DeTako - 2016 TRD Sport 4x4

You coming over when I bribe @Alfuh to help with the lift on my Turd?

 

Let me know the plan and I'll see how it goes. I'd like to be there to see the lift. But I got a ton of guys coming back from the sandbox this week and next week that I need to help out, re-integrate, and put them back to work. Let me know....

 

Will do, depending what time hes available it may be middle of the week or sunday the 21st. All depends when he is available to help me out.

 

TW doesn't let me know when someone posts on this thread.... kinda lame.

I may be TDY the end of Feb into the first 2 weeks of March. I might be flying an exercise throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. But let me know and I appreciate the invite!

 

I noticed if you check a thread three times and don't post, it wont notify you anymore of messages Will do though, I will know more once Alfuh gets back from his weekend trip and has time to get me his schedule.

 

For the rear light cluster - any tips on removing it? I have LED back up lights ready to go but haven't had time to install them (or haven't wanted to install them due to cold/snow) so I have no idea how the entire cluster is affixed... any info is appreciated!

 

You'll remove 3 bolts on the inside of the tailgate facing the tail light. I think it's 10mm. The tail light will continue to feel tight on the truck, it's being held in place by 2 socket pins. You want to give a solid yank directly away from the truck. The entire light will come out. After that, you'll be able to twist the bulbs out and replace them.

If you look at my pics, you'll see the socket pins I'm talking about. They're silver.

 

Excellent - thanks!

 

Bed Lights:

 

Drove out to Grassy Point Bayside Campground. First time there... beautiful view! Plan on camping out there in the next few weeks...

 

How did you get your screen to say Tacoma? Sweet build!

 

I downloaded it to a stick drive and uploaded it through the UAV port. It's my 'off' screen pic.

 

Sweet build, lots of things I want to do with my Tacoma. Are you going to sell the dipped TRD grill when you get your bamf?

 

Thanks! I'm having fun with it. Can't wait for new tires and a light bar... In due time.

Yea, I plan to sell it. Pending everything fits perfect with my BAMF grille.

 

DeTako,

Is that the Scosche MAGDMB that's available on Amazon?

$13 Scosche MAGDMB MagicMount Magnetic Car Phone Mount - Secure and Convenient Dashboard Phone Holder with 360° Adjustable Magnet Head - Universal and Compatible with IPhone, Samsung, and All Devices

http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-MAGDM...973&sr=8-3&keywords=magnetic+phone+dash+mount

If so, does their tape actually do a decent job? Is it going to let go in the heat this summer?

Thanks,
JP

 

That's the exact one. As for summer heat, time will tell. But I will say that it is extremely strong right now. I have a iPhone 6+ and it holds it with no problem. I have to give it a solid yank to get it off the magnet and the mount hasn't budged.

Like I said earlier, I've gone through 5 different types of mounts in the last year. 3 of them have been in the Taco.... and this one is by far the best one I've tried. Easily worth the $15.

Couple notes:

* Look where I mounted mine on the dash. It's attached to the lip of trim. This ensures you have access to the vent while also keeping the phone below the line of sight.
* The metal plate that attached to the phone. The company recommends you put this between the phone and case. DO NOT do this. Place it on the outside of the case so that it has full contact with the magnet. This makes a strong bind between the phone and mount.

 

Hey man. Build is looking great so far! One question, did yours come with the OEM door sill protectors? Or did you buy them from somewhere? Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your build in the future.

 

I bought them from ebay. They were sold by a dealer in Massachusetts. Great buy! I used alcohol and a hair dryer to make the install a lot easier....

Here's one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-TACOMA...ash=item4d3d7ead4f:g:rJ4AAOSw8-tWaz5u&vxp=mtr

 

Thanks for the reply! Can I ask what you used the alcohol and hair dryer for?

 

Alcohol to clean the sill. Let dry. Heated vinyl protectors w/ hair dryer until easily flexible. Peeled adhesive backing. Placed protector and applied pressure from the center moving outward.

Pro tip: Use the small holes on the rubber seal around the bottom of the door opening to line up the placement for the vinyl protector. This makes it easy for you to have all the vinyl protectors the same on each door sill.

Overall, I'm really happy with them. Let me know how it goes! Good luck!