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    This website is the passion-project of a USMC veteran/mechanic, @Tyler. I created Tacoma3G.com to share my knowledge of this subject with others and to provide like-minded folks with a comfortable space to ask questions and create 'build threads' within our Tacoma Forums. Now, if the format of this website is confusing to navigate for you, or if you're interested in my full mission and T3G's history, check out the Help and About pages.

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  1. Malcolm

    South FULLY DIALED 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro

    Moving on to a new project. The tacoma was great but I want more.
  2. Malcolm

    Archived Tacoma3G got a small cameo on the official Toyota Instagram

    ;) I got my ways.
  3. Malcolm

    South FULLY DIALED 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro

    The leitner rack is not pictured and will be installed shortly.
  4. Malcolm

    South FULLY DIALED 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro

    My Tacoma will officially be for sale after May 17th. $46k obo takes it home. More pictures on IG: @protaco17 THIS TRUCK IS 100% ADVENTURE READY! If you are seriously interested you can message me and we can talk. I know this is far out, but something needs to get lined up ahead of time so I...
  5. Malcolm

    Calling all FLORIDIANS

    I start my move back to Sarasota on October 23rd! I should reach Florida around the 9-10th of November.
  6. Malcolm

    More power

    Happy with it until i regeared
  7. Malcolm

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    haha theyre for sale if anyone wants them!@
  8. Malcolm

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    I’ve been a busy guy lately, sorry for not keeping up so much with the forum. Little update on the truck though, got my @fifteen52 turbomac HD classics put on and installed my Icon bumpstops I won in the Uber land giveaway at Expo West. These things were a bitch to install for sure! Also got...
  9. Malcolm

    NEW VENDOR! WeBoost cell signal booster

    T3G community please welcome @weBoost as our newest vendor on TACOMA3G. They make awesome products which help improve a problem we have all probably experienced which is loss of cell signal! We are very excited to have them as a part of our vendor community! -Malcolm
  10. Malcolm

    Question: WABDR camping trip

    Ill be coming up that way this october if you wanna meet up!
  11. Malcolm

    I’m currently on a 5,000 mile road trip from SoCal to Washington to New York

    Thats gonna be a really fun trip. Take advantage of oregon and washington.
  12. Malcolm

    Midwest Roam RTT, Front Runner bed rack, shrock rock sliders

    These ROAM tents are serious quality. I just got hooked up with one and its a huge huge huge upgrade over my last tent. no comparison
  13. Malcolm

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Life has been NUTS lately. got a new tent/awning installed, Installed a speedometer calibrator (MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE) Getting new wheels from @fifteen52 installed tomorrow, installed new fender flares. All while working a stupid hectic schedule while they love to throw me on different...
  14. Malcolm

    Trail Run Organizing and Discussion

    Clarks grade is very promising, both those trails though arenot great for 10+ trucks. That whole area is awesome though. Gold mountain can have heavy traffic if you wanted to run that, buti it can get annoying. I can show all of yall around!
  15. Malcolm

    Wheel spacers

    A good hub centric spacer will not cause this all the time. Where people fall short is they buy cheap spacers, forget to check torques, or install incorrectly. Ive been running spacers at 1.5" for a while now and they are fine.
  16. Malcolm

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    no im not able to open the fuse box below the plate, but i never need to access that area so not much of an inconvenience at all. @Mr. Nobody actually hooked me up with the plate and it wasnt designed to hold everything i put on it but i altered it to make it work! and dont worry i reconnected...
  17. Malcolm

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Kind of late but i finally cleaned up my wiring.
  18. Malcolm

    From Rats Nest to Breathing easy. (Rewire of my electrical accessories.)

    Ya its way cleaner than it was haha. and ive loved the switch pro.
  19. Malcolm

    From Rats Nest to Breathing easy. (Rewire of my electrical accessories.)

    Now I know you all probably have this problem. You get lights and wire them up quickly out of excitement, forget about them, and move on. Well.... as my accessories grew, and my lighting became that of the sun itself, my problem of messy wires, and headaches grew with it. I had to change,I had...
  20. Malcolm

    Tyler's #VanLife on 37s Four Wheel Camper Build & Tacoma3G.com Shenanigans

    so stoked for you the get these installed
  21. Malcolm

    How to avoid my Trd grill Get stolen ??

    hmmm, i dont think you have anything to worry about. Ive never heard of this happening. also, i dont think theres really any way to secure it more than it is.
  22. Malcolm

    New wheels Method MR315

    Nice dude! i really like the way those look on your rig. You made a good choice.
  23. Malcolm

    Ray10 sizing help?

