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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. Classytacos

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

    Upgraded the Quad Lock set up to a magnetic case and charging mount. I'll need a little time to see how quickly it charges the phone. Source: https://youtu.be/kTCITabQl30
  2. Classytacos

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

    RCVs Install Source: https://youtu.be/I9AnGqgwFSQ
  3. Classytacos

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

    Did a comparison vid with the Badlands 3 Ton vs the Pro Eagle 3 Ton. Source: https://youtu.be/GBZhii_dYZU
  4. Classytacos

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

    check you lower bearings. Mine were toast. Source: https://youtu.be/8NNCR5E10-8
  5. Classytacos

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

    New product on the market. Sleeper Keeper install. Source: https://youtu.be/NABaRhZh-oA
  6. Classytacos

    Hurricane Ian

    Just saw this. Thanks for the mention. Yes I'm in central FL. Had a tree on the house and the usual yard debris, no power, no water for a bit. All good thou. Thanks again.
  7. Classytacos

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

    New headlights and the ladies had a bath.
  8. Classytacos

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

    New awning Install Original link: https://youtu.be/moBG2Wm98Jc
  9. Classytacos

    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    Thanks for the kind words. I really do not have much knowledge in strength comparisons between the 2 diffs. If there is a strength difference I assume its marginal. For any real strength gains an axle swap is the way. That said, the large majority of what we do will be handled just fine by...
  10. Classytacos

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

    Thanks for all the love. Appreciate it.
  11. Classytacos

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

    120V in the cab install. Original link: https://youtu.be/AzOr_FG7ZT4
  12. Classytacos

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

    Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
  13. Classytacos

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

    Install of the new steering wheel and AJT Trim pieces is up on the channel. Original link: https://youtu.be/1-YBn_2xcvc
  14. Classytacos

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

    New diff skid. Original link: https://youtu.be/sR0eg4foxmU
  15. Classytacos

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

    Mounted my Rotopax. Original link: https://youtu.be/5h3oHPAStxQ
  16. Classytacos

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

    Front Sumosprings went in. Original link: https://youtu.be/C319DlbM-5I
  17. Classytacos

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

    Gear Tech Customs splash guard install because mine were terrible. One was missing and my clips were destroyed. Original link: https://youtu.be/bexebHH-F2U
  18. Classytacos

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

    Rebuilt Dirt King boxed uppers. Original link: https://youtu.be/76nHromr5L0
  19. Classytacos

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

    Thanks, It's taking some time to get used to them. Every day I like them just a little more.
  20. Classytacos

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

    Bedside Molle Install. Original link: https://youtu.be/pmGboa_pnws
  21. Classytacos

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

    Yup, that was me. We had a great time. I'm in FL too.
  22. Classytacos

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

    Here is some pain for you.
  23. Classytacos

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

    Picked up the wheels from powder and ceramic coated them. Sneak peak for ya of the color.
  24. Classytacos

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

    Rebuilt a set of new to me UCAs and 35s are on deck, joining the 35 gang soon. Wheels are at powder.
  25. Classytacos

    Recovery and Tools

    Here is a video I did of the recovery gear and tools I took with me on the last wheeling trip to The Destination Outdoor event. Original link: https://youtu.be/3wbAdebNmwg
  26. Classytacos

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

    Bed got stiffer. Original link: https://youtu.be/J-fQrf8yMSc
  27. Classytacos

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

    Promido Tripple dash cam install. Original link: https://youtu.be/s-8I787vFBw
  28. Classytacos

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

    Rear rack lights Original link: https://youtu.be/9gFXdjszARE
  29. Classytacos

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

    Scene Pods with Baja Design rock lights. Original link: https://youtu.be/EFnZ6ljPcMA
  30. Classytacos

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

    Thank you. Any chance you are going to the Destination Outdoor event in Georgia. We have a small crew leaving here a couple days before so we can wheel and camp in Alabama and Tennessee before the event.
  31. Classytacos

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

    The rear took around 3 hours. The front was a different story it took a sold 7 hours, I also changed out my spindles at the same time so that added some work and time.
  32. Classytacos

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

    Baja Design S2 install on the Outgear Solutions rear bumper. Original link: https://youtu.be/9ygj76WxhLw
  33. Classytacos

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

    Looking good. Hope it all went well. Thanks for the shout out.
  34. Classytacos

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

    This weekend finished up the scene lights & pods on the AAP and installed some S2 sports on the rear bumper. I will have the install videos up soon.
  35. Classytacos

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

    new gas tank skid with new gas tank straps Original link: https://youtu.be/fr7-OqNGVnc
  36. Classytacos

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

    Cheap LED plate lights for the bumper. Original link: https://youtu.be/-3WmxvfRwV0
  37. Classytacos

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

    Hammer Hangers, shackles and high clearance cross tube install. Original link: https://youtu.be/FMK5CW86mWg
  38. Classytacos

