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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. J

    Trailer ball rust

    Amsoil heavy duty metal protector. Sprays on and dries to a clear brown thin coating. Works great for exposed bolts and battery connections.
  2. J

    Ranger Eco Boost technology

    Those Ford numbers are impressive. Look up 2.3 liter ecoboost engine troubles. Fords whole ecoboost line is a mechanical flop.
  3. J

    Sport Mode

    I use sport and ECT all the time. Gives me the best gas mileage.
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    Reference Dealers/Service Writers/Techs you trust and recommend (or don’t).

    Dealership Name: Shore Toyota Phone Number: 609-645-2770 Address: 4236 Black Horse Pike Mays Landing, NJ 08330 The website now shows that the business is under new management. As of when, I am not sure. Bought my 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road in July of 2018. The truck had been on the lot...
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    Rattle driving me crazy

    From the info that I could find, bed bolt torque on my 2018 is 55 to 65 ft pounds, dry threads. I put anti seize on my bolt threads and tightened them to 50 ft pounds. It's been a year and nothing has loosened.
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    Rattle driving me crazy

    I would buy a new spacer (or find a used one) and find a washer or make a steel shim for on top of the frame tab where the plastic bed sits. The bed is now actually 1/8 inch low in that corner. I brought my new truck home and checked all the torques on the bolts. ALL of my bed bolts were...
  7. J

    Rattle driving me crazy

    The sleeve wasn't too long, the bed had worn where it contacts the frame.
  8. J

    2019 axle replacement

    Double charges for brake drum gaskets, wheels studs and axle bearings?
  9. J

    Rattle driving me crazy

    The spare tire chain? Not in that location, but noise travels. Or...there are exhaust heat shields on that side that may be loose. A 10mm wrench will tell you if that is the cause.
  10. J

    Northeast SOLD Pedal Commander PC-38 Bluetooth Throttle Controller for TOYOTA TACOMA 2004-2019

    Sold to MVBtaco. Delivered today, 12/30/19 at 11:50 his time.
  11. J

    Northeast SOLD Pedal Commander PC-38 Bluetooth Throttle Controller for TOYOTA TACOMA 2004-2019

    Less than one month old. Used for one week. Nothing wrong with it, it just isn't to my liking. See my review post in Aftermarket Products on tacomaforum.com. Paid $245 with tax, sell for $125 including shipping to the lower 48 states. Please PM me with any questions about product or methods...
  12. J

    Why do so many people prefer 4 doors vs Access cab?

    A 4 door truck is only 3 1/2 doors, as the two rear doors are only 3/4 size. The access cab has the doors swing back, partially blocking entrance to the rear of the truck. It's not like there is a hell of a lot of room to begin with.
  13. J

    What Engine Air Filter Are You Running?

    I've used K&N filters for 44 years and almost half a million miles and have never had trouble with or had to replace my MAF sensor. The only times this happens is if your engine is suffering from extreme blowby OR you don't know how to correctly oil the filter.
  14. J

    Spark plugs

    If I recall correctly, the 3.5 V6 in my 2018 Tacoma comes with 3 Denso and 3 NGK plugs. Does anyone know the part number of the NGK spark plugs? Thanks.
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    This bird had no chance with my wife Driving today.. kinda felt bad for the little fella. TACOMA (1) BIRD (0)

    Your wife shouldn't feel too badly. I took out a 12 pound groundhog last week with my TRD front skid plate. It was laying in the center of my lane on a busy two-lane road. I thought it was roadkill, so I straddled it with my tires. Just as I was going to drive over it, the groundhog sat up...
  16. J

    What oil are you running and what intervals are you changing it at?

    Did you know that Wix is now made in China? As of two years ago, IIRC. I use Toyota filters in my Tacoma and Hastings in everything else.
  17. J

    Cali Raised response and apology regarding recent events

    If the recurring payment for the website slipped past the bookeeper, fire the bookeeper. If the bookeeper told his boss about the charge and the boss did nothing, fire the boss.
  18. J

    Spark plugs

    You'll only drop a tool across both terminals on a battery once.
  19. J

    Spark plugs

    If you disconnect the negative terminal, there is no need to disconnect the positive terminal, unless you are removing the battery.
  20. J

    Spark plugs

    Doesn't disconnecting the battery cable result in the auto trans having to learn your driving habits all over again?
  21. J

    Spark plugs

    Why disconnect the negative battery terminal?
  22. J

    What are you currently listening to?

    The high pitched noises in my ears.
  23. J

    Woke up to a dead battery today

    I put an Optima in my 1991 Ford Exploder. It was fine, spun the starter like it was going to come out of the truck. Six months after I bought the battery, on a June day I shut the truck off, changed my mind about going into the store and when I went to start the truck I didn't even get a...
  24. J

    What grinds my gears

    Idjits at the stop light playing with their sail-foams. Gotta send those texts right NOW. Currently, five cars make it thru the green light by the time everyone reacts to the light change.
  25. J

    Where are you from?

    Mars. I'm here on extended vacation.
  26. J

    Complete Engine Failure

    That's what I thought, but it read as the misfire caused the valve to hit the piston. I'll bet some sensor or sensors on the cam or cams didn't do their jobs and caused all the fun.
  27. J

    What oil are you running and what intervals are you changing it at?

    Amsoil Signature 0W-20, Toyota filters. First change at 500 miles, and will have another at 7K and every 7K thereafter. I know the oil is good for more than 7K, but I personally feel that is long enough for service. I am not bringing my truck to Toyota for the free service because I received...
  28. J

    K&N drop in filter

    I have run the K&N filter on all of my vehicles since 1990 with no troubles. Every vehicle I installed the filter in I heard from the 'experts' that it was going to ruin the engine by letting particles get past and wear the rings and cylinders causing oil burning and that it would ruin the...
  29. J

    Complete Engine Failure

    I hope this is the last problem you have with your truck. I'm at a loss as to how a misfire can cause a valve(s) to hit the piston.
  30. J

    Wheel care suggestions wanted

    2018 Tacoma TRD OR long bed. When the wheels are room temperature, I spray them with Orange Clean, let sit for 10 minutes and go over them with a soft brush. Rinse thoroughly and there isn't a streak of any dirt or brake dust on them.
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