    The thing about width is you need to determine how much sidewall you want, the wider the wheel the less sidewall protection you have. I run a 12.5" wide tire on a 7" wide wheel and it provides a bunch of sidewall that provides me more traction when aired down. Also it will help protect from all...
  24. Malcolm

    Let's hear it! How long have YOU gone without a front license plate in California?

    Vehicle code section 5200, not sure if its changed since. this was in 2017
  25. Malcolm

    Let's hear it! How long have YOU gone without a front license plate in California?

    thats just what it said when i had received my plates. when i called and told them i didnt have a front mount and they sent me two they said it would be corrected after about an hour on the phone.
  26. Malcolm

    Let's hear it! How long have YOU gone without a front license plate in California?

    Ya it will say it on your tag papers when you recieve your plate, pretty sure you can call them to correct it if you were issued two but dont have a front mounting area. thats what i did for mine. My truck came from colorado though so idk if that has something to do with it, but they said i...
  27. Malcolm

    Let's hear it! How long have YOU gone without a front license plate in California?

    California law states if your truck doesnt have a mounting spot for a front license plate then its not required to run one, mine never came with one, then i got the new bumper so i just never did. I registered my truck in florida last december though so idk
  28. Malcolm

    CAMP CHAOS at Overland Expo West

    Was definitely an awesome setup.
  29. Malcolm

    Been away, but I’ve been buildin....

    it looks great. question: did you mean to order a flush mount light or no?
  30. Malcolm

    Let's hear it! How long have YOU gone without a front license plate in California?

    I havent had one the entire time ive owned my Tacoma
  31. Malcolm

    After Wheel Spacers...

    Your camber could be different
  32. Malcolm

    T3G Feedback and questions about Tacoma3G.com - How can our community and website be better?

    Heres my input, creating a separate site, or having two complete sites sort of defeats the purpose of us doing this transition over to accept other makes and models of offroad vehicles. This transition is to make our already amazing platform available to those who may not have a similar...
  33. Malcolm

    T3G Feedback and questions about Tacoma3G.com - How can our community and website be better?

    I hope the community welcomes this idea as its been a direction ive been hoping would come into play for a while now.
  34. Malcolm

    OC Overland Canned Food Drive 5/26/2019 from 9AM-1PM

    Ill be there! got a spot for Tacoma3G so im stoked to see everyone since expo!
  35. Malcolm

    I got the BRO lean!

    Yes i love them. Was afraid they would be too stiff, but they softened up after a little while once they were broken in.
  36. Malcolm

    I got the BRO lean!

    eh did something to mine and i have 700lb springs
  37. Malcolm

    ABS Random Warnings

    It could be that dirt or moisture got inside of the sensor. Try taking them off, cleaning them thoroughly and re-installing. this can usually solve the problem unless one of the sensor was hit or knocked while offroading.
  38. Malcolm

    I got the BRO lean!

    Add a winch rob and itll level out ;)
  39. Malcolm

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    was great meeting you dude. the booth looked awesome. Got home late last night as well, was a blast, the Tacoma3G pro was a hit at the RIGID booth.
  40. Malcolm

    C4 Fab Hybrid Front Bumper. Order now through Feb 8th and receive a free pair of Baja Designs Squadron Sport lights!!

    At the moment from what I know yes.
  41. Malcolm

    SanDiego T3G Bi-weekly GTG!!

    YES!! i will be there around 7:50pm PST awaiting all you beauties.
  42. Malcolm

    Brightest aftermarket lights

    Yes i partially removed the headlight assembly to fit the H11 90w auxbeams in. They have a larger cooling fan, but they are much brighter so it is worth the extra work!
  43. Malcolm

    Where will we find your TC equipped rig in 2019?

    Ill see yall at expo west! hope we get a chance to talk!
  44. Malcolm

    C4 Fab Hybrid Front Bumper. Order now through Feb 8th and receive a free pair of Baja Designs Squadron Sport lights!!

    Some photos of the C4 Hyrbid with half height hoop.
  45. Malcolm

    Cherokee XJ SOLD. JUST BOUGHT THE 2019 Tacoma!

    Despite the fact its quickstand it looks great haha. im just biased dont listen to me. Welcome to the forum! any questions just ask.
  46. Malcolm

    Finally lifted my Taco, what lift are you guys running?

    Icon Stage 10 with total chaos UCA's
  47. Malcolm

    The T3G Staff conversation thread

    I gotta say @Tyler its the same for me as far as neglecting the site. ive been scoping caterers for the event, and prepping for expo west which will be huge for us. The amount of traffic that will see tacoma3g.com on the truck during expo west is gonna be incredible since ill be posted up in the...
  48. Malcolm

    Do we have any other computer nerds here?

