What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

What product(s)? I’m thinking about trying it. I’d like the scoop on an easy process....

 

These are the 2 I've tried. Both are good. The black bottle was a sample from a vendor at work. Chemical guys make one, too.

 

Some random guy parked across 5 parking spots at my school (yeah I’m a senior in high school) last year with a massive truck and whoever owned the truck basically abandoned it there and they couldn’t tow it for some reason. they had to get a rotator out there to get it off the lot. Ended up losing my parking space for a week and it was right before ‘rona haha

 

Count me in for 4 also...

 

cool!! thanks for the pics as well...that helps.

I am definitely looking for no drill...and would also prefer no tape...would prefer tape over drilling if it came to that...

 

Just watched Griot’s video for that green 3 in 1. Not really one to buy something based on an ad. But based on your recommendation and how easy it looks to use, I’m definitely in for trying it out. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

Installed some alpharex headlights.

 

Anything with SiO2, ceramic, or graphene is going to get you the results you want.

Ceramic is a labor intensive process and prices vary significantly depending on which products are used. The surface has to be squeaky clean so it can bond to the paint and then it has to have time to cure. Once that's done you just maintain it with regular washes and the occasional top coat of your choosing like a ceramic boost spray.

Ceramics 101 via Pan the Organizer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC-YpSGawRU

CarPro CQuartz followed up with CarPro Reset Shampoo is a really popular choice. If you want to try cheaper first, look into graphene or ceramic products from Turtlewax and 303. Jescar has just released a middle priced option called ultra lock plus. It's a traditional sealant, but infused with ceramic and SiO2. Ethos makes several mid priced ceramic products also.

Some links to get you started...
https://clean-garage.com/categories/car-care/ceramic-coatings.html
https://www.obsessedgarage.com/collections/paint-coatings
https://www.turtlewax.com/products/hybrid-solutions-ceramic-wax-spray-coating-16-fl-oz
https://www.turtlewax.com/products/hybrid-solutions-pro-graphene-flex-wax-23-fl-oz
https://clean-garage.com/303-graphe...MIs8PQt9_87wIV7B-tBh127gS3EAQYAyABEgKTKfD_BwE
https://jescarfinishing.com/collections/surface-protection-cleaning-products
https://ethoscarcare.com/collections/all

 

I have the AVS and it wasn't drilled or taped. Just screws in to existing holes.

 

Looks nice, so does the the Dometic slide mount into the track you added or is that part of the Dometic slide?

 

The T track is separate; meant for 1/4” bolts that I used to mount to slider. Drilled my own holes in the slider because the orientation of the T Track on the bed.

 

It's a great looking bumper.That is what i chose.

 

I’m down for 4

 

More cheers from another local here. I'll be keeping an eye out for your rig around town. That's a sweet looking truck.

Do you mind if I ask what components your setup consists of? I'm on the brink of upgrading from my current setup (OEM TRD Pro Fox 2.5s with a Headstrong AAL in the rear and a Westcot spring perch in the front). I was looking at King setups, as well as the Old Man Emu BP-51s and the Fox 2.5 adjustable setups. I'm having a hard time deciding, and it looks like everyone is basically out of stock on everything anyway.

 

They line up, it’s just not installed. Like mentioned I’m waiting on the @MESO Total Taillight kit because I need to pull the tail lights to install the Bed Stiffeners. You have to drill a hole for one of the fasteners. Once the brackets are installed, I’ll add the new taillight kit and reinstall the Taillights.

 

The WeatherTech gives you plastic tabs that insert into existing holes. You use those to mount the deflector.

 

Just be careful not to drop them in the engine bay when installing them.

 

hey....i'm already thinking about bigger tires after 2-3 mo. brand new ko2s......what is your plan for the old tires?....you just gonna sell em after take off or keep em?....or is there some sort of trade in you can do?....and if you are selling them, how much of a hit do you plan on taking $???.....thanks

 

Good to know it does the job well! I researched the hell out of these machines, seemed like the best for what I wanted it for. Mainly for motorcycles but I wanted to be able to do everything else also.

Thanks for the heads up on cones also, haven’t gone through everything it came with yet so I’ll do that today. Hopefully it came with cones that will do Tacoma wheels!

 

I drive for big brown, we do give shippers packaging guidelines, unfortunately for larger heavier items those shipping guidelines are very expensive. High strength large boxes are not cheap, also proper packaging materials and reinforcements are all also costly and time consuming. Most shippers find it cheaper to improperly package large heavy items, and just eat the occasional damage costs, rather then pay to try and meet our absurd packaging guidelines we require. I’m not trying to make excuses for roughed up boxes, but big brown moves millions of parcels everyday, and while we do are best to get things delivered in one piece, stuff happens. Most damage to parcels occurs not from an employee’s lack of care, but from the thousands of miles of conveyoring systems we utilize to move parcels as quickly and efficiently as possible. Especially when those systems get “jammed” with thousands of parcels.

All that to say, sorry some of your parcels show up damaged! It is by no means intentional! We appreciate any and all business, as it keeps food on our tables! Cheers!
Nate.