What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

All I did was say to the chick I need new wipers while I was there. I read on this very forum the OEM’s were as good as it gets so I bit the bullet and paid the suckers price since my oil change was free. Saw some younger tech walk out to my truck and do the swap. Didn’t ask for the carcasses or even see what all he did. Just figured I had new wipers. Didn’t notice till the next day when it rained that they streak. Both commutes to and from work today I used them in light rain and the streaking is still there. Not pleased at all to pay someone to do what I coulda done myself for a treat for my new truck and get bent over for it. And to sweeten the pot, the dealership is 40 miles outta my way. I’m not entirely pissed because this dealer has done me solid and their service dept is top notch. Pretty sure I just got some fried rubber and either will find the time to go there, or just replace them and tell the dealership what for. 50 bucks is 50 bucks but half a day of my free time and 20 bucks in gas is a hassle. They’re not streaking in my direct line of sight but it itches my OCD pretty bad.

 

There are videos on YouTube that show how to reset the reminders on the dash and head unit. You need to get the Bronco Recovery Team decal now.

 

Installed the Cali Raised amber fog lights this evening. Love them so far and a fairly easy install.

 

It turns off when the door is open to prevent some tweaker from driving off in your toasty hard earned Taco.

 

Option 1: Keep bitching to people who have no power to change and show no sympathy.

Option 2: Shut up and make or buy your own that does what you want. I build my own furniture to my own specifications when the market does not have what I want.

Option 3: Shut and accept the positive points of the current option. The current solution is not exactly useless.

 

My SB isn’t for work. So personally it’s not an issue. I figure if you get an off-road, a SB is preferred over the limousine wheelbase of a LB. For hauling and use as a work truck, a LB would definitely be preferable. To each their own. Depends on what it’s being utilized for. The SB is definitely too long for some obstacles on certain trails and I couldn’t imagine a LB out there without a 6” lift.

 

Oooohhh! Poor nana!

Sorry for what I said about you having thick skin

 

dealer inspects floor mats when it is there, and will chop off some of the gas pedal if they are too close

 

lame? it is a theft deterrent, someone could jump in and drive off while you are watching cartoons

 

hose clamp?

 

Finally got around to installing my rigid industries SR-M fog light covers

 

Yes, been running them on different vehicles for several years now. They are by far the best I have ever used.




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Auto parts stores pretty much will not sell PIAA level silicone blades, because they make a lot of money selling blades that fail in one season over and over again. I get mine online from walmart, Amazon or ebay.


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I "installed" one of these. It isn't as fast since I'm only putting 12v to the 24v heaters, but it works very well -with time-. If you have a long enough commute that your coffee gets cold, then...

(Made for pouches so the burrito is a cinch. The coffee cup would have to be propped up. Would still heat as long as the cup material allows it.)



(by "installed" I mean that I changed the mil-spec cannon plug to an auto cigarette lighter plug and then screwed down some metal on the rear-platform wood for the magnets on the bottom of the pouch to adhere to. It sits right behind my center console.)

one side platform board is removed in this photo.

 

^^^^^^^^ This

I have a short bed and it suits my needs, that's why I bought it. I use this truck for pleasure only, mostly a "Street Princess" right now, but in the future when I'm done dealing with cancer, she'll get a lift and new tires and we'll do some offroading.

I need a full size vehicle for my work, so even a long bed Tacoma wouldn't work for me. But, to each their own, that's why we have choices, right?

 

Almost right.
My LB has the same wheel base as the SB.

 

Very good point! I overlooked the ACs. Thanks for keeping me on track.

 

lol
I thought for sure someone would argue my statement without looking at my profile first. I need to keep better faith in my fellow TW members.

 

That was the first thing that came to mind when I read your post…..AC

 

I got the short box cuz it was the truck I chose when at the dealership. I actually went there to test drive a handful and brought one home the next day. Would I like a long bed? Sure. But I do t need one. I have a Super Duty for big truck stuff. I bought my taco for a commuter and park in parking garages all over the city so it fits my needs as an everyday driver. I bought a taco to have the best small truck out there and I’m still impressed months later how well built this thing is and a joy to drive.