What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

meats · Mar 13, 2021

10k oil change and oil filter change ✅
Fumoto Valve ✅
^^ installed so I’m ready for my RCI full skids that will ship in the next few weeks.

Evan_P · Mar 13, 2021

Thanks to another member on here, was able to get the sport hood for the truck. Thanks again @Scribdog.

oostroma · Mar 13, 2021

mwrood said: ↑

Question for you about the Sokietechs (or anyone else who has installed them)

1. Do you notice any play side to side as you’re closing the hood?

2. If you stand in the side of your hood and look inline to where the side ball mounts are, do yours have a noticeable slant towards the front of the truck? Like too much force is being put onto the ball mount?
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I've had my SokieTech for nearly a year now and have not noticed any stress on the mounting points or inner panels.

OldGregg · Mar 13, 2021

AbnMP13 said: ↑

Can you set the “spotter” portion to see parking spot lines and still use the main portion as normal?
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yes. You can angle the spotter portion to pretty extreme positions and leave the “normal” portion however you would like
It for driving.

these are super helpful for driving in the city with a topper.

DanMan611 · Mar 13, 2021

Taco2021LB said: ↑

I like my new Tacoma a lot less, since learning of this after the fact.
Every time I drive it, the APP tells me.
If I turn the truck off, the APP tells me.
If I leave the door open, the APP tells me.
If I leave the windows down, the APP tells me.
If I do not lock the doors, the APP tells me.
If I leave the tailgate down, the APP tells me.
I hate being Micro-Managed.
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You can opt out of the tracking via that same app. It was the first thing I did as soon as I got home from the dealer. If I recall correctly, I think doing so disables your SOS button though... so do at your own risk. It's all detailed in the vehicle manual.

Hot Taco sauce · Mar 13, 2021

Taco2021LB said: ↑

I like my new Tacoma a lot less, since learning of this after the fact.
Every time I drive it, the APP tells me.
If I turn the truck off, the APP tells me.
If I leave the door open, the APP tells me.
If I leave the windows down, the APP tells me.
If I do not lock the doors, the APP tells me.
If I leave the tailgate down, the APP tells me.
I hate being Micro-Managed.
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What app is this, I have the entune app and none of this happens?

WaitingOnMyR1T · Mar 13, 2021

Hot Taco sauce said: ↑

What app is this, I have the entune app and none of this happens?
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Toyota app, on 2020 and newer connected models

HIST8Taco · Mar 13, 2021

Installed some black pro style headlights

DanMan611 · Mar 13, 2021

Hot Taco sauce said: ↑

What app is this, I have the entune app and none of this happens?
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Not sure what year your Tacoma is? This might just be on newer models. My 2021 was definitely tracking until I opted out.

Saturnine · Mar 13, 2021

Londo-Cat said: ↑

OK... new project. Saw these nice TRD Off Road raised emblem's on Amazon.
Amazon.com: 2x Fit For TRD Off Road Side Fender Front Door Badge Logo Nameplate Emblem Decoration (BLACK/RED-TRD Off Road): Automotive

SO... since it went pretty good with the whole Black/Red theme I was going with - and not that I am trying to re-brand my truck as a TRD Pro - I think this would look nice and also give it that TRD kind of look.

I wanted to see how it would look, so took some double sided scotch tape and stuck it on for a quick pic. Not too bad!

Honestly - it looks pretty damned good. BUT... there is one major problem with these (per the reviews on Amazon) and THAT is that the damned things fall off a lot because the double sided automotive adhesive tape used doesn't have much to grab on from behind...

So I peeled off the tape - and they are right - the back of these things is completely and utterly - empty. The only thing keeping them on is these tiny little plastic ribs - that didn't even hold on the automotive tape that it was shipped with. It peeled off *easily*. So that would not work for me. At all.

But, since I happen to be extraordinarily gifted, talented, smart and good looking (as well as humble as a bumble) - I decided to come up with a unique way to solve this problem.

Top view to show that its flat on the back.

Both sides - nothing in there for the automotive tape to really adhere too - except those thin ass plastic ribs.

