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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. Smitty

    Custom Trailer..?

    Nvm blowing like a grand on a nice longer one tmrw lol
  2. Smitty

    Custom Trailer..?

    Am I crazy or did I see someone build a cool custom trailer who offered to build more for us in New England??
  3. Smitty

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

    So I've been debating, more than I should be probably.... Do I want a cold air intake? Is it really worth putting one in a 3rd gen Tacoma? I'm pretty stock rn, stock height, tires, I just ordered a Carven exhaust :) What are pros and cons of getting an intake? Also, if I do pull the trigger...
  4. Smitty

    Lift Kits

    I've only heard bad things about ICON but tbh I've only heard it from people who have the stage 2 I think, and not on a Tacoma..... How do you like it? Worth the $3K?
  5. Smitty

    New Wheels.... soon.....

    I have no idea how to use these.. they look useful, but I'm not sure how any of this works
  6. Smitty

    New Wheels.... soon.....

    So I wanna get these Black Rhino wheels... but, I have no clue how this offset stuff works... Will these Wildpeak tires fit on these wheels? I don't fully understand wheel offsets and all this fancy shit yet https://www.blackrhinowheels.com/black-rhino-aliso https://www.falkentire.com/wildpeak/mt
  7. Smitty

    Help! Trying to buy a TRD Grille

    I'm just trying to buy a new TRD (black) grille, I can't seem to find one for my rig. Don't need the stupid sensors, the ones I have been finding are way over priced or won't let me use my card... Any sites anyone knows of for a grille?
  8. Smitty

    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Hard rock
  9. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Left Lower Switch Panel

    Where can I find the bed lighting? Is it easy to wire?
  10. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Left Lower Switch Panel

    Thing is I don’t need the sideways switch and most come with it :/
  11. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Left Lower Switch Panel

    So I'm trying to find myself a new switch panel for my 2017 TRD OR Access Cab. I don't need what I circled in the image below, and I want to be able to customize it more. MESO Customs was my first option, however they aren't taking orders apparently for them... Anybody know of a good place I can...
  12. Smitty

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

    Smashed into a pole then took out a street sign on my way to work this morning in the snow🥲
  13. Smitty

    Hey everyone

    Welcome from CT!
  14. Smitty

    What size tires.... lol (intro)

    For your bed cover, it really depends what you use your truck for.. If you're gonna go into some really sketchy places or do some, questionable, things with it, hard covers are hard, and harder to break. Soft covers can rip (kind of) easily, harder to clean, etc. I love my soft cover cause it's...
  15. Smitty

    Here’s my new Toyota ….

    Nice truck man! Love the color, definitely recommend bronze wheels, I personally think with beafy tires it'll look smexy!
  16. Smitty

    Remote Start Issue

    Hold on hold on hold on........ we can start our trucks thru an APP NOW?!?!?!
  17. Smitty

    drizzoh's build thread

    Where did you get that switch panel? I need one soon but without the window thing cause, yk, old access cab things... lol
  18. Smitty

    What are you currently listening to?

    Conveniently had a song stuck in my head by I Prevail lately..... called Stuck In Your Head... :) They do great live too haha
  19. Smitty

    Tacoma3G eastcoast ambassadors

    Ik there's some more Tacoma people up my way, a couple on this form just not active. Mainly Insta and TikTok Ik people
  20. Smitty

    What the hell do you make of this? AutoLSD and Traction control turning themselves on and off respectively with no driver input.

    Lucky you... I need to refinance soon
  21. Smitty

    Tacoma3G eastcoast ambassadors

    I'm just as lonely here in south eastern CT lol
  22. Smitty

    Help! Constant engine tone

    Does it turn off when you turn the truck on?
  23. Smitty

    What the hell do you make of this? AutoLSD and Traction control turning themselves on and off respectively with no driver input.

