What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Any issues with your db grille and your camera or tss?

 

Interesting

 

Thanks for the pic.

 

I did have some issues with the camera, but wasn't really that concerned about it given how little I actually find value in it. The owner (talked to him) said they have made a few different camera/mounts/something, and that if I had sent him the mounting hardware, he would have made a solution (but apparently the mounting hardware he had access to for Toyota was different than what came with my specific truck). With that being said, I would suggest asking a few questions about the camera (and getting some pictures of how yours is mounted) if the camera is important to you (rather than just saying you have it in the notes when you order).
The TSS works great (I was concerned about that, but have had no issues at all).

 

Had a little fun yesterday installing the @ARCHIVE Garage U Bolt flip kit. As usual parts were pure beef packaged well and fit like a glove. I'm impressed with the beefyness of the U Bolts in comparison to the Wheelers U Bolts. Also, had to snap 2 of the Wheelers U bolts as the nuts were seized. Thats a first for me, especially considering I just removed them within 2 weeks.

Hey I just went back through my orders to confirm, 3 years. The Ubolts were not from Timbren they were a set from Wheelers Off Road. I need to correct the photo.
Apologies.

 

Man, those look great! Can't wait to get mine. How long was the wait? 5° step?

 

Had this same experience with those 2 brands as well. The Wheelers are 1/2" and the Archive's are 9/16". Big difference when you have them both in your hands. Archive's all I run now. So much beef.

 

Episode 3 of my 3rd Gen Tacoma specific DIY slide in camper build. Thanks for watching.

https://youtu.be/nKVmf0gY2Qs

 

The bottom bed hooks and the top is hooked on the plastic cap for the bed rail.

 

I thought the same thing when I first started using them. BUT, I have had to change them all out because they fail quickly. I'm not sure if it's different brands, but I've tossed all of mine in the trash. Just a little tug will break the connection. Anyway, I hope you have better luck than me. And yes, one side is a little larger than the other.....lol!!!

 

Thats surprising. I test tug all of my connections, these seemed fairly stout after they cooled. Hopefully they last a while; there would be a lot of digging through the dashboard to troubleshoot a failed connector.

 

Same here. Mine seem to always stay tight. Might have to film a pull test and see how they do.

 

The scangauge device allows you to pickoff a number of parameters from the data bus in the truck via connection to the OBDII connector (called the DLC or Data Link Connector) above your left leg but under the lower dash, and present them on an LCD screen.
The DLC is also used to check and reset codes, which evidently this device can also do.

$160 ScanGauge - SG2 II Ultra Compact 3-in-1 Automotive Computer with Customizable Real-Time Fuel Economy Digital Gauges , Black , 5"

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AAMY86?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

It's for people that want to monitor parameters like transmission temp or battery voltage and the like, and not have to put them up on the multi-media / head unit screen.

 

Got a portable awning for my truck/trailer setup!

 

Okay so today was install day! Put on the Predator Steps, Laid out the bed mat and hooked the net in...easy peasey

Oh and clocked my first 100 miles! just like that...

 

I also did the test tug, but later on it failed. I'm glad it is working for you guys though. I'm hoping it's just a bad batch that I bought. Because going back through and reconnecting....that sucks!

 

MESO Chrome delete came in stock so I ordered it and installed it. No more chrome!

 

Installed these yesterday. One of many b-day presents from my boys:

 

I blacked out my vent rings as well, and just waiting for my steering wheel symbol to come in.

 

I wonder if you could use this when changing your transmission fluid to make sure there is enough in it since you need a specific temperature