What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Oh nice. Thanks for sending

 

Admired the new rump... Really digging this cap.

 

Yikes - that just come out of nowhere? I’m 20k behind you

 

Got the new (for me) mod idea.
In famous Volvo 740 back in the years space between the door and driver/pass. seat was used with seat side pockets.
Was very convenient -for keys, pack of smokes, flashlight and other small things. Invisible from outside, pockets were lined
with soft carpet - so no extra rattling. See pictures of original. In Volvos they were part of the side seat panel.
3 Gen Tacoma can accommodate in this space box 10"x3"x2.5"(comfort height, but can be 3").
Not necessary to attempt make such a box part of side seat panel. Right size of the box, attached to side seat panel
with screws, or 2-way velcro hook and loop tape, or any other method. It will help me a lot with storage in my access cab,
especially for long trips.
Maybe someone with 3d printer will develop such a useful accessory?
For now I will try to find/install/use box of the right size.
One BIG PLUS (at my point) - it will not decrease leg/hip room space,
like many of them attachable to center console.
Will post more pictures of this little project.

 

It's the best-looking cap on the market IMO. I really love it.

 

Sorry that sucks. You might post here...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2gr-fks-engine-problem-failure.774579/page-7

 

Oil change and washer fluid top off. Showing the 15 year old some DIY maintenance items. We did the diffs, t case and spark plugs last week. Hopefully he won’t be one of the people that have no choice but to pay for maintenance to be done on his vehicle. When I was younger I had to do my own stuff because I couldn’t afford it, now that I can afford to pay to have it done I just prefer to do it myself.

 

Yep, no previous issues.

 

Finally got my RCI rock sliders, Method 305’s with Mickey Thompsons on today!

 

Good idea. I might try this.

 

WTF. Ouch . Sorry to hear that

 

Well, dam. Let us know how it runs after repairs. Did you do all your oil changes, or the dealership?

 

A few weeks back I got some Dirt King MT 2.0 shocks, front and rear. Also got the billit UCAs. Had them installed today along with Icon add-a-leaf and the needle bearing replaced. Resulted in about 2” lift all around. Since I got the lift I also got new 265/75/16 Falkin Wildpeaks. Very happy with the lift and the shocks feel smooth. Was kind of worried about being to stiff but it’s very nice. Shout out to 8Runner in Portland, OR, nice job!

 

Your welcome sir...


Why is that, mine have never clicked or anything...

I have never used the supplied stuff, I can almost trip over the cans of it in my garage...

Sorry to hear about this, but if you don't mind, do you mind answering a few questions??

1) Were you always doing 5K or 10K oil changes??

2) What oil and oil filter do you normally use?? Brand and weight??

3) And lastly (for now anyway) who does the oil changes, a Toyota Dealer, Chain store shop, quick lube or full service shop, independent shop, or all/mostly DIYer??

No names needed...

Just trying to figure out why needle bearings let go on one cam follower (rocker arm) on an engine known for double the miles, was it a fluke or something behind it that caused it...Lifter failure etc etc...

I would have to tear it apart looking for an answer... lol

 

I had the same kit installed on my truck back in January. Love it!

 

Had her detailed(not me) professionally and looks like new, replaced both rear bumper caps since people have managed to hit and cracked them since buying it twice. Paint match was very good-angle and light makes it look more off than it is with lunar rock. Think i relove the truck again, but am nervous to go drive a 4th gen, there i said it.

 

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Why is that, mine have never clicked or anything...

I have never used the supplied stuff, I can almost trip over the cans of it in my garage...

Local dealer called it “brake pad release” each of the times I reported it under requested warranty repair. I replaced the pads around 45K, to include the pins (all OEM), used the magic grease, and the noise still occurred afterwards. Never cared enough beyond Dealer’s assessment to look into what exactly is going on with it; it’s either stopped after 75K miles or I’m used to it. I have a buddy with 2nd Gen and his makes the same noise(s).

 

Truth

 

I added some door pockets a while back been happy with the extra storage, originally had a molle panel which i did not like.

 

Installed the Germes Lab camera kit.

Feedback on it here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ar-camera-control.755937/page-3#post-30638240

I prefer it over the Anytime Backup camera.