What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

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.

 

Got my MESO trim plates put on.

 

hauled some stuff and added a badge.

 

What size tires? I really like your F5’s. I have gunmetal, I’m digging your dark bronze.

 

Prinsu rack and SPC install

 

Then you haven’t seen the mini model @20tacoma17

Definitely beast

 

Got a couple of small items from Tacoma Lifestyle yesterday. The only Meso bucket they had in stock was the straight black one, but I like its subtle look.
I'm not sure I'm going to keep the AJT key fob. It's slightly bigger than the original and I don't really dig the squarish corners.

 

In for pics of dent before/after. Pdr? I was this many yrs old when I realized the magic that can be done

i went with blackjack and it’s solid! Tools also literally solid (not hollow) with a grip. Seen it reviewed somewhere as being the “professional” kit. Fit perfectly snug behind the seat with my other emergency gear

 

I wish I had taken some. They were all door dings and one had paint transfer. I actually wasn't expecting them to offer dent repair until they called me on day 2 while prepping it for the ceramic coating after they noticed them

 

Installed R4T control arm skid plate

 

More prep for the incoming RLD Canopy.

Had originally planned on installing a 7-pin trailer socket in the cubby, and a cord with 7 pin plug from the canopy to allow for quick disconnect should I ever want to remove the top. But could not quite figure a satisfactory solution that would not have a length of cord exposed. So instead just went with this. Will still be somewhat fairly easy to disconnect the canopy should I ever decide to do so. Spin off 7x 1/4-20 nuts, pull the terminals, and pull the cord.









Again, not as elegant as I wanted, but it will work. And still leaves plenty of usable space in the cubby.

All connections crimped, soldered, labeled and heat shrink applied.

Going to drill, grommet, and run the canopy cord up through the bed frame here:



Will leave a minimal amount of cord exposed to potential damage and will be clean.

Will be grounding the canopy, and all grounds will terminate on the roof rack or canopy.

Next up, sealing up the cubby penetrations, sealing cubby to bed, and running harness to the switchpros and blue sea fuse block under the hood. That will have me ready to pick up the canopy and start wiring in interior and exterior lights, convenience 12v, usb, etc. Some tailgate dustproofing after I have the cap on, and I'll be ready.

 

Put in a rear USB plug for my kids in the backseats.