What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

interesting! wonder why toyota just didn't make the tacoma's and tundra's the same sizes?! let us know if the tundra one works out...

 

Did the OEM tailgate lock and bed lights yesterday. Agree with others here, these should be standard on at least some models. Pretty simple upgrades if you’re handy.

 

Anecdotal, but talking to my glass guy when he was repairing some chips for me… he said as long as the sensor is not disconnected, recalibration didn’t seem necessary. He said he had a few that were taken for recal after he replaced that way, and they hadn’t needed any adjustments.

 

I might have read wrong but I thought the part was backordered. I have a 2021 TRD Pro, which part number are you guys ordering?

 

I ordered this one, which shows 1 available:

$188 TOYOTA Genuine PT398-35160 Vehicle Intrusion Protection Security System

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JF36QQ?_encoding=UTF8

To be clear, I don’t have the Tundra kit yet I just found the pic of the smaller switch online that comes with that kit.

 

Ok...thanks!

 

Wait why is the glass sensor a hot new topic?

Shouldn't the alarm cover instances of "crackhead smashing window" or do I fundamentally misunderstand car alarms?

 

I’ve had two windshields fixed. Small chips. Worked and lasted. No cost to me. They were small tho.

 

Labeled stowage locations for jumper cables and extension cord…




because I always like to be prepared

 

Nice job

 

Whoa...where is this storage location?

 

In order for your alarm to go off a door (or the hood) has to be opened while the alarm is set. What the crackheads are doing is smashing in the window and leaning in and taking whatever is in the glovebox, console or radar detectors and cameras off of the windshield without ever opening the door. No alarm goes off. It happened to my son's truck. The GBS detects breaking windows or even attempted breaking of a window.

 

Added a barrier to keep the huskies from jumping up front while driving. Also added a rear seat cover.

Metal Barrier- $18:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/YARDLINK-3...VlkWGCh2ldgKXEAQYCiABEgKyDPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Ties- $6:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Nite-Ize-2-Pack-32-in-Cable-Ties/50325471

Seat Cover- $32:

$36 URPOWER 6-in-1 Dog Car Seat Cover for Back Seat, Waterproof Dog Car Hammock with Mesh Window, Non-Slip Pet Backseat Protector for Cars, Trucks and SUVs

https://www.amazon.com/URPOWER-Wate...or+pets&qid=1628447375&sprefix=urpower&sr=8-5

Had to trim the edges of the barrier to fit. Recommend a jigsaw or grinder. I used a dremel to sand down the metal edges as well. The cable ties hold the it up very well and it’s pretty sturdy. Going to end up putting the cover over the bottom of the barrier instead of behind it.

 

Installed OR grill today. Thanks Lunarcrab! Just try to decide if I should paint it black or leave as is...

 

Put some tailgate letters on

 

Here is what I posted, let me know if it makes sense or if you have any questions.

It's easier than videos and other people make it out to be. I only loosened the bumper enough to pull it down at the headlight to get to the lower screw on the trim plate. I didnt even fully remove the grill, left all the wires connected.
Removed the 2 bolts and 2 snaps on the top of the grill and pulled it out/forward to disengage it from the bumper. Just left in sitting on top of the bumper loose. Once you loosen the grill remove the 2 snaps holding the bumper in place, one on each side of the grill located by the headlight assembly. After that remove the lowest snap and bolt in the wheel well. That was enough for me to fit my hand in behind the wheel well cover and push the fender flare clips out from the inside, didnt want to just pull on it and break the clips. The bumper is kinda clipped onto the wheel well at that bolt location, separate the bumper there. Once you get the that all done unsnap the bumper where it meets the fender, the seam by the fender flare. Repeat on other side. After that it was loose enough to pull it down at the headlight to get to the lower screw. Seems obvious but dont let the bumper rub the screwdriver when removing the screw, keep your finger between the screwdriver and the bumper. I rubbed a little paint off the edge of the bumper with the screwdriver on the first plate and was punching myself because I know better. One of those things thats really only noticeable to me but will bother me every time I look at it.
I hope this all makes sense. Only takes about 30mins. I was kinda disappointed with how easy it was because I like spending time working on my truck.

 

You may want to look into another product that will actually lubricate your gas door.

Hurt it no but only a quick fix

your hinge may already be bent if you can’t close it

 

Is this something added ?

 

He's got some sort of raised bed system like decked or similar, and the bed mat on top of that. The bed mat looks to obscure the voids in the bed aft of the wheel wells.

 

THANK YOU! Took about 30 minutes!
I was a little hesitant to bend the plastic to get to that inner screw, but it looks pretty good.