What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Great Photos !

 

Made a salty taco today...

 

Good thoughts. I wondered if for kayak or canoe transport the OEM roof rack could be paired with this:
https://www.thule.com/en-us/winter-and-water-sports-carriers/kayak-roof-racks/thule-goalpost-_-9644

Might be a simple, interesting combination.

I am still looking at roof racks (now that recovery is covered). I have a post in another forum with a directory of racks available. Up to 17 options, I think.

 

When fording water that is over the axle, people say there is a chance that a hot diff can suck in air/ water when it touches the cool water.
I think it is mainly when the diff breather gets rusted and stuck open tho

 

what flatbed is this? do you have more photos?

 

Thanks for these pics! The OEM roof rack is definitely on my list. I wonder if something like this could be used or cut or tweaked to help in that situation:

https://www.thedeckstoreonline.com/regal-rubber-support-blocks.html

 

These are perfect. Thanks. Much better than what I was thinking !

 

Stop whining! . You live in heaven! I am in NY but lived half my life in Quebec (family there).

This is not the place for politics but I will tell you a funny story. Was in Nova Scotia the Summer before Covid. Having pizza (strangely good pizza, too!). Guy from Calgary got into an argument with a guy from PEI. They were going back and forth -- Harper vs. Trudeau. Why are the Maritimes even in Canada. Why should CA be paying for Ontario. Why should Ontario be paying for BC mismanagement. It was getting pretty heated. I stay out of those kinds of conversations. Guy from Quebec walks in. Heard the argument. Then asks the server very loudly with a heavy French accent, "you guys have good baguettes?" Everyone looked at each other and just burst out laughing. We all had a good time after that.

 

In case it wasn’t answered by the time I keep getting caught up… can you explain the hinge convert thing? Any pictures of the damage caused by the scoop pooling?

itsbeen awhile since I checked on prices but how much were you all in on the smart passenger handle with key card? Did you get the key blank too

 

I'm sorry if someone already mentioned this - the antennas were moved forward in the 2020s as a partial solution to the leaking 3rd brake light. When they determined that the roof rack was not compatible with the new placement, the moved the antennas back to their original location beginning in early February 2020 production models. My January build is not compatible with the rack.

 

I have theses but ordered from Krazy Beaver Tools. These are pretty awesome but I’ve seen some really nice diy mounts here on TW as well.

 

Must be the same Toyota Engineers who developed the spare tire mount that leaves creases in the sidewall.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/spare-tire-defect.403020

Still hasn't been rectified on the third gens.

 

Glad I found your post, I've been struggling with the blind spot since the install of my camper shell. What was the installation like? Any tips on installing and/or removing existing mirrors?

 

The door striker and limiter hinge cover is mainly just aesthetics. Lexus come standard with them. Just seems like a part that Toyota forgot to do themselves, so just finishing up.

I do grease them up under the covers, i guess for extra protection against corrosion.
I thought they were well worth their $10.

As for damage under the scoop, my paint has peel off right under the OE weather strip. Water and debris seeped under, dried up, acted as a weak glue, and pulled up the thin paint. Now there is some exposed metal...

I would usually cover it with touch up paint, but it is in an area where i can barely reach, I'm a short guy...

For the smart handle and card key, I got mine from McGeorge Toyota. $140 for the handle, and $200 for the key. I think you can get the key much cheaper used and have a locksmith unlock the key for $20. Oh got a blank key from Aliexpress for $5, Toyota had no problems cutting it for me.

 

Read this thread it might be helpful to you:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...shark-fin-with-a-oem-satellite-stubby.552228/

 

Just watch the install video. Because it was sub freezing in my garage, I used a hair dryer to heat the plastic pieces before pulling the old mirrors or popping in the new ones. I also found it easier to push the mirror up and then use both hands to grab the bottom of the mirror and pop it up/out instead of using a pry tool. Once you have the bottom off, the top comes off easily. Also, I found that the heater wires attach firmly - used a small flat tip screw driver to leverage them off a bit and them pulled them the rest of the way.

Not a hard install, really. Once you get through the first, the second will be a snap.

 

20 minute install, there is an installation video that I followed exactly for removal of old/installation of new.

 

Appreciate that- so the hinge/stricter is basically a cover? I read convert and thinking what can you convert to and was super curious. I’ll have to look a bit closer at my scoop next time because all I do is blast the hose at each corner and let it gush. I pulled up those smart handle threads again and I’d have a lot of reading to do again. I made a sticky note pt list a yr back but not sure if it complete plus I was changing things up (being more complicated) by wanting to wire the driver to passenger to allow front doors only on first and rear on second. So I have to read through @caribe makaira diagrwms he explained way back. Is it best to just buy a new key so you know there won’t be issues

 

On the topic of mirrors, any one ever come across another power folding mirror option other than KTJO?
Would you recommend ordering the DIY kit from KTJO? I saw @Rainoffire and others have their folding mirrors...

From what I am seeing, they are the only ones with a "kit" for the actuator assembly and switch.

 

I did this mod a couple months ago but forgot to share it. I have a Magma Marine stove, grill, and oven for my fishing boat. I mounted a Scotty rod holder base on my tailgate and now I can use this on my camping trips.