What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I always buy new rotors because warped is warped.

My 3rd gen. 4runner went thru rotors like you wouldn't believe. Finally upgraded to 1st gen Tundra calipers and rotors. Much better.

 

Buy new one's, in pairs. One and done.

 

I took the 33" BFG MT wheels/tires off and put on the 35" BFG AT wheels/tires. I removed the water tank, awning, and entire Yakima roof rack; then I removed all of the camping gear and replaced it with ski gear. Thus completing the transformation of my Tacoma from Summer camping mode to Winter skiing mode.

 

Finished a big project today. I never used the wireless charger so it’s gone, replaced with a voltmeter and a scan gauge. @Taxx 3d printed the mount, modified from his project. I installed the scan gauge and meter in the mount. Also installed footwell lights from Vled, a custom Molle panel on the center console, two usb plugs (one in the back seat center console and one in the driver’s center console), and added leds in the Molle panel. I have been working on it for about a month. I’m happy with the results.

Thanks again @Taxx

 

Badass!

 

X2

 

If you like your VLED footwell lights, it is super easy to add puddle lights on the bottom or yours doors using a few more parts from VLED's website. I wrote that up here:
https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/switchs-2022-tacoma-access-cab-build.233840/post-3165469


And BTW, nice use of that space in the center console!

 

slowly close the hood and back away from the dangerous mechanical piece of technology

 

I’ve always just had my rotors turned and with young drivers on mountain roads (and improper braking techniques) I had to do it often enough. In fact I’ve never replaced rotors and we always drive our cars well over 200k miles.

 

What brand would you recommend or that you have good track record with?

 

Same question, what brand would you purchase, and why?

 

I found a hungry local who does turning, was thinking if it cost under 25 each I would just give him a try to keep the economy local. I don't know, yet...

 

As long as they are above min machine to limit (you should have at least 0.030 above machine to, to turn the rotors), then just machine/turn them, they should only remove a max of about 0.025"/0.635mm, the shop will have the machine to limit if not already on the rotors... Best to replace the pads or scuff them down to knock off any glaze and "flatten them" out (you can do that by moving them over smooth pavement in a circle, like wax on wax off) .. make sure to clean and lube everything properly for the best results...

 

I always got OEM from Bell.

 

I used to catch a ride in a Kiowa to get to mountain top microwave sites in ROK. Sometimes a Cayuse. 36th Signal Battalion. Liked those WOs.
edit: Sorry for the sharp left turn. It was my first time away from home during Christmas.

 

I installed the driver's side of the Cali Raised console molle system and experimented with the Midland GMRS radio bracket. Will install the passenger's side today and try the bracket there as well to see which works best. Radio install is Monday. Photos when it's all completed.

 

Replaced the flimsy hood light switch that came with it. Had to drill the hole a bit bigger and an additional one for the stainless screw to fixate it. When the temps rise a bit (30F here), I will rewire the entire thing to make it look nice and dandy.

 

Can you repost here so I don't have to make a throwaway account

 

The last few rotors I bought weren't very good. You don't need to worry as much in FL but I would buy ones with a rust resistant coating. Maybe even OEM.

I had a terrible time with the pads for my RAV4, also. They were cast/machined very poorly. Ended up with Akebono and would seek them out for my Tacoma, also.

 

You can't go wrong with OEM