What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Probably just drive mine today, since it's been a week.

I've got some wiring & a flux capacitor switch to add, but choosing my battles wisely in the So. FL heat and humidity for now!

It went from 'stupid hot' to 'dangerous hot' and back to almost tolerable (overcast) for a few days, but I'm lacking the will power & motivation after working outdoors all week. I'd complain about it, but I found they only beat me harder when I do, WTF?

 

My intentions were pure, I swear. I was only looking for validation.

 

Been a hot minute since I posted new 3rd gen project work here. I finally finished the frame for a new 8020.net seat delete for my 3rd gen. This mounts with steel brackets into the factory seat bolt locations front and rear.

If you're in the Denver area and want any custom work done to your adventure vehicle, DM me! https://mountainlabsoverland.com

 

Installed Caliraised rock sliders, cartrimhome heated steering wheel and installed the Auxbeam switch panel, also cleaned up some wiring

 

New Fuel wheels with -13 offset and new Toyo AT 265/70R17’s on a stock lift.

 

Need a better view from the front to fully appreciate the negative offset. Asking for a friend.

 

what size x sport did you put on?

 

Shouldn't have watched the latest project farm on ceramic coatings. Ended up doing 3 coats of the Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Acrylic Black Car Wax and man the black paint really looks good. Even helps hide some imperfections. Hoping the water wicking lasts 6 months at least. Will report back.

 

Here you go.

 

Does cleaning count? I noticed my truck started to smell like red rags and shop clothes. I decided to clean the drivers seat, seat belt, headliner and spot clean the other seats. After 98k miles, two kids and being a dirty field tech I’d say it’s been a good truck. Eventually I want to get an old POS 4X4 something or other to daily. That way the Taco stays nicer for longer.

 

Yeah, the Toyota bolt is weak plain and simple. Anything over 75 in/lbs and you can feel it start to stretch and fail. I found a soultion in the form of a Dorman 10.9 6mm x 1.0 x 20 flange bolts and grade 8 1/4 washers both with Zinc Dichromate plating. Chased the the threads in the bolts for safety's sake and ran them. Hit 120 in/lbs no problem and called it good!

 

Stripping off damaged parts. She got hit by an automotive forklift. Now its replace with a few little upgrades here and there. Anyone have any advice on a bull bar that doesnt cover the front sensors?

 

Finally got around to detailing it today. Had to snap a pic or two while it's still this clean!

 

Clean ... hmmm. Remove evidence of the fun ... hmmm. Huh ...

I do not understand these concepts.

 

Yeah, that's the perfect offset IMHO. -10

 

Installed Adjustable Whitline Sway Bar End Links. Any suspension gurus on here? I matched the length of the stock end links but, I feel like they should be adjusted out due to othe 2.5" lift? I stumbled around the interwebs for answers but, could not find much on adjustable links. Just direct replacements. Any help is much appreciated.

 

I want to order a couple of Toyota parts. Who has the best prices on-line currently?
TIA

 

What are you ordering, is it over $75.00? I have been completely satisfied with Wesley Chapel Toyota, free national shipping over 75. Products always nicely discounted.

https://www.wesleychapeltoyota.com/parts/

https://autoparts.wesleychapeltoyota.com/

Example. Today you can get 6 spark plugs for $88.95 to your door.

 

Looks great! Post it in the Silver taco thread too!

-J

 

Passed 20k miles. Surprisingly like it just as much as the day I got it. Tune and tires up next.