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

    Don't suppose 4GTacoma.com is free? Not so bad having the number at the start. Might even prevent a couple of typos...
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    Tire Size Fitment and Lift

    The wheels will fit no problem. What Hltaco was saying is he's running HUGE tyres without any rub. Generally with Toyota anything over 31" diameter you should think about rub. It all depends what tyres you want to run.
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    Tire Size Fitment and Lift

    What is the offset on those rims? At the opposite end of the table.... is it possible to run 15" rims -with a spacer to clear the brake calipers? Just looking for options.
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    PSA: If you have aftermarket leaf springs, go check your gas tank for damage!

    ...Non issue maybe but I'd still put a couple of layers of paint on it to stop rust starting sooner. ;)
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    PSA: If you have aftermarket leaf springs, go check your gas tank for damage!

    I didn't see the insta story but got the topic notification for here just now. I think insta only shows you stories of profiles you recently visited. Thanks for the heads up though dude.
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Got a little back from the insurance company. I couldn't really push them too hard because the parts appear to be stolen from the dealers yard, and the marine insurance only covers the truck once the transporter picks it up. Doing my best to replace the parts for cheap; front fogs and bezels off...
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    We think it rolled too, just not very hard if that makes sense. Drivers window and windscreen were smashed, fender crushed, wing mirror intact. Drivers door bent, rear door straight. Its bizarre.
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Well where did those 3 months go?! Things are still progressing but at a SUPER slow pace. Spectre intake is fitted and sexy as hell. Centre piece of grill has a solid perspex panel in it because I cant find Toyota letters to replace the missing letters. Its ugly but will get me through the...
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    Tire Size Fitment and Lift

    Right. Got it. Thanks.
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    Tire Size Fitment and Lift

    In relation to this, most toyota wheels I'm seeing online are 7jx16 et35 Is that setup ok on a factory truck? What does the extra 10 offset do -make it wider wheelbase or closer to the brake calipers? This is so confusing.
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    As mentioned before 35psi is about right. Can go 5 either way depending how nobbly your tyres are. The more mud terrain softer is better so more rubber on the road. The smoother the tyre, a higher psi will get you better mpg.
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    Wheel question. What is the offset on oem trd pro wheels. The stamp says 16x7j 13. I'm guessing the "13" refers to the offset but as it doesn't say et I'm not 100% Tried to fit some other wheels the other day (8j) and they didnt fit. So need to know the minimum offset. Any ideas?
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    Can you fit a non drl headlight in a drl truck? Think I've come up with an idea. My truck has no headlights so I'm doing all this theory in my head. Non Drl headlamps are so much cheaper than their drl brother so... Why not put a switchback bulb in the turn signal socket and take the feed...
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Screw it. Needed a morale boost. Bought something shiny. (and it was in a sale) May aswell die happy. ?
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Alas I've become a victim of that wretched Corona virus. I work in travel & tourism and got the call from the boss yesterday saying we're shutting down for a month (minimum) NOT because we're sick, but because nobody can enter the country. No tourists = No work. Thanks government. So for now...
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    So Lexus headrests are a perfect fit. Bargain of the year I reckon. The dent in the drivers side is just my thumbprint. Window has arrived and has been fitted, but its revealed the door is a tiny bit bent at the top. And its visibly sticking out at the bottom. Not great news. Another part to...
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    Bushwacker type bolt on fender flares $125 on ebay?!

    Saw this. Seems a crazy price. Ebay
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    Drippy Exhaust

    Ok cool. I thought it might be temperature related -whether engine or atmosphere. Daytime temps here at the mo are like 6°c so that probably explains alot. (I struggled to get the trd badge remains off the door because it had gone brittle) Thanks.
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    Drippy Exhaust

    Hey everyone. So I've had my truck running a few times and I've noticed the exhaust drips both out of the exit and where the middle and rear sections join. Over here most of our trucks are diesel and this never happens so it's a new thing for me. Is it just because the engine isn't up to...
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    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    Tried to find some sneaky design pics but couldn't. Did find the 2021 Nightshade Tacoma though ?
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    In the news today: Single cab?! 2024 Next Taco Generation.

    Also some Toyota news
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    In the news today: Single cab?! 2024 Next Taco Generation.

    My first truck was a single cab. It was nice having the longer bed but i'm 6'1 so the seat was always right back against the bulkhead. recently I've got used to extra cabs and double cabs with more space in the cab rather than the back. Looks alright though. :cool:
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    In the news today: Single cab?! 2024 Next Taco Generation.

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    First Time Tacoma Owner - Build Plan

    You're not getting the best prices for what you're after. Shop harder and you'll find that wheelset @ $1100 and the falken tyres retail at 100 a piece.... Also those headlights can be found for $200 less More money saved = more toys. And you can still sell your factory wheels. Happy hunting. ;)
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    I wouldn't say harder, just more expensive. We have ARB stockists here so that was always an option, but the low profile bumpers where you cut away at the factory bumper just about qualify as a large parcel. -And I think look much better. FedEx quoted me something like £300 to get one here...
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    TRD pro foglights

    I ran a mock quote through the postage quote webpage. A 2kg box measuring 30cm x 20 x 20cm UK to USA is £25 This will obviously be tweaked but it's a rough idea. The aim is to beat ebay on price.
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    TRD pro foglights

    Hi. So some of you may know I'm rebuilding a salvage truck. This means searching the globe for parts at the best prices. I've come across some front fog lights that are the Rigid Industry style, but the manufacturers only want to make 10 or so sets minimum. I'm trying to beat them down to 5...
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Just a quick update. Front end is off. Radiator support will need little pull above the left headlight, as will the front right corner of the chassis so that I can mount the skid plate properly, however the skid plate is straight. So that's a bonus. Just discovered the screen washer pump is...
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    Locking wheel nut key?