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

    Outgear Solutions high clearance rear bumper with the tilt install just went up on the channel. Original link: https://youtu.be/Xk2tLeCAmDA
  39. Classytacos

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

    Install video is up on the channel. Original link: https://youtu.be/0KKvu2p-yrg
  40. Classytacos

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

    Got the MESO hex rack installed along with some other goodies. Going to be giving away a hex rack kit with handle retention soon so make sure you subscribe to the channel and follow me on IG. The install video will let you know how to win. The video will be up by Friday or Saturday.
  41. Classytacos

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

    Viper cut and fender chopping Original link: https://youtu.be/d89JMyJIKbs
  42. Classytacos

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

    Bedside decal removal and new decal install. Original link: https://youtu.be/ACSQbbgCGm8
  43. Classytacos

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

    DIY spare tire bed mount is up on the channel. Original link: https://youtu.be/JQB3uIFhPac
  44. Classytacos

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

    Decals and fender chopping.
  45. Classytacos

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

    Finished up running the air lines for the lockers and wiring/ install of the OEM style Toyota switches for the overhead console. Original link: https://youtu.be/snhGjtQz0uQ
  46. Classytacos

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

    Thanks man, I have fun working on it. The tire is real easy to move in order to get to the boards. I also have a second mounting point on the Prinsu for the boards using some galvanized gate hinges. They can be run on the rack when for rides, I just don't like them on the rack full time. I also...
  47. Classytacos

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

    I have right about an inch between the tire the sliding glass. Here is a test fit pic with the front tie downs just sitting in place, not installed yet.
  48. Classytacos

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

    Locked down my spare tire set up in preparation for the Archive Garage install. Took some time getting together all the odds and ends needed to make it look and function just right. Will have the install video up soon. Sneak Peak pics.
  49. Classytacos

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

    Took apart the ADD trouble shooting my 2wd/4wd mode malfunction issue. Original link: https://youtu.be/hdQT_Dg08Lc
  50. Classytacos

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

    re ran the main line to the remote chucks, now you can't see it in the bed anymore.
  51. Classytacos

    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    RC Fab gusseted spindles went on. Will have the install video up soon.
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  53. Classytacos

    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    I would have ran too, that is freaking terrible. Sometimes I feel like no one wants to work. I really hope it works our for you and find a decent shop. Good luck.
  54. Classytacos

    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    For anyone interested I will be doing a follow up video soon with first impressions of the 5.29s. Street and highway driving. Along with some rpm checks at different speeds in comparison to stock.
  55. Classytacos

    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    Thank you very much!
  56. Classytacos

    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    Thank you, I appreciate it.
  57. Classytacos

    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    Just hit the 500 mile break in and changed the fluid on the rear. I will have a follow up video on how the driving experience has changed.
  58. Classytacos

    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    Front Diff Install just went up on the channel. Original link: https://youtu.be/TnRm7S-ha1k
  59. Classytacos

    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    @gelsi2033 Thank you very much kind sir. I appreciate it. (y)
  60. Classytacos

    Archive Garage Tacoma Hammer Hangers® HD Shackle Hangers

    I just got my shipping confirmation. Full kit install will be on the channel soon. .
  61. Classytacos

    Archived Tacoma3G's 3rd anniversary!

    Way to go dudes. Congrats on the wins. (y)
  62. Classytacos

    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    I just wrapped up my install for the front and rear gears & lockers from East Coast Gear Supply. Wanted to start this thread for anyone considering the same thing. Let me start by saying back when I was considering the Tacoma for a vehicle I came across a decent amount of folks complaining over...
  63. Classytacos

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

    So much damn fun.
  64. Classytacos

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

    Saturday goodies
  65. Classytacos

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

    Put in a little quality time in the garage after work. Wrenching the week away.
  66. Classytacos

    wheel spacers.... 1.5 or 1.25?

    I have over 100,000 miles on several different vehicles with hub centric spacers, not a single issue. As long as you buy hub centric, a decent brand, and check the torque when you rotate tires, spacers are fine. The problems you normally hear about are the crappy auto parts store spaces that are...
  67. Classytacos

    Archived Tacoma3G's 3rd anniversary!

