What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

RCI. Their transmission skid comes with free cat guards, at least they did a while back. I bought mine over 4 years ago and didn't get the free cat guards, but I got the cat guards eventually because I didn't want a rat running off with the cats. I think, their transmission skid is designed to integrate with their engine skid plate, but you could probably integrate trans skid with other engine skids if you thought about it. I'm completely happy with the RCI.

 

Nice rig, whats the wheel tire setup and lift???

 

Unnecessary purchase of a new mug.

 

Is that the window visors that like a felt on the backside and around the edge???

 

Checked another project off the list today and still had time to sling some flies on the river. Backwoods full skids.

 

I restored my just purchased 2022 bedliner to its original glory.

 

Wow. When you look at cost versus effort you would have been so much ahead of the game to rent a trailer versus carrying all that sod up into the back of that truck.

 

Due for new brake pads & rotors soon. Original brakes and was going to go with OEM. However, I've experienced the steering wheel shutter at times. City driving is fine but acts up when we drive mountain passes regularly. I'm mindful of the brakes and assist with engine braking all the time.

This video shows what's happening.

https://youtu.be/am5716efJo4?si=erVmcoPqhzutYxaC

I've decided to try a higher performance brake and rotor this time. Going to give these a try. Steep price though in Canada. I need installation as well. Slated for next week. I'll update then. the full kit with calipers is over 5K CDN!

if they don't perform up to my expectations I'll just go back to OEM.

D-Line Disc & Pad Kit OEM Replacement - 4x4

 

What river? Got any pics of it?

 

Sure do. Hit up the Pinnacle Rock section of the Arkansas in Colorado.

 

Very nice looking area for sure.

 

Not really. I live 3 miles away from the farm. They always give a good deal to the neighbors. It's also not a bad workout lol.

 

Felt this. Sense of accomplishment has value. Ain’t afraid of a little labor. Different strokes for different folks. If I can, I will

 

I think you will be pleased with the Nexen tires. I work at a tire shop and the ATX is our best seller. E put them on fleet vehicles, customers trucks, vans and SUVs all day long. I've had nothing bit good reviews of them. I put a set on my wife's rig and my Tacoma's next set will probably be these too. They really seem to hold up well and have great highway manners too.

-Dane

 

New bumper installed !

 

I like ... vety much like one of my favorite coffee cups.

 

Welcome to TW!!!

Any before pics to compare it to?? And what was the process??

 

I just ordered my front and rear bumpers. They'll be here in 2-3 weeks.

Front: Attica 4x4 Apex Series Full Width Bumper for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma - Recon Recovery




Rear: LIL B's FABRICATION | Tacoma 3rd Gen 2016-2023 Rear Bumper with Tree Savers

 

Looks to me like they would snag small trees and brush..??..

 

Possibly, but I don't know they come out all that far.

I did waffle on whether or not to get them, but ultimately I decided I'd like to have the additional protection. Like rock sliders, but for my rear bumper.

I really wanted CBI's hybrid Dakar front bumper and C4's Double Tube High Clearance Rock Runner rear bumper. Both took like 12 weeks to get if I ordered direct. My local 4x4 shop had issues getting pricing from their re-seller team. Story was because they were bought out recently. The bumpers I got were rated very durable and well built. They look and perform extremely similar. Also cost a little less.

We'll see how this goes.