What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

BLUF. I don't know.

DISCUSSION. That's a good question that I didn't fully consider. Besides replying, "the loose nut behind the [steering] wheel", the only troubleshooting (which I like to refer to as easter egging) I did was replace the lower mounting bolts with PN 90105-14104. I had read, either on this forum or another on Tacomaworld, that others traced the noise to that bolt, saying the Tacoma one included threads where it went through the mount(s) and as the mount flexed the noise came as the mount/coilover moved on the threads. Well, that was $11.50 that didn't work out for me. The $800+ Bilstein coilover installation fixed it - somehow the Tacoma, mine anyway, seems to over-appreciate the adage "you get what you pay for". Overruminating, it could be that maybe the upper (3 each) coilover mounting bolts needed tightening, which was also achieved by installing the new ones <-- which may be your point, Sir.

 

I use this, works great for Android Auto.
It's supposed to do CarPlay.

Takes about 20-30 sec to connect, but it's rock solid after that.

AAWireless - Wireless Android Auto Dongle - Connects Automatically to Android Auto - Easy Plug and Play Setup - Free Companion App - Made in Europe

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B71XC7VG

 

Had my RMAS for several years now. Very happy with the performance.

 

lol

I've gotta try mine out first then I can graduate to more expensive Bilsteins.

 

I applaud you for taking the time to do the maintenance.

What I'm getting suits my basic needs...going over speed bumps at the mall!

 

Yeah, one step at a time!

 

knock off TRD Pro taillights to replace a broken one. time will tell if they fall victim to condensation.

 

I'll have to keep that in mind the next time I use the truck as the get away vehicle...

 

Whats the good bad and ugly of the 3rd Gen ? I know the trans with the 2016 but how has it evolved ? Good as the 2nd Gen? Better? Just curious what the gen opinion is? Sold my 2021, bought a new 21 Tundra, Thinking of getting another Tacoma, 2nd Gen or 3rd Gen.

 

No pics yet, but started my suspension install after work this evening. Components are as follows:
Bilstein 5100 fronts notch #5
1/4" spacer to correct driver's side lean
Freedom Offroad UCA's
ECGS needle bearing replacement bushing
Bilstein 5100 extended travel rears
Icon RXT leaf packs assembled at Option #2
2.5° axle shims
Extended rear brake lines
Carrier bearing drop
Yokohama Geolandar G003 255/85R16

Tonight I assembled the leaf packs at option #2

Going to try and do a little bit each night when I get home each night and then full court press this weekend to finish up.

I'll post pics when it's all finished up. Been deleting all the chrome since I got it last month.

 

Good points, haha. Reason I ask, is, I'm getting a clunk-like noise, and I'm trying to isolate it, but pressing up and down on tire while lifted isn't letting me replicate it. I'm starting to suspect the front top shock bushings, instead of the 3 coilover mounting bolts, my front lower already went bad so this would only make sense. I'll double check them again anyway. Glad you got your noise under control.

 

I have this one for Apple CarPlay. It has worked flawlessly for me.

$47 Wireless CarPlay Adapter for Apple, Plug and Play Low Latency Mini Wilreless Carplay Adapter for iPhone Converts Wired to Wireless CarPlay Dongle for Cars from 2016 and iOS 10+ USB Type-A

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D38NP7L3

 

I use the onXHunt for a few years now. It’s the best thing I’ve purchased for hunting in a long time. Especially when I hike in the wilderness.

 

Wait until you experience almost no lean when you corner....My truck is a blast to drive empty or loaded with the Road Active suspension

 

They rear aren't 5100s as they are longer to work properly with the 1in block without losing travel. Closer to 5125s. Front are likely similar to 5100s but they have different clip settings. Probably other minor differences as well.

 

I'm using this currently (link - specifically the LED 6225 version). I used to have the carlinkit 5.0 auto adapter, but I switched out to the tbox max multimedia box because I'm able to watch youtube videos and anime on my car screen haha. The tbox max connection time is a bit slow tho, but I've accepted it

 

Hit this milestone earlier this week. Getting ready for the big service. Spark plugs, power steering fluid, rear diff fluid, cabin annd engine filters, and I think I’m going to do a transmission drain and fill. Anything else worth doing while I’m in there? PCV valve and maybe throttle body cleaning?

 

I would for sure bust out a throttle body cleaning. It only takes a second and if you are doing the plugs you'll be in the area anyway. I only have 45k on mine but I did my TB at 30k miles.

 

Oh boy.. hope this works out...

Ppl are counterfeiting oil filters on ebay

 

Spark plugs at 60k?

Did I miss this?

I'm at 85k (4cyl) on the OG plugs ..

I'm getting ready for them and the drive belt, but I was under the impression we had til 100k