What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

CXYyuppie · Jan 22, 2020

Easthill Bob said: ↑

Antique Sale?

Smart ass!!

Just kidding! I guess I qualify as an antique. At least I haven't reached relic status ........, yet!
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The wealthier places have antique sales instead of garage sales. It makes the items for sale seem to be worth more. That way, you could have more money to buy more stuff to put back in place where the stuff you just sold was located. It’s just a endless, vicious cycle.
Just pile it all at the side of the street and people will come dig through it.

PhoenixAzJon · Jan 22, 2020

krn_taco90 said: ↑

I put on tailgate decal and installed the hikariH11 led headlights..dude they’re are so worth the price super bright..I piss people off when I’m behind them!

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May have already answered this but what decal?

My Hikaris arrive tomorrow, stoked to install them!

IMXPLRN · Jan 22, 2020

Markdobie said: ↑

What lift do you have?
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Toytec Boss Aluma Coilovers
Toytec AAL
Icon Delta Joint UCA's
Icon Rebound wheels 17 x 8.5"
BFG K02 285/70-17

RivetNutBob · Jan 22, 2020

CXYyuppie said: ↑

The wealthier places have antique sales instead of garage sales.
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I'm the Yankee version of a Redneck, that ain't gonna work!

RivetNutBob · Jan 22, 2020

As promised yesterday and yeah I know there is another thread for this but here it is anyway.

One of the reasons I like this thread is it's diversity. To me it's more interesting this way, IMHO it's a good mix!
Still plenty of mods here.

Tacomasport · Jan 22, 2020

Installed Weather Tech mud flaps and LED light strip in bed (under rail)
Awesome!!

Jamesr913 · Jan 22, 2020

kjhadfield said: ↑

That’s not even the same design… proto?
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No two different manufacturers. One is Meso the other is AJT.

RivetNutBob · Jan 22, 2020

Tacomasport said: ↑

Installed Weather Tech mud flaps and LED light strip in bed (under rail)
Awesome!!
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Morning Bill, welcome to TW!

Tacomasport · Jan 22, 2020

Good morning and thanks Easthill Bob!

RivetNutBob · Jan 22, 2020

CXYyuppie said: ↑

Put a big sign in the back of the truck saying _______dealership sold me this truck and won’t fix it. Drive it all over town and park it where everyone can see it. Bet they are quick to get you in and fix it for free.
Edit: threaten them with a social media release. You know one good customer tells one person about service, one bad customer tells ten people about bad service.
Get it fixed and get another Tacoma from another dealer.
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Show them the post here in TW and tell them of the tens of thousands of Tacoma owners this reached.
That outta put a bunch in their undies.

Maybe even consider looking into a class action law suit. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Bad publicity tends to move even the most adamant.

RivetNutBob · Jan 22, 2020

Tacomasport said: ↑

Good morning and thanks Easthill Bob!
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You're welcome. Lots of ideas and mods from some very knowledgeable, innovative and talented folks such as yourself on this site. Read, learn and contribute. Glad to have you on board!

Tacomasport · Jan 22, 2020

Lmao ~ I've already learned to hide my wallet before perusing this site!!
However so far it's been money well spent!!

norcalXninja · Jan 22, 2020

Did some arts and crafts haha

guru · Jan 22, 2020

Baby steps.... I replaced the signal light bulbs with leds

$19 TUINCYN 7440 7440NA 7441 992 T20 LED Turn Signals Light Bulbs Amber Yellow 21SMD LED Blinkers Brake Light Back Up Reverse Light Parking Light Daytime Running Light/DRL Tail Light(Pack of 2)

(these) I paid $10 US and they went up in price as soon as I ordered them lol.
They are nicely made, work way better than those candles and no hyperflash.

