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TWTaco · May 19, 2023

helix66 said: ↑

Finally was able to get a day off work and get over to Demello Offroad to get the bumper, winch & lights installed.
Looking at high clearance rears and much needed suspension next!

@TWTaco for the inspiration & tune

@JDEMELLO beautifully designed products!!

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Nice looking good. Its coming together nicely!

Atoll93 · May 20, 2023

The standard grille swap . They did such a good job designing the pro grille.

tacotrdyota · May 20, 2023

parked by big/little/twin brother today. But seriously don’t know who he is.

BC Hunter · May 20, 2023

Westree said: ↑

Rattle Can paint job turned out all right on the faux beadlocks, hopefully it lasts the summer, so far 1 month in its holding up well.

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Nice; I agree with your taste in wheels.

TacoTime55 · May 20, 2023

tacotrdyota said: ↑

parked by big/little/twin brother today. But seriously don’t know who he is.

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Awesome!

Love the Canada flag on the passenger side.

I know a member who has American Flag on driver's side and Canada Flag on passenger since his g-friend is Canadian.

It's the opposite when he's in her car.

I put a Canada sticker on driver's side back window for our recent trip to Toronto.

Foushee · May 20, 2023

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I made a wire basket for carrying wood and trash, etc. I bought steel rod and a cheap bending jig from Amazon. But the floor is a makeshift piece of crap as I couldn't bend rods small enough to make the floor. Everything was either bent into place or held in place with zip ties... So I took the basket off the truck and brought it to a friend that has a welder. I still need to clean it up and spray paint it, but it turned out pretty great for a prototype, IMO:

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Love the bottle opener... if I didn't have the decked system (which has one built in) I'd definitely bolt one like this to my UpTop bed rack. I really like your solution for carrying small-ish items in the bed.

LeakyAC · May 20, 2023

TacoTime55 said: ↑

Awesome!

Love the Canada flag on the passenger side.

I know a member who has American Flag on driver's side and Canada Flag on passenger since his g-friend is Canadian.

It's the opposite when he's in her car.

I put a Canada sticker on driver's side back window for our recent trip to Toronto.

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Would not be caught dead with a Canadian flag...and I'm from there

k3ith99 · May 20, 2023

markram said: ↑

only in hawaii...

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/...DrqN3q7L4ey8YK-gDahD99Gyo#lhuw41o67x0agspa1th
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The Tacoma is the State Truck of Hawaii.

canuck guy · May 20, 2023

LeakyAC said: ↑

Would not be caught dead with a Canadian flag...and I'm from there
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bye bye
don't miss ya

tacotrdyota · May 20, 2023

TacoTime55 said: ↑

Awesome!

Love the Canada flag on the passenger side.

I know a member who has American Flag on driver's side and Canada Flag on passenger since his g-friend is Canadian.

It's the opposite when he's in her car.

I put a Canada sticker on driver's side back window for our recent trip to Toronto.

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Flags on both sides in reflective flat black. They glow pretty good at angles

d0ugh0ck · May 20, 2023

Used it as a garbage truck. Picked up 20+ balloons off the beach. Also 2 loafs of bread and an 18 pack of English muffins.

TacoTime55 · May 20, 2023

LeakyAC said: ↑

Would not be caught dead with a Canadian flag...and I'm from there
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My MD friend said, he got angry truck owner interaction from a fellow American driver. (For having the Canada flag on passenger side)

I'm not understanding the negativity for neighbors sporting their country’s flag.

We had a great time in Toronto for the Depeche Mode concert on Friday and spent Saturday at the CN Tower & Ripley’s Aquarium. Then drove back home with pit stop at Niagra Falls on Easter Sunday.

We enjoyed our short stay and the hospitality of our Canadian neighbors.

We are all in our own great countries (I say that loosely so as not to offend) and celebrating the pride shouldn’t be held against anyone…especially neighbors.

But that’s just my thinking.

Canada side is definitely the majestic view!

SHADOWDRIFTER19 · May 20, 2023

helix66 said: ↑

Finally was able to get a day off work and get over to Demello Offroad to get the bumper, winch & lights installed.
Looking at high clearance rears and much needed suspension next!

@TWTaco for the inspiration & tune

@JDEMELLO beautifully designed products!!

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Clean!! Does it not mess with TSS??

Crow41 · May 20, 2023

CavalBlueTaco said: ↑

I know we are looking at turn signals but the stance of your rig is nice!!
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Thanks! I had the Toyota lift kit installed....

bryanatc · May 20, 2023

Little paint correction and fresh coat of carnauba

Nyrob · May 20, 2023

Waynebarkr said: ↑

INSTALLED BETTER GASKET BETWEEN BED TOP AND TOPPER. The original installed by the local topper shop is crap and was deteriorating after about 2 years.

