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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. jchooley13

    Lightest Storage Bin and Recovery Gear Solutions?

    I wouldn't use them as a tie down. I don't have anything heavy on them but it's made to have a hi-lift jack mounted to it. I figure if they can handle that weight anything else should be fine.
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    Lightest Storage Bin and Recovery Gear Solutions?

    Maybe look into molle panel systems for the bed. I have them on both sides of the bed. Hatchet and splitting axe mounted on one side, sholve on the other with plenty of room to add a med kit. Most people don't have hatchets and axes and have their straps, shackles etc. mounted on the system...
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    Archived Theme ideas for next month's Rig of the Month

    Pets Bath time (mid wash) Hauling Uses other than overlanding
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    Pennsylvania !

    My girlfriend says I have a twin around Lancaster, would you happen to be on here? pics for reference
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    Archived Rig of the Month, April 2021: Submit your photos here!

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    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

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    What did you purchase recently?

    SSO front bumper, off grid dual battery system, molle panels for the bed and Victory 4x4 rock sliders. Now I just gotta wait 14 weeks.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Currently sitting at Toyota for State inspection and emissions. Also, getting the fuel pump replaced.
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    How do y'all wash your trucks? Carwash or hand wash? 👀

    After watching some one scrub off 1/4 inch of dirt and rock off his truck (no water just straight to the brush) then his little boy using the brush to clean the bay floor I've never used those on paint. Wheels, tires, bed, tent cover and cab rack get the brush. I go to a car wash, use the...
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    Tutorial How to disable anti traction control

    At a stop, press and hold your traction control button until it says it's off. Page 268 in your owners manual
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    Electric brake controller

    I'm not seeing one directly through Toyota but I found these...
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    Electric brake controller

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007O5GXOG/?tag=tacoma3g-20
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    Mirror Cover Removal

    It's easier with 2 hands
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    Mirror Cover Removal

    Simple, grab whatever edge you can and pull.
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    Taco Sauce

    I use Meguiars Hybrid ceramic wax. Safe on all surfaces so this also replaced my rainx. It lasts about 6 months. Took this picture about a week after. the white swirls on the chin are from another product that didn't work out. We recently had a decent amount of snow on the east coast the...
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    Ov (vforest) questions.

    Man, I've been trying to get my truck tuned for the past 3 weeks. So far 13 emails back and fourth, I'm finally able to get access to vF tuner program and it's not reading the maps. I'm on my 3rd install limit reset (dumbest thing I've seen in something that lets you edit maps) 1st reset, I...
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    Hood latch / Release failure

    Had the opposite problem with my last car. a strong wind or an 18 wheeler coming the other way would cause it to pop open like I pulled the release. Probably needs cleaned and greased. WD40, compressed air and white lithium grease.
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    How much do you pay for registration?

    $37 a year in Pennsylvania and $46 for state inspection and emissions. $83 because you legally need all 3.
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    Radar Cruise & brake lights

    attempts to hold the set speed.
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    Radar Cruise & brake lights

    Rapid decel. and it's really aggressive about it. First time I had it happened to me, someone cut me off doing a quick 3 lane merge on the highway. Went from 70 to 40 in the time it took the guy to clear the lane, then with the new found space and being well below the set speed the truck...
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    How’s everyone holdin' up? T3G's therapeutic mental health and general chat thread.

    Life has been full of stress and it's not gonna let up anytime soon. After 13 years with my place of employment they're drastically downsizing my plant, and of course I'm not one of the people that's going to be kept. +/- 2 weeks from Jan. 8th will be my last day. Unfortunately everyone is...
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    Dash cams

    I order a hard wire kit from Amazon, having the USB out in the open like that is bothering me. But I don't see why you couldn't use the wireless charger supply. I'm one of the few people that use mine, I understand it's not the best but it's enough to offset the blue tooth drain. So I didn't...
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    Dash cams

    Just got it today. Do you use the USB for power or did you figure out another power source?
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    Dash cams

    My daily commute has been getting worse with each passing day. Today was nearly (literally a 1/2") a Taco down moment. It's got me thinking about getting dash cams. What cameras are you guys using? Looking for front and rear. Also suggestions for mounting the rear camera with a mid height bed...
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    Rooftop Storage Cases

    Plano case. I did drill holes, 4 carriage bolts, 4 wing nuts, 8 washers and 8 rubber washers (2 of each inside the case and out). Air seems to be getting in, I haven't had to vent it yet but the foam is staying dry. Original link: https://youtu.be/BxX2uyHb2dc
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    Got Method wheels? Let's seem 'em!

