What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Would a set of swaybar drop brackets fix it?

 

Where is everyone from the Western Mass group been? I want to come hang out with you guys and start learning more and helping out.
When is your next get together?

 

I found a roadhouse screen tarp new on marketplace cheap, works great.

https://www.sportsmans.com/camping-...roadhouse-screen-tarp-w-poles-black/p/1519173

 

Gross, but funny.

 

It was a typo, I was in a hurry. I meant the drivers side. But I found that little beeping bas&$#d.

 

Maybe, I'll look into that.

 

I've ran Bilstein 5100s on my second gen & the 6112s on my third gen for years and I would say that the ride quality is same. The 6112s come from Bilstein with a 600 lb spring, which is either the same or nearly the same as factory on third gens, so they should ride more or less the same. Bilstein valves all of their shocks specifically for each vehicle and have done tons of testing to ensure they perform optimally for that vehicle, in our case, a 3rd gen tacoma. I would say that the valving in the shock is a bit more "spirited" than factory, but is by no means harsh. I would highly recommend the 6112s - I think they are one of the best bang for your buck front suspensions out there for the Tacoma.

Bilstein produces a podcast that talks through a lot of their shocks + other suspension / off-road topics. Here is one specifically on the 6112s if you're interested in learning more. It's very educational.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll-I_utdm74

 

My dash mat came in got to put in on here once it’s not Africa hot outside

 

What kind of dash mat did you get ? And let us know how it fits and what it looks like. I’m thinking about getting one. Lots to choose from.

 

Reinstalled beeper, I needed that audible feedback when locking/unlocking.

 

Hit Yankee Hill to Kingston Peak to check out the fall colors!

 

I understand, I’ve been thinking about it and I might leave it installed and try to muffle to sound a bit and see if I like that. Maybe put a sock over it ,lol.

 

People complain about the dumbest shit.

 

I downloaded and inspected your front end pic, and took some pics of inside my hood for your comparison of some mount points for reference. Your grill shroud looks normal, your hood might be slightly bent, intentionally, to get it aligned to fenders. In your case, if I am correct, I think you should apply some pressure to your grill shroud to meet the hood as it is. What happens when you apply some pressure to the hood where it is raised, does it come down to become level with the grill shroud?



Do you have this wingy thingy, and is it about the same distance away from the shroud as it is on the passenger side wingy thing?

 

I went with dashmat they had a really good deal right now. I think 50% off? It fits damn near perfect. I let my 4 year old install it so it may look a little off in the pic. I’d definitely use more Velcro than it came with if I have to do it again. Bigger strips at least. I went safe and got suede but think next time I’d get the one with the small holes. This is all about preserving the truck for my kid. He’s four and almost everything minus the camper shell and the box buildout I’m doing he’s picked out.

 

These I think are on my list for a level but with the extra weight in my truck bed plus camper I’m going to need some springs in the rear too

 

Icon makes a great progressive add a leaf (AAL) that pairs well with either thr 5100 or 6112s. If you wanna go with a completely new pack, Icon, Deaver, Alcan and Ironman 4x4 are all good options. I run Ironmans medium duty for close to a year now and have loved it.

 

Not very long lol. Got smoked by another. That makes 3 rocks in less than a month. C’mon man

 

Quite happy with this recent addition. After a long road trip this summer, found the centre arm rest a little uncomfortable after long periods. Finally purchased the popular centre arm rest cover on Hamazon. Much better now. Experiencing no discomfort now with the elbow.

 

Decided to do a DIY rattle can paint job and line a new (to me) canopy. Total cost was about $300, $1300 all together. Never did anything like this before, so I gave myself 12 hours within 3 weeks to complete. Doesn't look horrible (few runs)...but I wasn't expecting it to look perfect.

- Lined with some cheap Underfelt Capret for RVs/Boats and 3M Hi-Strength Spray Adhesive (Amazon). I went with black to match interior color, however it shows everything...should have went with mid gray.
- Took off track and sanded clear off cap to remove the shine (400 grit). Sanded everything by hand!
- Applied Bondo, sanded it down
- masked off windows and created a little paint booth
- 4 coats primer + primer filler
- Wet sanded primer (800 grit)
- 4 coats base, 5 coats clear (automotivetouchup.com) and then applied their rubbing compound.
- Sprayed the track and put it on backwards (on purpose, I am going to do a DIY roof rack and the clamps I am using are angled). I had to do this twice because I didn't use enough sealant and it was leaking in a few spots - easy fix!
- Had to use touch up paint/clear on a few spots after it was done because my 1.5 year old decided to take a rake to my newly painted cap


Next will be my DIY roof rack using 4 10-series extrusions (tnutz) and about 16 beam clamps (home depot) (~$200). Not sure if I want to add aluminum to the sides, or just use plastic end caps. Either way everything is painted black, I'm just too lazy to put it together.