I have an aluminum topper that weighs about 185 lbs on my long bed so I used the regular gasket material. Heavier fiberglass toppers probably need the "Super Cap Seal XL". Got it on Amazon. Only needed 20 ft of gasket for my long bed (did both sides and the end near the cab) and still had a tad over two feet left over.
The gasket is rubber and is 2 inches wide and 0.2 Inches thick. Much heavier duty (thicker, but about the same width) than that installed by the topper guys. Also it is a much denser, heavier duty rubber. There is adhesive on one side that is covered by a white waxy paper strip (see photos) that is easy to peel off. The adhesive on the gasket is about 1-3/4" wide, leaving a non-sticky part of about 1/8" on either side.

I was alone and the removal of the old gasket, cleaning of the surfaces and install of the new gasket probably took only about 90 minutes, total. I thought it actually would have taken longer. Since my topper only weighs 185 lbs I was able to lift it myself. The heavier fiberglass ones might need two people.

View of the gasket.

My topper lifted and placed on some brick laying around. I lifted one side at a time by climbing into the bed and lifting one side of the topper with my back then placing the bricks under it then moved over to the other side and did the same thing. If i did it again, I would definitely use 6" long pieces of 4x4 wood instead for more stability and lighter weight to deal with. (and less possibility of damaging the paint with the bricks)

The gasket also came with some putty for installing in any gaps in the bed top.

I used it in the two front corners of the bed. The front rail, under my hand is about a 1/16" higher than the side rails next to it. The topper installer had already placed a pretty good sealer at both of these front corners, since I understand this location is the source of many leaks into the bed if you have a topper.

To make the install a little easier I installed the gasket in about 3 ft. long lengths and cut the joints at an angle to prevent leaks.

I cleaned the underside of the topper with alcohol. The package came with 8 alcohol wipes,which I thought would not be anywhere near enough, but I was pleasantly surprised. Even though they are about 1" x 3" when you take them out of the package, they actually cleaned almost the whole length of the topper sides and end. I figure if they had supplied a dozen instead of only 8 wipes, there would have been enough to clean the two sides and the front.

As it turned out, I needed to use some alcohol on shop towels to finish the job.

The front rail had an offset of about 1/8" in the middle. This did not turn out to be a problem, even though the gasket only stuck to the lower (black) piece--which is on the outer side of the topper. Note: this pic was taken when I was lying on my back looking up at the bottom, front edge of the topper.

There was some damage to the plastic cover on the top of the bed from the bottom of the topper where the heads of some pop rivets in the topper had eaten through some of the plastic cap.

After everything was installed I lowered the topper and tightened it up using the clamps provided by the original installer. I don't particularly like these clamps because they come loose and I have to re-tighten them about every 6 months or so or the topper starts sliding around (as I found out after owning it about 6 months and using my truck off-road.)

Final Installation view. Gray topper on top and black top of bed on the bottom sandwiching the gasket. Since the plastic on the top of the bed is black the gasket is not really noticeable at all. And yes, I have a lot of pin-striping in my paint. Not worried about it.

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I have the front header rail

Waynebarkr said: ↑

INSTALLED BETTER GASKET BETWEEN BED TOP AND TOPPER. The original installed by the local topper shop is crap and was deteriorating after about 2 years.

I have an aluminum topper that weighs about 185 lbs on my long bed so I used the regular gasket material. Heavier fiberglass toppers probably need the "Super Cap Seal XL". Got it on Amazon. Only needed 20 ft of gasket for my long bed (did both sides and the end near the cab) and still had a tad over two feet left over.
The gasket is rubber and is 2 inches wide and 0.2 Inches thick. Much heavier duty (thicker, but about the same width) than that installed by the topper guys. Also it is a much denser, heavier duty rubber. There is adhesive on one side that is covered by a white waxy paper strip (see photos) that is easy to peel off. The adhesive on the gasket is about 1-3/4" wide, leaving a non-sticky part of about 1/8" on either side.

I was alone and the removal of the old gasket, cleaning of the surfaces and install of the new gasket probably took only about 90 minutes, total. I thought it actually would have taken longer. Since my topper only weighs 185 lbs I was able to lift it myself. The heavier fiberglass ones might need two people.

View of the gasket.

My topper lifted and placed on some brick laying around. I lifted one side at a time by climbing into the bed and lifting one side of the topper with my back then placing the bricks under it then moved over to the other side and did the same thing. If i did it again, I would definitely use 6" long pieces of 4x4 wood instead for more stability and lighter weight to deal with. (and less possibility of damaging the paint with the bricks)

The gasket also came with some putty for installing in any gaps in the bed top.

I used it in the two front corners of the bed. The front rail, under my hand is about a 1/16" higher than the side rails next to it. The topper installer had already placed a pretty good sealer at both of these front corners, since I understand this location is the source of many leaks into the bed if you have a topper.

To make the install a little easier I installed the gasket in about 3 ft. long lengths and cut the joints at an angle to prevent leaks.

I cleaned the underside of the topper with alcohol. The package came with 8 alcohol wipes,which I thought would not be anywhere near enough, but I was pleasantly surprised. Even though they are about 1" x 3" when you take them out of the package, they actually cleaned almost the whole length of the topper sides and end. I figure if they had supplied a dozen instead of only 8 wipes, there would have been enough to clean the two sides and the front.

As it turned out, I needed to use some alcohol on shop towels to finish the job.

