What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

ORMarine · Sep 30, 2020

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I think it was specifically to do with the more common/popular Falken Wildpeak A/T3Ws, not sure about other tires from them. From what I remember the change happened around the spring of this year (March or May?) and affected how the tire performed in wet and winter weather. They may be riding the coattails of the high reviews on their initial releases and now making changes to cut costs (and increase profits presumably as I don't think it coincided with a drop in price or anything). The degradation in winter weather performance would be especially concerning to me being in Minnesota as I might be looking to run year round. I'm still debating about running winters again or just sticking to a good all season with "3-peak snowflake" certification, which the A/T3W had and was highly regarded on.

Here's someone talking about it in a non-TW forum.

Here's a link to a video on Toyo A/T IIIs where someone asked about comparing the Wildpeak A/T3W and the Toyo A/T III and if you look at his reply he said "If you would have asked me 6 months ago I would have said Falken in all areas is a better tire then the Toyo AT3, however Falken recently did a running production change and the tire rubber compounds are now "cheaper" The testing I did was way off the mark on the Falken and it was not even close to the Toyo AT3 now. I even double checked this finding with an older pre-change AT3W set, and yep completely different. It's crazy to me how companies like Falken can build great products and then change them to be garbage! I loved them and they were amazing in almost every category before.... don't waste your money now..... The Toyo is absolutely the way to go in comparison." (I looked and just realized that comment was posted just 2 hours ago - talk about timely! But it has been said before as well.)

Also think I've seen it mentioned elsewhere like reddit and here, but don't have links handy or anything, but the above was very easy to find.

Obviously I don't have them myself, so don't have personal experience, but can only go based off reviews and comments. But I'll be monitoring info about them, especially as winter hits us, to see how they hold up and if the rumors are true.

Luckily I am not in a rush and wasn't planning on swapping until at least spring. I will be putting whatever tires, likely in 265/70R17, I get on my T4R Pro SEMA 17" wheels and I'm not sure I want to run those through the winter yet, so waiting until after winter at least. The Wildpeak A/T3W was a front runner for my choice to get, based on price vs performance vs looks (yeah I'm a bit vain about it too, aren't we all here?), but now I'm highly reconsidering. At this point, I'm likely switching my first choice to the Toyo A/T III as they also have good winter, wet, and other performance while looking good. Not as cheap sadly though, but I'd rather pay a bit extra and get a good tire. The old stand-by KO2s are also an option, though winter (especially ice) performance is not rated as well on them, so I might only consider them if I for sure commit to running winter tires also.
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I Watched the video, there was no mention of the Wildpeak A/T3W tire in comparison to the Toyo A/T III, no mention at all.

T00CH · Oct 1, 2020

New wheels came in. 17x9.5 KMC Recons. Currently riding on 265/70/17 tires I had on the 4runner wheels I was rocking. Planning on 295 or 305/70/17's

rcooper · Oct 1, 2020

oyemengitsamie said: ↑

I installed the victory 4x4 molle panels for the center console. Makes organizing the interior so much easier!

And I installed the gas cap holder from a member on here. I love the contrast of the lime green on the MGM!

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Well at least your window decal is spot on Go Noles!!!

oyemengitsamie · Oct 1, 2020

rcooper said: ↑

Well at least your window decal is spot on Go Noles!!!
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Go Noles! Hopefully this football year isn’t so shitty

Tamagotchee · Oct 1, 2020

PNWTacoAdventures said: ↑

Looks good. I have some AVS matte black rain guards. Haven’t figured out how to get those ugly white avs logo’s off yet without ruining the finish.
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I used goo gone. Put it on a paper towel and let it soak in. May have to scratch a bit off with your finger nail, but left no marks behind on mine.

FirsTaco · Oct 1, 2020

not_tacomike said: ↑

That hitch pin looks solid.
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Jax said: ↑

My brother gave me that one. Locks with a key similar to our tailgates. Seems pretty good. It would actually be nice if the hitch pin and tailgate were the same key now that I think about it.
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There is a video on youtube, I will link they can break that lock in no time with a pipe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lq6_N5K1L4

AbnMP13 · Oct 1, 2020

Tiny's Taco said: ↑

I didn't like the idea of sticking that to the paint, so I went with WeatherTech. No drill install and enough room to wash behind it and keep it clean.
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Got any pics?

