What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

It fits behind the rear seat?

 

Very easy. 1 open end wrench and 1 ratchet wrench, 1 floor jack with an extension to gently lift up on the body mount near the bushing. But I have a steel off-road bumper that has most of the parts accessible.

 

It fits in the plastic storage cubby behind the rear seat.

 

I just installed my 285/70/17 mud tires with a 2 inch front lift and a 1 inch rear. Zero scrubbing even when the tires are severely articulated but my fenders have been modified to mount the ARB summit bumper.

 

I thought this one was pretty cool:





Pretty cheap way to dress up the interior, while adding a little function.

$26 CupHolderHero Fits Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 Accessories, Custom Non-Slip Anti-Dust Cup Holder Inserts, Center Console Liners, Door Pocket Mats, Interior Protection, 19pc Set, Double Cab, Red Trim

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K8RLCDV

 

Had more planned but satisfied with what I got through. Changed plugs (first time), oil, front brakes, filters, and installed DRT bed stiffeners. Planned on adding the leaves to my RXT packs (stage 3), but misplaced the pin/shims for one side at some point. Replacement is on the way.

 

Pulled a screw thinking it was just in the lug. Not so much.
Through some sort of dumb luck it was the passenger rear and it’s time for a (5 tire) rotation anyway. Put the spare in its place, patched it and now it’s ready to go on passenger front this weekend.
Could always be worse.

 

Those Toyo's have some dry rot.

 

I ain’t tryin to hear that MDT!!

Edit: But I did notice recently. Makes me crazy. They were new 5/22 (manufacture date 11/21) and only have 30k on them. Joys of parking outside?

 

Bro, you don't need screws to hold the tires on!

 

& My tires starting to get lil long in the tooth. So just picked this in mail today.

 

I have been eyeballing those 2 also...

Yeah, I did the same on my B-red, adds a little flavor to the interior...

Believe it or not, the right rear is the most common to pick up an object in the tread, right front is next, then the left rear, reason being the right side is closest to the edge of the road where most of the crap is, and then the front (when it doesn't go into the front tire) tends to kick up the object and it has nowhere to go but in the tire, the rears, more so the R/R are/is the ones that picks up odd ball stuff like house keys, bungee S hooks, tools etc etc etc...Front typically only pick up sharp objects such as nails and screws, but I have seen AA batterys go through the good tread on the rear tire as well as plyers handle first just to name a couple, I have seen about everything go into treads over the years... lol

Tire still looks good, nothing screams unsafe, just from the picture it seems to be getting a little low on tread, maybe around 5-6/32, if so, time to start budgeting for tires depending on how much you drive... 4-5/32 is where you start loosing your wet weather traction, and at 2/32 (on the wear bars) DOT states you are unsafe...

 

I'm chasing a clunk and kind of hoping this is the solution

 

I gave her a well needed bath. And then it rained. Shite luck.

 

It's the tire compound. The last set of those I had completely dry rotted after 2 years and were worn out at 30k. I won't buy those anymore. I'm hoping my K03's last beyond that.

 

Where do you see the dry rot? So I know what to look for.

 

Look close between the treads. Dry rot starting on carcass.

 

255/80r17 Falken Wildpeak at4w replaced my 265/70r17 KO3.
I am happy with them so far.

 

I see it. thanks