What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

so, first conundrum..and Im kicking myself already, plz be kind.

went to do a/c drain thing (bought truck a month ago, or so)
the one off security lug..
and nut..
can't get grip.

This is a certified toyota..
Would the dealership work with me?
This is not a good thing, especially with my work sched..
Ive left a message with the SvcMgr where bought, but they're an hour away and I have one close by..

Not sure how this will play out.

Anyone had to remove those things without a key before?

talk about a kick in the..

 

There's a tool for just this problem. Works kinda like an easyout but in socket form. Gotta use an impact wrench for it to work. and it does work like a charm.

https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-...n-emergency-lug-nut-remover-socket/453074_0_0

 

thx very much

 

Spotter Mirrors (https://spottermirror.com/p/toyota/2016-2020-tacoma-2014-2020-4runner/) I just added both driver and passenger side to my truck as well. Pricier than the Rav4 mirror swap. But, work great so far in reclaiming some visibility after adding a topper to the bed.

 

It appears that someone has over torqued the lock nut most likely from using an impact wrench. The dealership should have noticed this when it was safetied and replaced IMO. See if they will replace them or at least remove the lock nuts. Then I would buy another set for sure but not necessarily from Toyota unless they offered for free.

 

Installed the Garmin Dashcam Mini today - quick and easy. Despite seeing pictures before, I was surprised at how small it is. Tucks nicely behind the rear view mirror.

 

Nope, not totaled. Around 8k in damage and 3-4 weeks to repair assuming the passenger door and hood are untouched. Source: I'm currently living this same damage. See my last post.

 

I have had that happened to me in Utah which I was there for Final Four. Hit my left side fender of my car and scratched on my roof by the antlers. That suicidal fucker!

I was on the road and noticed the deer walking and noticed me coming and it stopped. So I got moving... but that fucker started running and BAM! I was like WTH? It flew over my roof. I was glad it didn't hit my windshield. Whew.

 

We have that same tent! Man the black out fabric is no joke. It's daaarrrrrkkk in there

 

Can it be quickly removed for parking in sketchy areas? Do you see it from the drivers seat? It looks like it tucks in behind the mirror nicely.

 

I reused all the bolts that I had to remove to install the demon brackets. Took 2 bolts out, put 2 back in to hold the brackets. The tow hook on the drivers side stays(unless you want to remove it). I think that is held on by the 2 bolts that you mentioned.

 

Yup, invisible from the driver's seat and can be popped out quickly, if necessary.

 

Air dam delete on my TRD Sport! Looks much cleaner now. Not sure what to do with the actual air dam itself, pretty sure nobody wants it.

 

Wasn't familiar with the first half, learn something new everyday!

 

Some people actually want them and would buy it

 

ZUYZTGRLA

Know this one?

 

I'm probably missing something obvious here... why would you want to remove it when parking in sketchy areas? Wouldn't that be somewhere you're more inclined to want it in parking mode?

 

I'm trying to do the same. Is it just a new visor?

 

at the dealer, they've been super cool and will just replace the security ones with standard. I'll get new splined ones when I get new wheels..no biggie.

I dont have an impact..but it's now on the list.

+1 for them standing by it.

 

If you were close by I'd releave you of that air dam. I want one to try color matching to my truck.