    Method Rally 503, not on a Tacoma though.
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    Archived July 2020 Rig of the Month: Submit your photos here! (Sponsored by Accessorides)

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    How much do you owe on your Tacoma?

    2019 OR DCSB, bought new in May of last year, sticker price $36K remaining $31500
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Mounted ARB awning, and Maxtrax recovery boards. Gotta run to home depot tomorrow got the wrong size carriage bolts for mounting the Plano case.🤦‍♂️
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Hit 10,000 miles while driving it like it's my WRX. Damn non-essential going back to work forgot what little they knew about driving. lol
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    Can't go wrong with Tacoma Beast or most decal manufacturers. The key to decals is a clean, cool surface. I use Denatured Alcohol to clean the surface and a dish soap and water solution. The solution makes it so it wont stick right away (assuming the area is still wet), making it easier to...
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    Back up camera clean up

    Meguiar's hybrid ceramic wax seems to be working pretty good and lasting longer than rainx did. Looks good on paint and trim as well.
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    Mounting a Plano Gun Case to My Roof Rack

    Depends on the lift. I'm pretty sure KnightT4CO has a lift on his truck. I'll be doing this next weekend. How well does everything stay in place in there? I'm sure your wrenches make it sound like Christmas up there. lol
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    Coronxiety-19

    My grand father just passed on Tuesday, not covid related. He was at a nursing home where the virus was running rampant and because of that they are saying it was covid related. Which hindered what could be done with funeral arrangements. After an Aunt PAID for a test to be done and it came...
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    What did you purchase recently?

    Plano case, 2 sets of Maxtrax recovery boards, ARB awning, RTIC 65 quart cooler and miscellaneous recovery gear. Sucks I'll stop getting hazard pay on the 21st.
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    New to the Site! Looking forward to networking. And seeings everyone’s builds

    Welcome. Nice setup so far.
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    I went with Victory 4x4. They do offer a 40" cut out, it comes with mounting brackets for a light bar and noise reducing trim. It's also slightly cheaper than a Prinsu rack Wind noise isn't too bad, I figure what I do hear is the air hitting the light bar.
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    My new-to-me daily driver and the story of my four week long overland trip from Michigan to Mountain River, Alaska. (Long read.)

    I was playing a on Friday. I did the tutorial then just free roamed for a bit.. Looks great, controls could use a little work on the Xbox one. Definitely something I'll play more. The control layout works really well. However, I'd like the trigger for accelerating to work like in other...
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    My new-to-me daily driver and the story of my four week long overland trip from Michigan to Mountain River, Alaska. (Long read.)

    hows the vehicle selection and customization?
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    Wanted Tacoma Hood Swap Thread

    Not gonna lie, I got a little excited. Then I seen the location, that's way too far away.
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    I got all the other stuff just not the jack. Hopefully with my state going into the yellow phase next week I can find one locally.
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    Looking for this trim...

    If I had to guess it's probably a custom job. Most places that do wraps should be able to do that for you.
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    I'm looking to get an OSV (over sand vehicle) permit in Maryland. It says I need a jack that will clear a wheel out of sand. Will the factory jack be adequate? I plan on getting a hi lift jack but if I ordered it now I don't think I'd get it in time for my trip.
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    Who knows how to use a high lift jack?

