What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Just the sheer number of welds and locations of them would make filling or blending the welds nearly impossible. But as you said, they are good welds, and they will show up nicely even through powdercoat.

 

I added the decal. Mine is the Southeast Toyota "XP" (Predator) package but mine is the 4WD with the premium interior package as well. I knew the former owner who challenged the dealer when he got it concerning the decal. Dealer said that when they contacted the manufacture's rep that there were a number of these that should have received "offroad" decals but didn't but authorized the dealer to install them. Instead, the former owner opted for an oil change and tire rotation and sold the truck to me 4 months later. I purchased the decals on Esty. They are heavier than most aftermarket decals so I am very happy with them. Also, since I like the black and white theme, I got the black decals. They are offered with mountain themes and such, and in different colors. https://www.etsy.com/market/tacoma_decal

 

Does not, but I’m running a 285/70/R17. So a bigger tire would. Someone lemme borrow a 34 n up and let’s see ha.

 

Thank you!!

 

Looks great! Where did you get the KO3s?

 

I'd never fill those works of art. They do phenomenal work.

 

the XP package is a port bolt on package, hence why it wouldn’t receive the TRD Off Road decals. You just have a 4x4 SR5 there Master Chief. The difference between you and the Pro Posers is when they add that badge it usually still says “Off Road”. But I’m sure you have Electronically locking differential and Multi-Terrain Mode and CRAWL Control…. Love the truck you own, don’t pretend it’s something it isn’t.

 

Noticed slow cranking last week. Charged up the battery. Just 4 hours after disconnecting from the charger, the battery voltage had dropped to 12.38V. My fault for letting the truck sit for almost two months without a battery tender I guess. Replaced the battery with another Optima Red Top 35, P/N 9020-164:

 

My local tire shop carries them, also you can get them in certain sizes from tirerack or discount tires.

 

Sitting for two months without a tender isn't going to kill your battery. It was likely old and already needing replacing.

 

^I don't know how much juice the evap system uses while the truck sits, but yes sheer age is a possible cause. I bought the previous battery in 2020 from 4WP at the height of covid shortages. The battery had a 2018 sticker, so it's 6 years old now.

 

Wheel swap

Rayz Customs in Riverside CA polished and coated these for us.

 

Some people need to hide them, they’ll never live it down..

 

Buddy gave me his exhaust so put it on mine

 

I choose some of the welds to get blended to result in a better finished product. Some you don’t see others are areas for me to show off like this spot

 

Had her ceramic coated shortly after taking delivery almost two years ago. We were on a trail ride last weekend and she was a muddy, dusty mess. Just had the guy who did the ceramic, do a maintenance wash. That ceramic stuff is awesome, one of the best mods.

 

Please post a pic with the voltage reading on the NEW battery. Grins and giggles.

 

Oil change and tire rotation after returning home from Colorado and doing the Alpine loop!

 

I added a sticker because I’m a child and I like stickers.

 

Staying and playing in the Jemez Mountains today.