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  1. 406Camper

    Review Airbedz for the Taco

    Just got my new truck bed air mattress. It fits pretty well in my standard bed. A little bit of a gap over the wheel wells causes a slight bit of a roll to each side. The mattress is 12" thick when inflated. There is 22 1/2" of clearance between the top of the mattress and the lower...
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    I changed all oils (engine, trans, transfer, diff) and my MPG went way up

    I just hit 30K and will be doing this (drain and fill) over the weekend. I got this to help: Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench POWERWORKS Oil Filter Drain Tool Oil Filter Release Hose Tube
  3. 406Camper

    reintroduction with new rig

    Let's play a game. Things that should be standard on Taco's. I'll start... Hood struts.
  4. 406Camper

    Access cab rear storage solutions

    I am in the middle of doing the same thing. Nice work @88E30. Nice rig too.
  5. 406Camper

    reintroduction with new rig

    Congrats. I am contemplating a CAI or a snorkel. I already purchased the snorkel (great deal from Expedition Overland - XO), just don't know if I want to cut a huge hole in my fender yet.
  6. 406Camper

    Rear differential breather reroute.

    I've had the parts for a year now, just haven't gotten to it yet. Probably should have before this on Sunday...
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  9. 406Camper

    Totaled...

    Ok, that looks pretty bad. These days they 'total' a vehicle when just the airbags are deployed. I hope you are ok.
  10. 406Camper

    Totaled...

    @Huck89, how bad is it? Can you salvage title it? Might be worth checking out.
  11. 406Camper

    Performance Cold Air Intakes, to be, or not to be...

    @Captqc, with or without front air scoop? Which is better? I do a lot of trails in MT with pretty significant water crossings. Mark
  12. 406Camper

    Safariland "Snorkel" - Regrets?

    I picked up a new, still in the box, Safariland snorkel a few weeks ago at a very good price. Does anyone regret installing theirs? Did anyone experience increased wind noise/road noise? It's a pretty big commitment to cut a massive hole in your fender. Mark 406Camper
  13. 406Camper

    I hate the transmission; Need a tune

    No smog check in Montana. But I have heard that it doesn't matter. Shouldn't be detectable. The tune guys on this forum can confirm that.
  14. 406Camper

    I hate the transmission; Need a tune

    Confirmed. I paid $450 for OTT, but I am in a very remote area. Not many tuners in MT.
  15. 406Camper

    Review ARE Truck Topper/hard shell/campershell/truck cap

    7/13 Update below I recently purchased the A.R.E. CX Classic truck 'cap' for my 2017 TRD OR. I got 'windoors' on both sides (one with a slider and one without) and the front folding/removable window. Very disappointed in the product. It leaks so much that I can't build out a permanent...
  16. 406Camper

    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    From last time it was clean 2 months ago, before Moab and then in Moab. 406 Camper
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  19. 406Camper

    Rear Seat Delete

    Jbutler9555, I looked for the rear seats this weekend and couldn't find them. They must be in storage somewhere. Besides, I just had the seat bottoms, I kept the back panel for now on the truck. Sorry. Good luck!
  20. 406Camper

    Rear Seat Delete

    Montana. Let me look tomorrow and see what I have. I'll let you know.
  21. 406Camper

    Rear Seat Delete

    Where is he located? I have the rear seat I deleted from my Access Cab.
  22. 406Camper

    Lift Kits

    I got them for $2500 at the time. Yes, they have been great. My buddy has them on all 12 of his rigs and he runs them hard in Arizona. The Stage 3 are not ride height adjustable on the fly. Would be nice to have that.
  23. 406Camper

    OVTune OTT Tune

    Hmmm. My cruise control works fine with my OTT. Although it drives better when I don't use it as it hunts gears less.
  24. 406Camper

    Rocky Mountain Toyota Roundup July 19-22, 2023

    On a wait list.
  25. 406Camper

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

    April fools. Mine is pink too.
  26. 406Camper

    Hello from Colorado.

