What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Not much, but holy crap did it make a difference in noise on the drive to work.
I've been trying to figure out how to eliminate the rattle on my HiLift when I have it mounted. The baseplate rattles like a mofo over any kind of bump. So I slung a bungee around the handle so that there's just enough tension to keep the plate pretty much immobile during driving and it isn't a hassle to disconnect. Very glad to have that solved.

 

i remember hearing people using the battery tray from second gens that had the tow package

 

Google is your friend.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/battery-tray-part-number.622163/#post-21216313

$58 Toyota Genuine (74431-0C020) Battery Tray

https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Genuine-74431-0C020-Battery-Tray/dp/B00FZSDHGG

 

I was going to have the lower front switch panel that houses a few switches pulled and 3D scanned but it turns out that it is all one piece instead of just the switch panel. Anyone know where to source the replacement console with all the switch holes available? This is the Toyota OEM P/N: 55434-04070-C0

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/installing-mesojdms-custom-lower-switch-panel.539029/

There is a way to just swap that small panel and lot of people have done it rather than the entire panel

 

Something like this?

 

Yes, but you have to cut the old panel out of the console 1st. Also, I find the MESO panel a bit pricey and seems never to be in stock if I decided to purchase.

 

Yes, like that but if not available for purchase then it really doesnt help me much.
Also, price is not available when "sold out".

 

Sweet!

Did you plasti dip your hood scoop? Any close ups?

 

Yeah then OEM 55434-04070-C0 might be the best bet. They are usually readily available, and I think only ~$125 for the panel from Toyota Parts.

 

Well I called Toyota Canada and they want $338 for the entire panel. so I'm stuck between an expensive panel replacement or a slightly expensive switch plate replacement that I cant order. Maybe off to the junk yard this weekend since no one is offering to sell the 3D file to be able to print myself.

 

Got this in. Already have 80mil butyl installed and replaced the stock speakers. Only did the rear driver's side door today because my beer to work to pool calibration was off.

 

I don't think I paid this much at the Dealer .

 

It’s stressful out there. You have my permission to change your pool/beer/work ratio all you want.

 

Enter 55434-04070-C0 into BAM Wholesale Parts. $133

 

US$133 is still going to be CDN$187.50 plus les taxes

 

Are those the Cali Raised light as well; and if so, what amber covers did you find to fit?

 

You are correct but still better than the $338 price quoted at the local Toyota dealer. I've also E-mail a couple local wreckers to see if anything is available. If I can find one at a wrecker I'm thinking of 3D scanning it and getting it printed.

 

Yes. I ended up getting the Rigid covers for their DSS model. I then filed the small tabs inside of the covers to fit the Cali Raised lights. You can kind of see the tabs in the second photo (small circles). They touch the housing of the lights and keep the cover from snapping on, unless you file them down.

 

Thanks Chris; those look great! I'm on Amazon looking to order now!