What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

You have anything else running in the back? How’s the ride?

 

Good episode. Glad you’re safe.

 

Installed the AVS Hood Protector. I think it compliments the Prinsu. I actually had a tiny rock chip already in 16K miles, so hopefully the avs will be funtional as well.

 

Hope it works well. I’ve been considering this too after getting a decent sized rock chip in the first 10k.

 

Hopping into this would make me feel like we're about to air drop into a Central-American jungle to hunt The Predator.

 

Thank you, very much appreciated!
I'll try this as soon as my replacement is delivered.

 

Very low profile, I like it. Does it bugger up the rubber seal between grill and hood ?, how involved was the install?, thanks

 

Question- does the upper row of MH screws sit flush/recessed or proud of the surface?

 

I have the larger bug deflector and it’s been doing it’s job at protecting my hood from rock chips. However if you think a couple of chips in the goods bad after a few thousand miles just frigging wait till you see what your bedside’s look like after 80K... my rear fender flares look like they have bad acne and there’s quite a few little dings all around the box sides. I’m on stock wheels, stock width tires and I still have all my OEM mud-flaps surprisingly, it’s about 50/50 on road vs off road miles though. I couldn’t imagine what the truck would look like with a wider stance.

 

The fit was almost perfect. It uses 3M auto grade doublesided tape, so you just expose small areas or tape, position it, then pull your tape tabs and apply pressure to help the bond. AVS includes a prep solution to use first, guessing it eats wax and surface contaminents that might keep it from sticking. Fairly simple install maybe a 2 out of 10 in difficulty (for me). 1/10 if you are mechanically inclined.
I really do like the low profile. Honestly, It's more for looks but i'm hoping it may save a few nicks and chips on the hood.

edit.. where it meets the rubber seal, it seemed to fit great.

linkage..

$93 Auto Ventshade [AVS] Aeroskin Hood Protector | Fits 2016 - 2023 Toyota Tacoma | Low Profile Deflector / Bug Shield - 1 pc., Matte Black | 377079

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BYJHSQO?ie=UTF8

 

I must be old. I thought he meant he picked them up for his grandma.....

 

It would look like shit. And that is very surprising you have all the kicked up with stock wheels, tires and flaps. I can honestly say I drive through water, mud etc and have the same setup as you and it doesn't kick up on the sides at all

 

I am thinking about doing the same. If you dont mind me asking, what was the cost?

 

Installed a K&N CAI on the truck today. I really know now when I jump on the gas.

Got a great deal on it. Purchased it on ebay for $226.00 and free shipping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/274970447779

 

Messo? Or?? Looks great!

 

Rearranged the garage a bit in preparation for the Lunar. Now the truck and the wife’s Outback will fit with plenty of room to get the kid in and out



Had to get a little creative to move this heavy ass metal shelving unit

 

That’s a tight fit on the drivers side

 

I'm sure it can go over a bit but I'm waiting for the Outback to get home. It'll come forward a bit too so I can still get at my workbench

 

Nothing very interesting, just swapped the front diff fluid. 75-90 Mobil 1.

 

I thought the same. Looks like only a few inches to get out, and stuff on the wall.