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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. NMBruce

    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    me too, I am more interested in this
  2. NMBruce

    Archived Paid memberships, membership perks, donations -- feedback needed

    I just Donated and I know getting stickers out there might help with getting people on the site, but I will not use the sticker, please save it for someone else. Make a donation selection that doesnt include the sticker.
  3. NMBruce

    What else is in your garage?!

    Girlfriend has a 2015 GX460, stock My other vehicle is a 2012 SLK350
  4. NMBruce

    Archived An announcement to let you know that I'll be posting an announcement soon...

    Take care of the medical stuff
  5. NMBruce

    navigation

    A question, so how does that know where you are? Do you hook it up to a GPS device?
  6. NMBruce

    The New Nissan Frontier

    If I was buying today, I would look at one. The engine & transmission are a year old and I like the looks inside & out. I wonder how it drives, is the transmission always hunting for a gear on hill like the Tacoma or is their 9 speed smoother for that.
  7. NMBruce

    Happy Veterans Day

    Thank You and thank you all that have served
  8. NMBruce

    navigation

    Not sure if this will help you. In the Gaia app, you can hit the search button and then next to the “popular nearby” hit the filter button. Let’s call it the second line down, “activity” and you should be able to selected off-roading and hit apply and then routes around you will display in the...
  9. NMBruce

    Maintenance When installing a lift on a 3rd gen

    We did the Pony Express trail across most of Utah & Nevada https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/pony-express-across-utah-nevada.40864/#post-581814
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    Maintenance When installing a lift on a 3rd gen

    I got an Ironman Foam Cell lift, it’s a 1-3” lift, I ended up with 3.5” in front, coil overs set in the middle and 4.5” in the back. I did the lift at 19k miles and before I did, the rear would sag with 500lbs in the back. When we did the lift, we did the EGGS bearing and Toytec diff drop, so...
  11. NMBruce

    Maintenance When installing a lift on a 3rd gen

    The same here. I also did the diff drop.
  12. NMBruce

    Does Size Matter?!

    I just got a 5lb tank and will still carry 3-1lb in their PVC holder. That should give me 3-4 weeks of cooking breakfast and dinner. My last trip with three other friends, 2-3 lbs lasted us 2 weeks. I also carry a 30lb tank for the portable heater, it is becoming more and more offen that open...
  13. NMBruce

    MPG?

    I like it a lot. I did remove one rear leaf, it was too stiff
  14. NMBruce

    MPG?

    Mine has changed a little, about 1 mpg lost. I have a Ironman Foam Cell lift, about 3” and Cooper STMaxx 265/75/16, RCI aluminum skid, Victory 4x4 half rack and Alpha ll RTT.
  15. NMBruce

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

    Not in the last day or so, about a week ago, driving the Pony Express trail
  16. NMBruce

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

    Not really just today. Getting ready for trip that is dusty and dirty, so I enclosed the back area over the top of my Victory half rack. Used 1/8” & 3/16” ABS plastic. Also showing my antenna mounts. Adding a couple of vents for air flow with a large computer fan the blow the air out.
  17. NMBruce

    Ironman 4x4 lift kit

    Great, I would recommend them. I have about 7k miles on it. I got the heavier rear leaf spring setup and they where way too much suspension. I had to have a leaf removed and they are still a bit too much, but I will need to finish my build and see how it does. When we put the suspension on, we...
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    Ironman 4x4 lift kit

    Running stock wheels and Cooper STMaxx 265/75/16
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    Talk me out of a Tacoma SR v6 double cab 4x4

    Gotta agree with B-man. I wanted a Pro, but couldn’t see the cost and got a TRD OR for $38.9k in Quicksand, what I really wanted. I have already changed the suspension, Ironman Foam Cell, the TRD OR one sucked, I put 600lbs in the back and was almost hitting the bump stops, ride sucked. The...
  21. NMBruce

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

    Today I went to install a X2 31M battery, got the CBI battery plate and it’s not right. I saw a video that show two nipples on the bottom to go into holes, well mine doesn’t have it. I thought maybe there was a change in the base plate, but my base plate move around will just a little help. I...
  22. NMBruce

    What Cell phone carrier do you use?

    We have Verizon, it’s the best coverage where we live, but I read that ATT are putting in new towers in the area. During summer you have a good chance of dropping 2-3 calls a week, or about how well my Tacoma works with CarPlay.
  23. NMBruce

    Entune/CarPlay Apple CarPlay suddenly looks different?

