What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

AmateurTaco1313 · Feb 10, 2024

douglas_ngo said: ↑

Today projects. Installed front and rear bump stop w/ U Bolts, grab handles, and shorter anodized black color spacers to lower my roof rack a little. The spacers that came with the kit is too tall IMO. Plus it’s not black color and look out of place.

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damnit now I want to switch out my spacers for the black ones. Thanks

AmateurTaco1313 · Feb 10, 2024

Taco22trdor said: ↑

Lol, nope. I have plenty of koozies.
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google said the reservoir sock serves to absorb any brake fluid spillage or seepage to keep it from corroding important parts…..seems unnecessary but who am I

thomasburk · Feb 10, 2024

Theft. Last few days shutting my driver's side door I hear a rattle. Day later i see its my gas lid door shaking. Today investigated and see that I have loaned a bumper stop to a fello Taco Owner. DUDE, how's it working out for you? If your R&D is complete can you return my bump stop? Thanks bud.

GTGallop · Feb 10, 2024

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Nice crop on the GassHole. ;-)

thomasburk · Feb 10, 2024

Oh, yeah, washed and wiped in the nice weather.

thomasburk · Feb 10, 2024

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Nice crop on the GassHole. ;-)
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Haha yeap, looks like I used my alligator jaws tool, right? ;-)

TacoYeastAffection · Feb 10, 2024

I put on 295 75 16 Nitto ridge grapplers. My truck is slower than ever lol

CB350G · Feb 10, 2024

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I used "Oramask" as a term incorrectly, as I normally work with Oramask 810 in my side business, used mainly for cutting out stencil masks for painting.

If talking about difference between the average stuff you get from say Hobby Lobby or Micheals VS. Oracal, it's mainly durability and longevity.

Between Oracal 831, 851 and 951:
- 831 is awesome for interior craft projects especially if there is ANY chance you ever want to remove it, but it's not permanent and not for outdoor use.

- 851 is a cost effective permanent indoor/outdoor vinyl that will easily last more than 5 years. It's thicker than 951 at 3 mil or 4 mil depending on the type of 851 you get but is very workable. It's not the top of the line but if you have a large project it can be a great way to cover a lot. I've used it for the cowl stripe on my JKRU before I sold it, and it survived 5 years of hard core off roading without any of it coming off.

-951 is awesome stuff. It's also a permanent indoor/outdoor vinyl, but with higher longevity.
Its a bit thinner than the above two at 2 mil , but the adhesive is much more potent and because it's a bit thinner, it tends to be more flexible and able to go around compound curves.
The main disadvantage is it's a bit harder to lay down with larger graphics, requires more spray fluid under it during application & its almost always more expensive.
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Outstanding! Thanks for the explanation. Really appreciate your time and I’m sure others do, too. Have a great weekend!

Mike_O · Feb 10, 2024

Installed a Sabellco Tailgate Lock, mounted my

$260 Anytone AT-6666 10 Meter Radio for Truck, with SSB(PEP)/FM/AM/PA Mode,High Power Output 15W AM,45W FM,60W SSB(PEP)

Anytone AT-6666 radio and ran power to it from the battery.

Southwest Tacoma · Feb 10, 2024

Just installed these Recoil battery terminals.

TacoGeeloor · Feb 10, 2024

Out2gtcha said: ↑

Do some research online and you can likely pick up a small Silhouette or Cricut cutter fairly cheap.
Not sure how the Cricut cutter software is, but the Silhouette cutters do come with basic software to allow you to import JPG and other types of designs that will allow you to print, then cut out all sorts of stuff.

You're really only limited on what designs you can cut out by the width of the particular cutter machine and your computer/PC knowledge.
Both the Silhouette and Cricut cutters are open in the front and back so that as long as your design is as, or more narrow than the cutter you are using, you can print out any design as long as you want.
I printed out a cowl stripe for my previous Jeep that was probably +6' or more long and I incorporated a mountain scene into the driver's side as well, so you can go super long if you need.

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I have the cricut and love it. It’s pretty easy software to use.

Crow41 · Feb 10, 2024

TacoYeastAffection said: ↑

I put on 295 75 16 Nitto ridge grapplers. My truck is slower than ever lol
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Dyou have a tune on the truck? If not look into an OTT Tune. It's like having a whole new truck!

TacoYankee · Feb 10, 2024

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Installed the Garmin mini 2 dash cam today. Had a hell of a time getting it paired to the phone. After the third or fourth time it finally worked and after driving around to test it out it seems good. Also installed the Flatirons attic net. It turned out really nice in conjunction with the MESO hexrack that I had in there already. Was a quick install and looks like it is going to work great. Lastly install the Desert Does It MMP under the passenger seat. It fit with the seat jackers and holds the Noco battery jumper and a flashlight. The wife says that it does in crotch on her leg room at all.

Not the hardest of mods, but happy with all of them.

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Nice, clean look. What brackets did you use to mount the battery jumper?

azhiaziam · Feb 10, 2024

Anyone know how to take this stupid thing out? Mine ended up exploding switching the pane out

TacoYankee · Feb 10, 2024

Looking for input. I'm thinking of swapping out my Pro stock rims out for the 4Runner Pro rims. Not sure of the gun metal gray or black. My question: Will I need to have the computer adjusted for the new rim/tire size? (Going from 16" to 17"). I will stay with the stock tire size, 265/70R17. Thanks in advance.

oostroma · Feb 10, 2024

TacoYankee said: ↑

Looking for input. I'm thinking of swapping out my Pro stock rims out for the 4Runner Pro rims. Not sure of the gun metal gray or black. My question: Will I need to have the computer adjusted for the new rim/tire size? (Going from 16" to 17"). I will stay with the stock tire size, 265/70R17. Thanks in advance.
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Check this site to compare tire sizes and ratios.
Tiresize.com

Jacoma77 · Feb 10, 2024

Put these Energy Suspension bump stops on.

rgljr831 · Feb 10, 2024

Mike_O said: ↑

Installed a Sabellco Tailgate Lock, mounted my

$260 Anytone AT-6666 10 Meter Radio for Truck, with SSB(PEP)/FM/AM/PA Mode,High Power Output 15W AM,45W FM,60W SSB(PEP)

Anytone AT-6666 radio and ran power to it from the battery.

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Have you tuned your antenna yet? If so, where did you mount the antenna? What SWR reading did you get?

TIA!

Rsully3 · Feb 10, 2024

RCI sliders installed this morning. Man the driver side is a huge pain!

thomasburk · Feb 10, 2024

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RCI sliders installed this morning. Man the driver side is a huge pain!
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Nice job, looking GOOD.

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