What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Jeff Dartfrog · Jun 21, 2022

Boyettexan said: ↑

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I've had this kit for years. It's always either too hot or too cold or I'm too tired to do it!

Pilvr83 · Jun 21, 2022

Tacospike said: ↑

You can wire your footwell lights to the cargo light wiring and use that as a switch ON / OFF / DOOR. I did that for mine
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Thank you. I had not thought of that route. I will do this next weekend. Happy now!!

Tacospike · Jun 21, 2022

Pilvr83 said: ↑

Thank you. I had not thought of that route. I will do this next weekend. Happy now!!
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Just to be clear, it's not wired from the actual switch* but functions off of the switch.

See post #8

MOD - LED Bed Lighting Connected to Cargo Light / Bed Light Circuit | Tacoma World

JFanaselle · Jun 21, 2022

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Day ended at Discount Tire in N Phoenix with a set of 5 Kansei Roku HD’s (17 x 8.5) wrapped in BFG KO2’s 275/70/17’s, Load Range C

Set to spin…

Before:

After:

To say that I am stoked would be an understatement.

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This looks AMAZING!

Furball · Jun 21, 2022

ViktorBreezeway said: ↑

Not today but over the weekend I was able to get bed lights and under hood lights from Matt Gecko installed. Really not to bad other than the self tapping screw not wanting to tap or be used as a screw... They turned out pretty good though I think. While taking pictures I realized just how dirty my engine bay is so that will get cleaned this weekend when I wash the rest of the truck.

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Man these look awesome haven't seen these before! You happen to have a link where you got them from?

meats · Jun 21, 2022

Sold my Victory front --- have had a @WarFab Armor Warthog sitting for a few months

Will have a whole new look soon. Psyched

JT's Taco · Jun 21, 2022

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Haven’t contributed much, so thought I’d share my switch setup that’s a bit different from the usual selection: Garmin Powerswitch

Some of the compelling reasons is cost and ease-of-use. I currently only have two circuits— one for the ham radio (power distribution block on the passenger side) on a relay, and a second for the rear topper which was hard-wired to the battery from the prev. owner.

So now I have four open circuits ready for lighting and any other ideas (I only anticipate a lightbar, and some camp lights, at most). I used a tray from Blaze Off-Road, and a Cali-Raised relay holder.

Side note: probably my only project that was quick and didn’t span multiple days, like usual.

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since its been a while, how are you liking it?

themcnertney · Jun 21, 2022

Did a little camping and fishing over the weekend for Fathers Day; in the loaner truck. Tappan Lake, Ohio.

ViktorBreezeway · Jun 21, 2022

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Man these look awesome haven't seen these before! You happen to have a link where you got them from?
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https://mattgeckoleds.com/shop/ols/...th-bed-mounted-switch-toyota-tacoma-2005-2021 There you go

Kronk21 · Jun 21, 2022

Played in the mountains this week.. made a short video for fun..
Weekend Wheeling & Camping!
https://youtube.com/shorts/lO4IMYx_t0A?feature=share

Pilvr83 · Jun 21, 2022

Tacospike said: ↑

Just to be clear, it's not wired from the actual switch* but functions off of the switch.

See post #8

MOD - LED Bed Lighting Connected to Cargo Light / Bed Light Circuit | Tacoma World
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Ah, I see. Thanks again for the thread. Will make much easier than what I previously thought.

CorsoTaco · Jun 21, 2022

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Got TRD PRO lights in! Looks awesome!!!

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I see you installed those on an SR, what harness did you end up using?

Looks great. I'm looking to add these to my 22 SR5 Trail Edition.

Kefka · Jun 21, 2022

15TacoBase said: ↑

Got TRD PRO lights in! Looks awesome!!!

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Kuddos!! One of my favorite mods to date!

andersen24 · Jun 21, 2022

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So many upgrades lately it's hard to keep track of where I posted them. More details in my build thread (link in sig) if anyone is interested, butttt...