    My Apple Maps went to dark mode last week for a day and then corrected itself, plus the phone connection has been horrible in the last week when connected through CarPlay
  24. NMBruce

    Do you have and hate/not hate PCS--Pre-collsion system?

    thanks, tried it out today
  25. NMBruce

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

    I think what you said to me was just what I needed to hear and should work for me. I dont really understand this stuff, not like just adding a nice 4bbl carb or cam, so I will leave it to those that know. THANKS I didn't know that you where on here.
  26. NMBruce

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

    Talk with him today via Messenger and his automatic tunes are just OV tunes. For what I want he recommends a basic tune. He also said I could do a CVC tune by Chan Chan ( might be Chanvchau) for a map if I wanted something special or different than a basic tune and alternator adjustment
  27. NMBruce

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

    I do have an AT, that sucks then
  28. NMBruce

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

    From what I have read, it’s seems like Coyoza is what I need. If I want to drive fast or want power, I’ll drive my SLK350. I need a tune to increase the output for a AGM battery, manual control on the transmission and a little bit of power or better MPG
  29. NMBruce

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

    How did it turn out, how's it running?
  30. NMBruce

    Archived Rig of the Month, June 2021: And the winner is... @HAWSA!

    Congratulations
  31. NMBruce

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

    thanks, guess that won’t work
  32. NMBruce

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

    Where are you and when are they coming to your town, I am in Southwest Colorado and there is no one around here.
  33. NMBruce

    For sale: Third gen. Tacoma Drivers Side Grab Handle in Black

    It’s installed in my truck
  34. NMBruce

    How’s everyone holdin' up? T3G's therapeutic mental health and general chat thread.

    I don’t think the age has much to do with it, an ass is an ass. Do you have kids? If you do,would you sister want a guy like this around her nieces or nephews? I am guessing not, so why would she find it acceptable to put herself in that situation? Her being old and able to handle herself...
  35. NMBruce

    Moab and the christening

    An older friend ask me to go to Moab so he could hang out with his old friends, so I said yes. I had just done my lift and new tires, but still didn’t have better protection on the truck. These guys have been going to Moab for 20 years, so when they sad we where going to do a moderate trail, I...
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  40. NMBruce

    Archived Tacoma3G's 3rd anniversary!

    Happy Birthday
  41. NMBruce

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

    Thanks, looks like Denver
  42. NMBruce

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

    How can I find a tuner, is there a list somewhere? I live in Southwest Colorado and it 4 hours to Albuquerque or 5 to Denver I would like to get a tune, I really want it for a AGM battery, but other stuff would be nice.
  43. NMBruce

    High Output Alternator

    I going to ask a dum question here, if the alternator is control by the vehicle computer and you need to tune the computer to increase the output, how will a new alternator by pass that? Would the computer still not control the output? Also, if possible, would a smaller pulley do the same...
  44. NMBruce

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

    Trucks need to work
  45. NMBruce

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

    A Warn Zeon 10s. I left the solenoid on top of the winch, just bend the brack that was in the way.
  46. NMBruce

    Do you have and hate/not hate PCS--Pre-collsion system?

    I dont mine it, just wish it wasn't need for the cruise control to work and I could turn it off
  47. NMBruce

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

    added from bumper and winch
  48. NMBruce

    Ironman 4x4 lift kit

    Lift is installed, I wanted about a 2' lift, end up getting 3" in front and 5" in back, truck sits really nice now, but a little higher than I want.
  49. NMBruce

    Ironman 4x4 lift kit

    hope to get installed in about 12 days
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  53. NMBruce

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

    Installed a Victory 4x4 bed rack and TuffStuff Alpha ll RTT
  54. NMBruce

    Toyota Tacoma Instrument Screen Protector - 16-18

    Might need to get this
  55. NMBruce

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

    looks like a mosquito heaven what do you use to keep them away. Since leaving SE Texas, I don’t have that problem at 7500ft, but going to Alaska they where a problem. I got a Thermacell, because I heard good things. Different note, I installed Bed Stiffeners today, should be getting my 1/2...
  56. NMBruce

    I got an offer to sell Tacoma3G

    You have the right to take care of yourself and your family
  57. NMBruce

    Ironman 4x4 lift kit

    I have the Ironman stage 2 foam shocks coming. I found good reviews on them and yes the part of them rusting. My original plan was an OME, but the reviews on the rear springs kept me from buying that. I have OME before and like them on different vehicles. Ironman has been around since about...
  58. NMBruce

