What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Tried to plastidip my badges, but I ended up ruining both sides right at the end, so I'll need to peel it off and try again. I also debadged the V6 on the tailgate and messed up the paint a little bit. Last but not least, I installed the OEM roof racks but the P/S rack doesn't sit flush in the front (probably due to the bracket not being bent enough) and the actual swing out rack is kind of warped, so it'll need replacing.

Overall, I felt I put a lot of time and effort into the day and tried to use finesse with everything I did, but it all sucked.

 

Ok, gotta ask. Camera mod via the rear view camera?

 

You'll get it. Just take your time. We all have those days. Tomorrow everything will go smooth.

 

Been using the shit out of the truck on this Colorado trip. Exploring a ton of back country and putting the truck to some real tests. From high speed driving deep in the woods, to slow crawling and lots of water crossings, I keep getting more and more impressed with the truck. So comfortably, quite, controlled and capable. Another thing I've noticed is that despite removing my cold air intake for the trip (logging a lot of miles and wanted a nice and peaceful ride) is that this elevation is doing wonders for my fuel economy. Averaging 21 mph, which is amazing considering the mountain passes I've been driving as well as the off roading, and hauling 4 mountain bikes, my buddy and a lot of gear. Had a bad crash on my bike at trestle bike park in Winter Park today that resulted in a broken rib and various other small injuries that are gonna keep me off the bike for the remainder of the trip, sooooo tomorrow I am gonna go check out Rocky mountain state park because why not, it's only 30 miles from where I am staying.

And when I get home, I've got some awesome new mods lined up.

Prinsu rack with baja designs s2 lights on both sides

Icon rxt stage 2 rear suspension

ARB high output air compressor and just a few more goodies

 

Beautiful pictures!

 

Added a Rhino-Rack roof rack.

 

Yes, push the camera button and view the back up camera anytime - I have a manual trans, so I can't just put it in reverse driving down the road, like in the automatics. It was available thru a few members on here

 

Sorry to hear about the Ribs Jerry!! I know the take some time to heel, but looks like a fantastic tme other than that! Be careful and enjoy!

 

I don't think the bed length matters, as the cabs are the same. Mine are installed on a 2017 DCSB.

 

After reading hundreds of posts, I should know this but which bumper is that?

 

The large, gaudy door badges on the Pro are super hard to get off. I tried the fishing line method with no luck. I couldn't even pry the corners up with my fingernails. Want to get them off asap before fading; truck has been sitting outside for 4 months. Going to try again with a hair blow dryer next. Any tips? A soak?

 

Southern Style Offroad

 

The cab lengths are the same but the dclb OEM tube steps extend past the cab to the wheel wells. I'm sure they'll still fit but aesthetically it might look "off"
My OEM tube steps:

 

What makes you think you can put an automatic trans in reverse while driving down the road?

 

This guy tried it. There's even a video if you go to this thread:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-on-the-3rd-gen-tacoma.411911/

Edit: added video

 

Oooh I'd want one!!

 

Hey, has anyone tried hacking the output feed from their backup camera to see the view from the rear view camera on their trailer?

Ok, looked for it and the answer is yes- there are other forums in different sites where people have tried it. Will update when I try it too!​

 

Heat and braided fishing line. Super thin, strong and a little cutting action...just pull a little towards the badge when doing any sawing action.

 

Thanks

 

Use a blow dryer if temp is below 70. Get 40lb test line, wrap the line around two rods, or small blocks of wood( I used two screwdriver handles) to grip the fishing line then saw away.
To get rid of the glue residue you can use WD40. I used a rubber eraser wheel made for debaging, getting rid of residue from Home Depot.