    Ya dude i spent 4k including monitors on my recent build i sold not long ago, and it was an absolute monster.
  49. Malcolm

    Regional vendors?

    haha i mean i used to live in Washington. Idaho aint that bad of a drive, going through east washington sucks though.
  50. Malcolm

    Do we have any other computer nerds here?

    LMAO i mean for 2900$ i could build an ABSOLUTE BEAST of a machine.
  51. Malcolm

    Regional vendors?

    Thats colorado though!
  52. Malcolm

    Do we have any other computer nerds here?

    i mean i absolutely love windows and the versatility towards application. However for my current goals, the Macbook was a great choice. Mine is very decked out with 32gb of RAM which makes rendering photo/video a dream. the 5k retina display cant be beat either. It was also free so cant...
  53. Malcolm

    Brightest aftermarket lights

    True talk and only makes sense, since true amber cuts through weather like a beast. Higher the kelvin the more reflection you can get.
  54. Malcolm

    Brightest aftermarket lights

    Ya i suppose that is a downside of LED, due to the wave length of the light it tends to reflect more.
  55. Malcolm

    Locker or LSD? whats your prefrence?

    Locker will always be superior over a LSD.
  56. Malcolm

    Brightest aftermarket lights

    Yea i went for them in my Low beams to replace the HID's because their warranty deal is a pain in the ass, i was not dissapointed at all.
  57. Malcolm

    Do we have any other computer nerds here?

    Im a huge computer nerd and have built loads of computers in my past. However i just sold my tower/gaming rig. I know a lot on the technical side of things though so if you have any questions ask away! @Tyler what ever happened with that giveaway you won? and why are you regretting the macbook
  58. Malcolm

    Brightest aftermarket lights

    Honestly i have been toting HID's forever, but when one side of my 150$ Morimoto elite 55w kit had a complete failure i decided to try LED's. I have the auxbeam H11 90W LED headlights and can honestly say theyre as bright as my 55W HID Kit i had. The light is instant and much cleaner, theyre...
  59. Malcolm

    Regional vendors?

    CBI is just one state over in idaho.
  60. Malcolm

    Dogs. We all love them, let's see them!

    Yea his dogs are ridiculous lmao
  61. Malcolm

    SanDiego T3G Bi-weekly GTG!!

    I will make you a banner with your local trucks or personal trucks for any regional meetup you would like to start. Please, include me and I’ll reach out. Or make you a flyer for meetups inndifferent regions
  62. Malcolm

    Veteran Status

    Yea im definitely taking advantage of it and when it runs out i already qualify for yellow ribbon program. Pretty much a garuntee ill be at 100% P&T disability also.
  63. Malcolm

    New Gears break in period

    Yes thats a price you all can get! They do great work very cool guys. its a Jeep shop primarily but a differential is a differential
  64. Malcolm

    Yellow fog lights.

    Cant wait to test out what RIGID is doing soon!
  65. Malcolm

    W8N4MUD's introduction and build (San Diego)

    hey WELCOME! youre gonna love that beautiful new truck, if you didnt already! come to out local meetup since youre in san diego on the 23rd!
  66. Malcolm

    Wiring harness length

    you can just match the gauge wire to the spec of the factory, its usually around 14AWG, and slide the lengths together.
  67. Malcolm

    New Gears break in period

    no that was just for labor.
  68. Malcolm

    CMC vs. Cab Mount Relocation

    The nice this about the relocation is that the back end is pretty much the same location, all its doing is angling the front farther back and more slimeline to allow for more room on the backend of the tire.
  69. Malcolm

    New Gears break in period

    Holy cow... I paid 900 for mine.
  70. Malcolm

    New Gears break in period

    werent they pretty expensive?
  71. Malcolm

    Dakar’s

    The Dakar HD pack is worth it, IMO i would just go with that. Future proof. Also with the HC rear you will want the added capacity.
  72. Malcolm

    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    find a dry PTFE lubricant
  73. Malcolm

    New member from Kentucky

    honestly, its better to upgrade once than to get something you end up changing out later down the line anyways.
  74. Malcolm

    Welcome to our new moderators!

    You should have access to the staff sub forum now, lets talk about it over there.
  75. Malcolm

    South/Middle GA ?

    Lets meet up when i pass through around november.
  76. Malcolm

    Welcome to our new moderators!

    Was just going to comment @Tyler . ultimately you have the say, but im not opposed to any of them and they are all very strong members of the forum. Id be happy to have them on the team.
  77. Malcolm

    Anyone in here from NC?

