What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I wonder if those are McGard lug nuts? Possibly Gorilla as someone previously mentioned.

edit: There's a link to a socket/key here...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/gorilla-splined-lug-nut-key-more-reliable-alternative.624171/

 

Oil change, tire rotation and some fluid film.

Safety fourth.

 

Changed the front brake pads at 78k along with a much needed wash.

 

Lol I also have a dirt/gravel drive. I feel you’re pain brother

 

Hmmm “gently” and “impact” . . .

 

Yes I installed the blue ones this morning. Definitely helps with sag. I'm glad I got the blue ones. Ride is better and a tiny bit stiffer. I have the topper and around 200lbs of stuff back there. No more bouncing around. The topper and that extra weight has the frame sitting right on the Sumo springs. I'd love to put them in the front also but I don't want a harsh ride. I do very little off road but these are a really nice suspension upgrade.

 

Let’s see how long this new windshield lasts

 

Are you still on your original rotors? I think the manual recommends replacement around 60k. Mine look fine for another 60k, but just saying/asking...what about you?

 

Use the Force, Luke. You don’t need the jack.

However, that hood scoop makes your truck top-heavy. You should traded it for a smooth hood.

 

here come the safety engineers

 

I like how you’re biased towards the drivers side to compensate for the battery weight.

 

I could not find a bungee cord, so I removed this it was not fun.
I removed it because I added this rci bumper, and my spare no longer fits.

 

I'm finally getting a decent sound system.
Why do tocos leave the factory with trash for speakers?

 

Mine seemed fine at this time, I didn’t really have the extra cash for them right now. I REALLY needed new pads though, they were way overdue.

 

Interesting feedback on pad/rotor lifespan. I'm at 52k. My drums are squealing like a pig at low speed stops. Probably just really dirty and need lube on the contact points of the backing plates. My fronts are still smooth when stopping. No shudder or warp feedback, but the truck does take a little longer to stop. Probably getting close to needing pads. I'm too busy to pull the wheels and check the pad thickness.

 

Are those 3 way coaxials going in front? Curious cause I see you also have the tweeters.

 

Just did the same.

 

what size / brand tire ? I have same bumper and 285/70/17 BFG KO2 and tire fits. Albeit very snug.


And FWIW was down there for a few years and recently got a flat. Tire was fine and no heat damage from exhaust etc.


hoping that helps as it definitely seems like it won’t fit at first but takes some profanity

 

Thank you, and the others, who replied to my post!
It turned out that the normal 6 spline key did work just fine on all the other wheels- it was just 4 or 5 nuts on the front passenger wheel that were jacked up. So, I didn't really need anything special, just replaced the lug nuts and all is well.

 

I did the same, last weekend. Also tossed in a new battery for good measure. It was the original and I just didn’t want to take any chances.