What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

This.

I have the 5100’s all around, Icon AAL in the rear with a 1/2” shim and I recently had the ECGS Bushing done. I’d do it exactly the same if I had to start all over.

 

I have 5100s F+R but never plan on lifting, but if I did I would do the same as you. Best bang for buck and still a big improvement over stock.

 

ive appreciated the comments and thoughts! ive been stuck between the two choices for awhile (trd at dealer vs buy parts and have installed) and its been tough to choose. good to hear both sides.

 

ive been under the impression the TRD/Bilsteins w the TRD kit are essentially the 5100s, not the case?

 

What's cool about sourcing your own parts and choosing your own shop is you get to a) find the best deals on parts and b) find and befriend a good shop who will treat you well and be super transparent about their work.

From my experience it's always been a positive outcome, save a ton of cash and get a quality job done. Win win

 

Warn EVO 10 winch install. Went with the steel cable model because it was on blowout for $500 around the holidays. I have synthetic rope and Hawse fairlead to swap out, but won't be respooling it for a few weeks.



I was just barely able to squeeze the motor body in without removing winch plate.

 

have you, or are you planning to, install that onboard air compressor? If so, where? I have the dual and haven't decided where to put it.

 

Yeah, probably next week. I installed an ARB dual compressor in a '23 4runner a few months ago, and it fit nicely in the opening near the firewall on passenger side with a pre-made MORE mount. Probably fabricate a mount and do the same with this Tacoma.

 

That's a nice setup! What are your thoughts on the Rago bracket? I've been trying to decide on molle panels or the Rago bracket. I don't plan on storing a lot, especially since I just purchased a truck bed tent, which might interfere with molle panels, etc. Thanks

 

My plans exactly!

 

How about under the drivers seat? I’ve seen someone do that and it looked pretty slick.

 

I considered an in-cabin mount for that 4runner, but the location in the engine compartment left space under the compressor for an auxiliary tank. To try it on this Tacoma would mean a really tight squeeze, and possibly limiting the seat slide adjustment.

 

Fresh blades

 

yes there is one already there, you add a pad lock

 

Couldn't wait and work is slow. White SR with tan Softopper. Absolutely love the look!!

 

Looks great @CLOUDL1GHT
Surprised you got it done in this crummy weather.

 

Thanks! Luckily I had just enough room to fit the back half of the truck in the garage to work.

 

Tan/fde softopper on the white truck looks so good

 

Agreed. Very happy I did not go with black or gray

 

Installed an RCI roof rack.