What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

The new bed rack has been holding up great through the Michigan winter!

https://youtube.com/shorts/mncXWWhwH2Q?si=qz12OtBVWivhbVSe

 

Any Photoshop pros here? I’m wondering how 2 Baja Designs LP9’s on the bumper and 7 LP4’s in the Sherpa rack would look.



With this setup:



ps also photoshop another 0 into my bank account.

 

I think that is a legit question. I’m pretty sure there are engines that have top mounted filters but they are cartridge type and the cartridge is in a housing like the OEM setup. Therefore allowing the housing to be filled with oil before starting.

 

The filter will already be drained when you go to remove it, being upside down. Personally, I'm not convinced this is the way to go...adding a whole lot of extra oil passages that have to be filled before delivering oil to your bearings, etc. It was OK on the 2nd gen, because it was designed into the oiling system originally, and having a drained filter was clean to change. The 3rd gen filter can be changed without mess by draining, it's just an added step that some people don't like.

 

Completed 20k servicing, installed O/R fuel tank skid, and finally removed chin spoiler.

 

Trimmed mudflaps… no more rubbing.

Oscillating tool worked like a charm.

 

Got the rake back- OME EL112R and Bilstein 5160’s

 

Trying to decide if my next tire will be RWL showing. I like this look here.

 

I have a Toyota dealership warranty check on the rear cab mounted brake light next week. I detect no moisture in my 2019 TRD DCSB, but wanted to ask ya’ll that have had this done.
What can they screw up? What do I need to look for when I perform my walk down at pick up?
Thx
Tollster in NEPA

 

Are those XD Bullies?

 

Don't need to be a photoshop expert to tell you it would look bad ass. great looking truck!

 

I agree with this statement.

 

Changed rear differential, front differential and transfer case fluids early at 16k miles. Thanking Team Oil Drop for their vids.

Rear had a little sludge but
Front diff was darker and sludgier than expected. Glad I changed early. Transfer Case fluid looked brand new.


Used Mobil 1 Synthetic GL5 gear oil 75w90 is both diffs. Used OEM Toyota liquid gold in the Transfer Case.


Changed the front diff drain and fill plugs from Toyota 10mm Allen head to the Lexus 14mm bolt heads. Note that the Lexus drain plug is shorter than the Toyota version, but I counted the threads in the diff house and confirmed that the Lexus drain plug is not too short. Good to go but will share if I notice any leaks.

Pics are Front diff sludge and the Toyota vs Lexus front drain plugs

 

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I have a 2019 as well and got this done awhile back and I didn’t have any leaks or moisture prior. They did a good job and still no leaks or moisture. just make sure to check the outside around the light and make sure the inside headliner is fastened correctly and straight. Look around the top and sides of the rear sliding window. Take note of what it looks like before and after.

 

In my case they can remove the old light then forget to install the new one. Call you to tell you its going to take a day longer than originally told (no biggie) then forget to install it and give you a free wash without installing the light then make you wait another day so it can dry out before they actually install it.

 

So the spin on filters have anti-drain back valves. So when the engine is off, oil is retained in the filter and when you start up it goes right back to the engine. When I’ll change the oil, I’ll simply loosen the filter to release the vacuum which allows the oil to flow out of it into the lines and back to the pan. There is legitimately ZERO mess involved.

I had no issues with the stock Toyota cartridge filter and it too, I could change without a mess, however it is a more time consuming process.

My reason for doing this is two fold:
1. Convenience; I can now change my oil without ANY tools. I just put the Fumoto hose on the Fumoto valve nipple and drain the oil straight into the recycle jugs. Then spin on a new filter, add oil and I’m done. It’s now a 5 min job.
2. Access; I have a BAMF trilogy which I’ve been dreading installing since the front skid would have to be dropped for every oil change (over 80lbs of steel). Now, I don’t have to remove it.

So it depends on your use case. It’s definitely not a mod for everyone nor is it a necessity; more of a nice to have. For my purposes, I love it so far and hope to enjoy it for years to come!

 

My 2020 Tacoma didn't come with a oil cooler. I ran some new 3/8 lines and installed a Mishimoto transmission oil cooler and in line filter.

 

I finally found a Smartcap close to home.

 

oil filter might have a valve in it

 

the tacoma already has one from the factory

but here is another idea


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