What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

They get pitted from all the blowing sand/dust too!

 

Waddled down to the postal box and found this gem...

 

Took me six hours (i work slow) but today i trimmed my fender flares to hopefully not rub on the bigger tires, performed the “viper cut” on the front bumper, and installed a set of Baja Designs sport amber fog lights in the stock location. This is my first time doing any of this so I’m proud of the fact that i have the balls to cut into a 2021 truck. Haha. I still need to trim a little more off in a couple spots and I’ll install the edge trim later. It’s beer thirty bros. Here are a bunch of before, during, and after shots.

 

You’re not wrong lmao

 

Well this story drives the point home even furthermore.

 

Thanks! In my '06 access cab Tacoma, the miniature back seats would fold over flat and I just put a camping mat on top of that... but I really didn't realize how low he was. With this new platform, on top of the seats, he seems so much happier and engaged, sitting or standing up taller and being able to look out. I catch glimpses of him in the rear view mirror and he just looks so much happier. His happy face reminds me of a happy Fozzie Bear from the Muppets.

 

This is probably a dumb question which I may already know the answer too. Does the Tacoma and 4 Runner use the same frame???

 

Yeah there’s another reason I need to move! I decided to put the replacement off until they stop sanding roads around here for the winter and yesterday took another rock drivers side just above the defroster, already starting to spread up and down. I’m very happy I didn’t get it replaced the other day. These windshields seem to be weaker than any other I’ve bee owned. Seems every person I know with a Tacoma replaces windshields often.

 

Where has everybody purchased the blacked out Tacoma letters that can go on the tailgate?

 

They're everywhere. OEM from dealer, Flea Bay, Hamazon, Etsy, Tufskinz, Tacoma Lifestyle just to name a few.

 

Finally stage 3 icon installed.....

 

285/75R16

 

I got mine from Amazon. Made it through a Minnesota winter.

$18 Manfox 3D Raised Blackout Emblems Tailgate Insert Letters Decal Overlays, ABS Adhesive Badges Stickers Compatible for 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Tailgate ( V6 Set Matte Black)

Manfox 3D Raised Blackout Emblems Tailgate Insert Letters Decal Overlays, ABS Adhesive Badges Stickers Compatible for 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Tailgate ( V6 Set Matte Black)

 

I have something similar:

 

PPF, front window tint, debadge doors and tailgate. Will likely remove the bed stickers at some point as well. Happy with the debadge, so much cleaner.

 

I've replaced 2x windshields in 4 years. The next one will be an aftermarket unit. I feel they crack too easy as well.

 

Thanks

 

Topographic versions here too...

https://1221laser.com/tailgate-badge-3rd-gen-tacoma/

 

got my Alu-Cab canopy shell installed Monday ... freakin love it.




Truck is going into the shop on Monday to get Nitro 5.29s, and Icon UCAs installed.



And since I am creeping closer to needing new tires.. went ahead and went up to a 285/75r16 from a 265/75r16 ... oh and snagged some new wheels ... will be putting these on shortly after I get it back from the re-gear this coming week

 

I’m thinking PPG glass. I usually try to stick to factory glass but I bought a used truck with PPG glass and it had gotten several rock chips but never cracked as fast as these Toyota windshields do. I also try to get them filled ASAP but this one cracked almost instantly.