In the 70's - they used to have this grey epoxy tub of goop you could fill plastic with. This is probably the closest I could find at Ace Hardware.
I figured that the thick rubber paste should work well if it dries to a hard rubber finish. They had white and black. So I picked up a quart of the black.

I taped off the sides and face with blue painters tape and got to spreading this stuff on like peanut butter. It is *THICK* and very sticky.
Wear rubber gloves as this stuff gets EVERYWHERE and its just very very hard to clean up.
So if it goes over the edge onto the emblem - the painters tape will make this an easy cleanup job once it dries.

First layer in place - now let it dry for a day or so...
If anyone asks if this makes the plastic pieces heavier - yes it does. They are very lite to begin with - so adding on the thick rubber paste makes them about 1/2 lb each.
This is also about the same weight as the OEM TRD Pro pieces as well.

Tomorrow I will give it another nicer *final* coat of this rubberized flex paste. Should make it a lot smoother on the back.
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I put mine on in the summer and they're still rock solid through the Canadian winter. May not look like there's much there but it works

mwrood · Mar 13, 2021

oostroma said: ↑

I've had my SokieTech for nearly a year now and have not noticed any stress on the mounting points or inner panels.
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Thanks for the info. The “bolts” that go into the fender area are both being pushed outwards. It’s not a huge amount, but definitely noticeable. If flat against the fender is 90 degrees, then they’re maybe like 5 degrees outward.

Nothing too severe but definitely noticeable as soon as I installed them.

whatisraytaco · Mar 13, 2021

Finally got some LED lighting it is so much brighter and better color. Just waiting on my fog lights. Not sure why people complain about LED because these are night and day better than stock

Tiny's Taco · Mar 13, 2021

T-yoda said: ↑

I just offered 125.00.... see what happens . I have bare take offs from a sport but no springs. I have no problem swapping over springs but with that many miles I figured it may just be best to find whole take offs
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I have Sport takeoffs, whole suspension I'm about to put on FB. UCA's on down. Winchester VA area.

ryanvar42 · Mar 13, 2021

Ordered my custom clazzio’s a week ago and got them already which was surprising given that it said up to 12 weeks. Now I have to have time to install them

rgljr831 · Mar 13, 2021

Bob1971 said: ↑

Yeah I don’t have the app. I guess it’s something I’d have to pay for so.....nope I’m out. Besides the cellphone does a much better job tracking me than the truck can. Apple for the win.
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So true!

rgljr831 · Mar 13, 2021

NJOffRoad said: ↑

I installed the Expedition Essentials bedside compressor mount with the ARB twin in my 2021. Yes, that required cutting a hole in the bed and adding the bedside compartment Toyota forgot about
Measured my brother's 2016 to get the spot for the hole exact with my bed. Drilled 1/4" holes in the corners, then used a dremel and cut out the box.

I'm impressed with the Expedition Essentials mount. I'm not crazy about the small gap between the face of the box and the bedside.. Its so the ARB quick connect can fit with no issues, but I'd rather the bedside mount be deeper 1/4" and the face of the box sit flush. Oh well, either way I'm loving the outcome.

Also installed the OEM remote tailgate lock and the steel Mobtown Offroad tailgate reinforcement plate. No pictures of that but the instructions include step by step pictures. Super happy with those products as well!
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Nice work! Looks clean.

HankHeel · Mar 13, 2021

Bakflip MX4. Its nice for sure, although not sure its worth the MSRP. Got it at dealer cost so Im happy with it.

tacotroy17 · Mar 13, 2021

A little bit of progress on my homemade bed slide system.

VTCAL · Mar 13, 2021

DanMan611 said: ↑

Not sure what year your Tacoma is? This might just be on newer models. My 2021 was definitely tracking until I opted out.

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Where is the transmitter?

Tin foil hats need to know! ;-)

rgljr831 · Mar 13, 2021

tacotroy17 said: ↑

A little bit of progress on my homemade bed slide system.
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Very nice! Looking forward to seeing the final product!

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