What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Fine. I'll go outside and snap one...

 

Zactly what I did. Mine’s not lifted though. That might be a bigger challenge.

 

Everyone lists the TRD Pro Air intake is for up to 2022 Toyota Tacomas - anyone installed one of those in a 2023? Should also fit right?

 

Installed the Toyota remote tailgate lock. Easy install and worth every penny.

 

I only mentioned it because it was the first method I tried.
I just couldn't really make it work, to where I didn't think I would strip any bolts.

 

I dropped my skid plate to clean all of the mud from it. I used that method to put it back in. It definitely wasn't easy, but it was do-able.

I probably wouldn't do it again. Would get a couple ramps to get extra clearance and use a jack.

 

OEM or aftermarket?

 

After almost 8 months of taking up room in my garage I finally had (made) time to install the bumper and winch. The kids school is closed this week so I figured they could use some fresh air while I throw this thing on.





Smarter not harder (I'm weak and old and don't feel like throwing out my back)


Went to test the winch before it was all done, almost burned down the truck... no big deal



Got pretty pissed/discouraged but I had to compose myself since the kids were right by me, decided to take a break and see if I could find/fix the problem. Turned out I'm an idiot and hooked up one wire wrong. Shrink wrap and electrical tape to the rescue!




Still need to wire up the light bar but she's solid and the winch works fine now!

 

Thanks man.
I have only been driving on them a few days, but I like them quite a bit so far. These are E load rated, but don't feel stiff. Now it's hard to isolate what feels like what when you change the suspension AND tires at the same time, but.. I would say they do a pretty good job of smoothing out our crap roads here. The suspension, and maybe the tires, help it feel more 'planted' overall. They are not dead quiet. They have a sound to them. It is not really obtrusive or anything. You can't hear them with the stereo on. My basis of comparison is the stockers that came on them, and my 2002 4Runner that has 35" Cooper ST Pros, and has had BFG KO2s. The KO2s 'might' have been quieter, but those tires were a bit scary in really wet conditions and crap on icy conditions. I read a ton of reviews on the Toyo ATIII tire page and I am happy so far. In theory, you can get the Falken Wildpeak in the same size. However, DT said that they didn't see any availability in their system. I also wanted a lighter option than some of the other tires I was looking at. For their size, these are on the lighter side. I didn't really consider weight when I was building my 3rd gen 4Runner. This time, I'm trying to make good decisions to get what I want without adding a ton of weight, hence the Alu-Cab and the lighter SCS wheels.

 

AGM battery, served me great on my last Taco so decided to do the same. KDMAX tune will program the alternator to charge for AGM.

 

Mounted my 85P in front of the battery:

 

Thanks for the in depth review and your thoughts early on . Sounds and looks like you’ve made some great choices !

 

Is this a thing and would it compromise the alternator?

 

Nothing will happen to the alternator, many people have done this including me. Its just telling the alternator to charge at a bit more voltage.

 

I put these on my truck too ! Love them !! Plus i put the rear one on, uses the hitch spot.

 

Submitted a warranty claim on the Bakflip X4S. One of the metal slats has delaminated in the hot AZ weather. I was able to push it back flat, but can't do anything to fix the glue separation. Only had the thing a little over a year too. Hopefully they send a replacement and it gets here before my upcoming vacation. Maybe I'll start looking for a shell.

 

Boring, but finally installed bed stiffeners

 

Genius solo setup to install

 

Yes, only the best trim level

 

F.

Hopefully they take care of you. If not, it looks like the Lomax seems to hold up fairly decently here. I'll be going that route if I ever stop buying other things lol.