-
Welcome to Tacoma3G.com, a free resource for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma owners!
Tacoma3G is a beginner-friendly 3rd Generation Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023 model-years) forum. We are a community of people who are focused on good information and good vibes. T3G is the passion-project of a USMC/Toyota technician.
What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?
- Thread starter MMoreno16
- Start date
Looking good. I likey this setup.
Thanks, me too. There was a guy on tw that welded his together and made a one piece. It is clean as hell. Wish I went that way. But I’m still happy!
taco_radio_2020
2️⃣ Bronze
I've tried a bunch of stuff to keep my ARB bumper from fading, and finally found something worth mentioning. 3M Silicone Paste.
Slather it on nice and thick, knock back a few beers, then wipe it off as much as you can. I did it on a hot day in case it helped with penetration into the pores, no idea if it helped or not. I suspect the beer might be optional, but why risk it?
Now the bumper is dark black again, has a nice degree of reflectivity, feels slightly slick, and actually repels dust.
Next I'm going to try it on some of the buff exterior plastic trim.
Silicon, it makes life better in so many ways.
www.3m.com
Slather it on nice and thick, knock back a few beers, then wipe it off as much as you can. I did it on a hot day in case it helped with penetration into the pores, no idea if it helped or not. I suspect the beer might be optional, but why risk it?
Now the bumper is dark black again, has a nice degree of reflectivity, feels slightly slick, and actually repels dust.
Next I'm going to try it on some of the buff exterior plastic trim.
Silicon, it makes life better in so many ways.
3M™ Silicone Paste | 3M United States
I've tried a bunch of stuff to keep my ARB bumper from fading, and finally found something worth mentioning. 3M Silicone Paste.
Slather it on nice and thick, knock back a few beers, then wipe it off as much as you can. I did it on a hot day in case it helped with penetration into the pores, no idea if it helped or not. I suspect the beer might be optional, but why risk it?
Now the bumper is dark black again, has a nice degree of reflectivity, feels slightly slick, and actually repels dust.
Next I'm going to try it on some of the buff exterior plastic trim.
Silicon, it makes life better in so many ways.
3M™ Silicone Paste | 3M United States
+1 for beer.
Spent the last two weeks driving around the western states. Sierras, Lassen, Shasta, Bend, Redwoods, Big Sur. Good times, but I'm pooped.
Also ordered some new goodies from @C4 Fabrication . Yes, a big order. Also got the @runnin4tacos can mount relocation arriving tomorrow, and just got a Dobinson snorkel in today. Install all coming soon enough.
Also ordered some new goodies from @C4 Fabrication . Yes, a big order. Also got the @runnin4tacos can mount relocation arriving tomorrow, and just got a Dobinson snorkel in today. Install all coming soon enough.
Attachments
How was that much driving on the 35s? They really fit the DCLB
They definitely fit the truck better aesthetically. I definitely lost an mpg or 2. There were stretches where I got 11 mpg, and others where I got 15. Overall I think I still think I lost an mpg or two. They are definitely louder than an AT, but not over the top. Still some might not like it. I'm working on the issues with rubbing as they definitely still rub but hopefully I'll get it sorted in time. The feel the Toyo's provide offroad is epic. My wife described it while we were doing 50+ as "floating on marshmallows." And that was fully aired up. We were both very happy.
As a whole thing, I'd say that 35's really aren't for everyone. I love the look, the capability they've provided off-road, and I'm fine with the noise and bit of mpg decrease.
In reality, it needs to be said though, 35's are way more work than most like to admit. They are not plug and play. I'm up for the challenge of getting them to fit without being an amazing fab shop but it's work.
Agreed. They look soooo good. I just wish the trucks were a bit more accommodating for them.
Trucks not accommodating, then theres always the accomandators
View attachment 14847View attachment 14848
That second ones already come in to play. Along with the angle grinder getting a workout. ????
The angle grinder
the persuader, my next set of tires will be 34 ,35s and bring all 3 boys out to play hopfully by that time I'll actually finish my cab mount chop 
Better pics of the cut to the front bumper I did. I think it turned out great.
Dang, that is really clean. Well done!
Thanks ??
Love it, looks stock and I keep drooling over those 35s.
Beautiful I want the T3g decal
Finally got my SSO Slimline and stage 2 installed a few days ago.
Thanks to @JerryTaco2.0, @ShankedT4R and @Lord Humongous for the help!
Thanks to @JerryTaco2.0, @ShankedT4R and @Lord Humongous for the help!
Man that looks so good. Love it. ?
Thanks man, yeah the SSO Slimline is legit!
Lmfao, no problem man! Funny how that happened... ?Thanks for making a scene with me yesterday. Mine shipped today LMFAO
Incredibly worthwhile mod that every owner should be doing on their truck immediately after purchase.
LOL! I’ve not done this mod yet. No excuses other than laziness.