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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. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    I feel you. Having a Ford mechanic living in the house definitely eases some of those concerns, but it’s no Toyota for sure.
  2. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    RIP fam, I did a thing...
  3. moostache

    Jumper starter…Do you carry one?

    NOCO GB40 here. Haven't had to use it, yet... Also 🤙, born and raised on Oahu, left and never came back...
  4. moostache

    Mr. and Mrs. Nobody's Quicksand DCLB

    :unsure:
  5. moostache

    Backwoods adventure mods Bumpers

    Looked at these at expo. Really cool concept, especially in the rear.
  6. moostache

    Dual Battery Systems?

    Awesome, this is what I was looking at. Will be a while before I take that leap, but might as well start planning early eh.
  7. moostache

    Dual Battery Systems?

    Trying to learn a bit more about 12v, is the charging voltage specific to AGM? What about LiPo? I know nothing about dual batteries are cheap, but looking at minimal intrusion into factory parts.
  8. moostache

    Overland Expo West 2021

    Ahhhh, I missed y'all today. We were rushed by the damn 2 hour long shuttle lines...
  9. moostache

    Overland Expo West 2021

    Touché. I’m going this year to scope out some big plans, so while no money spent now, there’s definitely fun coming down the pipe. ;)
  10. moostache

    Overland Expo West 2021

    I'll be there on Sat, just walking around trying not to spend money.
  11. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    I'm terrible at taking pictures when we go out. Finally snapped one.
  12. moostache

    Truck bed organization and fridge/battery/solar set up questions

    When not on solar the battery can just run on cig plugs to charge while running. That’s my go to when in transit, then set up solar at camp
  13. moostache

    Truck bed organization and fridge/battery/solar set up questions

    If you're comfortable terminating wires and cutting the Jackery cables, you can do MC4 connectors on the red and black to retain functionality of the 8mm output. Then you can do an MC4 to SB50 and that should charge the PLB40. Otherwise, I got this cheap panel to test out and I'm still using...
  14. moostache

    Truck bed organization and fridge/battery/solar set up questions

    What’s the output on the Jackery? The PLB40 takes an Anderson SB50 input. I have a 100W all power solar panel that I made a MC4 to SB50 for. Works like a dream.
  15. moostache

    Tire Size Fitment and Lift

    Keep it under 32 and you’ll be good to go.
  16. moostache

    MTB Riders Thread!

    Fuck yeah, single speeds and riser bars. I'll have to get some updates out here once I yank them out of storage.
  17. moostache

    On-board air questions

    Not personally, but plenty have. They’re reselling the EE one, it looks like. https://expeditionessentials.com/products/toyota-tacoma-bedside-compressor-mount
  18. moostache

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

    Looks sharp. Amazing how much space it opens up back there if you don’t need the seats. Was waiting for lumber to go down and found a used full GG setup. Love it, especially with 150lbs of dogs in the back.
  19. moostache

    Archived 4 Wheel Parts Giveaway: And *first* winner is...

    Yes, I accept. Lol ;)
  20. moostache

    Driver's Side Handle (or a lack thereof)

    Ah. Manual, so left hand stays on the wheel, for me ;)
  21. moostache

    Driver's Side Handle (or a lack thereof)

    Left hand on the door while I step in. Never really thought about it until I saw this. More of a push than a pull, if that makes sense…
  22. moostache

    Mr. and Mrs. Nobody's Quicksand DCLB

    I have a random question for you while you still have the truck ;) How much space is there between the Drifter and the highest part of the roof? Looking at maybe sticking a full rack underneath the Hab, but I would literally have 1/2" of clearance between the rack and the topper. Looks like...
  23. moostache

    Dogs. We all love them, let's see them!

    Sheps... can't live with em, can't live without em...
  24. moostache

    How Do You Sleep When Off-Roading?

    In the fort.
  25. moostache

    iPhone holder advice

    You got a budget? Device mounting runs the gamut from dirt cheap to hundreds of $$$ depending on what you want. Best is subjective, but I've been super happy with this: Universal for Phones Device Holder G2. Super solid hold, easy in and out, have it mounted on a dash mount I got from "that...
  26. moostache

    Dometic Memorial Day Sale

    Just FYI, Dometic has a 5% coupon code that stacks with the 20% off sale. It was enough to tip the scales in my direction to buy something. PATHFINDER is the stackable code. Enjoy!
  27. moostache

    Maximum payload

    A conservative estimate for your truck from the factory can be found on your driver door sticker.
  28. moostache

    Heavy Duty Clutch?!

