What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Yea! I ordered a replacement one from Pop-n-Lock since I didn't know if the wiring for the Pop-n-Lock would work with any other actuator, including the OEM one. Should probably done more research before ordering.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Derped the TRD OR grill.


Installed a Diode Dynamics SS30 light bar with CaliRaised hidden light bar brackets. Trimmed air dams to retain 3/4 of the OEM-ness and functionality. Snagged the SS30 on Facebook Marketplace and the guy also had some Diode Dynamics ditch light brackets he threw in for $25. So I ordered some ~$40 ditch lights from Amazon.

$31 Yellow LED Pods, AKD Part 3" CREE LED Ditch Lights 40W Spot Flood Combo LED Fog Lights Small Yellow Chase Light Pods 2 Pack for Truck Motorcycle Dirt Bike SUV UTV ATV Surron Toyota

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYMZRZH1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

The beam and intensity looked really good while testing prior to install, but my harness hasn't arrived yet, so I'll get some testing/photos once that's completed.

Honorable mention: Installed Diode Dynamics SS6 light bars to factory hole mounts (with Diode Dynamics U-bracket) a couple weeks ago. They're pointed slightly outward to complement the light bar with a wider spread. Once dialed I'm looking to a) try a flood or fog lense or b) remove them entirely based on needs.


Bonus: The 6" bars in conjunction with the 30" give me Iron Man/flat-mouthed emoji vibes.


In my heavily biased opinion it passes the aesthetics test...we'll see about the test of time.

Thank you to the members and countless posts of Tacoma World for both the inspiration and instruction on how to get this done.

 

Got a pouch for my

$25 GM-30 GMRS Radio Handheld 5W Long Range Two Way Radio for Adults, GMRS Repeater Capable, with NOAA Scanning & Receiving, Display SYNC, for Off Road Overlanding Family Use, 1 Pack

GM-30 radio so I can have it holstered on my overhead molle panel, no more rattling around in my glove box.

 

Just hit 200 miles. I think this is part of the break-in procedure.

 

OO-AHHH

 

Not muddy enough yet. Work on it!

 

Welcome to TW. You're off to a good start!!

 

Washed up

 

It took me a while to get use to it gear hunting and then after tune none at all. At first it feels so good you think there might be something wrong lol.

 

Well, there’s another habit I’d have to relearn: Setting cruise control. For at least 30 years (had a ‘92 Previa) it’s been a stubby located at 4 o’clock behind the steering wheel.

EDIT: Makes me think of a variation on the quote attributed to John Wayne: Change is hard; stupid changes are harder.

 

Over the last two days, added OME 886s to the front and Icon AAL to the rear.

23" all four corners.

Did my best to accurately measure all four the same way from Center hub to lower wheel well.
Possible that the lean will come out later.
No before measurements. Sorry folks.

 

Been using this stuff to clean off the bird crap between washings. I use it on my motorcycles too.


Decided to do entire vehicle since it wasn't very dirty and didn't feel like dragging out the pressure washer. I'm on a private well and the house water pressure isn't that good for washing vehicles.

Pros: You heard the saying "I put that sh*t on everything". Well this stuff works good on everything. It's real wax as you can feel it when buffing out.
Cons: Not to be used if vehicle is caked with mud or salt. I didn't use it on the tires. I used soap and water with a scrub brush. You do small areas at a time and because the watery consistency it's hard to see where you left off. A lot of overlapping. Don't really know about the protective qualities.
Make sure to read instruction. I spray product on surface and wipe gently with damp MF towel. Before product dries on surface, buff out with CLEAN MF towel. I rinse applicator towel, or use clean towel, between doing areas of surface being cleaned.

I also 'accessorized' my HU with RAV4 radio knobs (no picture).

 

I had some free time today so I decided to install some new sliders. So far I'm really liking the Step Edition Rock Sliders with Filler Plate. That desert tan powder coating is amazing! I hope it can hold up!

 

cool MOLLE panel - would appreciate knowing what kind / brand?

thank you!

 

A member on here made it.
It was a pain to install but I've had it for almost 4 years with no signs of headliner sag.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/members/yo_hec.225881/

https://ogfab.com/products/og-tacoma-3gen-command-center

 

awesome thanks!

 

- Legit! I was going thru the ringer, i put up with that garbge for the better part of a year, finally caved and slipped my notice. I work in pharma, wicked high turnover rate cuz of burnout.

- I love this saying. never gets old.

 

Part of work parking lot. Mines on the right.

 

My neighbor works in pharma here at RTP. Seems he changes jobs about every 4 or 5 years. Always working weird shifts/hours.