    47K miles on a 2017?!?!?!? Bruh.... I'm jealous... I'm about to break 93K.... bought mine with 32K almost 2 years ago!
  24. Smitty

    2014 tacoma

    Kinda surprised nobody replied.... so I guess I will... .........what....?
  25. Smitty

    CD Player

    You have the Entune one right?
  26. Smitty

    Battery Recommendations

    Well if that's the case, what's the best battery we should put in our rigs?
  27. Smitty

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

    Valid lmao! I was going back and forth between bronze or black, I think Ima go with bronze tbh
  28. Smitty

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

    Welcome! I LOVE your wheels you got! Nice rig! Don't go too far into debt building this thing lol
  29. Smitty

    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    Don't tell me you swamped it....
  30. Smitty

    Morimoto X3B10 3rd Brake Light

    The one I got is from TacomaLifeStyle... It was too large and they did a replacement video on a 3rd gen
  31. Smitty

    Morimoto X3B10 3rd Brake Light

    I've bought 2 third brake lights for my 2017 TRD OR, none of them fit, is it cause I have an off road? Cause the ones I saw these on usually go on newer Tacomas and sport trims.. Will this Morimoto fit my 2017 OR?
  32. Smitty

    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    That is one big but..... But tbh yea I agree, I have an access cab now and once I pay this off and probably upgrade it more I'll be thinking of getting a newer one. Or maybe a used one built Idrk yet tbh
  33. Smitty

    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Anal lover
  34. Smitty

    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    College exam
  35. Smitty

    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    Ngl, kinda dig it. Definitely has potential for some sick ass builds
  36. Smitty

    Help! Snorkel problem

    Ohhhh yea... might be tough I'll see what I can find though. But definitely try arguing with the car wash place and get some money from them
  37. Smitty

    Help! Snorkel problem

    Can you post a picture of what it looks like now? And if you have any "before" pics too I can do some hunting
  38. Smitty

    2020 Tacoma propeller shaft

    Me personally, wouldn't worry about it especially at that low mileage.. I've got almost 92K on mine and everything is fine with me. Just regular 5K oil change/tire rotation, every 60K service your transmission, you're fine. Idr when diffs should be services but Ik when I break 120K I'm doing...
  39. Smitty

    Help! Snorkel problem

    You should be able to go to the carwash that damaged your truck and they might (legally) have to pay you for the damages caused
  40. Smitty

    Lightweight 255/85R16 options

    It's a Tacoma, made by Toyota, you can put basically whatever you want on these things it'll run fine. I don't see an issue with 255/85's on 16's. You should have 265's on yours if you bought it new correct?
  41. Smitty

    2020 Tacoma propeller shaft

    I've had mine for almost 100K (2017 TRD Off Road) and never heard anything about retorquing anything...
  42. Smitty

    Help! Headlight dash light issue

    Lmk what you find out!
  43. Smitty

    Help! Headlight dash light issue

    Both fuses, Idk much about the fuses we have besides the one I keep blowing when I turn on my light bar and blue lights (Ik my problem I'm just lazy)
  44. Smitty

    Help! Headlight dash light issue

    Maybe check the fuse for the lights? If that's good switch it out anyways just to see. Also check the connections on the headlights, the plugs show below.
  45. Smitty

    Lift Kits

    Somehow found my original thread about this... nice.. anyways: I'm definitely going with 3" lift, either Bilstein or ICON. I hear people talk shit about ICON, I think the shocks the kit has aren't great? What does everyone think about ICON?
  46. Smitty

    Help! Headlight dash light issue

    Never heard of that before.. Probably an electrical issue somewhere I'd take it to the dealer especially if it's still under warranty
  47. Smitty

    Automatic Transmission question

    Like kind of a slight hiccup? Almost? Idk the best way to put it
  48. Smitty

    Automatic Transmission question

    Wdym by have a shimmy? I gotta 2017 and sometimes mine does a little weird thing too
  49. Smitty

    2022 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 3D model

    Definitely show us here before you start the printer!
  50. Smitty

    2022 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 3D model

    As a 3D Designer that makes subs for the Navy, depending on the software you use I'm sure you can find something online. What software do you have for 3D Printing?
  51. Smitty

    TRD Pro Grill

    ALSO< you bought a nice truck, so put nice upgrades on (if you decide to do so) which means avoid RoughCountry shit.. Get a good lift if you wanna lift it, get good running boards if you want steps, get good rock sliders if you want sliders instead. There's a whole lot of forms om here that...
  52. Smitty

    TRD Pro Grill

    Be warn now, whatever you wanna buy for your truck, do a lot of research on what's out there first! I bought a knock off TRD grille, first thing I bought for my TRD Off Road, kinda wish I just went all out bought a nicer one with the LED "Raptor Lights" on the grille.. But eh whatever, it looks...
  53. Smitty

    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    I did some digging myself, seems that you're gonna have to paint them
  54. Smitty