    Our reverse gearing is shit. Ultra tall. Ive had success in the bush reversing in 4LO to avoid the burn. But otherwise, you never know when you need to hit 55 in reverse, no?
  29. moostache

    Rack suggestions ?

    I do definitely like their racks. @Victory4x4 feel like making a Habitat compatible version? :)
  30. moostache

    Rack suggestions ?

    Agreed that racks are definitely rated stronger than the roof mounting points themselves. The Hab complicates things with rack sizes and stuff, but because it's accessible from inside, it's a great place to store stuff for me.
  31. moostache

    Rack suggestions ?

    (y) appreciate the follow up, something to think about for sure!
  32. moostache

    Rack suggestions ?

    What's the details here? I actually prefer the way the Sherpa mounts in the channels, plus the different sizes available in the Sherpa Animas, but perhaps there's more to it.
  33. moostache

    Lightest Storage Bin and Recovery Gear Solutions?

    Honestly, you'd be hard pressed to do much better than a plastic bin with a ratchet. Bonus points if you can fit the individual pieces in a tongue box. Don't underestimate the amount of space available behind the rear seats as well.
  34. moostache

    Creeper - I need a new one.

    I still rock this guy: *disclaimer: not my actual model, it's possible that it's been discontinued.
  35. moostache

    Shocks

    Agree with above, unfortunately... Honestly not sure if you're looking for info or just to validate your opinions of apples and oranges. I'll just leave this here. 6" lift on 35s, what you get out of it is up to you, along with how much you want to spend on your truck. Good luck...
  36. moostache

    Hello ...

    Welcome aboard. So much to see if your neck of the woods.
  37. moostache

    Shocks

    I don't quite understand this mentality of thinking this is a Toyota problem and that the Taco can't handle a lift. You said it yourself, with "nice looking truck." You got to decide what you want, like why do you need a 6" lift or a lift at all? Plenty of tacos out there on 6" lifts, but in...
  38. moostache

    Third kid's inaugural camping trip

    Awesome seeing the kids out. I grew up backpacking, and moved on to the glamp life :) Looks like the Hondo: Un-Holey Tacoma Dash Mount
  39. moostache

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

    That roof rack looks sharp, who makes it, if I may ask?
  40. moostache

    Finally here!!!!

    Congrats! Always wanted a longboi, but they don't build garages like they used to...
  41. moostache

    Member Introductions.... okay, Hi.

    Ayyyy AZ gang. Plenty of sand here for your long walks. Good luck with the beach part though. To be fair, I grew up in Hawaii and I don't miss it.
  42. moostache

    Pre-Purchase Question Fire extinguisher Mount

    It works well, but it's cheap, and you get what you pay for. The tolerances weren't that good OOTB, where the pin was really tight. Quick hit with the drill solved that. If I were to do it again, I'd support a small business instead :) This is how I carry it now.
  43. moostache

    Pre-Purchase Question Fire extinguisher Mount

    I have something similar to one of these and used t slot nuts to attach directly to the bed rail. Since I put the camper on, I lost my bed rails, so I'm not using it atm, but worked really well when it fit.
  44. moostache

    How do you make your money?(job)

    I sell software to make software.
  45. moostache

    Garmin Overlander Navigation

    Sounds good man, you got me convinced! I always pre download and plan my routes on the iPad too, cause my first choice in sites never works out... Been hitting my usual spots pretty hard during this lockdown, excited to start exploring some new spots and get going again!
  46. moostache

    Garmin Overlander Navigation

    lol, my post meant to say haven’t heard good things about performance. Might pick one up since it could serve double duty for work too, and maybe drop the gps puck. Thanks man
  47. moostache

    Garmin Overlander Navigation

    How are you liking Gaia on the Tab A? Been looking at one to replace an aging iPad mini 2, but I’ve heard good things about gaia performance on Android. That being said, as long as it isn’t crashing on me it’s probably better than this old iPad, and new ones are a pretty penny.
  48. moostache

    AT Overland Campers

    I don’t have an Atlas, have a Hab instead. But, the profile on the truck is largely the same bar the overhang on the cab. Looks like you have a long bed? If so, it should look similar to mine, but add another 2 ft or so of cabover. Take a look at pics of a Summit, they’re built on the same base.
  49. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    Wrapping up the trip, still super excited how well the Habitat works for us.
  50. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    Been slackin on keeping up to date, here's a pic from yesterday. Loving the Hab.
  51. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    Thanks man, super excited about it! Heh, things just worked out. Sold my tent for more than I bought it for, rack went really fast, cleaned out some other stuff from the garage, and here we are. It really is as close as we can get to the perfect solution for our needs.
  52. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    So uhhhhh, yeah. Just took a dive off the deep end.
  53. moostache

