What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Swapped out the chrome rear bumper caps for Super White. Install wasn't as bad as I thought.

 

The shocks install are listed as a 5hr job...estimated cost for labor: $1K.

So, the kit is $395 and with labor I'm looking at about $1400.

Doesn't break the bank and I know most would find that outrageous but I can budget for it...to avoid the work.

I'd have to install the 1inch block separately because dealership would add that labor price.

This is all just planning stages and nothing set in stone--just weighing my options.

 

It would be REAL nice if the TRD Shock Kit included the 1inch block...that way, the labor would include that install. lol

But like I said, I'll see what more I can find out about kit.

 

Have you tried searching here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/suspension.18/

 

Oh, Man!

That's a "Whole Lotta Love", I mean reading! lol

 

Lots of help! Appreciate it, nice build also!

 

Replaced my bakflip with a retrax xr one and added 4 t slot tie downs.

 

I just put new wheels and tires on my 3rd Gen Sport with stock suspension. The stock wheels are 17x7.5 with a +30 offset, I went up a tire size to a 265/70r17 on a 17x8.5 with a -10 offset. There is a little poke past the stock fender flares, and a slight rub on the mudflaps (my next project). Using the Tire Calc (https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=265-65r17-265-70r17) and WillTheyFit ( ) was super helpful. Also, finally figuring out that offset was millimeters helped a lot too.

 

Made a plug and play 170 degree wide angle 1080p camera so I don’t have to run any new wires. Yet the angle is too far down for me. So working to have a bracket custom made to angle up more

 

The Toyota OEM ones are actually super inexpensive. You can find the part number here in the forums.

 

Anytime. Ty!

 

If everything goes according to plan during the install then it's not a big deal, it's when shit goes south, do you have the tools and experience to get yourself out of it? There's something to be said about paying for experience. Also a lot of shops guarantee their work. If you fuck something up it's on you.

 

Good morning.

Definitely agree with your assessment. Yeah, it can seem expensive but you can't put a price on experience. (Within financial reason)

 

Another item I can have the dealership order if it's not in the kit.

 

my 2c. This is not a dealership job. DIY or independent truck shop. You don’t want the Camry oil change knucklehead working on your rig.

 

Nice. Details on the camera / how to? Before and after pics?

Edit: B/A pics of the screen view.

 

I've actually been invited to the floor over a question I had about my skid plate/CAT plate rubbing...these guys were ready to remove components in the undercarriage.

I've been trusting them for over 2 years now...I do my own oil changes but all other maintenance, I have had great work done.

Pretty much on a first name basis with Service Department.

I give them great reviews and always remind them about the terrible experience I had down in Milford Toyota...and that I am happy with Dover Toyota taking care of my truck.

 

Nice!
That’s a new license plate (shaka) since I left Kauai in ‘21.

 

funny you mention that. I have the pre-order cat shields from Cali Raised. I should crawl under there and see if I have any rubbing.

 

Here's my set up I've had for over 3 years:

I have a security bolt I need to remove with an "easy out" kit...been putting it off.







Here's the security bolt I need to "easy out."