What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

added a nice kiss from my high lift jack

 

How much did you have to hammer? ha. Any pics of what it looks like now? I went out this weekend and noticed I was hitting the top already and I still have 33's.

 

I'll get you a couple pics later today. My wheel wells look like crumpled paper so they are not winning any beauty contests.

 

I'm done for now. Somewhat. Still not even 800 miles on it, but figured I'd get a lot done now. RSI Evo A cap, bed stiffeners, roof crossbars, RC bed mat, tailgate seals, Icon RXT (stage 1) leafs, Cosmoline RP-342 underneath, 265/70/17s Falkens with new wheels (off my Tahoe), RC 32" light bar in the lower grill with Cali raised dual switch in the extra dash opening, Proscreen protectors, seat jackers, LED interior lighting, leather center console cover, glovebox organizer, center console organizer/tray, OEM tailgate lock actuator. Still to do. Build some Bam Bed ripoffs, put on my awning, get her tinted, and head out camping!

 

Dobinsons snorkel and C4 OTF fenders went in this weekend

 

Went to Safelite myself for replacement because insurance stated recalibration was required. However, Safelite claimed they were unable to calibrate because the truck is lifted. Might want to double-check with Safelite if you're lifted, before wasting time.

 

No, when checked with insurance, they said $500 is deductible.

 

It's an add-on coverage that I pay for with mine (state farm). I've never seen it included by default on any policy.

 

As I’ve read here, safelight just refused to do my calibration because of lift/tires last week. Dealership quoted me 1hr and it wound up being $244. 2 other shops in town said they could do the calibration and quoted $300-325

 

THAT'S what happened!!?????


I, too have done the DS-18 switch. Accomplished in about 20 minutes Sunday morning. Didn't know how much difference that would really make. From all the TW videos I saw, I showed up with both 7mm and 10mm. On the 23, only 10mm was needed. I was britting shicks that I was going to drop that 10mm into the hole when swapping the actual speakers. That thing seemed bottomless potential!

The big test for me was freeway speeds with the window down. Didn't need to adjust the volume at all to continue hearing Free Bird jam!

 

I did the DS18 swap Friday night. Happy, happy, happy.

 

I always add comprehensive coverage to my vehicles even if I don't have collision. Cost around $10 per month. No deductible for broken glass, windshields, wrecks with animals (deer, etc), theft, vandalism, hail, etc. Never paid one penny out of pocket for several cracked windshields including my 3rd gen (twice). I did pay $145 total out of pocket one time, to a local auto glass installer like Safelite, to replace a windshield in an older car, that was pitted, without using my insurance. They did that in my driveway as well.
I always add the medical expense coverage for $8 per month. The medical covers any injury sustained in an accident even if I am a passenger in someone elses car. That pays up to $25k in expenses but is multiplied by the 3 vehicles on my policy for a $75k medical expense. Used that more than once. Covered all my bills however my health insurance reimbursed State Farm.

 

Chrome be Gone - Stick on perfectly. V6 on tailgate as well

 

Seriously, that is a slick setup. Well done!

 

Just forget about it... Live that capless life.. it took me a while to get used to.

 

No caps are the main reason I didn't get those wheels. But now they have these: SCS F5 Gen5 Center Caps | Tacoma World

 

I installed mine today, in my 4Runner, exponentially better.

Have the factory JBL in the Tacoma and I wish I could upgrade to the DS18’s.

 

I get it.. at first I was kinda turned off to the utilitarian design . It kinda grew on me. I can understand it's not everyones cup of tea tho.

 

My 4x4 4cyl has a zero to 60 time of 4.6 at the moment......that's minutes... If I use ECT that time improves to 4 flat.

 

Whips are in with factory light functions.

https://youtu.be/4fHIyd2hMCU