What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

$600-ish! I saw this video. Looks simple.

 

Yes. That's what I mean. And, I was at the dealership service center for my 20,000 mile service (just got the damn truck in April), so they new it was a 21 OR presumably.

 

I do, and the truck was being serviced when I asked. Maybe they asked someone who wasn't working on my actual truck. Who knows. Whatever they would charge wouldn't be cheap enough to not do it myself if it's as easy as it seems. Also can do better on the kit than the $70 they quoted.

 

It is as easy as it seems, did my 2021 Off Road, yes it’s pre wired by tail lights and works off existing dash switch, nothing needs to be done with switch, just use it.

 

$35, 10mm socket, and 10 minutes. I did mine during lunch at work.

 

$35 for OEM lights? Where?

 

Anyone know where to find a good deal on an arb twin?

 

Sorry, $35 for the Cali Raised LED version, not the OEM version. I looked at some photos of the OEM version and felt that it wasn't bright enough, and the brighter version was cheaper so it was a no-brainer.

 

That is insane! Get the @CaliRaisedLed lights they are like $35-40 and super bright. Do it yourself & save $560!!

Also ditch the dealer for your routine maintenence!
Find a local highly rated & honest shop & build a relationship with them. They are out there! You do not need to have your service done at a dealership!

 

Posted the install when I did mine since the included instructions were crap.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/25579527

 

WTF? I got OEM's off Amazon for like $60.. Super easy install.

 

Added this little fella to my steering wheel.

 

Link?

 

34.99 with free shipping! Check them out! https://caliraisedled.com/products/toyota-tacoma-bed-light-kit?_pos=1&_sid=630ef204d&_ss=r

 

I posted this in the Awning Threads but those just don't get too much foot traffic:

Looking for a small / reasonably priced awning. Anyone have a 4 or 5 footer from CVT or OVS? Or even the cheap Yescom one from EBay that seems to be popular?

I’m really just trying to find out how beefy / sturdy the poles are. Both the legs and the overhead poles running from the rack to the legs.

I just don’t need a big expensive awning that I'm expecting to hold up in a wild storm or crazy wind. We really just like them for a kitchen setup with a covered proximity to the truck. I’ve got some hanging kitchen gear that we love but I’m usually just stringing rope everywhere lol. We've got a big Easy-Up we use and of course there's always our trusty tarps. I just figured these overhead poles on the awning could act as a solid place to hang everything but I can't tell which are more "heavy duty" out of CVT and OVS from the pics on the site. No dimensions are listed in the product description either. If anyone has experience it would be greatly appreciated as always! TIA!

 

I got the Yakima slim shady from the REI warehouse online store on sale a couple months ago for less than 200 bucks. Keep an eye out and see if they go on sale again. It's the 6 ft version and comes with adapters to work with most roof racks but will also work with the ARB awning brackets.

 

Could be this one:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/7...heel-emblem?optionId=162542130&li=marketplace

 

Nice! Are the poles decently sturdy? As in, would hold a hanging kitchen / washed dishes hung up to dry? Stuff like that?

What colors? Bag, awning, and poles? Doesn't matter at the end of the day but never know when you're gonna feel dumb if a bright purple bag with a huge logo is gonna show up lol

 

I retired before smart phones, but the flip cells were in use. Honestly we didn't think about talking on the phone then, but today texting is nuts.
Also, I understand that it's possible to get data from Toyota if needed from the onboard system they have. I don't know what kind of procedure they would have to go through. Corvette had a black box installed back when I still Po-Po'ed.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FKJQL8H?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1

They have a few options to choose from. It fits perfect. It does stick out a little though.