What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Good info, thanks. Just looking for a mount in that area for a Voswitch, Auxbeam or something similar. I don't want to go the route and mount in on the electrical box as I've seen some folks do.

 

I've used Amsoil products for years. They make some great stuff, including an awesome metal protectant that I've used on my '04.

 

Installed the USR smoked mirror turn signals (I'm not wiring up the white running light connection though) and their LED license plate lights. Little by little the truck is looking better and better. Smoked lenses look great on Midnight Black. Pretty sure there are already enough photos of both mods, so I'll refrain from adding to the mountain.

 

Washed my truck today... then all the doors froze shut on the way home.... damn you MN and -5 degree temperatures!

 

Every fall I clean all the door seals and then spray down with silicone. Never get a frozen door.

 

Usually its not too much of a issue, with how dry it gets here the ice usually evaporates pretty quick. I did open my tailgate right when I got home though, as that part freezes solid and I have to put a heater in the topper to thaw it out.

 

In Ontario, this is an issue because we get freezing rain sometimes and lately a lot of thaw and freeze type weather accompanied by more rain.

 

Needs the Black OEM wheels on the trailer to match the truck.

 

While it would look awesome, you'd have to do a 6lug conversion on the trailer I think.

 

Or buy 4 cans of matte black spray paint.

 

I had a shop install the bumper and winch; they must have installed the bracket the other way around. I'll look at it tomorrow to see if I can flip it.Thanks.

 

I put the mud guards back on and somehow I’m not rubbing at all. No rubbing in full lock around turns going forward or in reverse.

265/75/R16 BFGoodrich KO2s
16x8 -12 RRW RR5-S
Fox 2.0 Performance shocks (~1.5 front ~.5 rear)

 

Installed hood struts.

$27 Sokietech Shock Spring Strut Rod Prop Lift Support Gas Hood Damper Kit for 2016~2023 Toyota Tacoma N300 Pickup Truck

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RW9YT4S?ie=UTF8

Super easy. Totally worth it.

 

Just wish they had a second bolt for the hood attachment point. I don't trust the tape/one bolt combo. Curious to see how long it holds up.

 

That was my thought after I added ditch light brackets a year later. I think I am going to add a medium size self tapping SS bolt on them in the spring.

 

Not worried at all about (the tape).
I was when i first heard about it, but after the install and seeing how it works I'm not worried at all.
If you think about it, the bracket is being pushed to the hood the whole time, never really pulled.

And when I installed it the hood was easily held up by one strut. I open my hood every night as rodent deterrent. Time will tell. But i am very happy and comfortable with them........

 

2022 OR Premium. 30 miles.
Wednesday installed a Undercover Elite.
Yesterday I put on a Bulldogenstein front winch mount/receiver. Today I installed Bilstein 5100's on the 4th clip. Looks like Ill need blocks in the rear. Monday alignment!! After alignment and driving a bit, I'll measure and deside on the blocks.
63 years old and can still wrench like Im 30!! Well sorta.
Bill

 

New tires yesterday. Cooper Rugged Trek

 

I was looking into RSI but bought this used and I love it. Has windows on both sides.