What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Updated my transplant HU software. Not sure if I can tell any difference. I just came across the info here in TW and decided I want the latest software.
https://www.toyota.com/firmware-updates/download

BEFORE


AFTER

 

Used every single curse word in the English dictionary… but I installed my Barricade HD Stubby Bumper. This involved removing the ENTIRE front bumper. There’s a special type of fear while deconstructing a brand new 2023 truck less than a month old. As a not so mechanically inclined person, this was a big challenge; but here it is and extremely happy with how it turned out:



If anyone is thinking of going this route, hit me up for some key points.

 

I bought from another forum member used, i actually thought it was diamond plate style until i met up with the seller.
Ended up looking clean in person so went with it

 

What did you cover the bolts with?

 

I went with smooth also. Install was pretty easy minus the crawling under the bed and pushing up the brackets with weight on top.

 

My reason was it looked cleaner. I almost went without cleats.

 

Epic post. Kinda reminds me of every mod I ever did regardless how simple

 

The correct answer would be: n+1
Where n= Current number in possession.

 

I started the fronts or actually , Was Able, when I used the jack. Then the rears then the middle which were perfectly lined up btw. Then torqued front middle rear done.

 

Nothing

 

Totally get it, plug into the USB port for Android Auto......2 hours later banging head against wall. Oh yeah, work phone and they turned off USB sharing.....no matter how simple, it will take me a long time. I guess i should have more patience than i do.....

 

There’s always something

 

@bimmerlev

That's beautiful!

What size wheel/tire set-up?

 

I used this for awhile until my better half changed the required formula to n-1+1.

 

Shit my wife had the purse open on all the small mods. Not complaining

 

Looks good, I’m torn between a DB cover or a topper. I’ve always run toppers on my trucks, but whenever I take them off I remember how much I like the truck look. Kinda leaning towards the DB, but there’s pros & cons to both.

 

I finally installed a hood strut. Why Toyota does not install these factory is befuddling…

 

For anyone considering upgrading to the awesome Subaru KICKER tweeters (H631SFJ101) there is a 20% coupon code (HDY22) available to use at subarupartswarehouse.com. They are great speakers and I have used them in 3 Tacomas. The total price is now $75 including tax. There may be a shipping or pickup handling charge added at checkout.

 

Uhhhh, paint? lol. I was going to use the Krylon Hammered black to match my other bed hardware but didn't realize I was out of that paint so I just grabbed whatever gloss black I had in the garage to match the powdercoat. I think it was another Krylon product but it didn't stick very well without primer (likely dude to it actually being cold that day in Phoenix). Should have just went with brake caliper paint.

 

just one? that seems odd, but hey if it works it works......my only concern over time would be stressing the ends where the strut connects...there's a lot of pressure there now and not '' shared '' by another strut.