    Ill meet up with NC peeps when i head back east!
  78. Malcolm

    Welcome to our new moderators!

    Were very happy to have you onboard @JerryTaco2.0, and welcome to the team @Nick BBP .
  79. Malcolm

    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    agreed. Went 700lbs on my icons and glad i did. Gave me the front support and height i needed with the steel bumper and winch.
  80. Malcolm

    OVTune VF Tuner | OVTune - Tacoma ECU flash tune options and feedback

    I just got the gears in and it made a world of difference, but im thinking that coupled with OV Tune would be incredible. So i think i may just pick it up sometime after Expo West.
  81. Malcolm

    New member from Kentucky

    Wow thats beefy suspension! basically what i have except for the billet UCA's and RXT leaf pack. I have Dakar's and Total Chaos on mine. I love the TRD Pro's in white especially with those bronze wheels. This is super clean man, cant wait to see more! Welcome to the forums bro.
  82. Malcolm

    Blacking out my racks.

    I would suggest a Poly paint personally. Poly is extremely durable and you can find pop cans of it for a good price. Would probably only take you about 1-2 cans to get some good solid layers on there. Plastidip is nice because its removable, but it is also not very durable. Enamel would be my...
  83. Malcolm

    Walther + DECKED Giveaway

    ENTERED!! I have a walther PPQ 9mm but now i need a .45!! Also that sweet sweet decked system
  84. Malcolm

    Your Wheels

    Depends how much wheel you want showing over tire, by this i mean how much you want the sidewall of the tire to protrude away from the wheel itself. A lot of crawlers or people who hit rocky trails (me) like a skinnier wheel because it provides more sidewall for the tire to grip with aiding in...
  85. Malcolm

    Popping noise

    do you hear the same noise when going over speed bumps or hitting drops in the road? check your coils and look for wear on the coil, could be the UCA knocking the coilover. if not, recheck all your torques, make sure everything is good and tight.
  86. Malcolm

    New Gears break in period

    Just got back from picking up the truck from regear and it is like a whole new truck.
  87. Malcolm

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    You might end up doing so. from what ive been hearing 4.88's arent enough on the 315's. bbig reason why i just went 5.29's
  88. Malcolm

    New Gears break in period

    yes of course, you should 100% do that, i was more so explaining to process of breaking them in which is essentially polishing and deburring them in the diff. This is a big reason why you change the fluid because there may be shavings or the fluid will become clouded.
  89. Malcolm

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Shes in the shop right now getting 5.29 gears ;)
  90. Malcolm

    New Gears break in period

    Certain shops will tell you a difference in opinion, but realistically you should stop every 10 miles for about 30-45 minutes to let them cool down for at least 30 miles so do that 3 times. Then take it easy for 500 miles, normal road driving no offroading or towing.
  91. Malcolm

    SanDiego T3G Bi-weekly GTG!!

    Thank you everyone who came out last night, and if you didnt we hope to see you at the next one! This first meet was a great turn out/success and we would love to keep doing these.
  92. Malcolm

    Rookie needing advice/guidance

    Welcome and congrats on your purchase! glad you made your way over here. if you were to do a 6" lift i would highly suggest going with a coilover designed for that size lift, Icon and King both make them for 6" lifts. Its my personal bias not to go with a spacer lift, only because i ran one if i...
  93. Malcolm

    Sangi's Build Tread

    Damn this is a sick build. Welcome !
  94. Malcolm

    Dogs. We all love them, let's see them!

  95. Malcolm

    What year and how many miles?

    That’s good to hear. I was there last December and didn’t really see anything built up. Lots of clean tacomas though. I wanna change that! Haha as long as people welcome it! I’ll be doing a lot of east coast meets and events. I think the east coast needs it
  96. Malcolm

    Roof rack

    honestly i believe its good to spend a little more and get something like the prinsu which is designed specifically for our generation.
  97. Malcolm

    Malcolm's Tacoma3G.com TRDPro Build(loaded with photos)

    Thank you! its beena lot of work the last year. and yes i got a CMC when i had 33's and im gonna do the cab mount relocation now for 35's so i dont have to worry about alignment so much
  98. Malcolm

    brocent Intro

    youll appreciate it more when you build it up yourself ;)
  99. Malcolm

    Overland Expo West 2019

    Like @Tyler said I will be there. Stop by the rigid booth and come say hi!
  100. Malcolm

    What year and how many miles?

    I’ll end up there when it gets closer to me moving. Gonna be bringing T3G meetups and events over to that area and to the east coast so get ready!
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