What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Yeah we bought extra coverage for my wife’s 2023 4Runner. Bought it with 8k miles on it and already had the glass replaced. First trip we took got a huge chip and started to spread but they were able to fill it. The guy said that the Toyota windshields crack fast. I said oh I know. Softer makes sense. All my buddies Toyotas are all on new windshields too…sucks the quality is so poor

 

Guess we best get used to these kinds of things to prepare for what the future has in store for us.

 

Absolutely…I don’t think it will get any better!

 

More of the same and then some, now that they see what the masses are willing to accept and pay dearly for !

 

There has obviously been a desire for this and apparently it’s just not possible. Not a wiring thing, but internal within the headlights themselves. I feel like soon enough someone will offer a switchable version. They offer switchable lights of some sort on the new land cruiser.

 

Hit 4k

 

those are rookie numbers you're gonna need to get those numbers up

 

Been trying lol. I drive another vehicle for my job so only drive this four days a week

 

You've got that setup really nice, looks great!!

Have you thought about mounting the Rain Basin under the rack, so it can lay flat and collect water?

 

Pulled over for this with a cop on my ass into a parking lot with 2 looked a bit shady no?

 

Better call a priest…

 

Had the rear-end recall done. While at the dealership, they asked if I had the truck serviced with them, nope. Proceeded to ask me several more times where I've had the truck serviced, my response, "self-service." I was then given a two minute lecture about how they have free oil changes and tire rotations with Toyota care (not my first Toyota), here's the kicker.

I was told "self-service" would void any warranty claims on my truck... Anyone else had the service department tell you that? I do not enjoy this dealership but it's the only one within an hour of me, hence the self-service route.

Bonus, picked up a brake caliper tensioner spring in the tire while leaving their lot, don't think it went deeper than the tread.

 

Thanks! And no I honestly didn't even think of that! I just picked it up this week and wanted to get it mounted before the weekend. That's a killer idea, I'll definitely look into it, thanks!

 

Your VRS rack can have a lower level of load carrying, just add bars across the bed that attach to the Voodoo Rails.

Email us and we can explain more: support@kbvoodoo.com

 

I have them do the 10k changes, I do the 5k between! I had it in for the axle weld recall last Friday.
Just keep your receipts and log it!
They can’t refuse your warranty I was told by my dealer, and I have a “lifetime drivetrain dealer warranty” from the original purchase dealer 2 hrs away!
I asked the local’ish (40 miles away) dealer if they would check the TPMS system because after 3 tries DiscountTire can’t get my new OEM Toyota sensors the connect to the trucks system, my 4 tires show (- - -) on the dash. But no error light? He said they would have to charge an hour or two! I said forget it!
The first time the 5k maintenance light came on I ask about an oil change, he said the would do it but charge me, it’s only every 10k.
I also asked about the Toyota aluminum filter housing cap
PN (15620-31060)
,the went and got the “Dorman” brand PN # 917-016 off the shelf,
I said I want the OEM Toyota one, he said this was all they use, like there wasn’t a factory part! He also couldn’t find the 1/2” axle/leaf spring spacer off the trd pro
(PT82A-35220-SS)
?
I didn’t have either part numbers handy at the time! I don’t hold much faith in the dealerships!
Found the OEM cap for $22 on Amazon

$23 Toyota Genuine Parts - Cap Assy, Oil Filter (15620-31060)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BHP68A?smid=A3RP64OJUFP133

 

Installed the Revv Engineering Tacoma Ditch Light/Puddle Light kit. One of the nicer products I've installed in a while.

https://revv-engineering.com/products/2015-2023-toyota-tacoma-mirror-mount-rock-light

 

Mine lasted about 400 miles from new, and I still haven't fixed it. It seems cracks keep more rocks away (jk). But I sat in the passenger seat yesterday and it's pretty bad on that side; clear on the driver side.

 

I have the same issue with Safelite glass (the vendor for our insurance company). I can see that a truck windshield might take harder hits than a more angled windshield where the rocks may glance off better. I don't know what the answer is. It seems the glass companies are making tons of money on "aligning" the sensors; sure it's some extra work but the cameras have been around for long enough someone must have come up with an efficient way to do it by now.

 

I get the joy of doing that on June 10th. I'm thinking it might be easier to get in/out of my truck than her Camry. I may have to practice beforehand. I have sliders I can use as steps and got one of those handle things that fits into the door striker. I'm much too young for all this

 

Getting in and out of my wife’s 4R was a little tricky. No bending allowed so I had to do sort of a squat to get my head clear of the door then sit and swivel in. Good luck! A truck would be far better in my case than a Camry for sure!