What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I support it! Seriously strong stuff, nice touch with the black!

 

I hear ya - plus, black will show scratches that much more.

The best protection for your paint from that kind of damage would be a paint protection film, imo. Ceramic would harden the paint for sure, but can't say it would be on the level of PPF. That said, some view trail rash as earning extra man points for wheeling, so

There are other solutions out there too, like Line-x and Rhino hide panels. Good luck dude!

 

Sooo...where and how much do I cut here...

 

HREW vs DOM Steel Tubing
The difference between the HREW (hot rolled electric welded) and DOM (drawn over mandrel) is strength.

The HREW is basically mild steel with a yield strength of around 40ksi.

The DOM is the same material put through a secondary process where the tube is cold drawn over a mandrel which produces a more consistent and stronger tube. This process creates a tube that has a yield strength of around 70ksi.
http://wkof.zeropresence.org/hrew-vs-dom/

The DOM is simply stronger, can take more punishment and is best suited for use against obstacles , such as rocks.

 

Bout that much, and you should be good

 

hot damn, that looks sweet.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Line-X it and forget it.

 

Installed them Airbags w/ Daystar Cradles and Icon 2.5 RR

 

I used it! Took it up to Jumping Off Rock in SC.

 

Replaced the license plate frames from the dealer with silicone ones!

 

Yep. You know LA mud sticks to everything. It even turns your tires blue if it dries on there.
On another note, waiting for my LSU tickets to come in. Those suckers are getting more expensive every year.

 

1. Vled brake, turn, license plate, and side markers front and back.
2. Kc hilites back up lamps mounted to Tube bumper
3. Kc hilites under hood cyclone lights with a ground switched button so they turn on when the hood opens
4. Switched the rear turn signals to where back up lamps go
5. Switched entire red area of tail lights to running and brake lights

 

Just dropping in for my first post. I’ve been following for a while. Love my TACOMA. Lots of great mods and people on here

 

Welcome! Nicole color! What cover do you have for the bed? I’ve been looking into getting one.

 

Thanks! I love how Inferno seems to change colors. It’s the Toyota factory cover. I really like it and in terms of price, it wasn’t that bad.

 

Put LED reverse lights..............SUBSTANTIALLY brighter even in late afternoon grog.

 

I got Matt Gecko LEDs bed lights for an early birthday gift. I had a lot of fun installing them and their instructions make it very simple to follow!

 

Welcome Aboard. Get ready to spend handfuls of money. Enjoy the ride.