BookieBob · Oct 1, 2020

DAS Taco said: ↑

I don't think my 2017 has the provisions for bedlight. I could do the holes but I don't recall seeing the wiring required. Has anyone done this on earlier models?, thanks
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On my 2017 I added bed lights and hooked them up to the door switch. 4 pods on each side.
https://youtu.be/MJIyop-qexQ

Dirt cheap on Amazon.

AbnMP13 · Oct 1, 2020

RyanDCLB said: ↑

Nice.. I was thinking about removing the lid only, and not the whole socket cover as seen here
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Did you figure out how to remove the lid only?

mrproduxn · Oct 1, 2020

PNWTacoAdventures said: ↑

Looks good. I have some AVS matte black rain guards. Haven’t figured out how to get those ugly white avs logo’s off yet without ruining the finish.
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Take a cotton ball and soak it with non-acetone cheap fingernail polish remover. Wipes off the logo with no harm to guards. I have done this on at least 5 of my trucks.

FJ2Tacoma · Oct 1, 2020

I knew going into this when I made the decision to use only OEM parts that I was gonna be paying a bit more BUT what I just paid for this $5.00 piece of plastic is F*Cking OFFENSIVE

FJ2Tacoma · Oct 1, 2020

I know a lot of guys think these are a bit over the top and kinda pricy, yeah it was, but I sold a bunch of stuff I had leftover from my FJ just laying around so it was kinda like found money, and after my first trip to the surf to go fishing with the Taco I realized how useless the stock gate cover is I had to go with this. Stuff actually stands up when I put it on here now.

steve217 · Oct 1, 2020

oostroma said: ↑

Fyi, current fuel consumption at this speed/rpm converted to American MPG- 19.7
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Thanks for the conversion.

That’s the problem with the metric system... you can’t tell how much anything is.

You Suck I Suck More · Oct 1, 2020

Tacogeorge17 said: ↑

Baja designs Xl linkable 7 light kit
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Do you have a build thread? Also, what wheels do you have?

Atom · Oct 1, 2020

Debadged, tonneau cover, chrome bumper delete, air dam delete, husky liners and center console tray

Stormpeacock · Oct 1, 2020

BuffaVMC said: ↑

Well the Taco got it’s New Wheels, Tires and 4” Lift Today! Huge shout out to Nico at Island Spring in Ladysmith BC on the Westcoast Rock.

Bilstein 5100 & 5125,
PROCOMP Wheels and Tires LT285/75R16,
Plus all the other goodies to put it together!

Next the New Upgraded Canopy and a Pile of Lights, can’t wait!

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Is that a vinyl wrap on the Quicksand?
That matte looking finish looks real good in that color

JB83 · Oct 1, 2020

nitsujwalker said: ↑

Installed a Bakflip MX4. Tomorrow I’ll install seals to weatherproof the tailgate.

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Love it! I have the same one! Let us know how weatherproofing your tailgate goes, I'd definitely be interested to see it.

OverlandExpress · Oct 1, 2020

Got the Me-So total tail light stage 1.
Honestly, for what I paid for the TRD Pro...Toyota should have had it like this from the factory....
https://mesocustoms.com/collections/exterior-lights/products/stage-1-3rd-gen-tacoma

MESO · Oct 1, 2020

OverlandExpress said: ↑

Got the Me-So total tail light stage 1.
Honestly, for what I paid for the TRD Pro Toyota, should have had it like this from the factory....
https://mesocustoms.com/collections/exterior-lights/products/stage-1-3rd-gen-tacoma

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I agree. Glad you like it

oostroma · Oct 1, 2020

steve217 said: ↑

Thanks for the conversion.

That’s the problem with the metric system... you can’t tell how much anything is.
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That is a "rabbit hole" of a conversation I wont go down. But your welcome for the info.

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