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

    debadged the Tacoma
  59. NMBruce

    Radios

    I am also thinking of getting the Midland MXT275, it would help with keeping in touch with friends, they can just have handhelds buy a MXT275. I also just ordered because I found it a Yaesu FTM-7250DR HAM radio. We used HAM radios on and trip a few years ago to the Arctic Ocean and was amazed...
  60. NMBruce

    NEW Competitor - 2022 Nissan Frontier Release

    I would look at it if I was in the market
  61. NMBruce

    Lower windshield weatherstripping messed up

    Looked at it a little closer, not sure what can be done until it’s pulled apart. Pulling up at the glass does nothing, the plastic drops right back down.
  62. NMBruce

    Lower windshield weatherstripping messed up

    I could pull the wiper arms and reset this piece
  63. NMBruce

    Lower windshield weatherstripping messed up

    I guess Toyota didn’t do a good job of making this piece
  64. NMBruce

    Lower windshield weatherstripping messed up

    Has anyone else seen this problem? The lower windshield weatherstripping is not staying on the windshield. The plastic piece is really easy to move and push down. I am thinking of using some tape or weatherstripping of some type.
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    navigation

    Gaia just did an update, now has a new “Map Overlay” - “Public Tracks”. If I understand this correctly, if you put your recorded tracks to public it should be able to be seen by others. I.E: I run the pony express and record it, then anyone should be able to follow my tracks.
  67. NMBruce

    Recommendations from Tacoma 3G for suspension lift

    That sucks, I hope mine date is good, but a little later won’t hurt me any. I am probably going to make a trip to the Houston area this spring and visit my friends and do the install. My buddy is a fantastic mechanic and a master at wheel alignments.
  68. NMBruce

    Recommendations from Tacoma 3G for suspension lift

    Mid March delivery, which is good for me
  69. NMBruce

    Recommendations from Tacoma 3G for suspension lift

    I ordered Ironman Foam Cell kit today, 25% off this week only
  70. NMBruce

    Gears Grinding Violently

    Any new information yet?
  71. NMBruce

    Victory 4x4 Blitz bumper question/thoughts

    The order has been done, Aluminum with powder coating and no hoop.
  72. NMBruce

    Victory 4x4 Blitz bumper question/thoughts

    Thanks, nice work. I see that you have the Pro grill and your sensor is lower than the TRD OR grill, so that could be the difference, but I have decided that it will be NO HOOP
  73. NMBruce

    Victory 4x4 Blitz bumper question/thoughts

    Thanks, yes I ordered aluminum with the hoop, but going back and forth on the hoop. I am thinking it might be best without
  74. NMBruce

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

    Ordered a Victory 4x4 Blitz bumper, half bed rack and stiffeners https://tacoma3g.com/threads/victory-4x4-blitz-bumper-question-thoughts.11700/
  75. NMBruce

    Victory 4x4 Blitz bumper question/thoughts

    Has anyone put this bumper on their Tacoma with the hoop. I am trying to decide hoop or no hoop. I don’t think it will offer any protection, so it’s for looks and the cost difference is $30, so not a factor. The website has a warning about the TSS being affected, but I think that is only on Pro...
  76. NMBruce

    Gears Grinding Violently

    Find a small hill or big one and try you crawl control and see if sounds the same, I am thinking it will
  77. NMBruce

    Toyota News Toyota introduces Tacoma TRD lift kit.

    I am going to pass
  78. NMBruce

    KTJO4X4 COMMUNICATION ISSUES?

    The first time I purchased something, it was really hard to find out what was going on. Then I ordered something else I want and she was good to deal with, even email or txt me later to ask how it work. I told her I couldn’t put it in because of problems with my truck and she said if I had any...
  79. NMBruce

    How’s everyone holdin' up? T3G's therapeutic mental health and general chat thread.

