What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Hey! Ya, my wife and I were getting stuff at Starbucks and at the McDonald’s nearby.

Post here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/socal-truck-spotting-stalking-for-some-p.98040/

@Alex_Knight I looked back in my phone pics & dash cam vids, but I don’t have any shots of your rig. But, I think I saw your rig, also; just didn’t get to take a picture.

 

Picked up a set of faux sliders. Wanted the look but there arent any rocks around here. Saved a bunch of money and some weight.

 

I finally installed some Xmas gifts,2” leveling kit,front bumper,ditch lights and roof rack

 

265/70/17 KO2s and 4Runner Pro Wheels. Stock suspension.

Before...



After

 

Expedition Essentials Track Mount, choose over other options for a few reasons.

1. I wanted to be able to share RAM mounts with my kayak, most other vehicle mounts use a 20mm ball instead of the 1” ball for RAM.

2. I didn’t like the idea the empty balls sitting there when not used, the track allows me to just add stuff as needed but otherwise it’s a clean look.

3. The mount system seems more secure, 2 metal brackets inside the dash piece mount to the 10mm bolts that hold the radio in.

 

Seems to work fairly well. Unfortunately the SD card I have laying around isn’t the correct speed for the camera. You can still make out most fine features like license plates but I’m assuming the quality will be much better once I get my new card.

 

I installed Desert Does it's Seat Jackers yesterday. No issues with the quality of the product, but I must be one of the few on that planet that didn't like the seating position. I'm 5'11 and 215 lbs. (52 years old), and have the power seat. Even with the seat on the lowest setting, I felt like I was sitting too high. The steering wheel was at its highest setting yet seems too low and I kept hitting my knees on the column. I'm not as flexible as I once was so getting in and out wasn't comfortable either. I ordered the simple brackets for the panel as I really liked the mounting plate. Long winded post, hope it helps someone else who may be on the fence and have my same dimensions and limitations.

 

Made it through a blizzard and did decent on mileage despite the stops for construction crews

 

Utilized my extra MagSafe wireless charger in place of OE wireless charger and got this screen protector. Perfect fit.

$15 SKTU Screen Protector Foils for 2020 2021 2022 2023 Tacoma GPS Display Tempered Glass Tacoma 2023 Accessories 9H Hardness Anti Scratch HD Clear Toyota Tacoma Screen Protector 2022 2023 LCD Touch Screen Protective Film (8In with 8 buttons)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RJGP315


MagSafe is placed underneath the rubber mat.

 

Got them on Craigslist. They're are the Tacoma trail rails or rock rails. It's hard to find any info for them. This is the part number 00012-A2071-01. Came off a trail edition if that helps.

 

Diode Dynamics HitchMount LED pod came in tonight, so I took 5 minutes to install it. I have the C1R + Brake version that offers a running light, reverse light, and a brake light with an optional three-strobe flash. A full review will be in my build thread either later tonight or tomorrow.


EDIT: Added detailed post in my build thread. Also, GIF of the strobe in action (Yes, it's in slo-mo. The strobe speed is approximately one second):

 

I may need to do the same as I can’t find any case w even a tiny bit of protection that works w the factory charger. The qi charger had nothing to do w my buying the truck but it has been a disappointing feature.

 

@hogeyphenogey I figured out all but the yellow thing in the bed and the wood block marked Drift. What are they?

 

I found these Velcro “leashes” at Home Depot. They are great for securing tools- that’s a folding snow broom. The drift wood block is a subscription air freshener my girlfriend got me for Xmas. It has a metal clip for the visor and the wood blocks are infused with scents and have a magnet to hold onto to the visor clip.

 

Thanks, that was the information I needed. I’ve been running a Fumoto on my ‘02 for years, and just put one on the ‘20 last Thursday when I did my oil change. With the current RCI sale, and accessibility issues minimized I’m going to pull the trigger.

 

Finished the center plate and got the bumper back on, may polish the plate or may just end up painting it. I'll give it a couple days, same with the square diode lights. Might look a little better with some rounds in the center

 

I'm going to figure out a diff way to hide/route the USB-C connector.

 

Dude, you and I are a match, 5' 11" / 215 / 51 y/o... power seat. Appreciate the post, I'll likely pass on the jackers based on your impressions. Thanks,

 

Double dipping