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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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    First 4x4 ever

    you know I never really noticed it when stock.
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    First 4x4 ever

    🤯 didn’t think of it like that. but too late now, took me a good 8hrs to do the lift on the truck lol
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    First 4x4 ever

    i wanted the same preload on both sides instead of having to compensate with the tacolean. that’s just the info I was able to gather from this forum anyways.
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    First 4x4 ever

    Got rear ended back in January by a 4runner. took the money and ran! got myself 4WP front and rear bumper with swingout. from that tiny damage, caliber collision estimated it to be $4.6k in damage. that allowed me to get; 4WP front bumper 4WP rear bumper with passenger side swingout and spare...
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    TRD skid plate Hardware

    Good afternoon everyone. I recently had work done which required the skid plates to be removed. The shop could not get last two bolts to thread and suggested I buy longer hardware since I have RCI tranny skid that is sandwiched between the TRD engine skid. Well, longer bolts would also not...
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    What’s under your hood?

    Can‘t wait to see this 1UZ taco in action! your 1st gen with the 3rz sounds sick btw! Is it turbocharged as well? Also, are you planning to do dual cases on your 3rd gen since you can’t use the taco box?
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    you'll be totally fine. I have the GFC superlite on my prinsu cab rack, not on a bed rack or camper shell. there is quite a bit of overhang in front and in the back. holds up great even after washboard roads. you can check out pics of how mine is mounted on my profile.
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    First 4x4 ever

    decided to do the “viper cut” on my front bumper. used a dremel and cleaned it up with some edge trim. I’ll be joining the DirtNation boys on a training clinic at Gold Mountain in Big Bear to learn some rock crawling techniques and figured I can use some extra clearance in front.
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    TRD off road vs TRD pro

    the PRO will come with the sunroof regardless. OR it's an option.
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    TRD off road vs TRD pro

    you can get a manual in a TRD sport (access cab or double), OR (just double) and PRO (just double) for the 2022 model year. I want to say they made OR access cabs in stick in '16 -'18. my 2020 OR is manual
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    TRD off road vs TRD pro

    only thing different from my OR and a PRO are the hood scoop, suspension, and tacky TRD letters on the head rest. got a better suspension than the PRO and still came out way way cheaper. plus they never made the PRO in quicksand.
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    Manual Transmission Issues??

    Thank you so much! I have taken in my truck twice already regarding this issue and all they did both times was slap a bunch of grease on it and never replace anything. The grease only stops the squeaking for a few months. I noticed it only goes up to 2019, i hope they cover my 2020. it’s the...
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    Manual Transmission Issues??

    experiencing the same as OP. My 2020 OR makes more a clunking noise rather than a grind from shifting to1-3. Shifting from 4-6 is smooth. My clutch pedal started squeaking around 5k miles and they have "re-greased" twice already and the sound is starting to come back again. currently at 19.5K...
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    Archived Rig of the Month, December 2021: And the winner is... @TACO.HOG

    I know we are missing a few months for ROTM this year, but It would be cool to make a calendar with the winners of each month.
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    Well, I guess that I'm a Tacoma owner, now...

    welcome and nice truck! those are some great looking wheels on there but I'm pretty biased. i think they're the best looking oem wheel
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    What skids do you run?

    TRD engine skid, RCI tranny, RCI transfer case, R4T LCA skids. wanting to get the RCI rear diff skid and a gas tank skid as well. just gotta save up.
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    Introduction to the Prelander Build (IG = @desert.recon)

    bad ass build!
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    70,000 forum posts!

    keep the great post and info coming! what a great community
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    First 4x4 ever

    Sorry for the photo dump, but the GFC Superlite came. 10 month wait time was worth it. testing it out at Thomas Mountain in Southern California Plaskett Creek in Big Sur Anza-Borrego mall crawling at home. put a topo wrap on the prinsu fairing + grille garnish/emblem compared to the...
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    IE Shops

    hit up BeastFab. located in San Bernardino. https://beastfabrication.com/ Jerry can do fab work and all other installs.
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    Finally, My Nubian Queen has some parts. 6 month wait in a covid world

    great looking truck! are you using the oem top hats on the front coilovers? looks like a fat spacer on there.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    those rims looks killer!
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    First 4x4 ever

    the rock lights come in pretty clutch as camp lights. pretty impressed. Original link: https://youtu.be/dtOAQCi2n-Y no i’m not a youtuber, just wanted to share a quick video of the lights
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    Archived Who needs armor for their Tacoma? 4 Wheel Parts might have you covered... for free!

