What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Looks very nice indeed! Probably gonna get some Attica headlamps. Researching those as this is written.

 

Bummer you are in DE. I’ve been thinking of putting mine up for sale.

 

Was going to say the same thing, selling my Diamondback too.

 

It just felt like the 4wd absorbed/took the raised thick steel plates and bad pothole patch jobs where they are digging in the roads much better then my rwd did, if the suspensions are the same, then it must just be the extra weight of the 4wd driveline over the lighter rwd and or the difference in tires... My daughter (23) has back problems from having twin 11" rods and 18 screws in her back and she even said the same thing, she was on both test drives...

 

@Cement_wheels
@Rellims

What don't you like about the DB cover?

 

Not much really. The craftsmanship is top notch and when installed correctly it’s pretty much water tight. With me the whole issue is space, specifically bed space. My Taco is the first truck I’ve owned that had anything besides an 8’ bed. I underestimated how limited the space is especially with a bed cover. In a pinch one or both panels can be removed but you still have to deal with the center section. I really like my truck but have been considering going back to a full size truck and sell the DB before parting with my Taco. I’ve got a project truck I’m working on and if I can get it running and dependable then that changes everything.

 

I loved it, just went with a SmartCap instead.

 

Very pleased with mine. Good workmanship/construction, secure, waterproof, cleans up easily. No issues after 10 months (and 4 seasons). Highly recommended if you can swing the price.

 

This is my first real truck...albeit, smaller bed size end of the spectrum and nothing like the Full-Size bed. lol

It worked fine for the two-times I needed to maximize the bed.

I suppose finding garage space when not being used will be a challenge.

 

my friend have trd pro but it impossible to compare cause he also changed suspension

 

Installed new Pro suspension and replaced old needle bearing with new bushing from East Coast Gear Supply. Since I had the entire front end apart now was the time to install the new bushing.

 

two weeks ago found that when im in full lock and bumping something wheels are rubbing mud flaps. installed maud flaps from Rok Blokz. super easy to install, perfectly fits.

 

Installed the Borla high clearance Y pipe this evening with the help of a friend. Install wasn’t too terrible. Instructions said the heat shield hardware was included. It was not, no big deal found a couple bolts and moved past the issue. Fluid film appointment Monday.

 

Did you follow the instructions and remove the driver side cat from the truck the cut it or hack it while on the truck?

 

I have a headache now

 

just get a trd sticker

 

Pulled the cat out to cut it. Directions didn’t mention it, but there is a metal loop around the cat that unbolts with 2 bolts. Remove that loop and it comes out pretty easy. Would be a pain to cut in the truck.

 

I’ve had a Diamondback, smartcap, decked, snugtop, and now a bed rack(victory 4x4), with a roll up access cover. The db is a really nice cover, I would get a smooth one and just the se not the hd if I did it again. Also you can replace the front strut with longer ones and it will open 90 degrees, you have to disable a safety mech that is not a big deal.

 

I opted to stay with the standard front strut. I’ve got the Cross Bin 13 and it takes up most of the space under the front panel.

 

Well. You should check this out if you haven’t already. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diamondback-covers-modifications.553966/