I swapped out the factory shackles for the BAMF Greasable HD Shackles to see if they helped the rear end shuddering at all (testing out a temp upgrade until I do the Hammers but didn't feel like spending that much more on suspension rn). The rear end feels more controlled and the leaf operation feels smoother, but it did not help much with going over wavy roads like I was hoping - it's still pretty choppy in that situation. Feels smoother offroad though so that's a win. All in all the upgrade is worth it for the price, but I was hoping for additional benefits on the road (after reading some other user reviews on them). These suck to install after the fact, so if you're planning on doing them, install them with the leaf packs.

Added more Second Skin Damplifier Pro to the truck: full front floors (interior) under the carpets and to the exterior of the front splash shields. Huge reduction in road noise having both sides of the front flooring done.

Also finally figured out that the annoying af sound I've been hearing in the rear is from those damn cabin pressure vents. Picked up some open cell foam (coarse and breathable) (

$12 AQUANEAT Aquarium Filter Sponge Open Cell Foam Sheet Bio Sponge Filter Media Pad HMF Fish Tank Sump Divider 11" x 10.25" x 2"/ 23" x 12.25" x 2" (11" Lx 10.25" W x 2" H, Black)

link) to fill in the rear cabin vent areas to stop those goddamn flaps from flapping. I am relieved to say this finally seems to have fixed the problem. I can't stand the sound of those flaps - this is the third vehicle I've had to modify them on. It required a little more trimming after this to not push out the flaps excessively so they still perform, but here's how the basic design was for the insert:

Last night I pulled the suspension off for the umteenth time to go back to ADS to have them completely retune them from the valving they currently have. Truck is still excessively stiff and I can't stand it. Hoping my proposed tuning changes get the truck to react and ride how I've been wanting it to. Truck is in hovercraft mode until then.

With the wheels and shock reservoirs out it seemed like the best time to install the Ark splash shields that recently got delivered. If you hate the factory shields like I do then these are worth the price. Fitment was about 8.5/10 and I had to hog out some holes (and drill one new one in the truck) but that is expected with a vehicle that has been modified that you're doing additional mods to. All in all it looks much cleaner and the material these are made from feels much more stout than the factory ones. Will do a comparison shot in my thread once the wheels and everything are back on, but here's how they look sans-suspension.

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I just ordered me a pair of the greasable shackles……then hopefully I can quit tearing them apart to grease up and get rid of the fabled Tacoma squeak!

drizzoh · Jun 21, 2022

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I just ordered me a pair of the greasable shackles……then hopefully I can quit tearing them apart to grease up and get rid of the fabled Tacoma squeak!
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Sweet! It sucks to install them coz the leaf packs basically need to come out to get that top shackle bolt out.. but after that it's nice lol. Can definitely feel the leaf pack moving smoother with these vs the stocks and the zerk fittings are great I wish the other parts of my leaf packs had zerks as well - debating tapping them lol.

andersen24 · Jun 21, 2022

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Sweet! It sucks to install them coz the leaf packs basically need to come out to get that top shackle bolt out.. but after that it's nice lol. Can definitely feel the leaf pack moving smoother with these vs the stocks and the zerk fittings are great I wish the other parts of my leaf packs had zerks as well - debating tapping them lol.
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Hey thanks for the info @drizzoh - fortunately I have a lift, so I am going to do the install when I do the ECGS upgrade. And good idea, when I replace the other poly bushings, I think I will tap and zerk those as well. MAN that is annoying hearing the stinking Tacoma squeak!

Wicked_Taco · Jun 21, 2022

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Why not put the switch in the box?
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Im sure I will eventually. I had enough for the day & didn’t want to get involved with the firewall etc

Minges14 · Jun 21, 2022

Added some more lights, LEDs on the roof rack.

ngoshawk · Jun 21, 2022

Dropped for the KDMAX Pro +XT tune on my stock ‘21 6MT. I found out from the tuner that KDMAX had just dropped the three throttle settings, previously only available on the AT on the 6MT as well! KD recommended the Sport for the MT, and between the tuner and me we agreed to start with either Lite or Normal. I tried Normal, and went home with that. Gone is that stupid surge/ hump at 3250, with an increase of 45ftlbs at that spot. 29bhp later, better mpg so far (same route, same driving) and I’m a happy customer! From truck to stealth sport truck.

RIX TUX · Jun 21, 2022

new patches = more weight - less mpg
and got the copy shift knob on ebay $18

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