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

    Splurged on a TRD cat back, so far pleased with the sound. Subtle, but definitely noticeable.
  54. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    Working fabulous! 265/70/17 for now, working great for me as well, actually ran them on stock suspension for a while with no issues at all.
  55. moostache

    Detailing supplies

    If you got a dog, hands down a thick silicon spatula. You could get the official Lilly Brush as well, but it’s just a thick silicon. Works wonders for consolidating pet hair on cloth.
  56. moostache

    RCI or Tacoma Apocalypse bed rack

    RCI bed rack works fabulous for me. Stout and easy to remove if needed. held everything I needed it to.
  57. moostache

    West SOLD

    Got the bedrack off as well, added to post.
  58. moostache

    West SOLD

    FOR SALE: Tepui Autana 3 Explorer w/full Annex RCI Bedrack - shortbed version, all original hardware, powdercoat in great shape. Price: $ 400 : Local Pickup
  59. moostache

    Lord Humongous's Tow-coma

    Is that the bar from Dumb and Dumber?
  60. moostache

    New Tacoma owner.

    I ran 32s on 17s on the stock suspension and it took me everywhere I wanted to go. Upgraded for comfort and weight, but my recommendation, get your tires and go, buy what you need when you decide you need it.
  61. moostache

    West SOLD

    Front and Rear stock suspension from '18 OR, 10100ish miles on em $250 they're all yours, will need new u-bolts and nuts for rear leafs.
  62. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    Oh and these happened too (y)
  63. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    Finally got the suspension installed, super happy with the ride now. Just on road so far, weather permitting, going out again this weekend! Fox 2.5 ext travel front coilovers SPC UCAs Fox 2.0 ext travel rear OME Med duty rear The rear definitely went up more than expected with the mediums, so...
  64. moostache

    What do you guys use to organize your tacomas?

    It does come from toyotapartsprime, maybe toyotapartschoice or toyotapartsselect might be cheaper. On a more serious note, I agree, some official Toyota stuff is definitely unreasonable and a few maybe worth the extra.
  65. moostache

    Help me choose some damn tires

    Nice. I run wildpeaks 265/70/17 and the speedo difference is negligible. They look good and have been stuffed pretty well on stock with no rubbing. They’re a great tire for the price. Only had em for about 7k miles so far but no complaints.
  66. moostache

    The 3TPAM

    Might be a little late, but I use this with Gaia on an old iPad Mini 2. Picks up a signal super fast, pairs nicely with the iPad. I used to use an old iPhone 5 and would say the Garmin is every bit as accurate if not more in some places. I will say I'm thinking about just getting an iPad with...
  67. moostache

    Best roof racks and roof top tents?

    RCI and Tepui Autana. 2 sizable mutts, so the awning room is perfect for them. Little bit of extra pain to set up and break down, but it's worth to have the pups.
  68. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    Another quick trip, too hot still...
  69. moostache

    New Holland Overland - NEW RELEASE BED RACK

    I'm a super fan of the fastback style design. I don't run with a tonneau, but would love the soft topper type integration mostly just for dust and lazy mans protection. Color me interested.
  70. moostache

    dash accessory mount

    I also have the DMM, rock solid.
  71. moostache

    Moostache Ride

    Welp, it's been a while, but it's time. Few summer trips in the books, time to get ready for the fun season. So hard to make a decision, but Fox Level 2 kit is on the way!
  72. moostache

    Suspension Help

    None of the options outside of the BDS is going to get you more than 3”. In my opinion, if you’re happy with the performance now, 5100s with the right coils would work great and be way under budget. No crazy rock crawling, you said, but what are your plans? Fire road bombing, poor mans Baja...
  73. moostache

    Lord Humongous's Tow-coma

    They just got there you said? They’ll say hi, just give em a bit of lead time.
  74. moostache

    Why did you choose the Tacoma?

    All I’ve ever owned. One of each gen. Hard to change, although I’ve been tempted...
  75. moostache

    Cherokee XJ SOLD. JUST BOUGHT THE 2019 Tacoma!

    Welcome, the truck will also love you long time. I've had one of every generation of Tacoma, hopefully they don't come out with a new design, cause then I'll have a new truck.
  76. moostache

    JerryTaco2.0's 2017 TRD OR4x4 Truck Glamping Build & BS Thread

    Nice ass, no homo.
  77. moostache

    Tire size for Icon Stage 2 Lift and 17 x 8.5" Wheels

    33s are a crapshoot, specifically 285/75/15 or 70/17. Some say no rub no chop needed others say chop hammer pinch welds, fender trims. If you wanna be absolutely safe with no mods, I’d stay under that.
  78. moostache

    Dogs. We all love them, let's see them!

