What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Apollo14 · Feb 15, 2019

COACHPPARK said: ↑

Well today I did the led upgrade on the interior lights and license plate lights also tail hitch cover to match truck

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Ha! A fellow Spartan?

Deucer01 · Feb 15, 2019

drumr04 said: ↑

Thank you that does help. I think for the price difference I'm gonna go with the Falkens. Now I'm just going back and forth between 265/70 and 265/65. I'm staying with the sport wheels and I'd prefer to keep my mud flaps so I'm not sure if the /70 is worth the risk. I think price wise they're close.
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Today's quick project was a "cheap-screw de-chrome" of the rear view side mirror turn signals.

I had a partially-used roll of $10 TrimBrite Blackout Tape sitting around from other projects and decided to see how it might work on the mirrors, noting that the current de-facto / go-to mirror black-out solution is still on back-order and, well, $100.

Here's how it went down: Starting point with chrome, pulled the signals from the mirrors (see mesojdm's ME-SO Customs website for a how-to video; don't drop your unless they're 3M coated!!) With the signal out and thoroughly cleaned, I split the blackout tape down the middle since only two 1/2 width strips were needed, noting this tape has similar properties as shrink wrap tubing in that when you heat it up it bonds and conforms. The two strips of tape were laid down with a firm pull on the lens in line with the edge of the chrome, noting it has some compliance when cold. Don't over-work it. Once you have a good line heat it up to activate the bonding / conforming properties. I just held it under my halogen work light on the drafting / work table in my office. A hair dryer or, for those who can use them and do-no-harm, a heat gun also works, but the tape doesn't need a lot of heat... hence the caution. Trim away the excess that overlaps the foam seal on the light assembly and go on to the other half and repeat the process. Pop the light assembly back into the mirror housing, press the cover back on and you're done. Less than an hour for both mirrors and less than $1 in material., no fuss and no muss. From two feet away, they look pretty flawless and the black satin finish of the tape looks right at home on the Tacoma. Note, if you want to see larger images just open them in a new window, delete the sizing code: ?w=400 and then hit enter again. This works on any photos I post and size limit.

I may still go with the MESO Custom lights once they're available. again. His assembly has a really nice, factory look. These look great from a distance but to anyone who's into cars with a trained eye, they'll recognize the chrome blackout tape technique, at least until the sun bakes the tape a bit more. And, yes... I thought about splitting open the light and applying the tape to the chrome on the housing, under the clear lens. But, for now this is good enough.
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Nice, thanks for posting that. Is this the same tape?

$12 TRIMBRITE T9005 Black-Out Tape

https://www.amazon.com/Trimbrite-T9005-Black-Out-Tape/dp/B00029XD62

CusterFan · Feb 15, 2019

tandemgeek said: ↑

torque your lug nuts to 120 ft lbs instead of 90 ft lbs
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I thought Toyota lug nuts torqued to 83?

miguel1984 · Feb 15, 2019

COACHPPARK said: ↑

Well today I did the led upgrade on the interior lights and license plate lights also tail hitch cover to match truck

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Love the truck color! Digging the blacked out tail lights as well. Been in both 82nd and 2ID. Sure miss jumping out of a perfectly good airplane at times.

r6chan · Feb 15, 2019

ANTupLIFE said: ↑

Thanks to @r6chan for the parts.

Two years and 60k miles later, I'm finally switching to the Bilsteins.

In another year or so when the Wildpeaks are worn. I'll likely do something with 5100s, aal, and go up a size from stock.
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Awesome man glad you will get some good use out of a great product! Enjoy!

Azianwind · Feb 15, 2019

Apollo14 said: ↑

Ha! A fellow Spartan?

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Aroo!

jamesfishn09 · Feb 15, 2019

bgreyc said: ↑

Looks Good!! I ordered some Gunmetal Fuel Vectors, should arrive today, then I just (about 5 minutes ago) ordered the BFG KO2s. Had them before, never been disappointed.
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I am sure I will go with the KO2's as well.

RetiredRedneck · Feb 15, 2019

Adaawg said: ↑

Added these badboys... Make the taco look beastly !!!.. #VIPMOTOZ
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Very nice job on the headlamps...truly badass!

Grill is really cool as well...which one is it?

Thanks!

rblalliance · Feb 15, 2019

Going on a long road trip this summer, so got a bra from Colgan Custom. Testing it this weekend since we're going on a short road trip to go camping.

pop.tremuloides · Feb 15, 2019

Removing factory tonneau...ordered DbackHD. Predator tube steps off and will be purchasing sliders. DMM order tomorrow and looking at mobile transeiver setup. She’s coming along! Little over three weeks old and the modding begins!

