What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Squezzed out a few drops of fuel this AM on way to work. The ole minivan motor never stops impressing me

 

@guaco.supreme curious what size tires you're running. I'd like to do a regear at some point but I'm running 265/70R17's (may go to 285 next time) and thinking maybe 4.88 is enough for those.

 

265/75r16 (31.6 inch) at the moment, which equates to the same size as yours. If I were to stay at this size and wasnt adding weight I would probably go 4.88.

5.29s are a little over-geared for anything under a 33 inch tire. Reason I went with 5.29 is A) 33's will be next tire size, B) I'll be at roughly 500lbs additional weight with cap, drawers, winch, etc., and B) I pull a ~2000lb camper trailer in the mountains often enough.

 

Thanks. I haul about 1200lbs between the quad, trailer, and gear 4 hours several times a year and haul maybe 4000 lbs of boat and trailer about the same distance a couple of times a year. I'll have to see if I go with 285's next time then make a decision.

 

TBH even with the 265's since you tow often enough I'd just do 5.29. I'll chime in after a few more tanks to see what mpgs do, but so far I see no negative impact.

 

Cool. Sounds good.

 

Went out with Tinkerers Adventure testing out the LC250 and FJ and my Tacoma at Rausch Creek offroad park.
https://youtu.be/ofkJjjOrka0?si=KQ7JRFS7lT6gC8ky

 

Changed out my grill to the facelift OR grill. I like it, but I think I want to paint it black or go with an all-black Pro grill. Also installed my Rokblokz that have been sitting around and not sure if I like them yet. My bed isn’t aligned correctly and one of the bolts is seized, so I wasn’t able to get it adjusted.

 

Over the weekend I got an oil change and took it in for the service recall, brought it home and I....

Added the glovebox inserts:




Added the Tacoma Tailgate Inserts:




Switched the Trail Edition Taillights for standard ones:



Raptor Lights:

 

Getting ready for the weekend. Time for that dredded front brake job. Im joking, should be fine.

 

60k miles on the stock brakes.

 

Just did mine. 70k miles on stock brakes. Damn things looked like they had 70% life left!. Put the new pads and rotors on anyway. Started to flush the brake fluid. Filled 3/4 of a 16oz bottle. Fluid looked identical to new. Just stopped there and called it a day.

 

I took it to the dealer to get a side mirror replaced, they did their curtesy inspection. Told me my brakes were at #3. I asked what that meant and he showed me a pad that was on his desk that was pretty worn. So, I either fell for his bullshit, or, I need new brakes. My brother (who owns a repair shop) told me I may as well change them. I do have some pulsating when using the brakes on a downhill run. I will post the results.

 

I'm gonna do mine this weekend too (maybe).

 

I strangely got this trip report after 27 miles est. First time seeing this…

WTF?!

 

Do you possibly know which exact lugs to buy for a steel wheel?

I have a Rough Country steelie for my spare 285/70R17 tire.

Thanks!

 

This picture shows the difference ... upper for steelies because mags have flat "rims" and need the lower lugs.

 

Thank you, I will get a set for my spare!

 

Do you happen to have the pn for the pcv valve? You get it from Toyota? Oem?

 

Amazon, compared the 2 and they had the same markings.

Beck/Arnley 0450439 PCV Valve

$13 Beck/Arnley 0450439 PCV Valve

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N5GZFSP