    I'm looking to get an OSV (over sand vehicle) permit in Maryland. It says I need a jack that will clear a wheel out of sand. Will the factory jack be adequate? I plan on getting a hi lift jack but if I ordered it now I don't think I'd get it in time for my trip.
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    Baja Designs S8 DRL on Roof Rack?

    Finally had a moment to wire it up. I ended up splice the DRL into the headlights DRL light. In the video I watched he spliced into the green wire, for some reason it didn't work for me so I spliced into the pink and it worked. However I noticed in the video my pink wire is blue on his truck...
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    My first Tacoma...

    I think your safe with your lease. Welcome!
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    Archived Asking for your advice on paid advertisements...

    Forums like this are pretty much an ad to begin with. It's free marketing for manufacturers. We buy products and show it off in the build threads. They don't even need to make an account to reap the benefits. Though I'm glad they do and keep us updated on new products, offer discounts and...
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    Yakima Bed Rack?

    I don't see why it wouldn't work. Looking at the install instructions, it's basically a C-clamp around the tracks instead of being mounted in the track. Remove the clamp and with some help, you should be able to easily lift off your RTT with the rails still attached
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    Archived Do you guys think there should be a limit on RotM submissions?

    Top 5
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    Archived Do you guys think there should be a limit on RotM submissions?

    Take the top 10 from the submission phase proceed to the final voting phase.
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    If anyone here drives a Tacoma, good luck not being a virgin

    No lift nor snorkel I'm good :ROFLMAO:
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    Help! Broken wheel studs

    Can't speak for the Tacoma but I've done it on my other car, hard part is punching them out. Took me about a half hour to get them out with a punch and hammer. Then you have to press them in place, a hand full of washers and the appropriate nut is enough to get it in. Took me about 3 hours...
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    Baja Designs S8 DRL on Roof Rack?

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    Just Another Quicksand Build Thread

    Baja Designs light bar wired up All the lights
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    Baja Designs S8 DRL on Roof Rack?

    Just wire mine today. It's on Baja's harness so its on a switch, when I have more time I'll splice into the DRLs. During the day they aren't that noticeable. I'll post again tonight. Sunset with all the DRLs on Video taken at 2 in the afternoon
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    Just Another Quicksand Build Thread

    Installed my Victory 4x4 cab rack, Baja Designs 40" S8 light bar and Ironman 4x4 RTT
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    Just Another Quicksand Build Thread

    My 2019 DCSB Off road build. Building for overlanding. There's not a whole lot around my area but once it's built I plan on travelling and seeing what other states have to offer. The day I got it As it currently is Exterior: Cali Raised Led Fuax Pro Grill AVS Low Profile Rain Guards...
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    Help! Hyperflashing

    Did you resolve your issue?
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    Recall 3rd gen Tacoma fuel pump recall (Jan 2020)

    It drives. Had it towed to the dealership, and like magic it worked for them. Recently had it in for state inspection and they told me, I'll be getting a letter soon since I had it in for low fuel pressure before. Feel like I'm on borrowed time waiting on this letter.
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    Recall 3rd gen Tacoma fuel pump recall (Jan 2020)

    It's not higher speeds. It can happen at higher speeds which makes it dangerous. I had it happen while parked, wouldn't let me start and when it eventually would it would stall either right away or at 1500 RPMs
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    Dogs. We all love them, let's see them!

    She didn't like the bed before the bed mat
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    Help! Hyperflashing

    I just fixed this issue by removing a resistor, however mine was meso's mirror signals, and tail light kit. Meso's suggestion over on Tacoma world. Basically he says with the low draw of the LEDS and the resistors built into his kits make it like a bulb is out. Which a burnout bulb causes...
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    Build direction

