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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Apr 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
    jlhoang

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    It aint much, but I finally got around to installing my rago fabrication's center console molle organizer. I have a wireless carplay adapter, so I installed a wireless magsafe charger as well, since I dont need to plug in every time.

    The center console is just high enough to fit my 32oz water, so that was cool. I have a molle pouch on the way to mount so that I have a pocket for random stuff. Also bought metal backer plates to mount a QLS receiver plate so I can mount my safariland holster on there. I'll probably mount a radio on there eventually

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    Wasn't planning on getting the racks and tonneau but a buddy of mine sold his Tacoma and gave me a ridiculous deal. All for pretty much the price of the Diamondback alone. (Diamondback, uptop overland truss rack, prinsu pro roof rack).

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  3. Apr 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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  4. Apr 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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    which adapter are you using for wireless CarPlay? I’ve seen a bunch on Amazon but seems like a toss up between it having issues or not.
     
  5. Apr 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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    The best thing of my 3rd gen is that it's paid off! Oh, and under 7,500 miles ;)
     
  6. Apr 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
    TacoTime55

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    Yeah, I know you're joking but, uh.....lol!

    I was lucky to get the pricing I did for my TRD Bilstein 5100s...military discount...and the whole kit/kaboodle was still expensive.

    Don't wanna think about how much more those other shocks cost...plus the maintenance/upkeep.

    But, like you said...we are commoners! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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    Installed s new Road Active Suspension today. Absolute night and day difference. Added a cap and was carrying 200lbs in the bed and it was bouncing on top of the SUMO springs i added earlier. Truck is more planted, took out the sag and added 1 1/2 inches in the back. Feels like it did new with the empty bed. Highly recommend it if your squatting in the back.
     
  8. Apr 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
    Road_Warrior

    Road_Warrior There is nothing on my horizon except everything

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    Well now the problem is I know those expensive Bilsteins are an option for whenever I replace my 5100’s…:rofl:
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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    I am hoping to get over 60k miles out of the 8100s before a rebuild and I have a feeling when the front 6112 wear out they will be replaced with 8112. Shock rebuilding is only a few hundred dollars and I have 4 mountain bikes that need their shocks rebuilt every 100 hours of riding so I am used to the maintenance aspect of suspension.

    A couple years ago I upgraded from OEM to Dobinsons twin tube shocks because my OEM ones were shot. And I have been kicking myself because I should have just spent the extra money to go big with 2.5 shocks.
    Buy once, cry once.
     
  10. Apr 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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    Would love an update once you get these on. I'd do the opposite, just the fronts and leave my rears alone, but I also cannot stomach the full set all at once lol.
     
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  11. Apr 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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    I plan on making a thread about it once I get them installed.
    Originally my plan was Dobinsons IMS up front with MRR in the rear but after watching Shock Value by Overland Outfitters on YouTube, I decided that for less money I can get a better ride with the Bilstein.
    I went with 8100 in the rear because I carry a lot of weight on adventures, around 6000lbs gvwr, and wanted a shock that can handle dampening the extra weight because I want to go fast lol.
     
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  12. Apr 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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    BLUF. I don't know.

    DISCUSSION. That's a good question that I didn't fully consider. Besides replying, "the loose nut behind the [steering] wheel", the only troubleshooting (which I like to refer to as easter egging) I did was replace the lower mounting bolts with PN 90105-14104. I had read, either on this forum or another on Tacomaworld, that others traced the noise to that bolt, saying the Tacoma one included threads where it went through the mount(s) and as the mount flexed the noise came as the mount/coilover moved on the threads. Well, that was $11.50 that didn't work out for me. The $800+ Bilstein coilover installation fixed it - somehow the Tacoma, mine anyway, seems to over-appreciate the adage "you get what you pay for". Overruminating, it could be that maybe the upper (3 each) coilover mounting bolts needed tightening, which was also achieved by installing the new ones <-- which may be your point, Sir.
     
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    I use this, works great for Android Auto.
    It's supposed to do CarPlay.

    Takes about 20-30 sec to connect, but it's rock solid after that.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B71XC7VG
     
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  14. Apr 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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    Had my RMAS for several years now. Very happy with the performance.
     
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  15. Apr 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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    lol

    I've gotta try mine out first then I can graduate to more expensive Bilsteins. :fistbump:
     
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  16. Apr 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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    I applaud you for taking the time to do the maintenance.

    What I'm getting suits my basic needs...going over speed bumps at the mall! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
     
  17. Apr 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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    Yeah, one step at a time!
     
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    killthehippies French Fry Enthusiast

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    knock off TRD Pro taillights to replace a broken one. time will tell if they fall victim to condensation.

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  19. Apr 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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    I'll have to keep that in mind the next time I use the truck as the get away vehicle...:rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  20. Apr 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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    Whats the good bad and ugly of the 3rd Gen ? I know the trans with the 2016 but how has it evolved ? Good as the 2nd Gen? Better? Just curious what the gen opinion is? Sold my 2021, bought a new 21 Tundra, Thinking of getting another Tacoma, 2nd Gen or 3rd Gen.
     

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