    2019 2.7 cold start rattle

    Sorry I forgot to reply the other day... But I did look around the underneath and honestly, I have no idea what to tell you.. Without me being there, hearing the noise, seeing your truck since it's probably a little bit different than my TRD, I really dunno.. Maybe take it down to Toyota and...
  55. Smitty

    2019 2.7 cold start rattle

    I'm about 85% sure it has something to do with the heat shield... I leave early today from work so when I do, I'm gonna go look around mine cause Idk under these things like the back of my hand... Next time you "cold" start it, try recording under the truck, try to isolate where this sound is...
  56. Smitty

    2019 2.7 cold start rattle

    Have you tried banging on the shield? Could be some junk up in there causing a gap somewhere.. Do you only hear it on a "cold start"? Like the first start of the day? Or is it every startup?
  57. Smitty

    2019 2.7 cold start rattle

    So I listened to the video on my phone a couple times, sounds (almost) exactly like the sound I was experiencing... Check your heat shield hardware (when the truck isn't hot) make sure everything's all tight and not too rusted
  58. Smitty

    Lifted Trd Pro’s

    What does everyone think of this?? https://www.extremeterrain.com/ironman-4x4-tacoma-3-inch-nitro-gas-medium-load-lift-kit-shocks-stage-2-toy066abkgs2p.html
  59. Smitty

    4th Gen Tacoma Which Trim to buy

    Doesn't the PRO come with crawl too?
  60. Smitty

    Aftermarket Head Units.

    Perfect!!! Tysm!!! :D
  61. Smitty

    Aftermarket Head Units.

    What about any good Apple Carplay products? I've been looking for a good carplay that works for iPhone, can't seem to find any good one :/
  62. Smitty

    Maintenance I did the my dumbest dumb in my 10 years of working on trucks….

    I think a lot of us would, I def would
  63. Smitty

    NEW 16-23 Tacoma Sequential LED Tail Lights | FORM Lighting

    Ngl I really dig the startup sequence... possibly getting myself Form headlights tho, still dunno if I wanna match my taillights and get Alpharex or Form yet.... they both are so good!
  64. Smitty

    Screen ProTech Automotive Interior Films

    I just recently put this on my truck, gotta say it's probably the best interior purchase I've made so far! :)
  65. Smitty

    Maintenance unusual shake causing uneven tire wear

    Might just need to get an alignment and/or rebalance your tires. I've got a similar issue and it's cause I need both
  66. Smitty

    Performance YotaWerx Tuning Services and Feedback

    Please lmk! I'm still trying to figure out which bumper I want.. As of rn I want to go with C4, but depending on the options and pricing with that one there, might go with this one!
  67. Smitty

    Performance YotaWerx Tuning Services and Feedback

    What bumper is that???? Looks mean!
  68. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Rough Country 6” Lift Kit To The Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension Conversion Problems!

    Yea the spedo's gonna be off by a little bit, doesn't make too much of a drastic change tho, so the mpg page shouldn't be too off either
  69. Smitty

    You guys were right!!

    I think pedal commanders are stupid especially in trucks... That's just me, it can damage your ECU. Don't ask me how cause Idfk how but it happened to someone Ik over here in CT. He needed a whole new ECU in his car (yes Ik not a Tacoma but still gets the point across) cause he had a pedal...
  70. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Rough Country 6” Lift Kit To The Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension Conversion Problems!

    Honestly that's what I did for a long time... I just recently learned if you turn the little knob left or right where your ODO is, it adjusts the brightness to that screen there too lol never knew that til I accidently did it myself :D
  71. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Rough Country 6” Lift Kit To The Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension Conversion Problems!

    Lol some people don't, you'd be surprised how little people know about their vehicles lmao
  72. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Rough Country 6” Lift Kit To The Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension Conversion Problems!

    Your truck tells you after every trip your trip average. You can also setup your little screen next to your speedometer to tell you basically whatever you want it to tell you
  73. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Air Compressors

    How did you run the wiring? Would wiring into the bed outlet so when you turn that on you can turn the compressor on work? I'm not the best with electrical stuff lol
  74. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Rough Country 6” Lift Kit To The Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension Conversion Problems!

    Very smart and understandable lol. I'm holding off on lift and tires once the wallet and gas prices settle down. I mean we don't get great mileage but I';; enjoy my average of 20 mpgs to work and back instead of dropping to probably around 14 haha
  75. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Rough Country 6” Lift Kit To The Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension Conversion Problems!