The front rail had an offset of about 1/8" in the middle. This did not turn out to be a problem, even though the gasket only stuck to the lower (black) piece--which is on the outer side of the topper. Note: this pic was taken when I was lying on my back looking up at the bottom, front edge of the topper.

There was some damage to the plastic cover on the top of the bed from the bottom of the topper where the heads of some pop rivets in the topper had eaten through some of the plastic cap.

After everything was installed I lowered the topper and tightened it up using the clamps provided by the original installer. I don't particularly like these clamps because they come loose and I have to re-tighten them about every 6 months or so or the topper starts sliding around (as I found out after owning it about 6 months and using my truck off-road.)

Final Installation view. Gray topper on top and black top of bed on the bottom sandwiching the gasket. Since the plastic on the top of the bed is black the gasket is not really noticeable at all. And yes, I have a lot of pin-striping in my paint. Not worried about it.

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I have a midrise ARE cap, i put an extra bracket in the front corners. I also have the front header rail, really helped with keeping it tight and in place i check the bolts every few months but they are always tight may want to pick up the front tie down rail and a few extra clamps. You can see the one on the left in the pictures theres another one on the opposite side behind my carwash bucket

JohnB81 · May 20, 2023

Here’s a few mini mods/ recent Amazon purchases to round out the week:

attached a sun visor organizer with some Velcro to the inner console area to keep those random item at easy reach. (I have a safe in the arm rest console so not as easily accessible while driving)

link: hopopower Car Sun Visor Organizer, Auto Interior Accessories Pocket Organizer, Car, Truck, SUV Registration & Insurance Storage, Personal Belonging Storage Pouch

$9 hopopower Car Sun Visor Organizer, Auto Interior Accessories Pocket Organizer, Car, Truck, SUV Registration & Insurance Storage, Personal Belonging Storage Pouch

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0833YL22F

Next, the exposed front seat bolts always looked cheap and unfinished to me.
Got these and attached a magnet to the inside so they are now removable vs the 3M tape they come with.

Link:JSTOTRIM Fit for 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma 4PCS Anti-dust Seat Bracket Fixing Bolts Cover Trims Accessories

$20 JSTOTRIM Fit for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma 4PCS Anti-dust Seat Bracket Fixing Bolts Cover Trims Accessories

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W1P11RL

lastly, picked up some cheap reflectors for the doors. Opening the doors with a black truck at night can be a little sketchy at times.

Link: 4PCS Reflective Open Prompt Stickers for Car Door, 3.6 Inch Auto Safety Warning Decals, Night Visibility Anti-Collision Protective Strip, Car Decoration Accessories Universal for Truck, SUV, Van (Red)

$4 4PCS Reflective Open Prompt Stickers for Car Door, 3.6" Auto Safety Warning Decals, Night Visibility Anti-Collision Protective Strip, Car Decoration Accessories Universal for Truck, SUV, Van (Red)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B74MJJSB

TRDRed · May 20, 2023

JohnB81 said: ↑

Here’s a few mini mods/ recent Amazon purchases to round out the week:

attached a sun visor organizer with some Velcro to the inner console area to keep those random item at easy reach. (I have a safe in the arm rest console so not as easily accessible while driving)

link: hopopower Car Sun Visor Organizer, Auto Interior Accessories Pocket Organizer, Car, Truck, SUV Registration & Insurance Storage, Personal Belonging Storage Pouch

$9 hopopower Car Sun Visor Organizer, Auto Interior Accessories Pocket Organizer, Car, Truck, SUV Registration & Insurance Storage, Personal Belonging Storage Pouch

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0833YL22F

Next, the exposed front seat bolts always looked cheap and unfinished to me.
Got these and attached a magnet to the inside so they are now removable vs the 3M tape they come with.

Link:JSTOTRIM Fit for 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma 4PCS Anti-dust Seat Bracket Fixing Bolts Cover Trims Accessories

$20 JSTOTRIM Fit for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma 4PCS Anti-dust Seat Bracket Fixing Bolts Cover Trims Accessories

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W1P11RL

lastly, picked up some cheap reflectors for the doors. Opening the doors with a black truck at night can be a little sketchy at times.

Link: 4PCS Reflective Open Prompt Stickers for Car Door, 3.6 Inch Auto Safety Warning Decals, Night Visibility Anti-Collision Protective Strip, Car Decoration Accessories Universal for Truck, SUV, Van (Red)

$4 4PCS Reflective Open Prompt Stickers for Car Door, 3.6" Auto Safety Warning Decals, Night Visibility Anti-Collision Protective Strip, Car Decoration Accessories Universal for Truck, SUV, Van (Red)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B74MJJSB
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Nice! Thanks for the link to the seat mount covers... agree that they give it a more finished look. Sometimes it's the little things.

2k2 · May 20, 2023

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Used it as a garbage truck. Picked up 20+ balloons off the beach. Also 2 loafs of bread and an 18 pack of English muffins.

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Wow. How annoying.. people destroying the jersey shore and leaving their trash.

lupercal · May 20, 2023

Gear for the taco...

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