What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

@Cappy @OffroadJet not sure if anyone answered this but having the TRD and watching videos about the diff drop…. you might be able to use the TRD skid by replacing the bolts and spacers to different longer ones.

There is minimal to no clearance above the the TRD skid to accommodate the lowered diff. Back of the TRD bolts flush against the frame cross member under the trans bell.

Middle and front bolts of the TRD skid use bolt spacers (metal tube) between the skid and frame. The longer the bolts and spacers the more susceptible it would be to damage if you’re actually using the skid off-road. Also adding spacers means the rear of the skid could potentially become a big dirt scoop hindering ability to back up when off-road

 

If you know how to change engine oil you can do this too. Recently did mine cost about $80 US in fluid and a couple hours working from my garage floor.

Choose good quality

$30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75w-90. This is okay to use in all three places (assuming your manual recommends same weight as US)
The fill holes are horizontal so you need a simple fluid pump (similar to a handsoap dispenser) or I found refilling one the “flex packs” Valvoline is sold in here works well too.

check out the maintenance page here for a full write up and videos

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-diy-maintenance-quick-reference.406712/

 

Heritage Candy Corn

 

Yes sir! Here ya go…

$280 DrCarNow for Toyota Tacoma Seat Covers,Fit 2016-2021 2022 2023 for Toyota Tacoma Leather Seat Cover Crew Cab/Double Cab WaterProof for Tacoma Accessories(Not Fit The 4th Generation for Toyota Tacoma)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09Y1QHSQH?smid=A1AICNW4FKDMP3

 

Mine are powder coated and I use this for touch ups. Good stuff!

 

Truck came without floor mats. Installed Husky X-act Contour Series floor liners front and back and the fit is nice.

 

Musou black.

 

Added my Homemade Pearl Jam stickman to my trailer hitch. Will probably RE-do this to make it a bit bigger

 

We are all living vicariously through you and your adventures! Continued good luck and happy wandering!

 

Great idea and execution!

 

Is that an old Raleigh Grand Prix or Super Grand Prix in the background?

 

Version 4.0, enjoying the progress

 

Thanks! Just ordered the black and white to match the truck.

 

yessir! early 80s GP - reminds me i've got to tune 'er up.

 

Nice! Yeah you’ll love them! At $280 for a full set with full coverage, it’s a great deal. Here’s the install video…..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OMCSY96JXeY&t=0s

 

Put in my new horns, much louder

 

I almost got the high end brands but ended up with a $25 ones from eBay (fronts only) just to keep my sweat off the seats after a ride. These looks really good. Hope I like it when I see it. Thx!

 

Any tips on the install? Have you noticed any shifting? Is it really snug?

 

When I got bilsteins for my tundra I sprayed clear coat on them and they lasted a couple years and were and were still shiny when I traded it in.

 

Put new wheels/tires on the Taco today. Going for a retro theme, putting retro stripes on at the end of the month. Second picture is the look I’m going for.