What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

this is an option in FL? You have the best plate in the state!

 

Yep DeSantis promoted it back in July and then it had to hit the required pre-order numbers and they just became available. I'm sure there are more out there but I haven't seen another one yet.

 

did you just order at the DMV or can it be done online?

 

This install document probably has the detail that is going to help answer that question.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/roughcountry/install/1118626 - MANUAL_TACOMA_ROUGH COUNTRY_LT_REV B.pdf

 

I pre-ordered mine but I would assume they are available at the DMV.

 

That does answer my question thanks

 

January 7th, Happy New Year to you all!
Parts have still not arrived to repair my damaged Tacoma.
Makes me want to buy them all off Ebay and wherever i can get them from and fix them myself,
the only thing i cant do is the body work on the tailgate. ugh ! the world has gone to shit when i have been waiting 6 months now for parts. the thing that is messed up is that they are available but the body shop states they are still waiting. that's BS

 

Photos please.

 

Bring it to a tire shop, this way you'll get the practice in taking the spare down and re installing the spare back up into place.
I recommend checking it after you install it into its holder a week later.

 

is that the Bullet point Mount?

 

@TexasWhiteIce at that mileage I'd probably get it patched from the inside at a reputable tire shop. Personally, I'd steer away from any plug kit with plastic handles. Having plugged dozens of tires all I can envision is the plastic breaking and the steel shaft going straight through my hand. I bought a good kit with steel handles many years ago. Something like this would probably work well.

Tooluxe 50002L -35 Piece Tire Repair Universal Heavy Duty Tire Repair Kit with Plugs, Fix A Flat Tire Repair Kit, Ideal for Tires on Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, ATV Roadside Emergency, Tire Plug Kit

$18 TOOLUXE 50002L -35 Piece Tire Repair Universal Heavy Duty Tire Repair Kit with Plugs, Fix A Flat Tire Repair Kit, Ideal for Tires on Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, ATV Roadside Emergency, Tire Plug Kit

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002I52RG0

 

Florida is the best state in the country behind Texas

 

Long time ago, I paid to have a shop fix a flat, then I got the invoice. $$$$$-Expensive-$$$$$. Then I found a tire repair kit in AutoZone and bought it. Later, after I encountered a road hazard that punctured my tire I FIXED MY OWN FLAT!!! Wow, I saved all that money it was FUN! And it was easy. My plugged tires never leaked so I was stoked and it was a fulfilling experience.

So. What did you do with your flat tire today?

 

Yes. There’s these little threaded slider things that slide in the rail and bolt to a bracket so they take up some space in the rail but you can mount the cleats wherever the brackets aren’t. Plus if you have the rear most rail you can use the whole length of it but I don’t. Actually may consider getting one, I don’t know…

Thanks! Like it so far!

 

Just wear leather yard gloves if this is your fear. I've never broke a handle on one of these tools, I agree, buy a good one and some of the plastic ones are good.

 

I wish it was a country some days.

 

Preach.

 

I wish it would float away

 

Awesome thanks!

 

His may be. I have the DMM from taco garage. I love it! My phone, GMRS mic and go pro have mounts. I need a good solution to hold a small handheld radio.

 

Installed a TPFI cat shield.

 

You are most welcome. I like the very low-profile of the RC product... Even the Tyger soft tonneau cover I purchased from Amazon:

$206 Tyger Auto T1 Soft Roll-up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover Compatible with 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma | 5' (60") Bed | TG-BC1T9044

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0L5IVL?ie=UTF8

requires that the side rail cleats be placed between 3 aluminum clamps on each side. I find you don't really need full positioning freedom of the cleats along the side-rail. No big deal in that restriction.

And I added the front bed-rail, a.k.a. header-rail (someone suggested this in the thread but called it a "rear rail"), purchased from a toyota dealership which was running a special: P/N PT27835100BH
You should ask what your nearest dealership would charge you. I'd keep it OEM if you do. Sometimes, dealerships run specials, or give you a parts coupon. My cost before Christmas was $52.70 which included tax + shipping.

What is nice is you'll then have corner bed-floor anchors, front-rail cleats, and side cleats, and that is PLENTY to dog down what you are transporting. I applaud your consideration of a soft roll-up cover. Mine is very easy to roll up, and I have access to the whole bed vertically.

And FWIW - I purchased the following cleats from Amazon which seem fine to me:

PMFCA PT278-35112, PT278-35160 Bed Cleat for 2005-2021 Toyota Tacoma and Tundra - Compatible with Jeep Gladiator,Ram Rail System

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5QNX61S?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

Has anyone ever noticed this GR on the fan shroud? Does it stand for Gazoo racing?

 

I purchased two additional OEM cleats earlier so I now have three per rail and I want a cover that will continue to give me access to the entire bed when needed. I think I will look into the front bed rail, can't hurt. Appreciate your feedback.

 

I haven't either but if someone is gonna buy one anyway why not buy the one that you don't have to consider having leather gloves for? One less thing to grab when you're making a repair.

 

I agree.
I believe in the buy once, cry once mantra

This is the one I bought:

$45 Safety Seal Auto/Light Truck Deluxe Tire Repair Kit 30 Repairs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DIECCK?ie=UTF8

Used it twice in the 3 years I've had it. Fortunately it was on someone else's vehicle.