What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

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2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma TriXpoly Splash Guards | Ark Splash Guards | Ark Splash Guards

Edit - link is for the mudflaps. Not sure why it says splash guards.

 

Yeah, those are the ones that I don't think look good. And I misspoke a bit. I wish the rear MICRO guards for the 3rd gen looked like the 4th gen version. The 4th gen version seems to have a bit more coverage.

 

They are worthless for water/mud. I have not noticed any significant rock sounds (dings and bonks and such) though. They look cool. I'll leave em on. Because ricer forever.

I do wish they would cover a bit more. If ARK releases a new revision, I will buy it.

 

Yes Ed, knowing you I thought E-rated tires would make for a miserable experience. If you off-roaded, then for sure consider all options. Even E-load tires. But if you're like me and daily commute your truck, spend 95% of your time on road, then SL will be ideal for you.

Anyhow, after 1 year (2021) I diched my OEM Firestone Destination LE 2's highway tires for a set of Toyo Open Country A/T 3's in SL. My very first set of A/T tires, ever. Prior to that, I was a Michelin Defender tire purchaser for 30 years.

Went one size up from stock to 265/70R17 with the OEM sport wheels. No rub or fitment issues. Loved the looks and took about a 1mpg hit. For the light off roading I do they were great. They have proven easy to live with as a daily driver. Great on long distant summer road trips too.

Living in the PNW wet weather traction was a must. Along with snowy conditions. They have been great in that regard. Only down side is that they do wear a little fast. But that is the compromise for a softer rubber/deep siping providing good wet traction. They are down to 6/32nd - 7/32nd. I'm looking to replace them this fall after 4 years. Haven't decided what to replace them with yet.




lots of information out there. Research and find something that fits your needs.

You may find this video helpful as a place to start.
https://youtu.be/BCW5IXY_rIM?si=BAQrvnQYlTUe4NsN

 

If they made the micros a little longer, they’d look awesome. Still not as protective, but for the looks, it’d be worth it to me.

 

I feel like they should cover more of the unseen and prevent so much shit from going in the rear bumper.

 

LOVE THAT SET UP! Did you have to lower the Accessory Rail back there? Looks like it runs lower than mine.
I like the idea of Traction Boards but haven't needed them yet. Not sure I ever will.
My Hard Top Tonneau cover is kinda like yours but the last panel never flips up. I wish I had a tool / storage box up under there on rails that would slide back out from under the fixed Tonneau cover. You inspired me - might fab something up. We'll see.

I do love a good shorter more flexible mud flap. I also have a piece of plastic behing the rear wheels that has a little wing on it. Wish that wing was a little bigger. Been looking at flaps for a while. Looks like I'll have to look at these.

I keep telling people that Silicone blades are THE way to go. Full silicone like all of the baking stuff your wife has in the kitchen, or just silicone impregnated / coated - it's all better than standard rubber blades.

 

Thanks. The install for the cover was to lower the factory bed rail.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...3rd-gen-today.399305/page-13866#post-29663617

 

I noticed what looks like some soot or a collection of dry black shmutz in the red outlined part where the transmission housing meets the engine, right next to the oil pan- It looked like the spot in blue outlining before I wiped it off; thought I would clean it off so that I can pop down there and monitor periodically. Looks normal-ish, dry, and more like airborne particles collecting than dried liquid, but do you all see any cause for concern, leak-wise? I didn’t pop off the clip and check the main seal yet- didn’t really see a need at this point.

Thanks in advance!

Zoomed out for orientation. Full disclosure: This image was pulled off of the Caliraisedled website from https://caliraisedled.com/products/catalytic-converter-shield-for-2016-2023-toyota-tacoma; an image for their cat shields. Was the first picture that came to mind that clearly showed the joint between trans and engine.





2018 4WD Sport, ODO 24350 and just before my 2 yrs new vehicle warranty was up I noticed oil drops, not soot or a collection of dry black shmutz, forming in that area. Local dealer replaced the rear main oil seal.

 

I installed a hard tri-fold tonneau cover.

I made a video of installation if you’re interested:https://youtu.be/76m9CdatvhA

 

Lol, right. Too late now, it was fun while it lasted

 

Do they not sell the ones that fit the actual trucks anymore? that weird lid fitment just seems odd, like the kid in highschool who tried to make one in shop class or something.

 

Designed and printed cup holders for the bed rail. Inspired by someone who created them for the 2nd gen.

Stl here.. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6976252

 

No disrespect intended, but the Oedro running boards another member and I purchased turned out to be not so good. I sold mine on MP without ever installing them. Sort of flimsy what I was told, after it was too late. Tried to go cheap, got burned.

 

Hell ya. Gunna buy that now! Thanks

 

I believe the bedrails are inter-generational. The whole bed system is the same 1st to 3rd gen. I've read the rails are the same for the 4th gen but have no personal experience with that.
When I ordered the back rail the dealer told me it was 1st and 2nd gen only and wouldn't work. It works just fine. All the bolts line up and the tie downs, mini tie downs, and t-bolts fit exactly as in the side rail.

 

My ‘03 didn’t have rails or a composite bed.
I could definitely see 2nd gen being the same though

 

As a former Jeep owner I find questions like this really amusing. On the jeep it would all be soaked in oil and that would just be considered normal

 

I'm going on about 8 months on a similar version I installed. Probably just rebranded. Got it off Amazon for $500ish. Solid so far. No issues. I'm happy with it. Also happy I didn't pay $2k for a fancy one.

 

Great work my dude, it looks sturdy and well built. One suggestion with respect and kindness, no hate. The swing out should swing to the passenger side so that it does not have the opportunity to swing into oncoming traffic when you are on the side of the road. Carrier hinge on the passenger side, tire on the driver side so that the tire sits behind you in your natural blind spot.