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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Jul 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
    DavesSR5

    DavesSR5 Well-Known Member

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    LED Bed lights, gas cap holder, MA1 W/ 90 degree connector, Drop Step Running Boards, Console Tray (Red Trim), Cup Holder Insert Kit (Red Trim), Head Rest Hooks, LED interior lights, Dog Hammock, rear door protectors, LED reverse lights (now VTAILs), black tailgate inserts, blackout badging, color matched glovebox letter inserts, VTAILS, H9 low beams, LED tag lights, bed mat, tailgate mat, Tri-fold soft Tonneau cover, Pro grill (OEM), AVS In-Channel Rain Guards (smoke),
    This is all I see, I can see pics in your other post, but these I can not...
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    I hope you saved the metal shavings to show them, and make sure they document in detail your concern incase of a future warranty claim...



    Now remember that Alcohol Pad is for prep work, not for celebrating... :boink:

    Looks good, keep us informed on how the phone handles the FL heat up that high...
     
  2. Jul 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
    McPickle

    McPickle IG: @ThatTopoTaco

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    This forum has a love/hate with Meso, but when their products do as intended, they're pretty awesome. I opted for the V2 Meso dome/map lights so that I could switch colors when necessary. But tbh, I keep them on red about 90% of the time.

    https://mesocustoms.com/collections...lor-map-lights-3rd-gen?variant=39249069441137

    https://mesocustoms.com/collections...e-light-3rd-gen-tacoma?variant=32050207129713

    Might have to find their products from an authorized dealer as their site is routinely out of their items
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
    ssd2k2

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    Once I get home from work today I'll post some more pictures.
    I also have a Prinsu rack I ordered that I will mount to the topper.

    I will probably make a separate thread about the topper too eventually
     
  4. Jul 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
    Pscdouglas

    Pscdouglas Wish you weren't so awkward Darry.

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    Dual function lights :cool:...but damn they are pricey.
     
  5. Jul 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
    Humble mtn adventures

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    In the next few weeks once I have all the components, I am lifting the front and rear 2 inches. Just wondering if others who installed a 2-inch lift had to deal with vibrations possible from the drive shaft or any other issues right after the install and alignment? Thanks in advance!
     
  6. Jul 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
    NightProwler

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    Not on mine.
    But if you do get vibes, the solution is either carrier bearing drop kit, or axle/leaf spring shims, or combo of both.
     
  7. Jul 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
    drizzoh

    drizzoh itsjdmy0

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    Same here, no vibes. BUT the truck did ride like total crap when the front was lifted too high. The sweet spot is around 1.65" of lift up front before it starts losing too much down travel and riding harshly. It did look better when I had the front higher though. Hopefully the next set of tires will make up for that.
     
  8. Jul 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
    musicisevil

    musicisevil Lesser-Known Jack Wagon

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    Like this comment to petition Drizz to switch back to the twerking Hank avatar
     
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  9. Jul 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
    drizzoh

    drizzoh itsjdmy0

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    I got you fam :thumbsup:
     
  10. Jul 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
    NightProwler

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    I'll also add, that if you're installing new wheels and/or tires, it would be a good idea to drive it with your previous wheels first after the lift. That way, if you do get vibes, you'll at least know if its the lift or the tires. If you do both at the same time and end of with vibes, you'll be wondering if its the driveshaft or the tires. Could just be the tires. I did this on my 1st gen and thought it was the driveshaft. When it was just my crap tires that were out of round and could never get balanced correctly. The tire shop didnt even tell me. They just slapped a shit ton of weights on em and called it good. A trip back to rebalance them and the supervisor finally told me the tires were basically square and wouldn't balance out no matter what they tried. This was after I installed a carrier bearing drop with no change and was still hunting the issue.
     
  11. Jul 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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    Got a bunch of stuff buttoned up today.

    On my Backwoods front bumper got -
    - fog and off road lights aimed
    - frame supports installed
    - skid plate connector installed
    - fender liners cut

    Then on the WildTop topper I finished installing it. I had to wash the canvas off and let the velcro cure to the cab rail so I didn't quite finish it last night.
    I still have a Prinsu rack coming for the truck and the topper. I will probably have to make custom brackets to get the topper Prinsu to flush out with the cab one.

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  13. Jul 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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  14. Jul 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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    Awww sheiiiit

    Look what just got dropped off.
    I can finally :jerkoff: to these after a lonnnng 8 weeks of abstinence (aka "lead time") :tumbleweed::rofl:

    But, it was worth it.. these things are BEEFY!!

    Just waiting for shop time to get in for my CMR. Gonna have them do a fender trim too. I could probly do it but I've seen their work and I'd rather the pros did the cutting. Ha. Got c4 liners going in and will probly order the scorched offroad headlight shields. Only other thing for front end will be (maybe)spindle gussets, and bumper. Planning on relentless fab hybrid, just waiting for black Friday on that..
    Slowly but surely..

    Im really just hoping with these btf lowers, paired with my adjustable elevate uca's, that clearancing will be much easier to fit 35's (with -38 offset wheels) when the time comes.
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