What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I am so sorry for your loss. Your son will always be a Brother in the worlds finest Chiefs Mess.

 

What’s 303 and what tailgate cover is that?

 

Here you go

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303-Aerospace-Protectant-16-oz-303-30308/253696809315?epid=1926582680

https://mobtownoffroad.com/product/2016-2020-toyota-tacoma-tailgate-reinforcement-plate/

 

Installed side steps.







Painted the chrome hardware black to match the step & truck. Next step is liquid seal.

Sorry if this is a duplicate for those who saw my other thread on this.

 

The next thing I’m thinking about are vinyl insets for the “tacoma” and Toyota logo on the floor next to the inside of the door . Does anyone have advice for the best place to get those ?

 

This is why it is worth waiting for the next round of MESO Puddle Lights! The proximity feature is sweet, the fade on and off is the perfect touch, and when used in conjunction with Ult Dome & Maps.. wowzahs!

 

Yeah I've previously learned that the hard way. I used all hand tools except for fixing that castle nut and the lugs for the wheels. I think I figured it what happened though.

Looking back, King clearly uses the same reservoir mount for multiple vehicle set ups. There was a set of empty holes, and a set of threaded holes on the mounts. I assumed the threaded holes were for the bolts they provided but I was wrong. Before putting them on I tested the bolts on the mount to make sure they would work smoothly, but they didn't. And I think that's where I mangled the bolts, but didn't think to reexamine the threads before putting them in. When I actually went to mount them I think the mangled bolts cross-threaded the holes and caused the issue.

Update: Did the second shock today in 3hrs, no issues . It's dark so no pics, but will post tomorrow.

 

Thanks, I did think of that but there are two reasons why I put it on the inside.
1.I just didn’t like the antenna on that side.
2. I am going to put a snorkel on in the near future and I’m not not sure how it would fit with the antenna on that side.

 

I've thought about doing a ham setup. Would there be any drawback to mounting the antenna at an angle? Say, parallel along the a-pillar? I also don't want it sticking out and I think that would look very clean.

 

Put these up

 

I don’t know enough about ham radio to give you a scientific answer but i know the less things around/near the antenna the better it works.

It could work fine for short distances like when your on the trail communicating using simplex.

 

Why not install it at the back of the bed?
2016-2018 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate CB/LED Pod/Accessory Mount (Driver Side)

$41 Cali Raised LED Bed Accessory Mount Fits 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Parent (Diver Side)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DKSX7R9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Nsk9CbC13M9DD

 

I’m almost done with my interior habitat build. This was a lot of fun and hard work.

 

Well done!

 

Having the antenna vertical is best for most scenarios and for a good reason. Communication between antennas is strongest when they are parallel to each other. Having antennas at angles or perpendicular caused a significant reduction in signal strength. Also, the radiation pattern of the signal that is angled is going to "scew" the signal

 

Cb radio hahaha

 

Nice pic!

 

Base line shot

And finish

 

Sweet rig man. What tires are you running? And what lift

 

I have the Pro CAI and added the Pro exhaust.....great low rumble, non-droning sound.
Worth it!