What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I got the light off Amazon. Here is the link to the light, the switch, and the YouTube video of a guy who did it using a Diode Dynamics light and gave me the idea.

I forgot to add that the only complaint I have is that the relay is wired directly to the battery and there is no ignition leg on it to keep it from turning on while the truck is off. It isn't an issue for me, but I'm sure some more industrious folks could find another relay and wire it up so that it can only be turned on with the ignition on. I know I could also have pulled power from a source that was triggered by the ignition, but I didn't want to mess with any engine bay wiring or fuses to be honest.

$70 Auxbeam 3.5" LED Amber Pods Light, 40W Yellow Cube Offroad Driving Flush Mount Lights Fog Reverse Light Backup Lights Motorcycle Taillights with Wiring Harness Kit - 2 Lead

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGWX5Z8K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

$14 iztor 12v Push Button Switch Blue LED Multi-Purpose Switches Waterproof Toggle Switch with 4 Wires Connector Kit for Various Toyota Tacoma Tundra FJ Cruiser Car Modification-Fog Lamp

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MY0TKJC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

https://youtu.be/dd9UuqMWV20?si=1WQgCdwMyxmv2TIb

 

I priced an OEM bed matt, I like to buy quality stuff but dang !!! $385 !!! Would like to get some choices from others that got a bed matt other than OEM. Thanks

 

Tractor Supply stall mat ... $50. 4 ft x 6 ft, cut the corners as needed.

 

eBay. I got a used one for like $50 last year. A little dirty, but isnt that what its for?

 

Did this exact same mod a while back. Love how visible it is even in the daylight.

Link since this forum never lets me post moving media: Imgur: The magic of the Internet

 

Looks like they've gone up in price. Shop around a bit. Got my oem bed mat from eBay for around $80 a few years back. Someone bought it for their long bed Tacoma by mistake. The oem mat is really good quality. Bam wholesale has it for 125ish.

 

Holy Moly!

I paid $83.05 for mine a couple years back.

Dec 6, 2021.

P/N Quantity Price Each Description
PT2763520002 1 $ 38.95 Alloy Wheel Locks - Black PVD

$192 PT58035050SB Genuine Toyota Accessories PT580-35050-SB Bed Mat for Short Bed Tacoma Models Black, 59 1/2" L X 52 1/2" W X 3/8" H

PT58035050SB 1 $ 83.09 Bed Mat - Short Bed

$60 PT85735200 Toyota Genuine 2020 & Newer Tacoma Led Bed Light/Lighting Kit PT857-35200

PT85735200 1 $ 50.57 Bed Lighting Kit
Order Summary:
3 products , 3 items $ 172.61
Shipping & Handling to DE, USA $ 28.95
Total$ 201.56

 

Pulled my rear driveshaft today, had a u-joint go bad. Now for the next couple of days I have a fwd Tacoma.

 

Goodies from Canada showed up today.
A beautiful set of aluminum sliders from Greenlane Offroad.
Only 27lbs each and never have to worry about rust.
$1020 usd shipped to my door, duty fees are unknow right now because I haven't heard anything from FedEx.

 

Thanks for all the responses on the bed mat. I called the Toyota dealer and that was the price he gave $385, geez. Tractor Supply is a good option and so is eBay. I’ll do some more snoop dogg’in before I buy. What about those mats that are made to go on the floor around like a workshop table, I think they hook together and I could cut to size ? Just a thought.

 

You pay for "modularity". Unroll the Tractor Supply 4x6 after measuring/cutting for wheelwells ... it does stink though.

 

You won't be dissapointed. I have their stump bumper and they have the best powder coat I have seen. Excellent designs great craftsmanship, I'll be scooping up sliders from them at some point

 

I’m painting my stump bumper now. I got it raw after seeing crappy powder coati g from other companies. Also very interested in the sliders.

 

Greenlane powder coat looks near perfect. One small nick on the mounting bracket and a small ripple in the powder on the underside.

Really impressive for having traveled 1500 miles. They were packaged really well.

 

2 years of use and not a notable flaw to be seen. Only company I will order it from coated.

 

Finally cleaned my interior

 

Just FYI, I found mine on Graigs List used $50, it would be worth looking for a used one IMHO,,, once you use it, it will look used and they last a looooooong time. Best of luck with your choice, good luck.

 

50k Tyre rot and…


p.s.
I also added some oil while I’m at it…

 

Added some graphics today