What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Thanks. Can you provide a manufacturer or model #. I have a plow kit from a recently sold Jeep TJ and would like to try and retrofit it onto my Tacoma.

 

Did some things, build thread was one of them over the last week...also did a "Face/Off" bumper swap to start off the weekend, couldn't pass it up...SSO Slimline Hybrid + Stage 1 bumper.

No cutting involved with swapping color matching bumper pieces + huge savings and no lead time = Win in my book!
I know the replacement clips and double sided tape arrive today...I busted (before or during install swap) the side retention bracket, and it should be arriving this week.

 

The orange trim is dope isn’t it? My white truck has it too. Can’t even imagine it without it.

 

Enjoying these new silicone key FOB covers. Stops my keys from sliding off the table as I pass thru the metal detectors at work. Has a good feel to them and maybe provide a little drop protection.
Alegender Qty(2) Silicone Smart...

$11 Alegender Qty(2) Silicone Smart Key Fob Cover Case Protector Jacket for 2016 2017 Toyota Tacoma Land Cruise Rav4 HV Prius V Smart Key Remote 3 Buttons

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Installed a cheap waterproof roof box.
I used a Ridgid tool box (https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Organizer-Black-222571/205440492) and temporarily bolted it down with m6 bolts and rubber coated pipe clamps. I have been using these tool boxes for years at work and they can definitely handle being abused but we will see how they handle going 80 mph down the interstate sideways.

I have stainless pipe clamps, larger stainless flat washers, stainless flat top m6 bolts, and stainless nylock nuts on order. Once I get my new hardware I will reinstall the box and install a second box on the other side of the basket, just to keep the look balanced.
The cost of both the boxes, all the stainless hardware, and a set of 4 master locks is still less than just the cost of a Plano AW 36" gun case.

 

Smart use of those boxes, was looking to upgrade my camp kitchen 'Brute' bin into a few of these that can be stacked and wheeled...I'd be interested in your feedback and the results after you get the new hardware installed and through a few interstate rain storm trips!

 

I should be getting my hardware on Wednesday so after I get both final installed I'll take it through the touch free carwash to see how they handle high pressure blasts. And on Saturday I will be driving to Missouri, 600 miles of interstate, so I will give an update then on how the boxes handled all day high speed driving.

 

Put some vinyl on today. Hood, roof and tailgate.

 

I'm intrigued. I may use this box to combine first aid and recovery gear since it has organizers. Interested in hearing the review

 

Yes!!!

Now to buy a roof rack!

 

DIY or had someone do it?

 

I was recommended a shop. I'm not talented enough for this, and if I didn't get it perfect, I would've lost my mind.

 

Same. I have had some wrap sitting around for about a year but I have the same paranoia haha

 

Received my Expedition Essentials Power accessory mount and finally installed my phone holder, ham radio and CB installed. Not too thrilled with the mount. Top taps don’t go back into the dash. Have to take a look at it next weekend. Also, the USB was a pain to install. Should snap out so if I have to take it off, the wired section isn’t attached to the mount...... But it does keep everything organized.

 

Nice setup! I love their new USB port. Kind of jealous of it. I mostly hate the bright blue LED on the original

 

The set I purchased from this vendor does.
https://billiebars.com/

 

That was the biggest pain to get on.

Thanks. The biggest pain was getting that USB port on. The set up turned out the way I wanted it. Just wish the USB cord for the phone holder was a foot or two longer so it doesn’t have to sit so high about the dash. I have it fed to the USB port so I have Apple CarPlay. Oh well. It’s something I can live with.

 

Spruced up the grille a little bit. The badge was a cheap mod and I like the looks of it.

 

For the lower brackets, are they mounted using rivets, or are the lower brackets bolted to the inner fender?

 

Finally broke out this little gem... After two weeks in Florida and giving zero fcks about sand I used a regular vacuum for the big stuff but can’t beat this for detail work and quick cleanups.

Portable Car Vacuum Cleaner: High...

$43 ThisWorx Car Vacuum Cleaner - Car Accessories - Small 12V High Power Handheld Portable Car Vacuum w/Attachments, 16 Ft Cord & Bag - Detailing Kit Essentials for Travel, RV Camper

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