Techsan · Feb 15, 2019

Adaawg said: ↑

Added these badboys... Make the taco look beastly !!!.. #VIPMOTOZ
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Love the look but you know those aren’t street legal, right?

aiya · Feb 15, 2019

I've been stocking up on minor mods here and there ever since I picked up my '19 a couple of months ago.

- MESO map and dome lights, coin bucket, GassHole, Fuse Cover
- OEM Side Steps
- Front window tint
- TacoWiede Radio Knobs
- Weathertech mats
- PikesTacoSister Sport Vinyl decals
- OEM Bed Mat
- mrproduxn license plate bracket
- Subi Kicker Tweeters
- OEM Rear Bed Step
- TRD Pro Shift Knob
- GE MegaLight Ultra headlights bulbs
- OEM Mud Flaps
- AJT Key Fob
- Tailgate overlays
- Homelink mirror from Bob's
- Bed Extender

These were pretty much all from just browsing the for sale section. I was hoping these small mods would stave off any major mod itch...but nope! I'm now thinking it's time to look into aux lights, tires, bumpers, and more!

Tommyb08 · Feb 15, 2019

I’m curious, what are you guys running the ko2s? Mine are 265/70/17. The dealer set them to 29 but that seems too low?

mrproduxn · Feb 15, 2019

Tommyb08 said: ↑

I’m curious, what are you guys running the ko2s? Mine are 265/70/17. The dealer set them to 29 but that seems too low?
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37 for me seems just right on the street. 29 is a little too mushy.

vanfireman · Feb 15, 2019

Kind of minor but the bed rail/storage bin bolts on the bed of my 16 DCSB were driving me nuts (not pun intended). The Torx would strip easily. So replaced with

$13 25 6-1.0 X 25mm Metric Hex Head Sems Bolts - Type CA

these. Here’s hoping it works.

CXYyuppie · Feb 15, 2019

I bit the bullet on Saturday and bought a 2019 Tacoma CCSB TRD Sport. It had predator nerf bars, mud flaps, & factory TRD Sport wheels that I didn’t like. I had the dealership order a set of 4 Runner wheels with Nitto Terra Grappler tires (265/70R17). I pulled the nerf bars and mud flaps off and returned them for a credit. Some kind of way the order got screwed up and the wheels didn’t come in. Had them pull a set of wheels & tires off a 2019 4Runner TRD Pro to put on my truck today. They took back the originals and gave me credit for those too. I think I made out ok. I’m not sure what pressure I should run on these Nitto tires. Does anyone have a suggestion?

StayinStock · Feb 15, 2019

CXYyuppie said: ↑

I bit the bullet on Saturday and bought a 2019 Tacoma CCSB TRD Sport. It had predator nerf bars, mud flaps, & factory TRD Sport wheels that I didn’t like. I had the dealership order a set of 4 Runner wheels with Nitto Terra Grappler tires (265/70R17). I pulled the nerf bars and mud flaps off and returned them for a credit. Some kind of way the order got screwed up and the wheels didn’t come in. Had them pull a set of wheels & tires off a 2019 4Runner TRD Pro to put on my truck today. They took back the originals and gave me credit for those too. I think I made out ok. I’m not sure what pressure I should run on these Nitto tires. Does anyone have a suggestion?
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Congrats and welcome to TW!

Apollo14 · Feb 15, 2019

pop.tremuloides said: ↑

Removing factory tonneau...ordered DbackHD. Predator tube steps off and will be purchasing sliders. DMM order tomorrow and looking at mobile transeiver setup. She’s coming along! Little over three weeks old and the modding begins!
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How much for the OEM cover?!

miguel1984 · Feb 15, 2019

pop.tremuloides said: ↑

Removing factory tonneau...ordered DbackHD. Predator tube steps off and will be purchasing sliders. DMM order tomorrow and looking at mobile transeiver setup. She’s coming along! Little over three weeks old and the modding begins!
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pop.tremuloides said: ↑

Removing factory tonneau...ordered DbackHD. Predator tube steps off and will be purchasing sliders. DMM order tomorrow and looking at mobile transeiver setup. She’s coming along! Little over three weeks old and the modding begins!
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Selling the predator tube steps? Where are you located?

Dacon · Feb 15, 2019

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