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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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    All-Terrain Family Tacoma Build Thread!!!!!!!

    From the suspension video, it doesn't look like you did any trimming or a CMC. I'm leaning toward the 4.88 gearing and 255/85/R16 as the next big upgrade.
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    Archived An announcement to let you know that I'll be posting an announcement soon...

    This site is more than a forum about a particular truck. It's more than the people who visit it. Tyler, you've built a community. Taking care of yourself and your priorities is very important.
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    TRD Lift kit

    Yes. The in TSS sensor is for the adjusting cruise control.
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    What did you get for Christmas!?

    Similar stuff at Costco. I’m up in Minnesota. My truck doesn’t need a block heater, I do.
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    What did you get for Christmas!?

    I got a new coffee cup. Outgoing one had a cracked handle for 3 years.
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    Why did you decide to buy a Tacoma?

    This is the reason I bought a Toyota truck:
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    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    From earlier this year in Flagstaff, AZ:
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    Rotational noise, front end, after lift.

    What I removed, if you don't want to watch the video: - Lower ball joint bolts (not the nut for the ball joint itself). - Brake caliper - Brake line bracket on the spindle. - Sway bar link on the spindle. - ABS line points on the spindle and the upper control arm. Also the local dealer...
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    Rotational noise, front end, after lift.

    Not an install video but this is how it went: Original link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhBIaS7692w
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    Other Hobbies

    I ran 16 miles before tackling the needle bearing. My kid is in college so I'm an empty nester with some extra time on my hands.
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    Other Hobbies

    Ultramarathons. Currently got my eye on revenge at Superior 100 in September.
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    Leaking Fox 2.5 Tundra Shock

    So far so good with the shock. While I'm disappointed in the situation (the leaking shock), Accutune got the shock and turned it around within a few days. I'm sure it being brand new it was sent to the head of the line.
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    Nitto Ridge Grappler or BFG TA K02 For A Tacoma?

    I've read about KO2's performance or lack thereof in rain on pavement. Each has their ups and downs but between those 2, I'd go with the Ridge Grappler. Myself I've been eyeing the STT Pro from Cooper.
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    Rotational noise, front end, after lift.

    Hopefully a good enough title for someone to find this post in the future if they are having the same issue and I get it successfully resolved. Initially after lifting my truck, all was well. Lately I've noticed a slight vibration in the floorboard and what sounds like a slight groan/grind...
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    Leaking Fox 2.5 Tundra Shock

    Shock arrived from Accutune today. I'll get the shocks installed sometime today and hopefully it won't leak but that missing o-ring does seem to scratch my head. From the PDF that I was sent regarding the work done: * Missing top cap o-ring. * Replaced shock body, top cap and top cap o-ring for...
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    Tutorial Wilco Offroad, poor CS and support.

    I prefer to read about issues folks have and how the company responds. Thank you for continuing to update your experience.
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    Leaking Fox 2.5 Tundra Shock

    I believe it was set to the adventure tune. Just because most of my driving to get places is on pavement. Accutune does take them apart to change the valving so it will be interesting to see what happens. Of course I'm second guessing my purchase and wondering if ADS or something similar would...
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    Leaking Fox 2.5 Tundra Shock

    I had to pay for shipping out to CA. I was told it would be put ahead of other work. Shipping back to me at their cost. With the holiday weekend coming up, I'm going to estimate 3 weeks before I have it back.
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    Leaking Fox 2.5 Tundra Shock

    The leaking shock is being shipped to CA via FedEx. I had to put on the old Bilstein stock shocks so I can at least drive the truck. Further observations to my leaking issue: Off the truck (zero compression), shock does not leak. On the truck, no movement, shock slightly leaks (between class 1...
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    Leaking Fox 2.5 Tundra Shock

    I got my Fox 4A mid travel lift installed from Accutune. Just over a week later I'm sitting with a leaking Tundra shock (FOX-883-26-006) that they sell with the 4A kit. Cleaning and checking fittings but it's leaking from here: I've floated an email to Accutune but I'm nearly certain the...
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    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    bouncy house
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    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Cold feet
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    Almost fresh off the train from TJ

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    "Realistic" maximum lift with coilovers - 3"?

    It's better. I have the adjusters dialed to (-) as far as they will go. Just to get an idea of them. My wife says it's a little bouncy but I haven't played with the adjusters yet, nor have I got an alignment. I've probably driven less than 10 miles so far. Mainly around the neighborhood to get...
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    Archived Rig of the Month, June 2021: Submit your photos here!

    Don't sweat it. Bad days happen and I don't think anyone will take you to the wood shed over it. I'm hoping you are having a better day today.
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    "Realistic" maximum lift with coilovers - 3"?

