What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Well, now I’m uncertain what package or standard resulted in the matched dash. I have one of the lower tech packages from ‘18. BSM and rear cross traffic. No JBL. No sunroof. No dual zone hvac. Blacked fender flares and paint matched bumper end caps. Whatever configuration that was, it came with a paint matched dash.

I guess I just assumed it was standard. It’s grown on me. At first I thought it was a little bold. But 7 years in and I’m good with it.

Maybe it was an inferno thing?

 

I purchased a 22 TRD-Offroad, mine came with BSM and parking sensors, with painted front and rear bumpers, however my fender flares were non painted. i did get JBL and dual HVAC, and sunroof and crawl control ( which i have yet to use) but my dash is black with an off grey trim pieces, that i blacked out myself with kits i purchased online.

 

did you pay with credit card or paypal? If so, initiate a chargeback. services paid for not rendered. they will respond with either a refund or do it properly, on their dime.

if you didn't pay with credit card or paypal, well, hopefully you will in the future!

edit - since the company shipped the bolts back to you - they are the party that must initiate any sort of shipping insurance claim. Just FYI if they try to tell you to contact USPS. THEY are the customer, so THEY must file the claim. Hope this helps.

 

I went with the Icon Impact, it’s kinda heavy but when you’re putting on a winch bumper that should be expected.
https://a.co/d/enUp8dn

 

My bank already sided with me and credited back the charge. That was my understanding as well regarding a claim with usps.

 

Well, was the t-case vent clogged??
At least pull the fill plug after driving around a while to see if it still has pressure/vacuum...

I know there is a use for it, but for a daily driver, all I can see is a lot of metal on metal rattling noises every time you hit a bump in the road... lol
I can see it for hardcore overlanding and or commercial use, but too much noise for a DD...
But looks very well made...

I didn't know the numbers even went that high, all I have seen is mid 200's...
And yes, my truck is a SR5 rwd with OEM 245's...Granted, most of my driving is less than 2 miles round trip... lol

When I was looking for my RWD SR5 21,22 or 23, I saw one B-Red with red stitching, red dash trim and 1/2 red door panels (don't know what to call it), don't remember what/if package it was, might have bought it but couldn't get passed the door panels... lol

 

excellent, glad to hear. dont forget to leave a google review.

 

Tcase vent seemed to be working as designed; letting hot expanded air out, and closing the seal, therefore when cooled creating vacuum all the while vehicle cooled to and then sitting at ambient air temp. So the whoosh of air I heard when loosening the fill plug on the fluid change was vacuum. Yes that is less worrisome than a buildup of pressure above ambient air, I didn't like it nonetheless. When removed, I blew on the removed OEM vent and was able to blow out, but suction proved it was shut tight.

So on the installed vent lines, there are no kinks, and no leaks presently, I'll keep an eye on it and check again next fluid change; that was a fresh washer gasket on the fill plug assembly. The new filter allows blowing into, and sucking from; both non-restricted. So I'm not worried.

Sidenote: I previously owned a more capable 4WD vehicle, and when I'd drive it we normally searched for obstacles to overcome, especially water. Each time after taking it out I had to change gear oil due to breather location, seepage, etc. I didn't want that same maintenance requirement with this 'modern' Tacoma. And, I'm hearing stories about that front dif and dif actuator breathers, some folks are getting those mangled up due to water entering the breather, I'm getting worried again.

 

Not with those wheels.
I’m joking. Love the setup

 

AJ? Didn’t know you could catch one from the shore.

 

Tried Copperstate Nut & Bolt?

 

Never heard of them. I've had good luck with Fastenal. I found security bolts for my SS3 ditch lights through them.

 

Giant trevally aka Ulua
Sure can! Major adrenaline rush

 

Update: Info for others - airbag light plus flashing seatbelt light means passenger seat occupancy sensors need to be recalibrated. Apparently not uncommon with a rear end collision. Dealer took care of it quickly, so now I'm good to take my time dealing with insurance.

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Tacoma vs Kia Optima…

Residential street, I stopped since someone was waiting to turn left when oncoming traffic cleared.

Driver behind me didn’t stop in time. Everyone okay.

1Up-USA bike rack is toast. We’ll see about my 17DCOR, dash lights show airbag alert and a flashing seatbelt icon, though no beeping. Otherwise drives fine with no apparent pulling and tailgate works fine.

I’m rather impressed at the Taco. The Kia left on a flat bed.

 

Looking at the pic, looks like he almost lost his leg in the battle but he was prepared and he tied it back on so he could reel it in.

@alwaysHI What fish is that monster?

A: Giant Trevally. Ulua.

 

Another type of jack. Here in NC the only part of the Amberjack that is eaten is the tenderloin. The rest of the flesh is usually infested with parasites. A 50lb’er I caught yielded about 10lb of clean meat. The dock rays got the rest.

 

Interesting site, but none in Florida. 100 /pkg seems to be their popular pack, might be too many for me, but you never know what project may come up.

 

Sorry man, keep us posted on the outcome

 

Yuk, good to know though.

 

Thanks. I’ve not looked close yet, hoping there’s no frame damage. If not it should be repairable. Just 98k miles, I bought it new in late ‘16 and wasn’t looking to make a change anytime soon.

It’ll be a bit before it’s officially looked at since we have a lot going on the next couple weeks and it’s driving fine.