    Nights like tonight, my mental health is good. Dog is keeping watch, I am having a cigar & Woodford Double Oak in a tee shirt in 30 deg weather and snow, the fireplace and heaters make the difference. Nothing to worry about, just cooling out
  80. NMBruce

    Recommendations from Tacoma 3G for suspension lift

    I had Dobinson springs on the rear of GX470 and I Liked them. my thoughts for the Tacoma are a 2” lift, Dobinson or maybe Ironman or ToyTech. I want to keep the cost down, but improve the ride and off road. 255/85/16 Cooper ST Maxx.
  81. NMBruce

    Recommendations from Tacoma 3G for suspension lift

    now that you have had these for a while, how are they? did you get the Foam Cell or Nitro?
  82. NMBruce

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

    $29.99. I ordered back on Jan 4, no part number, it’s whatever is on Amazon $14.99. For the splitter
  83. NMBruce

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

    I got the Toyota one from a dealer, plug and play and even had a new grommets for the body and tailgate area
  84. NMBruce

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

    I found a splitter that plugs into the back of the mirror and the provides a USB outlet https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DMW3DML/?tag=tacoma3g-20 Then I also got this to power both the GoPro & Bad Elf https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FPFKL4X/?tag=tacoma3g-20
  85. NMBruce

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

    Installed a drivers grab handle today, got it here from @CentralFLTaco Also set up the GoPro & BadElf for vehicle power Might need to work on the BadElf mount still waiting on Toyota to fix my Tacoma, so right now, it’s only stuff that can be removed
  86. NMBruce

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

    I am thinking about this after Toyota fixes my truck, but to me it seems like even if you buy the right stuff, you have to go someplace to get it tuned. I am a computer moron, I use Macs, LOL. So what happens if you have to take your Tacoma to the dealer for warranty work? one of the main...
  87. NMBruce

    Pre-Purchase Question MSRP

    I wanted a Army Green Pro, but stuff like that $8700 market value up charge, just turned me off. I don’t think it’s worth it and went to a TRD OR in Quicksand that the dealer Mark about $4000 off, paid $38,800 for a $43k sticker. I will not have a Pro, but let’s look at this. Pro=$45,6k / TRD...
  88. NMBruce

    NEW Competitor - 2022 Nissan Frontier Release

    I hope it is successful and takes sales away from the Tacoma and makes Toyota up their game on the Tacoma.
  89. NMBruce

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

    I recommend something, back in 2011 I had a 87 SR5 that I added a electric fan to and forgot about it on a water crossing, end up losing the fan and a radiator when the blades hit the water and exploded
  90. NMBruce

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

    Is there an automatic cutoff in water crossing?
  91. NMBruce

    For sale: Third gen. Tacoma Drivers Side Grab Handle in Black

    Money sent
  92. NMBruce

    Maintenance Any EFFECTIVE ways to prevent RODENT damage or infestation on the Tacoma

    I store a car and a garden tractor for winter and use peppermint oil or cayenne pepper or moth balls anything that has a very potent smell
  93. NMBruce

    For sale: Third gen. Tacoma Drivers Side Grab Handle in Black

    Interested PM me the details of the deal
  94. NMBruce

    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    My first thoughts are E rated. To me E rated was a must on my GX470, but a heavier vehicle, because I tore a belt going over rocks with a SL tire. I would estimate the Tacoma is lighter than my GX was with bumpers, skids, etc, so SL tires might be enough unless your carrying some good weight...
  95. NMBruce

    Roam 45qt rugged cooler

    Nice looking, I hope it holds up as good as my Yeti. 40k miles on the front of my trailer
  96. NMBruce

    Jeep Wrangler JL with a V8

    To unstable to pass everything on the road and I bet it won’t pass a lot of gas stations either.
  97. NMBruce

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

    Today I get to replace the drivers side wiper arm, it stripped out a couple days ago from heavy snow. After checking the old one, looks like it wasn’t seated correctly and stripped 1/2 the threads.
  98. NMBruce

    Instagram has gone to shit and I might be giving up

    First, Thanks for your time to make this site and keep it running. I only go to Facebook around my birthday to thank friends for the wishes they send, I just don’t need or want a lot of what is posted there and I do not do any other social media stuff, Forums are it for me.
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    navigation

    Off road I use Gaia and download the areas where I am going, that way I have the maps. For gps, I use a “BadElf” that I pair with my phone or iPad. This summer I used Gaia, the BadElf and CarPlay to show the maps/route on my Radio screen. Just had to put the phone on airplane mode, hook up...
  100. NMBruce

    Max tire size w/o a lift

    I ran 255/80/17 on my GX470 using 2017 4Runner wheels, they are 7” rims, no problems I will change to 265/75/16 or 255/85/16 for my next tire.
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