What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

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The Special Warfare Combat Crewmen (SWCC/ˈsjuːɪk/) are United States Naval Special Warfare Command personnel who operate and maintain small craft for special operations missions, particularly those of U.S. Navy SEALs. Their rating is Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB).

 

Spent too much money on some new shoes the other day.

 

I'll add to the story. I worked with a guy on a Emergency Recovery team for a telecom vendor. Man-made and AOG outages, think 9/11, hurricanes etc. . About 6 years in I find out he's UDT during NAM. Most quiet and polite guy you can imagine. No brag, no chest thumping. The only reason the cat was let out of the bag was he had gotten into an altercation and had paralyzed the adversary by jamming his thumbs into the eye sockets. I sort of hinted it sounded like a special ops move and he smiled. I immediately started picking his brain. I got him to talk a little about training but he didn't ever go into the hardcore stuff. He told me about some of the decorations he had been awarded and it just blew my mind. I really admired him for being a 'tough' guy without all the bravado. Myself: Army secret communications. Including 13 months in ROK in the 70's. That's all anyone knows, that's all they will ever know.
3rd Gen content: My Taco is in the garage as I watch Eastern NC get dumped on by Debby.

 

I've had good luck with these Power Stop coated rotor kits on a couple of cars now and when it's time to do the front on my Tacoma I'll likely go with them again. I've been buying from this place for the past 10 months or so because they have great prices, ship free, and don't charge tax to ordered shipped out of state. I'm sure they just get stuff drop shipped from the manufacturer but the one time a part was wrong they issued a refund quickly and hassle free. I know it says 4Runner but it's the same part number as a 3rd Gen Taco on Power Stop's site.

https://rcagarage.com/shop/brakes-r...z17-evolution-geomet-coated-brake-kit-crk137/

 

Debby's a downer. Stay dry out there.

 

Going to be pumping out my crawl space when the heaviest rain slows down.

 

That sucks. We're supposed to get hit tomorrow into Saturday. I've gotta make sure my backup sump pump is ready tonight in case my regular one craps out. The joys of owning a 130 old house with a fieldstone foundation.

 

$220 Power Stop Front Truck & Tow Brake Kit For 2005-2009 Toyota 4Runner, 2004-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2016-2023 Tacoma - 6 Lug Drilled and Slotted Rotors Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads Replacement

Power Stop K137-36 Kit

 

Evolution of a JBL system…

 

Oh, sweet. I believe I will go with these. Thank you for the link.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/brake-upgrade-stoptech-rotors-trd-performance-pads.523829/

If you can find the trd pads they're recommended. Apparently Stoptech rotors aren't the quality the used to be since the company was sold/bought out. There's several other suggestions towards the end of the thread.

 

Any idea how quickly First Brands Group changed things? They acquired Centric Parts, the parent company of Stoptech, in December 2020 and I have some spare pads manufactured in mid-January 2021.

 

I believe @lbhsbz had the inside scoop on those pads.

Crashnburn80 mentioned the newer stop tech rotors weren't as thick. Can't recall if there was anything else.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...performance-pads.523829/page-64#post-29114055

 

i just found out my trd offroad has rear usb ports but my pro does not!

 

Is there a part number for that? Anyone know if the harness is inside waiting to be plugged in?

 

I am really surprised that this is stamped "Made in USA"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296147954479?chn=ps

 

There’s a USB-C version too, but neither are high power.

This has the ability to output a combined 58W from 2 USB-C’s and a USB-A and it has voltage: Cllena 12V USB Outlet Dual PD USB C & Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger 3 Port USB Socket with Voltmeter and Power Switch, Multi-Function Car USB Charger Adapter for Car Boat Marine RV Truck ATV etc.

$17 Cllena 12V USB Outlet Dual PD USB C & Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger 3 Port USB Socket with Voltmeter and Power Switch, Multi-Function Car USB Charger Adapter for Car Boat Marine RV Truck ATV etc.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMHGFBT7

Also easier to install since you just drill a hole versus cutting a rectangle/square.

 

Not being PD capable is a deal killer, I'll go the less OEM, higher power version. Thanks @WaitingOnMyR1T

 

In my Tacoma there is the cigarette lighter type plug in the front, too. I searched for the USB add-on style to install in the back as well, but just decided to use a plug adapter with the voltmeter and keep it either in the glove box or under the back seat and use it as needed.

I'm really happy with this one

$8 4 Ports USB Car Charger USB Adapter with Voltmeter,Type C Port PD 3.1/QC 3.0 Super Fast Charging Car Cigarette Lighter Plug for iPhone 14 13 12,S22 S21 S20,iPad Pro& More Mobil Phone (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Adap...garette/dp/B0BLK1LWKS?smid=ACM38ZKPG6SJ0&th=1