What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Firk · Jul 17, 2023

Added a solar shower on a rainy day. Tested works better then expected minus the heat

WaitingOnMyR1T · Jul 17, 2023

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Added a solar shower on a rainy day. Tested works better then expected minus the heat

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You aren’t concerned about those straps? It looks like it will turn into a missile in an accident.

Firk · Jul 17, 2023

WaitingOnMyR1T said: ↑

You aren’t concerned about those straps? It looks like it will turn into a missile in an accident.
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It not full secured yet. Just a test today

Waynebarkr · Jul 17, 2023

LarryDangerfield said: ↑

Actually laughed out loud. Every time someone talks about large water bottles somebody always comes out of the works in a hostile tone demanding how one human being could possibly consume a whole 32 oz of water.
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Guess they don't live out West. It's 114 degrees in the shade today in Phoenix. We regularly get over 100 days every year over !00 degrees. This year looks like it will be a little hotter than than that.

That's why we need BIG water bottles.

ekl0920 · Jul 17, 2023

Finally got around to ordering the part and installing it just now. Appreciate the insight. Installation sucked but looks super dope. Not dark here yet but noticeable difference already

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Popped out radio trim bezel then the HVAC control panel below it. Both just pull out without tools or removing any bolts. Then you have to squeeze your hand in the gap until you find the bulb. It's one of those weird OEM style ones that matches no conventional bulb and twists 90 degrees counter clockwise to remove (I looked at the new bulb as a reference). Then just need to remove the plug by squeezing on the part you're supposed to squeeze on. Comes out pretty easy, much harder to fit your hand in to twist the new bulb in. They look exactly alike so pop on your parking lights real quick after putting the new one on to make sure it's blue. One of those installs that you have to do all by feel, but it's not too bad.
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FieldTripTaco · Jul 17, 2023

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Which are you going to do first? Get married or install the lights?
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Hopefully the lights. Wedding isn’t until mid Sept.

BC Hunter · Jul 17, 2023

my.taco said: ↑

DAMN! That a big thread with lots of details.
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Summary: buy Philips H9 bulbs. Do not install LED bulbs in a halogen housing.

afgixxer · Jul 17, 2023

Nomad26 said: ↑

Never had rear cubby’s, I have an access cab. I have cubby’s under the seats, but I did not lose those.
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Oh ok. Those things on the back just looked odd. Wasn’t sure if that was part of the truck or goose gear

spin180 · Jul 17, 2023

Acquired:

delz05 · Jul 17, 2023

Love the blacked-out green combo!!!

Out2gtcha · Jul 17, 2023

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Acquired:

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Nice.........I still like the Army green. Good looking truck!

my.taco · Jul 17, 2023

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Sexy ! Good colour too,

17taconut · Jul 17, 2023

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Have had it a month. Only 375 miles on it, but I did the following the last 2 weekends.

- Took off the stupid TRD bed stickers.
- Seat jackers. Got a 4 piece set on ebay for $55 new. Exactly the same as the "original" expensive ones.
- Screen / instrument panel film from Screenpros. Wow. the center screen went from SD to 2160p. Not kidding.
- Bed stiffeners - Sorry Caliraised, but there is a set on Amazon for $35 that work and are exactly the same as yours.
- Installed my 32" inch dual LED light bar. Again, brackets off ebay. They didn't require any custom fab on my end. Fit perfect. PS, there is a perfect grommet spot next to the brake master. Pull that plug and go to town.
- Installed the Caliraised dual switch into my panel. Waiting for the harness to illuminate it. Not destroying my OEM wiring.

This weekend

- RSI Evo A to be installed.
- Roof racks on the Evo A

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Could you post a pic of the grommet you are referring to? I've been searching for a way to run some wiring into the cab. Thanks and looks great

RIX TUX · Jul 17, 2023

TacoFlavoredTRD said: ↑

Now bale out on the bride and your future will be much brighter.. cue the punch line drum roll! jk jk. Congrats!
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she might have a trust fund

Norcal_PWRstroke · Jul 17, 2023

Built some rail mounts for the traction boards.
2 square nuts and some all thread rod fender washers, jam nuts and wing nuts

TacoTime55 · Jul 18, 2023

TacoYankee said: ↑

Finally got around to installing some Diode Dynamic I bought during the July 4th sale. Replaced the cheap Amazon light I had in the hood scoop with Stage Series 12" fog. The DD brackets were too big, the Amazon light brackets were repurposed.
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@TacoYankee

Very cool!

I definitely don't need to be spending money right now...need a new roof! lol (Seriously, it's aged)

bomb_city_taco · Jul 18, 2023

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What is the difference between the N2 and the remote start with the vehicle? I use the app to remote start mine, and there is also a sequence on the key fob (Correction from another member: 4 long presses of the Lock button).
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Also does cost a subscription fee to utilize the features of my truck. Not much difference honestly, but i'm not paying someone to monitor my vehicle and enable something that every other manufacturer has on their freaking key fob.

Plus, if you are in an area with poor cell service (like my new house) remote start does not work. No matter how many time your press lock on your Fob.

fellow_expert · Jul 18, 2023

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Installed an awning nothing special had heard good things about the Napa awning for $140 too good to pass up on. Also swapped wiper blades. Once the day cools off I’ll finally get around to installing my sequential turn signals.

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I haven't seen that one before. I got the MaxTrac awning from Napa a couple years ago for $99. Can't beat the price for an 8'x8' awning. I couldn't believe the price of some of the other awnings on the market... especially for being so much smaller.

J-Boy77 · Jul 18, 2023

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I haven't seen that one before. I got the MaxTrac awning from Napa a couple years ago for $99. Can't beat the price for an 8'x8' awning. I couldn't believe the price of some of the other awnings on the market... especially for being so much smaller.
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Same. I got mine about 2 years ago for $83. I've used an ARB a couple of times, and there isn't a huge difference to justify the 4x cost. I added some LED tape light to the front and rear track too. On my Tahoe I just got rid of. Installing my Smartcap on my new Tacoma this weekend and will then mount to that.

fellow_expert · Jul 18, 2023

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Same. I got mine about 2 years ago for $83. I've used an ARB a couple of times, and there isn't a huge difference to justify the 4x cost. I added some LED tape light to the front and rear track too. On my Tahoe I just got rid of. Installing my Smartcap on my new Tacoma this weekend and will then mount to that.

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I was thinking of adding LEDs too. Are those just battery powered with a little remote? Or are they wired in somewhere?

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