    That all depends on your plans. For example, I'm not planning on any serious off-roading any time soon (not much around where I live) so I went with bed and roof rack before bumpers and armor. I do however plan on it later so I do have wait I want pick out.
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    $15 more per lens that's not that bad. looks like I'll end up doing that. Thanks for the input everyone.
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    Yeah, I read Baja designs light science stuff. Thats what has me thinking wide beam, because the combo I have (not Baja designs) doesn't seem to shine has far left and right as it probably should. I don't have ditch lights yet, I want to get the light bars squared away and see if I feel I need...
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    I'm about to order a cab rack and would like to put a 40" baja designs light bar up there. I already have a 30" combo beam pattern behind my grill. I would like to do the Wide beam pattern up top to illuminate out where the grill bar doesn't. Does this make sense to do or should I just get...
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    Wrap / Plasti Dip Plasti-Dip

    using it on nut/bolts wont work. once you go to tight the up with a wrench it'll peel the plasti dip right off. I've had good experience with engine enamel paint. Used some on lug nuts and the lasted 4 or 5 years (changing wheel sets twice a year) before it started to chip away.
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    AVS rainguards

    Victory 4x4 bed rack The view from my seat, safety glasses for scale.
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    AVS rainguards

    Tomorrow I'll try to get one from inside.
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    AVS rainguards

    I have the in channel ones. Only complaint is I shouldn't have gone with matte black. Between the guard and the A pillar I have a massive blind spot. But depending on your height and seating position it might not be a problem. Rock auto has them for $15 cheaper than AVS.
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    What did you purchase recently?

    RTT and bed mat are on the way. Now I'm looking at cab racks, light bars and storage.
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    New to Toyota, Quicksand TRD offroad

    Tell him I appreciate it. (y) A+ customer service
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    Coronxiety-19

    I'm ready for the daily temperature checks to stop. Day one was 100° yesterday was 86°. A steady drop over a week. I know I die a little bit everyday but seeing a number and a chart that verifies it is really depressing.
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    New to Toyota, Quicksand TRD offroad

    To my surprise my @Victory4x4 bed rack was delivered on Friday. Ordering the RTT in 2 weeks.
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    Leather Seat Covers

    The damage isnt too bad for an 80lbs. GSD
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    Leather Seat Covers

    Love my Clazzios. If you have a large dog and you take it on trips, stay away from the perforated leather. Their nails and weight go right through the holes. The solid leather sections have no holes or scratches from the dog.
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    Coronxiety-19

    My county was just issued a "stay at home" order. My place of employment is still exempt. They just gave me a "hall pass" to drive to and from work. Starting Monday mandatory temperature checks before entering the building. but at least I'm getting a temporary 25% raise for showing up.
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    Coronxiety-19

    This has been in my head all day... not complaining though
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    Coronxiety-19

    That really blows. Victory 4x4 is in the same situation as of yesterday. One could argue their products help with social isolation and should remain open. My place of employment was supposed close but because we print medical documents 10% of the time (currently not printing any) we were aloud...
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    It’s official, I’m a homeowner (camper photos)

    Looks really nice. keeping the cab rack for aero?
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    What did you purchase recently?

    Victory 4x4 Mid-height bed rack... wanted a Kel-Tec KSG but everyone's sold out so figure buy I'd something for the truck. As long as my place of employment keeps open, next will be a RTT.
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    Essential Camping Equipment

    ah, yeah, that went over my head. Thought you were referring to the (s)
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    Essential Camping Equipment

    Hahaha yeah I did. The only reason I said something about the water jugs because someone was reading over my shoulder and asked why 2. So I figured I'd explain my reason
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    Essential Camping Equipment

    Generally cant go wrong with Coleman. But like aenriquez said, there are cheaper options that will work just as well.
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    Essential Camping Equipment

    Man, ain't that the truth. My dad has 5 or 6, 50 gallon totes full off things he's used since camping as a kid. Glad he took my camping my whole life and was able to narrow it down when I start going out on my own. Another must have, fire retardant gloves.
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    Essential Camping Equipment

    A tent, obviously. lol gas stove, cooler(s), cook wear, something to start fires, axe/hatchet, two 5 gallon water jugs to clean cook wear and hands, trash bags and a basic med kit with your choice of pain relievers. I said 2 jugs because it's something my dad has always done, ones mixed with...
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    Trd pro grill

    Then you're good. No problem (y)
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