What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Keyless entertaining is optional in Sr, but its really minor stuff.
SR5 has
optional black alloy rims/ standard grey
Larger infotainment screen
Different grille
LED daytime running lights
Fender Flares
Leather steering wheel with Bluetooth controls
Auto dimming rear view mirror
TPMS sensors with individual location
Options for Blind Spot Monitoring and back up sensors

 

But at what cost?

 

Thanks I've been using VRP from Chemical Guys for the past few years and been pretty happy with it.

https://www.chemicalguys.com/vrp-vinyl-rubber-plastic-shine-and-protectant/vrp-super-shine.html

 

I went with these. Built in anti theft system.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_7fMUl4zCkg

 

Really happy with the new tires. 265/75/16 BFG KO2s. Does a lot for the look of the truck.

 

Not a chance. It's actually a 2019 TRD Off-Road "Heritage Edition" with Tech-Premium.

wait for it....

 

More pics
Please!

 

@jmauvais I've never heard that expression either. It must be a right-wing term.

 

Installed. Choosing fastener mounting over strap mounting was more PITA than I expected, as the hole locations change slightly once the skid is bent to conform to the fuel tank contours. Had to open the rear holes from 1/2" to 3/4" (2 sec each with a unibit), but got 'er done:



Will have to monitor driveshaft U-joint clearance when fully stuffed:

 

Lol, nice antenna. Whatever it is, that's a sweet looking truck dude.

 

Just noticed that...

 

I sure like that color-keyed bed cover!

 

Heritage Edition?

 

A friend of my son's (on the phone) asked my son if his truck was an SR5 or an TRD Off Road - he said it has BOTH on his truck - I explained how it works...he said yes sir...I just told him it's a Toyota 4X4 Truck.

 

Yes, it gets confusing when packages were changed trims in later generations. TRD used to be the equivalent of a Chevy Z71 suspension package. Here's my T100 window sticker.

 

Today (or rather yesterday) i installed quad hella horns...

it's LOUD as $#!t now.....

$24 HELLA 007424801 Twin Trumpet High/Low Tone 12V Horn Kit with Bracket, Red

HELLA 007424801 Twin Trumpet High/Low Tone 12V Horn Kit with Bracket (interesting that the 2 tone/2 horn kit is like 2-4 bux more than just one low or high horn...)

AND

HELLA Loud Super Tone Electric Horn B133 Kit Red Black 12V 300-500Hz 66W

i used the following relay connection kit because I happened to have it kicking around and it had a nice connector to the relay but the kits come with relays.... you could just use some decent 14g wire and decent quality spade connectors...

$18 Nilight Wiring Harness Kit 14AWG Heavy Duty 12V On-Off Switch Power Relay Blade Fuse for Off Road LED Work Light Bar-ONE Lead,2 Years Warranty

Nilight Wiring Harness Kit 14AWG Heavy Duty 12V On-Off Switch Power Relay Blade Fuse for Off Road LED Work Light Bar-ONE Lead,2 Years Warranty

I used the current horn power wire (used 12 gauge) to trigger the relay and ran all the horns off of the power leads in the relay kit. I personally solder everything because crimp connectors fail and just generally suck, IMHO but maybe there are good ones now.... I also used heat shrink nearly everywhere but would like to ad more to all the actual horn connections, and a braided protector sheath for the power wire.

On the SR there are 3 unused threaded holes that I used for mounting purposes and grounding (i guess used for some kind of radiator something but unused in my truck) 2 are M8 on the DS and the other is M6 on the PS.

Of course I zip tied the wires to keep it tidy and decent distance away from the radiator. Though I do have more tidying up to.do... at least everything is working...

Really didn't have a great spot to secure the Relay but double ziptied it to the grill mounting bracket and should be fine....

 

The gearing is going to make a huge difference for sure, but this controller affects the electronic response when the pedal is depressed.

I’ve had mine for a couple weeks now and love it, on the highest setting the pedal requires very little physical input while getting up into higher rpms.

my recommendation is keeping it and giving it a shot. It’s super simple to install, so if you hate it, take it out and sell it or return it. But I don’t think you’ll hate it.

 

How did you get that screw off? Mine is on there with the force of Zeus