    Rough Country rides like shit. We have 40K$+ trucks, put a good kit on it. Not sure what specific companies will have a 6" lift that rides smooth. I'd check Fox and OME, those are the most common lifts I see but usually 2-3" not 6" I'm not sure... Still worth checking
  76. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Air Compressors

    So you store it in the bed cubbie thing and take it out when needed? Can you show me kind of how your setup is by chance?
  77. Smitty

    Pre-Purchase Question Air Compressors

    So I know of some people with "under the hood" air compressors in their Tacos... Who has one? Or who knows a good one at a somewhat decent price with mounts and all that good stuff included? I'm getting this so I just really need a compressor and somewhere to mount it to in the engine bay...
  78. Smitty

    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Full House
  79. Smitty

    Suspension creak/noise

    If you mean the rear like under the bed, it's your leaf springs.. I just had that discovery not that long ago. No matter how much you lube it, it'll come back. I've just gotten used to it sometimes it does it sometimes it doesn't. Is what it is Ig, hopefully the suspension upgrade I'm looking at...
  80. Smitty

    I’m back

    Stock is no fun tho! (Says the guy with a stock access cab.....) Lol
  81. Smitty

    Tire Sizes That Work with Stock Mud Flaps - 255/75R17?

    Also, make sure you clean everywhere then too. Mud gets into places you never think it would... Somehow gets up behind the plastic in the wheel wells and behind the fender flares so every once and a while take those off and clean them too cause you'll rot, buddy of mine found that out the hard way
  82. Smitty

    Tire Sizes That Work with Stock Mud Flaps - 255/75R17?

    Understandable I guess. After I go thru any mud I'll fling mud around but not even for a long time. Also depends on the tires you have. I run BFG's all terrains and they'll fling mud for not even 1/4 of a mile. I'm not sure how big you can go, Ik we run stock 30's, I think (hence think so don't...
  83. Smitty

    Tire Sizes That Work with Stock Mud Flaps - 255/75R17?

    Run no mud flaps, looks so much better. I'll only put flaps on during the snowy season but I live in CT so I don't really see as much snow as I'd like...
  84. Smitty

    Bed Rattling

    I've never had a bed issue somehow.. Just my leaf springs being squeaky as hell :)
  85. Smitty

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

    Go bag that thang!
  86. Smitty

    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Road House (Yes, I did it.)
  87. Smitty

    Season Decorating

    I don't have a roof rack and I somehow managed :) No tape used at all somehow too! Just zipties and the hardware on the truck lol
  88. Smitty

    2019 2.7 cold start rattle

    The video doesn't work for me for some reason, probably cause it's my work computer... But I had a rattle on my 3.5L and it was just the heat shield with rusty bolts. Replaced those now it's fine. 1st check the oil tho make sure that's okay
  89. Smitty

    NEW 16-23 Tacoma Sequential LED Headlights | FORM Lighting

    I keep going back and forth between Form and Alpharex.... I have Alpharex taillights... I want to match but Form gives me different vibes and I'm starting to lean towards Form more, I might be pulling the trigger soon
  90. Smitty

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

    Had to do some decorating! Finally able to use my bed outlet for something :)
  91. Smitty

    Lifted Trd Pro’s

    I don't think a lot of people understand why a lot of guys prefer a TRD Off Road over a Pro, would you like to explain why that is? I have a hard time explaining and it would be easier (for me at least) to see what other people say as well to explain it better
  92. Smitty

    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Kick ass
  93. Smitty

    Seat covers

    Gotta go with Carhartts
  94. Smitty

    Season Decorating

    Finally have a use for the bed outlet now! That's a great idea
  95. Smitty

    Season Decorating

    So I saw a lot of Tacos decorating for Halloween... making them look spooky and ngl, there were some nice builds that were decorated in cool ways. So, that being said, who's gonna decorate their rig for Christmas?? If so, what you gonna do? I need some ideas to steal haha
  96. Smitty

    Help! Cruise Control Sensor

    Idk much about Toyota's safety systems... I have a 2017.. So I don't have all those fancy sensors. But, me personally, I just wouldn't use cruise control. I'd think there's a way to turn it off maybe thru the ECU? Might have to ask a Toyota tech on that one
  97. Smitty

    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Punch Buggy
  98. Smitty

    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Red Rocket
  99. Smitty

    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Blank Space
  100. Smitty

    Archived Rig of the Month, November 2022: Submit your photos here!

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