    Anybody know which locking wheel nut key fits the nuts on a tacoma? If you have one, does it have a number? I think I need 491 but just want to check. The wheelnuts look like a flower.
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    Tacoma 3g Giveaway !

    Amazing!! Cheers guys. :D
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    Fitting Drivers window. Any hints/tips?

    I don't. If you can post it somewhere I'll have a look, but that video pretty much covers it.
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    What is inside the shark fin antenna? Mine is badly damaged and a circuit board is exposed. The way I see it I should have an fm radio antenna, dab antenna and a gps receiver for the nav? Were all of these in that one aerial? Only because I was thinking of replacing with a chinese carbon fiber...
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    Why cant you fit a non-DRL headlight on a DRL truck? Are the mountings different or something?
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    I know right. Literally a tablespoon of nice new engine oil in the cup holder. The mind boggles. Nothing a bit of tissue paper wouldn't soak up though so no dramas.
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    So the truck is stashed away and looks a bit like grumpy cat. Had a more in-depth look now that I have it in front of me. Some headscratch moments, like why is there engine oil in the cup holder? Why are the bulbs missing out of the left headlight? Who knows! Parts are starting to trickle in...
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    Tutorial 0

    Google "Chevron Tyre" I found 16" and 18" on ebay but they're really skinny.
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    Chrome

    What's best to get this black thing off? Looks like the base of the badge. Not sure WD40 is man enough? It's a kinda rubbery plastic.
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    Fitting Drivers window. Any hints/tips?

    I'm gonna try and fit myself so any info would be really helpful. - like whether to insert the glass from the top or bottom... Stuff like that. Cheers.
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Arrival! ?
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    The plot thickens. Insurance company have turned around and said they're now only paying a third of their original quote, due to the fact the shipper wasnt responsible for the thefts. This has all come about from the photos I sent, and obviously some photos they took on the ship (smart people)...
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    No I'm away with work so can't get to it till the 21st/22nd Bidding on a set of hub caps if that counts?
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Good news! Insurance company came through! A small sigh of relief that these parts won't cost me. #feckingarseholecriminals
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    Tacoma 3g Giveaway !

    Done! (Although Facebook is my real profile as I cant log in as the truck without my laptop)
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Roof rack was the plan anyway. The roof doesn't need to be perfect, I'd just like some of the dips pushed out so water doesn't pool.
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Ok so update. The truck landed, has been processed through customs and is now at a shipping agents yard in the uk. It's cheaper to store it there than the docks. But I've suffered a bit of a set back. Somewhere along the line MORE bits have been stolen. The most random being ONE wheel. Yep...
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    Fitting Bed Rack For RTT On Tonneau Cover

    Ok. Keep us posted.
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    Fitting Bed Rack For RTT On Tonneau Cover

    So with this setup can the topper be removed/refitted as needed with the rack already on? If so, my mrs would also be interested. Apparently I'm not allowed just a rack. :rolleyes::)
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    3rd gen manual trans

    There is way more sexy out there! I bought this knob on ebay
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Thanks! This isn't the first 'crazy' thing I've done. 5 years ago I bought a house in Bulgaria just €7500. It's essentially an empty shell and has sat there ever since, but now thanks to Brexit I might actually end up on a winner because I'll be classed as a Bulgarian citizen and not need a...
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Not sure, never done it before! But according to the government website, it has to be road worthy by our rules -so rear fog light, side repeaters and nothing hanging off obviously. The whole process costs £150 and a day in the test centre. I'm hoping they dont dig too deep into the vehicle...
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    I'm still hanging in there! Ship was massively delayed in the states so is currently 3 weeks behind schedule. It's just off Portugal at the moment so probably wont see it till next year now. Booooooo In other news, the gear knob and tail lights have arrived in the post. All good.
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Ok so I need a favour (possibly the first of many... lol) My truck is missing the front headrests. The only pair on ebay is an EXTORTIONATE price, so I'm seeking out alternatives. I've found Lexus headrests for like $25 a piece. They don't have the red stitching, but they are black leather and...
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    Good Price From Dealership for 2020 Tacoma Off-Road - $40,830?

    Sounds about right. Hasn't the trd pro gone up to like 50k now?
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Got the windshield replaced in the states. $270, which i thought was ok considering that was parts and labour. I've seen just the glass for sale for over 600. First tricky part sorted. I was gonna do the drivers window too, but couldn't get a straight answer from the dealer whether it was broken...
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Well I'm hoping the worst of it is the airbags. If I can get them sorted, the rest is just panels and glass. Fingers crossed.
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    Foreign Salvage Rebuild

    Hey everyone, my name's James and I'm the newest member on here although I have been lurking on Instagram for a while. I just bought a 2017 TRD Pro with a salvage title from a dealer in Miami. I'd be lying if the last week or so hasn't been stressful. Already a lot of emails back and forth...
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