What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I got the DD SS3 MAX installed. I like that I can use these in the city. Hopefully help spot the moose before they step into the road.

 

Profit margin bigger on the econ parts?

 

Not really. Just make sure to have dry brakes by driving around first before parking. Especially if you park outside.

Although, when it’s below freezing I don’t apply my parking brake at all if I can help it while parked outside, wet or dry.

It’s been an mild but rainy winter here so far. Last night was dry and above freezing. Decided to take my truck through the gas station touch less. Opted for the undercarriage and wheel wash on top of the basic wash. Brakes were wet upon leaving. Drove around for a bit to dry the brakes out. Didn’t take long.

I do have secured underground parking in our complex but I still make sure to dry the brakes before I park.

Yes, always the parking/e-brake (drum brakes) that seize up.

 

Oh, of course. That makes sense.

 

Car seat mod and baby mod installed yesterday!

 

Congratulations!!

 

From a grandpa, Congratulations to you and the momma!!!!

 

Better get some clazzios on those seats

 

Congratulations! Let the baby mods begin.

 

Nice lid

 

Replaced the filter cap because it was leaking, P/N 15620-36020. Overnight parts from Dubai

 

Hope your Tacoma doesn't have a TW account.....

 

Congrats!

 

Congrats! Start saving now for the first dirt bike in 4 or 5 years and then the truck in 15 years.

 

Black Rhino Shogun Matte Black - 17 x 8.5 -10 offset
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss - 265/70r17

No lift, slight rub on the mudflaps

Next up is a much needed wash and wax (and to get the TPMS working)

 

Awesome e looking truck. What grill is that ? Appreciate it.

 

Congratulations!

 

Install ATH high clearance rear bumper this past weekend

 

Is that a black plastic housing/cap? Can you show a pic of the product, less the packaging?

 

I have a theory on this. These guys do brake jobs all day long, and most customers don't know what pads they are getting. The dealer can charge premium prices on the parts and use the economy pads, and nobody ever knows the difference. They likely don't even think about it. Most of the service advisors probably don't even know about the premium pads. The parts counter guys are always supplying the mechanics with the economy pads and may not even know about premium pads. Many might wonder why someone would pay for the more expensive pads when there are cheaper ones available.

I ran across this years ago on my 2nd gen. Went to pick up pads and the parts guy said there were 2 versions. The price difference was significant, like $40 compared to $90. This parts guy didn't know the specific differences, other than the more expensive ones are the same ones that came on the truck and the cheaper ones were for economical replacement. He showed me both, and there was a visible difference. I opted for the expensive ones. Did the same on our 4Runner later.

I would never had known if he didn't mention it and just sold me the economy ones.