What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Running the HD springs, can't recall which lb rating, these were a separate purchase from Bilstein. The stock springs that came with the front shocks were removed prior to install. FWIW, such a great looking (no hose clamps to mount the reservoirs) set up. IMO, stock suspension is akin to a crown vic, very comfy with tons of body roll. Anyways, I can't compare my bilsteins to any other brand of aftermarket lift/susp on a Taco, but I'm really impressed, money well spent.

 

I sold my Tacoma today yall, it is an awesome forum, I'll miss all the fun, I'm looking for a 1st gen Tacoma for a daily since I still love Tacomas! Yall keep it going!!

 

I cut and applied a vinyl decal (a sticker, essentially) to them, then I took the Rust-Oleum spray paint smoke thing and dusted it until it was a shade I liked, then peeled the sticker off. It really makes for a nice contrast.

 

Locking gas cap

 

I purchased a Phantom Quickdraw holster for my 9mm. Unfortunately there's really not a great place to put it, with the knee airbag and everything and I'm not a huge fan of the center console molle. (I want it to be hidden and more discrete.) Well, I found an option that works pretty well for me. In case you were wondering a full size 9mm will fit in our center console with this magnetic holster

$33 VULCAN Quickdraw Gun Magnet Mount Holster for Vehicle and Home - Magnetic Handgun Mount, Designed for Self Defense, Gun Holder Accessories for Handgun, Pistol, Truck, Car, Wall, Safe.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QD27RRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IPPgDbXRP173E

 

Haha yea yea I love this thing. First things first - couple TSBs I'm going to get figured out.

 

Installed the Meso map lights that I was lucky to grab off the market place. Install was easy other than having to switch the polarity like 6 times on one light because I couldn't remember which side I had on which side.

 

I installed the oem grill and garnish on mine with zero problems. What did you do to hold the top posts of the garnish? I had these laying around and they fit perfect.

 

i bought a used prius to put all my commute miles on. 55 mpg average. now the truck is a dedicated fun and adventure rig. so stoked.

 

I got this 02 Sequoia Limited 3ish years ago for what I thought was a fair price. I put a shit ton of miles on it going everywhere and anywhere. I do a pretty thorough pre-purchase inspection whenever getting a new to me vehicle and there's obvious rust issues with Toyota in general so i asked the owner to hit the frame with a hammer everywhere there was a bit of rust. If not there's no use going forward with the transaction. Everything checked out. Then two years later I go to lift it to rotate the tires and notice a softish looking spot and push right thru it with my finger. ...

Then a couple other soft spots like where the transmission support crossmember meets the frame DS frame rail.

 

ok sweet, Thanks!

 

In this forum, you see people investing thousands of dollars into their Tacos. They're primarily on the Left Coast. I look around at the Tacos that I encounter every day and I rarely see one that has deviated from stock. I think that, living in the Midwest, one has to consider any vehicle as being "disposable".

Thanks for the reply, BTW.

 

Glad you’re staying with a Tacoma! Wouldn’t mind having a first gen myself! Best to you and your new adventures!

 

And there goes in the lift:

• Icon RXT 2.5" RR shocks P/N 57826P
• Icon RXT leaf packs P/N 51101
• Speedway leaf liners P/N 91033038-BLK
• Wheelers

RXT droop travel vs stock:



Took it for a test drive afterwards and got up to 50 mph. Did a few hard launches and a few coast-downs from different speeds. Luckily no driveline vibes.

 

what size tires are those?

 

Built a rod holder for my bed rack. So much nicer than stuffing your poles in the back and hoping they don’t get crunched by other gear.

There are rings on the backside that the small bungees are hooked to. Just insurance for piece of mind. The foam on the racks keeps the rods pretty tight as it is.

 

Do I need to get new front shocks/coils when I put a 4” lift with 33” tires or will the stock shocks/coils work?

 

dude, you need to read this... https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacoma-lift-faq-guide-read-this.11282/

 

Thanks man, that definitely helped