What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I just recetly purchased all of this myself. Went with this valve. Comes with different fittings (straight and 90° elbow) that attach to the nipple on the valve by snapping on, and the tube attaches to those fittings. The fittings don't seem to be very tight when snapped on, so will see how it performs when it's time.

$44 F103SX: New Generation Fumoto® Valve with 12mm-1.25 Thread Size

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HP5UZIO

 

Gotta love the blank canvas of the SR trim

 

do you have a link to that Hamilton one?

 

@2k2 one of my favorite features!

 

Isn't there already a plug on plastic housing can be reused?

 

You don't have to worry about this krap if you get your oil changed at the dealership. Inspection of floor mats is free on all oil changes!! Jeez

 

Took 2 wheels to wheel repair to remove vibration acquired during offroad adventure. Rotated back to front and tested. Much better!

Inspected brakes, it's not time yet to change do you agree?


Bonus pic:

 

The one pad in third pic doesn't look all that good.

 

That's not bad, not exactly even wear, but nothing I'd worry about.

 

There is a lot of life in those pads yet. When these go away is when the pads have to be changed:

 

Got it, then I'll hold of on the change, I like to get my moneysworth, and I got no complaints on brakes, they're solid, smooth, and no noise whatsoever. Thanks.

 

Yeah someone already graciously pointed that out to me... lol
I have yet to look, heck I don't even know if I have a skid plate or not... I figure it will or will not be there whenever the oil is changed... Been meaning to run it by my old work and throw it on the alignment rack to check things out better... one day...

A measurement of the lowest/thinnest point would be nice, but I would wait until down to about 1-2mm before changing them... If you are 2-3mm and about to go on vacation with a long road trip then I would do it beforehand, otherwise wait...

I always suggested (not required) to my customers that are not DIYers to do the brakes pads when they get to about 3mm for most vehicles, most OEM's require them at 1mm... A thin pad can over heat and loose the bond allowing it to go from 1ish to metal on metal real quick...

 

Dunno if there are other sources, at $400 I'm not sure the higher resolution and radio tear down to install is really worth the effort vs just swapping out the whole HU with one of the Amazon Dasaita units.

Hamilton CarPlay unit: https://www.hamiltonmotorcompany.com/products/2014-2019-toyota-tacoma-apple-carplay-upgrade-module

 

https://www.hamiltonmotorcompany.com/products/2014-2019-toyota-tacoma-apple-carplay-upgrade-module

Someone said there was a 50 dollar coupon, 'welcome50' which makes it 350.

Still not sure if I can justify the upgrade for the price, especially after I just installed the generic one.

 

Holy cow - I just installed my Expedition Essentials 3TPAM today... two days after you did, LOL

We had heavy snowfall 2 weeks ago and it's been freezing until yesterday and the snow finally started to melt. It was still cold and chilly but at least I could pull the taco out into the driveway where it was light enough to install it.

It is super sturdy and so much better than the filmsy vent-mounted phone holder that also obscured access to controls etc.

Question: is there a trick to pushing the USB connector out? I couldn't find any tabs or way to push it forward. After a few cuts on my hand, I gave up. I felt very inadequate... LOL. So my 3TPAM is not powered.

 

How do you mean pushing the usb connector out?

Here is how I installed the USB outlet:
I used the provided wire taps to tap into the 12v outlet with the extension wires, connected the extension wires to the USB outlet, routed the wire around the radio, put the radio bezel back on with the wires coming out of the notch I cut in the radio bezel, attached the USB outlet to the mount using the smallest screws with the silver lock washers, then installed the mount onto my dash with the extra wire tucked under the mount.

I really wish they would have provided printed instructions, I hate watching YouTube videos on how to install stuff.

 

Thanks for your fast reply!

Sorry, I was referring to the USB plug beside the cigarette lighter. I was able to unplug the power line/plug behind the cigarette lighter (that was easier than I thought it would be), but I couldn't push the USB connector out, in order to push the 12v connector out to make more space to splice the lines.

After a few cuts to my hand, I gave up...

 

Ahh, all you should need to do is push down on the top tab of the usb port from the backside and the plug should pop out top first, from there you can pull the whole thing out.
Or if you have a blank plate you can pop that out
Or with the AC controls removed there is enough slack in the 12v wires to tap them in the cavity. I was going to do it this way but was worried about dropping a part of the taps behind the dash so I popped out the USB plug.

 

ok - thx again - I’ll give it another whirl after I’ve worked up some more courage

 

120 000 km's. Oil change + PCV valve change (was on back order, funny, but seems like all lower 48 and Canada were short on supply); takes 3 weeks for my dealer
to get one for me.