What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Gave the truck a wash today

 

If you have a 3D printer then you've already paid - a lot in time learning to get good prints. I've just posted the STL file on thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4692939

 

Installed the Meso start and 4WD chrome delete rings as well as the Screenprotech instrument cluster, radio and shift screen protectors. I love the meso chrome delete rings. The screen protectors are ok. Kind of annoyed that following their video actually caused a few scratches in the instrument cluster because the plastic is curved, running the plastic scraper over it with the soapy solution applied prior to application can cause a scratch or two if your not careful. The radio side button holes could have been better centered on the buttons if the holes been cut a little wider I think. Overall it turned out good enough though.

 

Saw this article today.

 

Would look a lot better if they used a long bed so the tires would be closer to center.

 

I just think it would be better in general if it was a long bed. So much more space with that extra foot. In 5-10 years when I can find tacoma beds cheap, im making my own long bed trailer.

 

As long as you're not planning on doing anything more than casual offroading they will work fine. They were on my truck when I bought it, but I ended up removing them and installing sliders as the Pred steps hang down quite low, reducing clearance, and the way they hang, they can catch on things quite easily. Also, because they are body mounted, it puts you at risk for damaging your rocker panels.

 

This is badass. Do you have any links to making the DIY Waterport?

 

I came across this a while back.
Seems pretty simple.

diy-car-top-solar-camp-shower

 

This is great! I am going to do this!

 

Hondo garage does
I bought them, cnc aluminum
I like them a lot

 

Slapped the diode dynamics ss3 fogs in, gotta aim them tonight

 

Ive seen another video where they put a 45 or 90 degree elbow fitting on the end where the nozzle goes so you get the most out of the water

 

That sounds like a pretty good idea too. I wonder how much it would hang down, I guess as long as it clears the back of the truck it wouldn't matter. Is it two 90's to have the faucet come out flat on the back? Maybe just one 45 would work and have the faucet angled downward. Maybe I'm overthinking this, lol!

 

KTJO 4x4 Drivers Side Grab Handle

All Taco Parts Must be Inspected By Savanna first!

Hardware! Ratchet & Box Wrench (not included) didn't need the wrench...


Remove Side Pillar Panel

Install Nut Clip on Lower Bracket(***THIS CLIP NEEDS TO BE KINDA CRIMPED ON BRACKET) It wont line up perfectly if you don't!
And Be Easy when you push the lower bolt in (Clip Nut WILL BEND Easy)! Don't ask me how I Know...Cheap? Soft Metal

Squeeze/Crimp Clip Nut, making sure it's centered on hole!

Edit: (The upper bolt hole is angled up a bit too high as you can see on this Pic!
Before you put the cover back on, screw in the upper bolt and pry the bracket down just a hair for proper alignment...) Pic Thanks to @tonered

Slide Pillar Panel Back in...and attach Handle
Oh,Yea! Don't Forget to Put Bolt Cover Safety straps on Handle before bolting to Pillar cover! They still go on after, just a little harder. LOL
Then install these 2 bolts as such...Don't push lower bolt very hard! Clip Nut will bend!



Top and Bottom Covers are Different! I ENDED UP GETTING 2 TOP COVERSLooks like She is aware of this issue with mismatched covers and you need to e-mail her at: exchange@ktjo4x4.com

Looks Great! Just like OEM.. Couldn't Be ANY Happier!!!...well, except I'm missing the lower cover

 

Hardwired a Garmin 66W dash cam this morning. Pretty happy with the wiring but I had hoped to be able to place it tucked up behind the rear view mirror out of sight. Unfortunately with the wide angle lens you lose half the picture when mounting it on either side of the big ol’ TSS unit.

 

She posted on Instagram that that had happened, sounds like she's verifying and shipping it the right sets

 

I've been thinking that it would be cool to have a driver's side grab handle and here it is!

 

Here’s a mock-up of the one I’m building.

 

I haven’t even gotten my shipping email and I ordered in July

looks good though!