What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Well done

 

Yes they are!! Lol.

 

Is there anyone out there that has purchased off the site https://paintedautomotiveparts.com/...019.html?find=2019-toyota-tacoma-hoods-293326
I bought a 2019 TRD OR and want to get a hood with a hood scoop and this is the best price I’ve found. Any tips or recommendations are welcome.

 

Just some FYI notes. Pay the small difference for CAPA certified which are, by insurance standards, the closest quality to OEM. Check the shipping cost before you commit. Also price the required scoop components. Know the total cost before you order. I assume you have watched/searched the hood swapping thread with no luck. For what it's worth, if you buy a used non-color matching hood, you will spend around $500 for a complete quality strip/prime/paint/seal job. I was searching that site for a scooped hood for my 2nd gen but, unfortunately, they had no scooped hoods due to supply chain issues. You will also be able to sell your flat hood for $350 to $450+. I had my flat hood and roof quality shop stripped and painted for $985 total. Also look at national used part sellers. They usually include free shipping and are the best OEM color matched parts to your original paint. When you receive a shipped new painted hood you really cannot check the color match when they offload it. If it is a shade off you will not know until it is next to, or mounted on, your truck. Getting one painted at a local quality shop insures color matching and they guarantee that. Not sure what an aftermarket company would do if your new hood, even the correct color code, is not a perfect match to your truck. If you know a good paint shop it may be a better option, considering the total cost, to simply buy a hood with only primer paint and get a guaranteed local paint job.

 

Today I replaced the 600# springs on my

$1,590 Fox 880-02-418 Coilover and Upper Control Arm Kit

Fox 880-02-418 Coilovers with 700# springs to deal with the added weight of the steel front bumper and winch. Then I re-geared to 5.29s and replaced the body mount to fit 35" tires.

 

Nice work!

I'm sure it is on your list, but I'd do something about this:



bend or grind that tip at 45 degrees and/or make a rubber boot or something. It's just going to make noise and rust.

BTW: I didn't know "Virginia is for lovers"! And so we learn...

 

I installed my 5100 right where the auto phone charger is located and away from the sun. I frequent 4C - good place to chat.

 

Maybe. But nobody ever says; This is my favorite song. Crank it right!

 

Yessir. This is what I got

$24 Toyota Oil Filter Cap - 15620-31060

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BHP68A?ie=UTF8

 

Same cap fits RAV4. I swapped plastic ones for this on both of the vehicles.
4 years ago they were $15.97 apiece.

 

Drove it to work.
2 years old
10,000 kms
333 kms left in the tank

Likely never see those numbers again

 

Thanx

We are very close to testing and adjusting the shocks.

MCM Motorsports in Phoenix specializes in racing and off-road customization

And just around the corner is AZ Wire Pro

 

How would you ever see those numbers again, unless you bought another truck?

 

Clean and state-of-the-art was the look we are going for to be placed in off-road expo and webpage ads

 

Here's my latest video in my camper build series. Thanks for checking it out.

https://youtu.be/lxu6W_hZiP8

 

Sounds like a good argument for another truck with the wife

 

DO it

 

I would try to keep off bumper. Maybe like this (quickie edits)

 

Just wanted to match my wheels

 

Yah, you’re right. That is an issue I haven’t quite resolved in my head. As they are they’re the perfect length to keep the plate in line with the front end, so I don’t really want to do anything that would shorten them. I like your idea of putting some kind of rubber or plastic bumpers on the brackets. I’ll experiment with that idea for awhile.