What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Thanks! Not that long lol. The same as a dual swing. I usually use the side windows on the Smartcap to access my truck bed.

 

I used this video on YouTube to hardwire it.
https://youtu.be/h2Y9N9aptnQ?si=py2u8DPMjPnukYVA

 

There's some air above the tweeters, but yeah.

I did listen to try to see if I noticed, and didn't notice any difference on my upgraded tweeters.

 

First week I had the truck I hauled about a ton of river rock in the bed... No bed mat... Rocks slid around. Then I put a rear axle from my first gen back there to sell to someone and that thing slid around so bad .. at that point I knew I needed a bed mat. At the time it was totally a necessary $80 to spend. Functionaly I use it all the time . I always have something in the bed and it really prevents stuff from sliding all over the place .

 

I’d say this is similar experience for a great many of us. I think I had my truck three weeks before getting one. Stuff was flying all over the place. The composite bed is very slick.

 

And MISERABLE to kneel on if you need to get to the front of the bed.

 

If you aren't hauling dirt around, BedRug bed mat is much nicer than the OEM rubber.
I've had one for 2 years now, I use my truck for construction work and the BedRug holds up real well and is more comfortable to climb around in.

$180 Bedrug Classic Bed Mat | 2005 - 2023 Toyota Tacoma 5' Bed (Tailgate Mat Sold Separately) (Models with Spray-In or No Bed Liner), Charcoal Grey | BMY05DCS

https://www.amazon.com/BedRug-Bed-BMY05DCS-fits-TACOMA/dp/B001EMRQNW

 

I got a Northern tool mat last year sometime for less than 20 bucks. It is starting to show some wear, but I'm fine with it.

 

Don't know what experience you have with pickups. Many people who have and use trucks simply tie things down in the bed with ratcheting cargo straps, heavy duty bungees or even rope. The existing d rings in the bed work for that. Really simple. Good idea to tie things down even with a bed mat. Keeps things from moving or becoming projectiles during sudden movements

 

Alot of folks are gonna' hate the location but, I don't care. I'm from Team JDM Externally Mounted Oil Cooler! (Subaru days...) I found the ARB Diff Breather just meh...so I made this! Damond Racing Vacuum Block, red polyethylene tubing, and all the fittings were polished and clear coated. Ti hardware to match the rear axle hardware I added.
I pressure tested the "breathers" and they don't seem to leak from outside in and I don't see them sucking up moisture any more in the bed than under the hood. I might cap them in inclement weather. I am running all of the hose through the frame rails and have yet to do the front diff and Xfer case. I so happy with it. Ricer Level 10! Yee!

 

If you reorient the breathers to be facing down I would think you would be good to go even in the rain.

 

The hard plastic bed is like an ice rink. I didn't last one day & stopped at Tractor Supply & bought a thick rubber stall mat that fit pretty well. Then I ordered this & am happy with it.

$115 TripleAliners Truck Bed Mat Compatible with 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma Accessories 5FT Vehicle Perfectly Flush All Weather Protection TPE Heavy Duty Pickup Car Bed Cargo Mat

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMZZQXHM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Today my new tires were delivered. Hankook Dynapro AT-M 265/60/18. I chose these over some of the others available due to price & weight. New wheels will be here next week and I'll get them mounted up.

 

I've got 90 deg quick connects on order just for that reason! Great minds think alike! Thanks!

 

3 options,

1. hardwire/fuse tap
2. Dongar adapter
3. included cigarette plug adapter

 

Made a 60% delete last week. And installed a bluetti charger 1 today