    @MTN_TACO, Are you going to the Rocky Mountain Toyota Roundup? https://tacoma3g.com/threads/rocky-mountain-toyota-roundup-july-19-22-2023.13755/
  27. 406Camper

    New to the Tacoma world, but not the Toyota world.

    @yakherder, Get a tune. https://tacoma3g.com/threads/ott-tune.13603/post-93563
  28. 406Camper

    OVTune OTT Tune

    I got mild-medium cause I am a wimp, but I am very happy with it. :)
  29. 406Camper

    Rocky Mountain Toyota Roundup July 19-22, 2023

    Registration is April 15th. Who's going???
  30. 406Camper

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

    Have you done EMDR?
  31. 406Camper

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

    ECT Therapy.
  32. 406Camper

    Tonneau Cover that actually fits?

    OEM. But I just got an A.R.E. topper/truck cap though.
  33. 406Camper

    Cruise Moab 2023

    Trail selection: Who else is going? I'm gunning Deadman Springs and Top of the World!
  34. 406Camper

    406 Camper build thread

    Overland Torque Tune "OTT" Road Report: I got back from West Yellowstone snow wheeling last week. Initially, I thought I had made a grave mistake getting the OTT Tune. I was only getting about 12mpg on the interstate during a 2 hour drive West. As soon as I turned South, I started getting...
  35. 406Camper

    Rear Seat Delete

    Did it DIY on my access cab. No regrets. I don't have kids, just the dog, and it's easier for him to get in and out. I might put a Dometic regrigerator back there in the near future. Pro's, I got to soundproof the back when I did it and there is much more space. Con's, I cracked one of the...
  36. 406Camper

    Love my Tacoma

    @WOLFY4X, Get a Tune! Any tune. It's night and day.
  37. 406Camper

    Review Natika Front Facing Camera

    @bonifacio, I had that model you have as well. I tested both of them and found the model I chose (WD-779) had better resolution and less 'fish eye'. it had a 135 degree viewing angle. I will install the new one and return the old one. Mark 406Camper
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    Review Natika Front Facing Camera

    Good when it works (see build thread). No fisheye effect. Crapped out after 10 months. I just bought another one for $33. Will see if the company is going to do anything about it. Source: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BFBCPB8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  39. 406Camper

    406 Camper build thread

    Got the new ARE CX Classic truck bed cap with Linex coating and windoors installed on Thursday. The new Artec Industries 3G Venture rear steel bumper with Diode Dynamics SSC1 rear lights was installed on Wednesday. The truck is filthy. Will post more pics after it is washed. Next up is a...
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  42. 406Camper

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

    ARE CX Classic truck topper/cap with Linex coating and windoors, and a new Artec Industries Rear Steel bumper with Diode Dynamics SSC1 lights.
  43. 406Camper

    New to the Tacoma world, but not the Toyota world.

    @Toyovibes, Definitely get a tune, any tune is probably good. I just got the OTT Tune Mild/Medium and am very happy with it. No more gear hunting, and more power in lower bands. Mark
  44. 406Camper

    OVTune OTT Tune

    OTT Tune Report: Just got back from West Yellowstone. To quote Gregg who got the tune with me in Billings, "It drives like a Camry, and that's a good thing!" Most of the gear hunting is gone, except if in cruise control, which is expected. I went over several mountain passes with no problems...
  45. 406Camper

    OVTune OTT Tune

    Just got the OTT tune. What a difference. I will report back when I take it off-road next week.
  46. 406Camper

    406 Camper build thread

    Had the OTT Mild-Medium tune done today by @benh088 with Wyoming Overland Tuning. No more gear hunting and very nice acceleration. Took about 10-15 minutes.
  47. 406Camper

    Review KTJO4x4 V1 DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE

    @RevN3, another great video. Love the humor. "I can deal with frustration... if I know it's coming".
  48. 406Camper

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

    Got OTT tune from @benh088 (WYOT - Wyoming Overland Tuning). Mild to Medium version. No more gear hunting. Nice acceleration. Done in about 10-15 minutes. Spent an hour with other Tacoficionados geeking out on Tacos.
  49. 406Camper

    What size tires.... lol (intro)

    Tires: Toyo MT 33" Pizza Cutters. I have a stock tonneau cover that I am replacing with a hard shell. I second @bonifacio with regards to Rough Country and CaliRaised. For armor I am a big fan of Artec Industries (not that you asked). Mark
  50. 406Camper

    Front skid plate help

    Artec Industries 6061 aluminum. https://artecindustries.com/products/toyota-tacoma-3g-bellypan-skid-plate Mark
  51. 406Camper

    Here’s my new Toyota ….