    Good job with this place. I would like to not be entered in the giveaway cause I'm a pain in the ass.
  68. Classytacos

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

    That is an At The Helm Front bed Tie down set up. Well made sturdy piece. They have different size options. Here is the install video incase you are interested. Original link: https://youtu.be/DEY_8eRU0wk
  69. Classytacos

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

    Ran some remote air chucks for the driver and passenger side. It was a ton of work. Should have the install video up this weekend. I came back on Sunday and covered the small section of air line you can see in the bed with some corded trans cooler line I had in the garage. Original link...
  70. Classytacos

    nickyreno’s pro

    and recovery points.
  71. Classytacos

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

    Arm rest Molle Install-- Original link: https://youtu.be/TRh3nhIaeQE
  72. Classytacos

    nickyreno’s pro

    Very nice, I just picked up 2 of the HEX racks non sunroof with the grab handle retention. Installing one and giving one away on the channel soon.
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    nickyreno’s pro

    @nickyreno Since you where having such a hard time installing the armrest Molle, I made an install video for you. (y) Original link: https://youtu.be/TRh3nhIaeQE
  74. Classytacos

    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    Just realized I never posted the install video here. Original link: https://youtu.be/-w056g2qbgI Side pic.
  75. Classytacos

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

    Trail Trash bag unboxing/install small review. Original link: https://youtu.be/vZejIHZL1cw
  76. Classytacos

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

    Ordered up gears and lockers from ECGS. Should be a fun install video.
  77. Classytacos

    nickyreno’s pro

    @nickyreno Mods look good on you. No BS, I have that molle panel sitting on my bench waiting for the install video. Now, I'm going to give you a shout out when I install it. Oh, and nice build you piece of shit, it's looking good.
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  79. Classytacos

    In House Fab Snorkel Install

    Straight forward install. Hope you enjoy. Original link: https://youtu.be/-w056g2qbgI
  80. Classytacos

    Sokiet Tech NO drill hood struts

    @nickyreno we made it. @Lava road I have them installed with no issues so far. They really come in handy if you spend any amount of time under the hood. They also will lift the hood higher when opening. install here -- Original link: https://youtu.be/Bko0mA21PMI
  81. Classytacos

    Suma Performance parts

    No worries, also wanted to mention, I believe these look way better than the spotter mirrors. I was not a big fan of that extra chunk of mirror on the Spotter brand.
  82. Classytacos

    Suma Performance parts

    I have the Suma Performance convex mirrors with the blue tint and integrated turn signals. They are amazing, no more blind spot, you can see your rear tires in the mirrors and you can see the parking spot lines when you are backing in. I swear they almost make it feel like you can see better...
  83. Classytacos

    Lower Dashboard Mod - thought it would be easy...

    Almost every single piece of the dash is connected to that center lower console piece. Also, you will want to make sure the USB charger you purchased will fit the cig lighter hole. Sometimes they can be just a hair to big. Once you have the connection off the back of the cig lighter you can cut...
  84. Classytacos

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

    It's made by In House Fab in Australia, they have a good amount of interesting stuff. Most of it is for the Hilux.
  85. Classytacos

    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    @nickyreno Here is the stock inlet right into the air box. Looks like the fender liner was doing a great job.
  86. Classytacos

    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    I'm great, this is what forums are for. (y)
  87. Classytacos

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

    Did a little tailgate vinyl and installed a new snorkel. Will have the install videos up on the channel soon.
  88. Classytacos

    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    Nice, your first page google search came back and never mentioned fording one time. It literally says "reduce the chance of water entering the engine" This just strengthens what I'm saying that snorkels are cheap insurance. Things happen, with these newer vehicles the electrical system will...
  89. Classytacos

    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    It is a very old school way of thinking about a snorkel if you feel its only for fording. I do not know a single person with a 3rd gen that got a snorkel and now thinks its time to explore the lake bottom. Thats a little extreme. A sealed set up at the inlet will help keep water out and is...
  90. Classytacos

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

    That better be a single malt scotch. ;)
  91. Classytacos

    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    Jesus, you keep going back to all this deep fording and completely submerged BS, no one is arguing with you about that. No one is trying to make a freaking submarine dude. And the freaking breathers, why do you keep going back to the breathers, no one is arguing about that either. Several times...
  92. Classytacos

    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    Yup, so what you're really saying is, if the connection at the inlet is sealed, it would help in limiting the amount of water and debris which could potentially make its way into the system. Thats all i'm trying to get at. Limiting as much as we can. And, I would not install the Factory Desert...
  93. Classytacos

    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    Yup, you sure will. Because Toyota can do and say whatever it wants, whenever it wants. And it can give whatever reason it wants you to believe. All that means nothing when you hydro lock an engine or someone with you on a wheeling trip does. Unless you can't understand what that might feel like...
  94. Classytacos

    Tacoma3G's YouTuber Directory || Have a YouTube? Share it here!

    Thank you.
  95. Classytacos

    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    Ya, they are easy to spot. Thanks for the heads up.
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    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

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    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    Talk about worthless, nice Demon brackets. I felt the same way as you until recently, you'll change your mind once it happens to you or around you.
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    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    I want to jump in on this one. I will start off by saying I'm not a huge fan of any of the common snorkels you see installed. I don't like the way they look and found them to have little purpose other than the broverlander look. I would tell myself "I will never submerge my truck that deep to...
  100. Classytacos

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

    OBA Install over the weekend. Original link: https://youtu.be/dU5F1ccnFnc
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