What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Trailing link is a special sort of wonderful!

 

Yessssss!

 

Lots of reasons. I’ve always wanted a Tacoma. I had an ‘86 4Runner back in the day that could go anywhere and it was super reliable 300k+ miles…it was a great little truck, and I loved it. Ive also owned a couple other Toyotas since then, and each one has been equally as reliable. So I guess there’s a bit of brand loyalty there. I had actually started looking at older First Gen Tundras, and I soon found that they hold their value really well…and I just couldn’t fork over that kind of cash for a 15+/- year old truck with 200k miles…even if it’s a reliable old Toyota. The number of parts/modifications and resources available for Tacomas is pretty substantial (as I assume any TW member would know…). The cost/value ratio on a Tacoma is so much better than an equivalent Ford or Ram pickup IMO. Not even gonna talk about the Colorado or the Frontier. MPG’s aren’t horrible on these things, and I take mine on long distance trips all the time. Because I use it for camping AND for projects around the house, etc. I went with the 6’ bed. I didn’t even consider the shorty…not hatin on shorties tho!

In the end, these things are fun as hell to drive…it took me right back to the days of my ‘86 4Runner when I first test drove the Tacoma. It has the same “feel” even though there’s close to 40 years of development between them.

 

Took off the roof rack but still have the mounting feet on until I get new weather stripping. Also trying to decide how to close the holes again. I’m thinking probably fill them up with silicone and then put Teflon tape over the holes?

 

Personally I carry a couple of ABC dry chems in my bed with my fire gear mainly for using if I come up on a wreck where someone is trapped and the car is on fire. Let’s face it if you are driving down the road and your engine catches fire, by the tine you realize it and pull over it will have a good start. Also, how many people would remember to pull the hood latch when getting out or even try to lift the hood. I always tell people to focus on getting everyone out and getting clear of the car. You never know what is going to go pop. When I was trying the Element, the hood strut popped and I reacted. Even in full gear and using an SCBA things like that will throw you off. Later in the training, we had set off the whole interior for some new guys to practice with a hose line. You should have seen them jump when the passenger air bag deployed.

Oh and keep a BC extinguisher in your kitchen (as a primary extinguisher) in case of a stove or oven fire. The ABC’s get their “A” rating due to melting. The BC stays a powder and you just wipe it away vice having to scrape.

 

By my math, $150.

I bought a cheap Chinese knock off as one of my first mods. That was 3 years ago and it still looks great. I did buy the OEM garnish and never had any problems with the TSS.

 

Thanks for the reply. The only reason I haven’t bought the cheap eBay one is because of the garnish. Wasn’t sure if the grill had the place for it to attach. And they are sold separately

 

i bought mine on Amazon grill and garnish. It’s been on for 5 months and has never thrown a error.

 

Same here - ebay knockoff grill and garnish ($128) three years ago. Never thrown an error.

 

This is the method I used. Seems to be working well.

 

Awesome response. Thanks man!

 

I have a good friend who does serious hiking. Not walks on trails, like I do. He parks his truck for several days at a time, packs a backpack, food and a tent and just goes. His answer to why he drives a Toyota, I found instructional:

"After you are gone for several days and you get back in the truck there is that moment of nervousness when you turn the key and wait for the truck to start up. I've owned a lot of cars / trucks in 50 years and when you find yourself out in the middle of nowhere and you turn that key, you are always glad you have a Toyota."

Edit: Just don't accidentally leave a light on.

 

Buy from Taco Garage. They're on TW and have a great one and you can contact them if there is an issue:

 

Been working on getting these ready for install this weekend hopefully..

 

Got my truck tinted, put on black badges and swapped out to painted bumper caps today. Just waiting on my Trd pro tail lights now.

 

The double sink or the sliders?

 

Silly question: are gloves required for LED lights?

I know they're suggested for headlights to avoid accidentally leaving oils behind, but was unsure about tail lights. So far I've just wiped them off with my shirt when done, but would like to know for sure if anyone has info.

 

thanks for posting that link I was in the same boat as far as where to order one along with the tss garnish, I’ll be ordering from them soon.

 

Icon 3 leaf AAL and eibach shocks installed. I liked the factory 1” rake the truck had, so should’ve left the overload in, because now I only have 1/4 to 1/2 inch of rake. Lift is officially complete and will do Alignment tomorrow. If anybody wants an off-road suspension setup with only 2,500 or so street miles, let me know.