    From a young age I started to love the adventure. It started when I used to go on cross country trips with my Pops in his Freightliner. That man taught me the utility of having a truck and a 4x4. His first truck he bought when coming to the states was a '81 Toyota Pickup and he had quite a fleet...
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    First 4x4 ever

    updates on build. -sitting on bilstein 6112 set at the 5th notch with 1/2 in top hat spacer on the driver side and a 1/4 spacer on the passenger side to account for the “taco lean.” bilstein 5160 in the rear with an Icon AAL. it rides like a different truck. - ARB UCAs -got some recovery boards...
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    Marlin Crawler Tacobox for 3rd gens

    Awesome! How do you like it with the 6MT? any leaking at all or was Marlin able to fix that issue? I want one now, but was told by a friend that Marlin no longer makes the tacobox. Also not seeing the tacobox listed on their site anymore. Is this true?
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    Post purchase fog light install possible?

    Sure is. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WR23ZXV/?tag=tacoma3g-20 If you're will willing to spend the money, look into Baja Designs or diode dynamics. they make SAE fogs and mounts to go into the OEM location.
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    Archived Theme ideas for next month's Rig of the Month

    Mall Crawling theme
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    Archived Rig of the Month, April 2021: Submit your photos here!

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    Archived Rig of the Month, March 2021: Submit your photos here!

    Mt. Whitney covered in the clouds
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    What's in your bed /controlling your cargo?

    I would love to see pics if you could post some. thanks.
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    Archived Rig of the Month, January 2021: Submit your photos here!

    Mall Crawling
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    My 2019 TRD Off Road

    is this Thomas Mountain in socal near Idyllwild?
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    First 4x4 ever

    Ended up purchasing Bilstein 6112 up front with ARB UCAs and bilstein 5160 with a AAL in the rear. Did not want spend that much just to have to rebuild/service King's or Fox's in 30k miles. I don't plan on hitting whoops or the dunes anytime soon. Maybe after its paid off I'll go that route...
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    NVTaco's 2021 Pro [slow] Build

    200k miles/ 20 year powertrain warranty is mind blowing 🤯 i never heard of a car company/ dealer doing anything like that
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    First 4x4 ever

    Plastidip'd the wheels and had BFG KO2 mounted. got 255/75R17. slight rubbing on the fender liner (only in reverse tho, weird) but nothing a heat gun can't fix hopefully. no rubbing on cab mounts since its been chopped. kinda worried it might rub a lot during full flex off road. gotta save up...
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    First 4x4 ever

    going to save up for King or Icon, but definitely open to suggestions
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    Archived December 2020 Rig of the Month: Submit your photos here! (Sponsored by The Wandering Winterfields)

    Fun in the sun next to a Joshua Tree in Joshua Tree NP with a pretty much stock Tacoma. Stock Tacomas need love too!
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    First 4x4 ever

    love the youtube channel btw. but love your taco even more!
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    First 4x4 ever

    Just want to start off wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Super thankful for my 2020 TRD OR 4x4 6 speed Manual that my wife named Sandy. I am a registered nurse located in southern California. Ride is pretty much stock right now but should be getting wheels and tires this weekend. Saving...
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    Best roof racks and roof top tents?

    @tundraconvert What brand is that black storage box you have your stove set up on? or is it custom?
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    Dash cams

    I have a blackvue dash cam. records in 1080 or 4k. you can either hard wire it or use the cigarette lighter. good thing about this dash cam is the camera itself is detachable. You can purchase a separate mount and use the same dash cam for multiple vehicles. I have it mounted in my Honda Fit or...
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