What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discount Tire · Jun 1, 2023

@Rsully3 that's a fantastic looking rig. That's plenty of dirt for a pic. That's a great color for Az. dust.

RichochetRabbit · Jun 1, 2023

TekITGuy said: ↑

Only had the truck a day and already ordered some essentials.

Rearview mirror mount and direct wire kit for my Escort Radar
*almost ordered the OEM LED headlights from SparkParts(?) - but think I need adapter harness??

-plan to schedule windshield tint asap, that glare from the sun is insane !! Also a clear wrap.
-Found a nearby place authorized to do the OTT tune.
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Calling @daveeasa

Tacospike · Jun 1, 2023

RichochetRabbit said: ↑

Calling @daveeasa
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2023 sr5 w/o dtrl to 2023 headlight with dtrl | Tacoma World

SR / SR5 kits have been suspended

RichochetRabbit · Jun 1, 2023

Tacospike said: ↑

2023 sr5 w/o dtrl to 2023 headlight with dtrl | Tacoma World

SR / SR5 kits have been suspended
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True ... thanks for the note ... but the OP did not mention trim level. If SR/SR5, it would be figured out.

Buggin112 · Jun 1, 2023

TacoFuel2023 said: ↑

Damn it! I can’t use that high dollar bed extender gate (I call it a grocery gate) that came with my truck once I put the Bed Stiffers on. Where will I put my dog food, cases of beer, and charcoal at now? Access Cab problems..
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Cargo divider

TekITGuy · Jun 1, 2023

RichochetRabbit said: ↑

True ... thanks for the note ... but the OP did not mention trim level. If SR/SR5, it would be figured out.
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It's an SR. I saw a YT vid where recently this person got Dave's harness for her SR. Harness worked perfect with OEM LED assemblies (non-TRD Pro versions)

RichochetRabbit · Jun 1, 2023

TekITGuy said: ↑

It's an SR. I saw a YT vid where recently this person got Dave's harness for her SR. Harness worked perfect with OEM LED assemblies (non-TRD Pro versions)
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Dave does not make SR harness currently. Must be some LED circuitry (DRL) in place to interface with a harness.

MrMobile · Jun 1, 2023

TekITGuy said: ↑

Only had the truck a day and already ordered some essentials.

Slide in hitch and ball
TRD oil cap
TRD radiator cap
TRD shift knob
TRD skid plate
TRD intake
Rearview mirror mount and direct wire kit for my Escort Radar
*almost ordered the OEM LED headlights from SparkParts(?) - but think I need adapter harness??

-plan to schedule windshield tint asap, that glare from the sun is insane !! Also a clear wrap.
-Found a nearby place authorized to do the OTT tune.
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Welcome to TW!

TekITGuy · Jun 1, 2023

RichochetRabbit said: ↑

Dave does not make SR harness currently. Must be some LED circuitry (DRL) in place to interface with a harness.
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Here is the YT vid. I see now that it is a year ago, but definitely swapped the headlights that I have, to the OEM LED with Dave's harness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPvuQG-y4os&ab_channel=ChloeKuo

Whoops, probably should mention @Puppypunter.

If a schematic is available on the wiring procedure for the harness build. I would like a copy if possible. I do know how to read schematics.

RichochetRabbit · Jun 1, 2023

TekITGuy said: ↑

Here is the YT vid. I see now that it is a year ago, but definitely swapped the headlights that I have, to the OEM LED with Dave's harness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPvuQG-y4os&ab_channel=ChloeKuo
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As I recall, he used to sell them. But sometimes the result was not satisfactory and he did not want to tell nice people "sorry, but LED signals are tricky to generate with just a few wires". Best I recall.

musicisevil · Jun 1, 2023

TekITGuy said: ↑

Here is the YT vid. I see now that it is a year ago, but definitely swapped the headlights that I have, to the OEM LED with Dave's harness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPvuQG-y4os&ab_channel=ChloeKuo

Whoops, probably should mention @Puppypunter.

