What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I have an absurd amount of parts that I’ve been sitting on and I’m just now getting around to installing. The switch panel is from MESO, and I also bought another one with 3 spots in case I add a front locker.

The harness was from these guys: https://accessorides.com/products/t...HB0kVUoPHkIDarQrIyIjYayPiE1x72PdacORWd0eI1oHK

I’ve never seen that switch panel with all of the buttons around the MTS/Control buttons.

 

Funny how that works. This is the third time I've been down this replacement road -- may be time to consider something made of steel.

 

I did my 55k oil change and filter this afternoon. Had to borrow a neighbors car to go get an AutoZone filter wrench. None of my strap wrenches or filter wrenches would touch it. Dealership did the 50k service - I think I shall make it quite clear that a torque wrench is to be used when I get the 60k one done.

Can anyone tell me for SURE that the Toyota Oil Filter Cap - 15620-31060 is compatible with my 2022? I think I have seen some statements that for some reason the 2022 is different from other 3rd gens. There was a small difference in height when I compared them, so I put the original plastic one back on.

 

i wish there were more choices of bumpers that will work with the sensors

 

Just ordered the tailgate inserts and the SR5 6 piece version (comes w/4x4 emblem) of the black out emblems...
Thanks for the link...

BTW, I finally installed the LED back-up lights, definitely a big difference...
Now, got me thinking about those VTAILs... Who needs to eat anyway?

 

Not today but yesterday I finally changed the front brakes on my 2016 TRD OR.
After about 55k miles (8years) it was finally time.
I went with the Powerstop Z17 kit CRK137 from Amazon. Similar to OE parts.
So far, I 'm happy with them.

 

55-60k seems to be the average lifespan for oem pads. I don't regret going with oem (installed last week), but I would like a little more bite. The oem pads get a little "greasy" in hot weather/heavy breaking.

Maybe I'll try these truck performance pads and slotted rotors next time.

https://autobrakesolutions.com/page...17~mk_toyota~md_tacoma~ix_all~lh_all~in_front

 

Well…I did a couple things! Rolled 300k while completing some farm projects. Replaced a CV shaft w a torn axle boot, replaced the inner axle seal and resolved my front differential leak. In the coming days after that, the truck developed a ferocious vibration while on the gas, crawled back underneath and the front u joint was shelled. 300k on this rig, I got my money’s worth. Not sure Toyota calls it a spider kit, and not sure there is no listing for a front u joint at the transmission in any parts store…but I really do like using OEM if I can. Needle bearing definitely left the chat, it was really easy to replace and the truck runs like new!

 

. Boy do I agree with you on this!!!!. They somehow think we are the ones merging‍♂️. We travel a fair amount in a small motorhome and it baffles us how some slug that doesn’t want to use their gas pedal to successfully merge onto the freeway, often times forcing us to brake, or us “try” to move to the fast lane, then trying to get back over to the slow lane. We aren’t merging, they are‍♂️

ahhh, that felt good - have a great day

 

Expedition Essentials propane mount on a Relentless Fab Rear Bumper. Very happy with the turnout.

 

Impressive mileage. Your mechanical skills are keeping this rig rolling!

 

Not today but a couple days ago , I bought one ! pics a little later . This is a little later. Some little mods are planned but nothing to major , tint , some interior stuff , thats about it.

 

Put on a Diode Dynamics Stealth 30 inch light bar. Also changed out all the door speakers for Kicker speakers to match the dash tweeters. My last truck was wired so the Light force lights would come on with the high beams. I need to figure out how to activate the light bar when the high beams come on. I am convinced electrical stuff is just evil black magic!

 

Added a water tank to the truck. Space was sitting unused and fits perfectly.

 

Did you build the tank yourself?

 

Went to go on over 280+ mile trip and heard what I initially thought was a rock in tire but sounded much louder. Pulled over 7 miles in and found this. Returned home and plugged it. Got back on the road an hour later. This is the second time in less than a year I've had to plug my tire!

 

Yep! Made out of SCH40 pvc, painted black. Dont plan on using it for drinking water, mainly for showers or the like. Brackets are from rhino roof rack and are very sturdy. I used some OVS awning brackets to mount the brackets to the roof rack (after some modifications).

 

Bro had to park next to me at Tractor Supply. I might be biased, but my Taco wins.

 

Sandwiched between a couple of furd doodies too.

 

It looks really good compared to most DIY tanks I've seen.
If you are willing I'd love a parts list on what you used so I could build my own.