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A new mod and a good one for cheap. The engine hood rod mod.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tractorfarmer123, Jan 11, 2021.

  1. Jan 11, 2021 at 2:15 PM
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    tractorfarmer123

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    Ok. So I went to check out under the hood for the first time and I let go of the hood rod and it banged on the paint. And I was thinking they should have put a bumper on there. So I got some 1/4" ID plastic tubing and cut it down to 2 inches long and zip tied it on the rod. And it goes right in the bend in the middle of the rod. So now if a mechanic accidentally lets the rod go it won't ding the paint right on the corner of where the hood closes. So all you need is a zip tie and 2 inches of tubing and it will help your truck to not get dinged. I can show you a photo of the mod if you want.
     
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  2. Jan 11, 2021 at 2:19 PM
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  3. Jan 11, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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    Ok. I took a photo but its a lot of work to upload it and then post it but after dinner I will try.
     
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    Also need pics of dinner too
     
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    And who you dined with. We like to be very thorough around here :D
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    You need to do the green valve cap mod. Costs like a dollar and that green cap means you have nitrogen in your tires! Never lose pressure again with the green cap mod...
     
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    What’s for dinner???
     
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    This thread has potential...
     
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    Wut? Click upload a file and then select the photo

    Screenshot_20210111-180621_kindlephoto-946768924.jpg
     
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    My dad is a tractor rancher, he’s not too familiar with this also. I’ll let OP slide
     
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    Ham hocks with barley. And beer.
     
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    How big do the tractors have to get before you slaughter them?
    Asking for a friend...
     
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    How big is your friend?
     
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    I only have two friends... three if you count the one nobody can see...
     

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