed with it since.

 

Finally pulled the trigger on leather interior swap.

 

For those of you who have used the set-up as in this video, what short cable are you using to make the system function? There is a very long cable in the Mini 2 box meant to be run under the truck's trim. I had another short usb cable in the house but it did not function, only the long one did.

 

I initially bought this adapter and it came with the short cable.

It's the 12-pin adapter.

https://trailgridpro.com/products/dash-camera-power-adapter-16-22-tacoma?_pos=1&_sid=494c8b910&_ss=r

 

I’m still waiting for the Dongar adapter. I ordered these and they will arrive tomorrow…

Herfair Mini USB Cable,Right Angle USB 2.0 A-Male to Mini-B Adapter Cord Mini USB Power Wire for Dash Cam/Rearview Mirror/Backup Camera/Sat Nav/Garmin Nuvi/Camcorders (5 Pin, 6 inch, 3PCS) https://a.co/d/41LIe2N

 

Already had ordered the Dongar unit. Wish I had seen this first.

 

Try our new FA16

 

Yes, I also ordered one from Amazon which I hope does work.

 

Same

 

dang it why do you do this. lol i want

 

You really have to see it in person. It has that new and old school vibe to it.

 

uuugghhhhhhhhhhhh. They’re like steelies but better.

 

Yes, the inspiration did come from the all mighty steelie! It's only 22 lbs for the 17x8.5 size so that's like half the weight of a steelie.

 

Nice, that’s pretty awesome.

 

My Mini 2 came with a long and a short power cable.
Basically the Dongar adaptor just provides a USB power outlet; it splits the cable that comes from under the headliner to the mirror into one arm that goes to the mirror and one for the USB.
I plugged the short cable into the USB on the Dongar adaptor and into the Mini 2. It's worked perfectly for 18 months.
Just pay attention to the specs on the memory card: you need one that writes fast. Don't go cheap on that.