    Welcome! I second @Biohazard. Off to a good start.
  52. 406Camper

    Cruise Moab 2023

    Anyone else going? Registration sold out in 1 hour and 4 minutes. There is now a waitlist. https://www.cruisemoab.com/registration/
  53. 406Camper

    Watch this if you own an Element fire extinguisher

    Not very realistic. I wouldn't wait for a bonfire and talk for 5 minutes before attempting to put out the fire. Would like to see more realistic testing (fuel line fire) and empirical evidence. I have both, the element is in my cab and a 2.5 ABC in the bed. Biggest mistake with an engine...
  54. 406Camper

    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    Agree, design is meh. It looks like it has better headroom though. Hopefully they fix the seating position. Jackers only help a little. Hate the rear window.
  55. 406Camper

    Can anyone tell me the difference between the Prinsu and Victory4x4 racks?

    @RevN3 and @jbiscuit, we want a rack report! Inquiring minds want to know. I'm leaning toward Prinsu (maybe someday). Just pulled the trigger on this ARE Topper. Not my truck, but looks cool with the rack.
  56. 406Camper

    Where to find current best tire sales?

    Love my Toyo MT Pizza Cutters. No clue where to get the new RT's.
  57. 406Camper

    Let's see your current favorite photo of your truck, photography-wise 📸

    @ronrod68, https://tacoma3g.com/threads/weboost-drive-reach-overland-detailed-review.13600/
  58. 406Camper

    SoCal WTB Toyota OEM Tonneau Bed Cover for 6’ Tacoma Bed [DCLB or Access Cab] (2016+)

    Sorry, I'll have one once I get my campershell in 3 weeks, but I'm in Montana.
  59. 406Camper

    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    @Tyler, TFL shoutout to Tacoma4g.com. Hmmm, that website looks very familiar... Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRZeWLcPGi4 Mark
  60. 406Camper

    ronrod68's Taco

    Welcome. Nice start!
  61. 406Camper

    Lightweight 255/85R16 options

    @DrFish, that's what I have... AKA Pizza Cutters. https://tacoma3g.com/threads/the-time-has-come-for-the-406-camper-build-thread.12874/post-82711 I had a little rubbing, but was able to remedy that with my ICON UCA's which are very adjustable.
  62. 406Camper

    Lift Kits

    @zsmith4472, I have them and they are great! Highly recommended to my by a pro. Stage 3 was sufficient for my needs. See build link: The time has come for the 406 Camper build thread (https://tacoma3g.com/threads/the-time-has-come-for-the-406-camper-build-thread.12874/) My backup was...
  63. 406Camper

    Where to find current best tire sales?

    Nope. That's Veterans Advantage, which you have to pay to become a member.
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    Where to find current best tire sales?

    Click the link to IDme. You enter your dates of service, branch, and I believe social, and they confirm you are a veteran. They then send you a discount code to use or when you go back to the cart the code is prepopulated. Easy peasy.
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    Where to find current best tire sales?

    @Tyler , Not sure if this a great deal, but Discount Tire offers a 5% discount for veterans (with IDme) and I have always been very pleased with the service. You may also combine that with their credit card promo for an additional 5%. And they price match! Stores are everywhere. I would...
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  68. 406Camper

    2023 Rear Passenger Side “drop”

    @BUILD IT!, That is the famous 'Taco Lean'. You can fix it with adjustable shock towers if it really bothers you, or a spacer. I went with aftermarket ICON Stage 3 suspension.
  69. 406Camper

    Pre-Purchase Question A.R.E. CX Classic Topper (campershell)

    So I have a quote for an A.R.E. Campershell/topper for my 2017 Taco (AC 'long' bed) for $3400 installed in 3-4 weeks. No tax in MT. Here is what is has: https://www.4are.com/product/cx/ Fold down front slider. Driver side windoor with slider. Passenger side 50/50 split window with screen...
  70. 406Camper

    TRD Pro Grill

    @D.kile, I second not purchasing anything from Rough Country. Also, early on I had issues with Runnin4Tacos specifically regarding the TRD PRO grill and poor quality. It's been a while so things may have changed.
  71. 406Camper

    Which bumper would you choose?