If a schematic is available on the wiring procedure for the harness build. I would like a copy if possible. I do know how to read schematics.
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https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sr-sr5-oem-led-headlight-harness-v2.736263/page-5#post-28691965

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sr-sr5-led-headlight-harness-v2.798897/

TekITGuy · Jun 1, 2023

musicisevil said: ↑

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sr-sr5-oem-led-headlight-harness-v2.736263/page-5#post-28691965

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sr-sr5-led-headlight-harness-v2.798897/
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Thank you ! IDK what the guys are charging for the harnesses they build, but based on what I see in those schematics, it probably isnt enough lol.

ssd2k2 · Jun 1, 2023

Rivets showed up today so I finally get to finish my Scepter gas can holder.
Always a fun time when I get to use my anvil and peening hammer.
Now my least favorite part of a project, waiting for paint to dry.

toku58 · Jun 1, 2023

ssd2k2 said: ↑

Rivets showed up today so I finally get to finish my Scepter gas can holder.
Always a fun time when I get to use my anvil and peening hammer.
Now my least favorite part of a project, waiting for paint to dry.

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Where do you get those rivets from?

ssd2k2 · Jun 1, 2023

toku58 said: ↑

Where do you get those rivets from?
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https://www.grainger.com/product/6K...l&gucid=EMT:10101010:SKU:CSM-348&emcid=NA:SKU

Grainger is close to my house and is my go to for hardware since I can pick up instore to save shipping costs, if they don't have it I go with McMaster-Carr.

tacoC22 · Jun 1, 2023

Visited @TK421Tuning (trdquoc) in OC for the Overland Tailor Tune (OTT). Loving how different my truck drives now.

Signatureinc · Jun 1, 2023

TekITGuy said: ↑

Only had the truck a day and already ordered some essentials.

Slide in hitch and ball
TRD oil cap
TRD radiator cap
TRD shift knob
TRD skid plate
TRD intake
Rearview mirror mount and direct wire kit for my Escort Radar
*almost ordered the OEM LED headlights from SparkParts(?) - but think I need adapter harness??

-plan to schedule windshield tint asap, that glare from the sun is insane !! Also a clear wrap.
-Found a nearby place authorized to do the OTT tune.
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All good but I’d move the OTT tune to the top of that list

Crow41 · Jun 1, 2023

Jdh2550 said: ↑

Installed the new grill.

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Dewey beach here we come!!

Crow41 · Jun 1, 2023

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After all of my work to add lights inside and outside the bed of my truck, my wife pointed out that she couldn't see the tailgate itself or use it effectively as a table with just the LED lights inside the truck cap. She asked if a light strip could be placed on the truck cap hatch. I could have run more of the LED light strip that I did inside the truck cap but in looking at various products I thought it would useful to have a dimmable light and it might be fun to have a light strip with different colors.

So I found this product which, with some testing, I learned can be hard wired to a switch so I don't need to use the remote unless I want to:

$27 XRIDONSEN 40" RGBW Rear Window Lift Gate Dome Light Strip Back Glass Tailgate Hatch Trunk Cargo Camping Light RF Wireless Remote Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL JK YJ TJ JKU JLU 2/4-Door SUV

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS8XP6YM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I opted to install it on the inside lip of the truck cap opening rather than on the hatch itself.

The fit was perfect on my ARE Z-Series truck cap. I almost wish I'd used this kit on the sides as well.

It has dimming controls as well a color options and annoying flashing patters. All controlled by a IR controller conveniently mounted on the shelf near the back.

It provides amble light on the tailgate even on the lowest setting.

And the colors are fun to play with.

In other news we just spent 5 days exploring trails and canoeing lakes and rivers in Northern California.

What a great start to an awesome summer. We are looking forward to many miles ahead!
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Crow41 · Jun 1, 2023

Purple haze!!

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