Left is the original bulb, right is led: https://i.imgur.com/6CK9Xqc.mp4

RivetNutBob · Jan 22, 2020

guru said: ↑

Baby steps.... I replaced the signal light bulbs with leds

$19 TUINCYN 7440 7440NA 7441 992 T20 LED Turn Signals Light Bulbs Amber Yellow 21SMD LED Blinkers Brake Light Back Up Reverse Light Parking Light Daytime Running Light/DRL Tail Light(Pack of 2)

(these) I paid $10 US and they went up in price as soon as I ordered them lol.
They are nicely made, work way better than those candles and no hyperflash.

Left is the original bulb, right is led: https://i.imgur.com/6CK9Xqc.mp4

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Haven't attacked my directionals yet because I was worried about hyper flash and having to add a resistor. Do you have a link or a source for theses? Thanks.

guru · Jan 22, 2020

The link is in my post but here you go for US:

$19 TUINCYN 7440 7440NA 7441 992 T20 LED Turn Signals Light Bulbs Amber Yellow 21SMD LED Blinkers Brake Light Back Up Reverse Light Parking Light Daytime Running Light/DRL Tail Light(Pack of 2)

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johnnyroid · Jan 22, 2020

LSUfan1975 said: ↑

Are you homeless? Why would you use any ounce of free will to make that decision? Kidding of coarse. I am sure you had a great time freezing your nuts off. My southern ass will pass. Lol.
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I was thinking this, but didn't want to say anything. Spending 3 nights in the freezing cold in Hohenfels was enough to swear me off of this type of "entertainment" permanently. I'll be at the lodge sipping on bourbon and enjoying the fireplace when y'all are done....

johnnyroid · Jan 22, 2020

Cappy said: ↑

Added some color under the hood and picked up some things so my wifey could make some homemade lentil soup. Yum yum. Soup pic is for you @Easthill Bob.
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Before I read Lentil soup, I thought maybe you had the beginnings a good looking gumbo going there, looks tasty! Bon Apetit!

Devious6 · Jan 22, 2020

johnnyroid said: ↑

I was thinking this, but didn't want to say anything. Spending 3 nights in the freezing cold in Hohenfels was enough to swear me off of this type of "entertainment" permanently. I'll be at the lodge sipping on bourbon and enjoying the fireplace when y'all are done....
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After 26 years of Army "camping" including multiple excursions to Hohenfels, Wildflicken, Grafenwohr and similarly situated "campgrounds" in the US my idea of camping now is Holiday Inn. Any place that I need to bring and pour my own bourbon is now considered a campground.

johnnyroid · Jan 22, 2020

RallySOP said: ↑

Couldn’t agree more on every account. I don’t winter well, but it’s a great discussion to have and keep the gears upstairs moving and lubricated.

Yes, on a scale you will reduce the weight on the front wheels. But to what effect? I’ll run the calculations below just for fun, but the only reason I bring it up is the danger of the mass creating lateral force.

yes, I’m a geek and enjoy the math, so here you go:

I’m guessing that the sand’s center of mass would be about 2’ behind the rear axle. I found someone posted the weights on their truck with a full tank of gas was 2,680 on the front axle and 2,000 on the rear. I’ll use these figures as “empty”. Then look at 200 pounds over the rear axle then 200 pounds 24” behind the rear axle (tailgate).

weight X arm = moment,
Moment / weight = CG,
Moment / arm = weight

Empty:
((2,680) X 1) + ((2,000) X 128)) = 258,680 (moment)
258,680 / 4,680 = 55.27” (center of mass)
or 54.27” behind the front axle
2,680 Front
2,000 Rear

200 #s over rear axle:
((2,680) X 1) ((2,000) X 128) + ((200) X 128)) = 284,280 (moment)
284,280 / 4,880 = 58.25” (center of mass)
or 57.25” behind the front axle
2,660 Front
2,220 Rear
Even directly over the rear axle, the weight shifts the center of mass rearward reducing weight on the front axle.

200 #s 24” behind the rear axle:
((2,680) X 1) ((2,000) X 128) + ((200) X 152)) = 289,080 (moment)
289,080 / 4,880 = 59.24” (center of mass)
or 58.24” behind the front axle
2,622 Front
2,258 Rear

i can crunch better numbers if someone can tell me how many inches behind the rear axle this weight would sit.
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