    Both are almost identical construction wise. Aesthetically, I prefer the Relentless Fabrication. Although, I have a BAMF rear dif skid plate and it is built very well, I do not have anything from Relentless for comparison.
  72. 406Camper

    Lifted Tacomas in Hawaii

    Hawaii is Tacoland. I just got back from Maui on DEC 18th. Not sure why they are all lifted either. Just aesthetics? @LavaRoad? Mark
  73. 406Camper

    Can anyone tell me the difference between the Prinsu and Victory4x4 racks?

    @jbiscuit, I totally get it. My bumper has been a box for 6 months now.
  74. 406Camper

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

    I lost someone I thought I knew pretty well over the holidays. A highly functioning high ranking military officer took his own life in the prime of his career. He had just taken command of his unit. I spoke to him about 2 weeks prior and had no inclination that he was in pain. Please reach...
  75. 406Camper

    Window crank handle replaced

    What is that? JK.
  76. 406Camper

    Color match bumper advice

    @pd100x, Just remembered this youtube video. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHfZ2ds0a4o 406Camper
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    inner fender wells

    @pd100x, Like this? Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDMz3FO1t9I . Artec Industries makes some really cool ones for the Jeep. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSEnQrY2wcs Waiting to see if they release them for a Taco anytime soon. Mark 406Camper
  78. 406Camper

    Hello ALL

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

    @TCOTUE, That is extremely rough. I remember loosing my best friend, "Buddy", very quickly 5 years ago. It just happened overnight. Labored breathing/panting and we rushed him to the vet and he died before they could even give him morphine. His body was riddled with cancer. I was crushed...
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    Can anyone tell me the difference between the Prinsu and Victory4x4 racks?

    @RevN3 and @jbiscuit... Update on the head to head rack build?
  81. 406Camper

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

    I drove 120 miles one-way to drink some coffee with some cruiserheads. Totally worth it. Happy New Year #406Cruisers.
  82. 406Camper

    NEW 16-23 Tacoma Sequential LED Headlights | FORM Lighting

    Wait, I'm confused. I went to the Amazon link and it took me to the seller Diode Dynamics. Are the DD headlights?
  83. 406Camper

    Pre-Purchase Question New Tires

    @Huck89, Can't help you with the rims other than Method's have been recommended to me by someone I trust who is a pro. I am currently running Toyo MT 33" Pizza Cutters and I really like them. They climbed everything at Cruise Moab. Here is my link: The time has come for the 406 Camper build...
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    OVTune OTT Tune

    I am currently looking at OTT as well. @benh088 was helpful. I was going to do it at Overland Expo West but got COVID.
  85. 406Camper

    Let's see your current favorite photo of your truck, photography-wise 📸

    On the Yellowstone.
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    What did you get or give for the holidays?

    Got this... Santa was good to me.
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    406 Camper build thread

    Look at what I got for Christmas... Now I need to find time to install it.
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    406 Camper build thread

    weBoost Drive Reach Overland Install. https://tacoma3g.com/threads/weboost-drive-reach-overland-detailed-review.13600/
  96. 406Camper

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

    @Tyler, How about a calendar in January this year? Or did I already miss out?
  97. 406Camper

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

    Installed weBoost. https://tacoma3g.com/threads/weboost-detailed-review.13600/ 406 Camper
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    @drizzoh, Totally worth the 'investment'. I could tell the difference at Cruise Moab in April.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

  100. 406Camper

    Location for mounting front camera

    I put mine under the "YO" in the TRD Pro grill. Good angle and visibility.
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