What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I spent a lot if years shooting with a fixed 50mm lens, I see in 4 X 6.

 

2 things Toyota needs to change, hydraulics for the hood and that damn door alarm

 

I use #476S Super Double Coat wax and am very satisfied with the results. I used to use McGuires Mirror Glaze. While I think it is also a great product I think the Collinite is a superior product and holds up to repeated high pressure washes much better. Not at all unusual for me to do 3-4 laser washes a month. All I can say is try it and judge for yourself. For me it met and exceeded my expectations. When I find something that works I usually stick with it.
Hope this helps.

 

Whaddya' know. There's a couple of these near me, too. I'll have to try them out.

 

A glaze is a temporary coating that is used to make the paint really shine. A regular car wash will knock it down. It's good to use before a car show, but definitely not the match for a sealer or carnuba wax for durability.

 

Question for all, (because I know you can answer it fast) Can the standard (non-adjustable) Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks be put on a stock Tacoma?

 

Some are better than others. I have 2 close by and the one that I use has significantly higher water pressure and a Simonize Carnauba Hot Wax option.
A little pricey at $15 for the top of the line wash but we'll worth it to me. My truck always looks great. It also does the undercarriage on entry. If it was me I'd try both of the different washes and decide which does a better job. The difference can be like night and day. If you find a good one you're going to love it. Best part is that nothing ever touches your trucks finish and the undercarriage wash is awesome especially if you live where the roads get salted.

 

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check out Tuffskinz.

 

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Today got the Bilstein 6112's front and 5160's rear on my 17' DCSB OR, from Headstrong. So far just street driving, but all the "wiggleness" of the stock truck is gone, feels more stable. I'll try it off road this weekend. No lift, General Grabber AT tires.

 

Can you elaborate on "wiggleness"?

 

These guys described it better: "In local driving, we've noticed that the ride over paved road is dramatically improved, especially in terms of body control. Yes, the overall feel is firmer, especially on jointed freeways, but the increased poise makes it worth it."

https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/taco...a-tacoma-bilstein-shock-absorber-upgrade.html

 

So you went with zero lift? Just curious. I am getting ready to pull the trigger on this kit but I want to increase the height.

 

No I didn't want any lift, there's options on Headstrong's site to pick the lift you want if you go with the same kit.

 

Thanks for the link to the article. I have actually been considering installing the 6112's on my front end in the same way that Edmund's did.

 

PICS?

 

Added another Blue Sea 12v and USB outlet............

 

Took truck in for 15k service. They reflashed truck with 8966304a6100 according to invoice, but did not put the modification sticker on under hood.

Throttle is better now, but need to wait until commute and trip up north to see for sure.

 

Just got my truck back from the 30k service.

I also had them do the transmission reflash, and man, people were right. It is a night and day difference. I wasn't even having frequent issues, but it feels more powerful and shifts perfectly now.