What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Evolution of a JBL system…

 

Oh, sweet. I believe I will go with these. Thank you for the link.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/brake-upgrade-stoptech-rotors-trd-performance-pads.523829/

If you can find the trd pads they're recommended. Apparently Stoptech rotors aren't the quality the used to be since the company was sold/bought out. There's several other suggestions towards the end of the thread.

 

Any idea how quickly First Brands Group changed things? They acquired Centric Parts, the parent company of Stoptech, in December 2020 and I have some spare pads manufactured in mid-January 2021.

 

I believe @lbhsbz had the inside scoop on those pads.

Crashnburn80 mentioned the newer stop tech rotors weren't as thick. Can't recall if there was anything else.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...performance-pads.523829/page-64#post-29114055

 

i just found out my trd offroad has rear usb ports but my pro does not!

 

Is there a part number for that? Anyone know if the harness is inside waiting to be plugged in?

 

I am really surprised that this is stamped "Made in USA"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296147954479?chn=ps

 

There’s a USB-C version too, but neither are high power.

This has the ability to output a combined 58W from 2 USB-C’s and a USB-A and it has voltage: Cllena 12V USB Outlet Dual PD USB C & Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger 3 Port USB Socket with Voltmeter and Power Switch, Multi-Function Car USB Charger Adapter for Car Boat Marine RV Truck ATV etc.

$17 Cllena 12V USB Outlet Dual PD USB C & Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger 3 Port USB Socket with Voltmeter and Power Switch, Multi-Function Car USB Charger Adapter for Car Boat Marine RV Truck ATV etc.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMHGFBT7

Also easier to install since you just drill a hole versus cutting a rectangle/square.

 

Not being PD capable is a deal killer, I'll go the less OEM, higher power version. Thanks @WaitingOnMyR1T

 

In my Tacoma there is the cigarette lighter type plug in the front, too. I searched for the USB add-on style to install in the back as well, but just decided to use a plug adapter with the voltmeter and keep it either in the glove box or under the back seat and use it as needed.

I'm really happy with this one

$9 4 Ports USB Car Charger USB Adapter with Voltmeter,Type C Port PD 3.1/QC 3.0 Super Fast Charging Car Cigarette Lighter Plug for iPhone 14 13 12,S22 S21 S20,iPad Pro& More Mobil Phone (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Adap...garette/dp/B0BLK1LWKS?smid=ACM38ZKPG6SJ0&th=1

 

This one works great and charges fast

$15 AINOPE 72W USB C Car Charger, for iPhone 16 Car Charger Fast Charging Adapter, 2-Port PD & QC3.0 Cigarette Lighter USB C Charger for iPhone 16/15/14/13 Pro Max, Samsung S23/S22, Pixel, iPad Pro

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N9CSBC9

 

finally did the 5th Gen 4Runner brake upgrade along with braided front lines. no more shuddering steering wheel coming down a grade!


before:


after:

 

https://guildoutfitters.com/product...terior-outlet-upgrade-kit-by-guild-outfitters

https://youtu.be/AzOr_FG7ZT4?si=YyG7MIpuLhKNoleD

https://youtu.be/gXgKw5C6dA8?si=PWtj0-3sjdxTS1ie

https://youtu.be/dVwWxehurtY?si=091sE-K9wPDuJDU5

 

I used that to my install my 110V in the back but they were asking about USB.

 

Haven't had much time to do anything other than drive it since the move. But after selling our house in NC we managed to pay off my tacoma and my wife's 4runner. Just got the titles in the mail today

 

"Paid in full" is the best mod ever!

 

Updated with USB Video.

 

Today I did some maintenance I've been procrastinating on.

Trans fluid drain/fill.

I drove to 3 different auto supply stores so I could get a clear drain container and a 5mm Hex socket. None of the friggin stores had either. I went to Dollar General and got a clear qt container so I could see how much came out and what it looked like. I decided that I would just use a damn 5mm allen wrench.

69,180 miles on the clock I feel like I was late to the game on this maintenance, but better late than never.

Process:
2.25 qt drained hot
3 qt added
Replace drain crush washer as well as fill plug rubber gasket.
Put the truck in temp check mode
.25 qt drained from check plug in temp check mode
Toyota ATF WS fluid and OEM washers
Drain plug torqued to 15ft lb
Fill plug torqued to 29ft lb
Check plug torqued good-n-tight with a 5mm Allen wrench due to the fact I couldn't source the correct tool from any damn auto parts store in my area.

Note on Temp Check Mode. I have a 2020 so apparently I didn't need the jumper from 4 to 13 on the OBD II. Since I had to drive all over gods creation to get stuff to do this job (which I was unsuccessful in getting), my truck read with a blinking D (over temp) when in temp check mode.... I had to wait 4 hours for the transmission pan to cool down ...and even then as soon. As I got the truck into temp check mode it was already in range (solid D).

I had no issues before this service and it seems fine afterwards. No change.. I wonder if this was even worth the time and money for so little fluid. I guess I'll do this again in 20k since I procrastinated so long.