What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Read this thread it might be helpful to you:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...shark-fin-with-a-oem-satellite-stubby.552228/

 

Just watch the install video. Because it was sub freezing in my garage, I used a hair dryer to heat the plastic pieces before pulling the old mirrors or popping in the new ones. I also found it easier to push the mirror up and then use both hands to grab the bottom of the mirror and pop it up/out instead of using a pry tool. Once you have the bottom off, the top comes off easily. Also, I found that the heater wires attach firmly - used a small flat tip screw driver to leverage them off a bit and them pulled them the rest of the way.

Not a hard install, really. Once you get through the first, the second will be a snap.

 

20 minute install, there is an installation video that I followed exactly for removal of old/installation of new.

 

Appreciate that- so the hinge/stricter is basically a cover? I read convert and thinking what can you convert to and was super curious. I’ll have to look a bit closer at my scoop next time because all I do is blast the hose at each corner and let it gush. I pulled up those smart handle threads again and I’d have a lot of reading to do again. I made a sticky note pt list a yr back but not sure if it complete plus I was changing things up (being more complicated) by wanting to wire the driver to passenger to allow front doors only on first and rear on second. So I have to read through @caribe makaira diagrwms he explained way back. Is it best to just buy a new key so you know there won’t be issues

 

On the topic of mirrors, any one ever come across another power folding mirror option other than KTJO?
Would you recommend ordering the DIY kit from KTJO? I saw @Rainoffire and others have their folding mirrors...

From what I am seeing, they are the only ones with a "kit" for the actuator assembly and switch.

 

I did this mod a couple months ago but forgot to share it. I have a Magma Marine stove, grill, and oven for my fishing boat. I mounted a Scotty rod holder base on my tailgate and now I can use this on my camping trips.

 

After I posted I found the video. Thanks for the reply

Found the video and thanks for the tips

 

I have a Yakima kayak mount which attaches to the roof rack. This raises the kayak higher, the kayak touching the fin antenna is not an issue. The concern is the weight of kayak weighing down the roof rack causing it to press on the fin.

 

It was pretty bad during the beginning of the pandemic. Restrictions got stricter around the time when USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived. Personally felt bad for the captain, he was just trying to do the right thing for his crew.

 

Driver's unlock/lock solenoid in parallel with Passenger's.
Passenger's unlock/lock wires may be used Tailgate lock/unlock solenoid.

 

That's pretty much what I'm doing, but with the Rola bed racks. Looks like for 'yaks, you would need a carrier option to cradle the hull. I load the canoe upside-down, so it's a level surface (almost) along the gunwale.

 

Finally got my lift on y’all , 2.5” Bilstein 6112s in Front and 5160s in the rear with 1.5” Deaver AAL in the rear, the perfect stance for me.

 

Sorry, that was actually an auto correct typo... Swipe typing is so finicky sometimes...

 

Thanks for that info. I'm hoping the leak issue was corrected, having the truck 3 months now I have not noticed any leak.

 

damn that’s crazy

 

From what i can tell, KTJO is the only one that makes them. I have the model were you just swap the mirrors. The wiring was killer though, lots of wiring...

 

Got my cmc done today. Big thanks to @marinemonkey

 

Thanks for the reply. I'm heavily considering putting it on my wishlist of mods, but also hesitant given the reports alot of the forum members have voiced on here.
Also worried that if I would opt for the mirror swap "core" option, I could get an inferior mirror or incorrect components. It seems like it could be a risky transaction - I was just hoping to hear if anyone else was making these mods or if KTJO's products/service have improved from the time of these reports.

 

It is.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...drivers-side-grab-handles-w-a-pillars.642703/
On page 204 someone said she did the same thing on a 4runner forum. Came up with some clever mods, built them like shit, and then never respond.
She seems like a traveling snake oil salesman.