    I installed Accutune's Fox 4A mid travel this past weekend. I got about 2.5 inches of lift from where I was at. I didn't take pre and post numbers from all 4 corners but I know it was about 3/4 of an inch lower than stock overall with the bed cover, rock sliders, full skids, and winch/bumper...
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    To Grill Or To Skottle?!

    Packit Gourmet or Hawks Vittles have been really good when backpacking. Harder to come by than mtn house but I think they also taste better than mtn house.
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    To Grill Or To Skottle?!

    Backpacking or just a hot meal made with boiling water: https://shop.trangia.se/en/trangia-stove/trangia-stove-25-large/ultralight-ul/storm-cooker-25-5-ul.html
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    UnpavedPreferred’s 20 OR Build

    This weekend's accomplishment: I need to get an alignment but also was told my daughter's brakes are squeaking on the Mazda.
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    Creeper - I need a new one.

    If it's not what you want, make it so!
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    UnpavedPreferred’s 20 OR Build

    Thanks. It's a work in process, much like myself.
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    Hammer/Hammertone - Bins

    Anyone else have an affinity for old hammertone parts bins? I usually don't find too many available unless it's for an insane amount. Show off your old bins, I can't be the only one.
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    UnpavedPreferred’s 20 OR Build

    The resulting paralysis via analysis from thinking about sPOD or Switch-Pros or a number of cheaper versions led me to the following: I knew I was going to wire in the rock slider lights. I knew I was going to fill the front bumper with a 20" light bar. I ended up getting 2 Tacoma style...
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    UnpavedPreferred’s 20 OR Build

    Added some weight to the front end. Dang it changed the way it drives on those stock coilovers. Victory4x4 Blitz bumper: Bent tab. I got it straightened out but had to paint it since some powder coating flaked off. Rough Country 20" light bar and X20 winch that I picked up at 4WP on the other...
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    Unlock all doors with Smart Key touch

    No. I did the press and hold once and now when I touch the door handle, all the doors unlock all the time. No need to do it more than the 1 time.
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    Unlock all doors with Smart Key touch

    Hold the lock and unlock buttons on the remote for 5 seconds. You will hear 2 sets of 2 beeps. This is the video I learned about it. Original link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVcckr8RNOs
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    UnpavedPreferred’s 20 OR Build

    Interior Additions/Updates: Wired up the rock slider lights for the Victory4x4 Blitz Sliders. Swapped the start stop button with something proper to gain more followers </sarcasm>. Tacoma overlay and tailgate insert. I like it but I can see why people don't. RCI skids arrived in total. 3...
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    UnpavedPreferred’s 20 OR Build

    Husky bin for holding tool bag, VIAIR compressor, strap, soft shackles, and 3lb adjuster. FuelPax (3.5 gal), modified brackets to fit below the edge of the bed rail to clear the diamondback cover. To keep things from sliding around, stall mat from Tractor Supply.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Been waiting on my bumper from Victory4x4 since January. Hopefully once it arrives it will look as good on mine as it does on yours. What winch did you put behind there?
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    Dome light fuse

    From my reading there should be one in the engine bay.
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    Jfrisch’s Red Taco build

    I'm going to have to put STL on my list of places to try and wheel when I have the opportunity to come through the area.
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    Creeper - I need a new one.

    I have 6mm plywood I use for the Mazda as I can't get under there on a creeper. Certainly cardboard for the winter time if I'm rolling on the garage floor because it's too damn cold here.
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    Creeper - I need a new one.

    Might just go this route: https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/automotive-accessories/creepers-seats/40-in-300-lb-capacity-low-profile-creeper-gray-63372.html and https://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-roller-seat-with-drawers-63762.html Still open to suggestions if folks have them.
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    Creeper - I need a new one.

    I'm in search of a new creeper. My shade tree mechanic one from harbor freight broke another wheel. What are you guys and gals rolling around under the truck with? Nice to haves: - One that doesn't get hung up on a piece of 22awg insulation. - Something with an adjustable head rest. -...
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    Finally, My Nubian Queen has some parts. 6 month wait in a covid world

    Good looking build. While I had my mind set on method for my wheels, I'm reconsidering just from those Black Rhino ones.
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    Archived Theme ideas for next month's Rig of the Month

    May - Flowers - Tip toe through the tulips?
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    Pink & white taco!

    Welcome. Solid compliment of pink. Looks really well done and thought out. Someone needs to hook up a pink version of the bed TRD sticker.
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    Tyler's #VanLife on 37s Four Wheel Camper Build & Tacoma3G.com Shenanigans

    That's my biggest hurdle to filming. Either I set up the cameras and it doesn't look right after or I spend 4 hours doing something that should of taken 90 minutes because of trying to wrangle a camera and saying something intelligent while the camera is on.
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    Do you have and hate/not hate PCS--Pre-collsion system?