    Nice pups. GSDs are my favorite breed, so much fun and so curious.
  79. moostache

    The Dashtop Multi Mount, a versatile way to mount anything to your dash, securely and without adding unnecessary ugliness.

    I’ve had mine for a while, just seeing this thread now. It’s solid, love it. Hold my iPad and phone when we’re out and about.
  80. moostache

    Lift Kits

    Same hood, they put a small black vinyl on the scoop for the pros.
  81. moostache

    Do we have any other computer nerds here?

    I nerded out pretty good a few years back. Still build my own now, but don't really play much anymore. This rig is still running strong though.
  82. moostache

    Wanted Tacoma Hood Swap Thread

    Am I the unicorn that doesn’t like the scoop? I had one on my 2nd gen sport, was black and I swear it always put the worst glare right in my eyes.
  83. moostache

    Good price on a Suspension

    Those two don’t really go together, unfortunately. In this market you get what you pay for. Billy 5100s have been a budget mainstay for a long time. You can push those fairly hard. What are your plans for your truck? Why do you need a nice suspension and lift? Those are the first questions.
  84. moostache

    MTB Riders Thread!

    Good deal, man! Enjoy!
  85. moostache

    MTB Riders Thread!

    Don’t tell me stuff like that, I’m supposed to be saving for car stuff. ?
  86. moostache

    MTB Riders Thread!

    Oooooh, ND. My MIL lives in Bowdon, never been, no desire honestly :p. If you're mechanically inclined, as a good majority are here, you can skip the bike shop and save a bunch of money on direct to consumer. The two that come to mind are Diamondback and Commencal. I've always been...
  87. moostache

    Ruh roh

    Apologies for the threadjack, but those stripes are awesome.
  88. moostache

    MTB Riders Thread!

    Yeah man, recommendations would be largely the same regarding parts. Fit is important, of course, then you're looking at usage and travel again. Are you gonna be riding mostly XC style flow trails with some rough stuff, or are you doing climbing/dh on rocky mountain trails, etc. Most...
  89. moostache

    MTB Riders Thread!

    The parts look great for a first bike, and realistically you can grow on a specific frame by upgrading parts. My personal concern for this bike would be the drivetrain, 1x8 only. It may be ok if you're riding majority flat, but you're either giving up top speed or climbing ability. I...
  90. moostache

    Dogs. We all love them, let's see them!

    The lady: The new little long haired dude:
  91. moostache

    MTB Riders Thread!

    Personally, I'd avoid coil sprung suspension forks. I don't think a decent local bike shop would carry anything that didn't have f/r disk brakes, they don't NEED to be hydraulic. Honeslly, for a beginner bike, stick to the common brands (Trek/Specialized/Giant/Diamondback) and they should...
  92. moostache

    MTB Riders Thread!

    Heh, just like our trucks, it depends on usage. Anything full sus is going to be a pretty penny ($800 + for a decent one). Hardtails are more affordable, easier to maintain, great climbers, but are less fun on the downhill. I'm a heathen, I have a full rigid fatty and singlespeed, and yes, in...
  93. moostache

    Bed Stiffeners

    I chose @TOTAL CHAOS, cause 1: they’re awesome, and 2: I liked the tie down locations better than the rest. I stand by my opinion that they’re worth it for the tie down points alone. Also their design gets in the way less while sliding things in and out of the bed.
  94. moostache

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

    Dang, gonna miss that no bumper look, lol. Truck is looking awesome man.
  95. moostache

    Taco attic disappointment

    My dogs ride in the back, they'd never leave that thing alone...
  96. moostache

    Guns 'n Tacos

    My only arm is an unmodded G19. Maybe expand on that collection one day, but spending more on the truck...
  97. moostache

    Tire brand/size suggestions for TRD wheels

    Falkens have treated me well so far.
  98. moostache

    RTT mounting hardware

    You got it man, exactly that. Instead of using the double piece on top, 4x for 8 total bolts, I was thinking about just using 6 singles w/washers and am on the hunt for some new hardware rather than chopping the existing.
  99. moostache

    RTT mounting hardware

    Got my fancy tent mounted today, pretty awesome. Question though, do you all forego the mounting hardware and go straight through the rack with washer and bolt? Was trying to find some replacement m8 1.25 in stainless but was thinking just going 5/16. Problem is those aluminium sliders are soft...
  100. moostache

    TRD Pro 16" x 7" Wheel/Tire Fit?

    I really like the look of them. Already got em! ;)
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