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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BillBraski, Jul 19, 2017.

  1. Jul 19, 2017 at 10:15 AM
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    BillBraski

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    Just putting down all the junk I end up doing to Tilly.

    First Up.
    Tailgate Lettering. Ordered these letters on amazon . Like how they turned out.
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  2. Jul 19, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    Next, LED lights

    Heres my quick how to and how everything looks apart.

    Heres the map light console. Lights come out the back.
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    Take out the license plate lights like this. Reach up under the rear bumper and pop the lights out. THIS is the preferred method.
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    I mean you can pull out the whole thing but its unnecessary and increases the chance you will damage your stuff
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    rear dome light
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    Vanity Lights
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    Heres some pics of the difference
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    I wouldnt buy the same kit. obviously they messed up the vanity lights, so maybe just order them individually? or find a better kit.
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    If any of you are going to do this, be super careful when you put that maplight console back up. those red retainers are soft plastic and will squish if you dont get them right on the holes before you try to smash it back into place.:muscleflexing:
     
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  6. Jul 31, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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  7. Aug 1, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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  8. Aug 7, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    So after Bald Mtn, ive got some leaf spring squeak. probably because of those mudholes. I read THIS THREAD and have come to find, no matter what you do, you're doing it wrong (The first rule of Squeaky Leaf Spring Club [SLSC] is You're Fixing it wrong).

    My plan of attack is to clean em and then lube em up with a dry lube. :dancingbacon:

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    I might post some dumb photos because I know you perverts love a good taco pic.


    I need a taller jack
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    After Spraying off the springs i waited for them to dry and i used this to cover the areas that rub
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  9. Aug 7, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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    Well I mean you're not wrong...

    Unrelated note, you going to ATR at the end of the month?
     
  10. Aug 7, 2017 at 3:07 PM
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    Haha id love to but i cant. Ill be getting back from the great state of Nebraska after the eclipse ordeal
     
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  11. Aug 7, 2017 at 3:11 PM
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    That sucks... I'll be at the local brewery when it passes over, gon' drink in the Apocalypse in style.
     
  12. Aug 8, 2017 at 9:12 AM
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  14. May 25, 2020 at 7:47 PM
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    MVIMG_20200525_224038.jpg cut and ripped some 2x10's down to 57" and 7" wide to fit in the grooves like a glove. Plan on slapping some mounting gear for a high lift jack and a shovel so I don't have to strap it down going down the road. We will see how it stays put offroad.
     

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