    I've never used lane departure warning. For the pre-collision, at least on my 2020, it won't apply the brakes. Just noise and the word brake in the dash. Most of the time I'm surprised when it alerts me since other times when it doesn't I muse to myself that it should have said something there...
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    It's hard to say based on the unknowns of what kind of lift was put on it. Most of the 6" lifts I know of cut a front cross member. Thus if you take the lift off, you will need to repair or replace that cut cross member.
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    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    TIL: those things are called demon brackets.
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    Shocks

    I went with Fox Shocks from Accutune. While I'm at least a month out from getting the shocks I didn't blink much when dropping $5k on a suspension lift kit. This truck is going to be with me until it breaks or I retire. Less than 9 months with 15k miles and 9 national parks plus over 1k miles...
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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!

    Wigwam motel on Route 66.
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    Soooo. Long story short i got T-Boned today...

    Thankfully both of you made it out okay.
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    Almost 40 cars in my life, nearly a dozen Jeeps and never one Toyota. Until A week ago. 2018 TRD Offroad Double Cab

    Welcome. I've had a WJ that I built up. Then my wife likes WKs so there's usually a Jeep in the garage.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    These were the tacoma/frontier plates here. You can see where it is designed to be mounted. I moved the mount down, to clear the bed cover. One of the bottom holes didn't line up to a solid surface due to pax putting their name on the plate. So it's tied in 3 of the 4 carriage bolts. Since the...
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    Toyota News Looks like the fuel pump recall is expanding

    Just had the truck in for 10k service. They didn't mention it nor have I heard anything. We'll see what tomorrow brings.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Things are mounted. Aluminum flat bar and angle with stainless nuts and bolts for a "custom" xbull mount. Modified the pax Tacoma bed rail plates since I want everything below the diamondback cover.
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    Anyone watch “Dirt Lifestyle?”

    Saw a post on Nate's instagram: Login • Instagram Seems after some wheeling in Mexico, he has some electrical issues with his rear lights. Issue with the outlet in the bed (100W while driving) cooling his fridge. Finally issues with getting the truck in and out of 4wd/4lo. Comments talk about...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Diamondback SE installed. Did this a few days ago. My SOS off road fuel tank skid arrived today finally although from the website I thought it was going to come powder coated. Since it didn't I'm spraying it with POR 15 top coat over the next few days before the install...
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    Steering Wheel Vibration

    I haven't noticed any vibration although I have a 2020 off-road that I bought in August. Have you asked to test drive another Tacoma limited to compare?
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    You guys interested in another forum posting contest?

    Volume posting leaves me kind of leery. Mainly because volume may not necessarily translate into discussion. Not that I'm against it just a brief opinion. As I won't leave just a nay saying opinion on here without anything else to follow up, here is my suggestion: Most helpful post/response...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    While the diamondback cover and Victory4x4 blitz front bumper hasn't shipped yet. The SOS fuel tank skid should be here tomorrow. Also just got off the phone with Kenny at Accutune. Pulled the trigger on this: 05+ Tacoma Mid Travel Suspension Kit, Stage 4A - Fox | AccuTune Off-Road Need to get...
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    mgmyota's TRD off-road build

    Sweet. Getting on the phone with them today.
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    Do you think a question/answer system should be implemented?

    I'm in favor of it for questions. But then again, the answer is always 42.
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    How’s everyone holdin' up? T3G's therapeutic mental health and general chat thread.

    230 plus hours below 0 this month, according to the news. February is always the worst month for me. I feel cold, even in the house with the heat on. Feeling miserable and no motivation to go hiking or running. We have a trip set up for next month to get somewhere warmer but also avoid people...
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    First Time Tacoma Owner - Build Plan

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

    Since there are no metrics currently, I don't know the answer to that. If it's implemented and the calendar gets too busy (trying to be optimistic), perhaps a region/state filter/option.
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    Suspension options headache

    I should note I'm not married to Kings either. Fox seems to be very difficult to come by as of late. Mainly thinking about being able to adjust the shocks from tarmac to dirt/gravel/larger rocks what have you.
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    Suspension options headache

    Probably around 60/40, I work from home so mainly this truck is something I use to explore and usually need to take tarmac to get away from the Twin Cities. I know the blitz sliders are around 200 lbs that I have on and the streamline bumper plus winch estimates put me about 150 lbs up at the...
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    Suspension options headache

    Trying to get some feedback/thoughts/opinions/observations from the hivemind. Many have gone down the trail of lifts and such. I'm a fan of buy once, cry once. I would ideally get 2 inches of lift in the front and the rear. I don't mind the stock rake so up in the front and rear at the same is...
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