3rd Gen Accessory Thread

+1.
I use my dealership only for parts.

Steve

 

I'm not trained mechanic, but in reality, there are only 2 things that need done regularly:

• oil change
• tire rotation

both you can find plenty of tutorial and you save about $100 in labor each time and also you know it's done right.

Not all dealerships are bad, but EVERY dealership assigns the most novice tech to oil changes and tire rotations especially the prepaid maintenance.

Common mistakes or neglects are:

• incorrect oil level
• oil filler cap not installed
• over torqued drain plug and filter
• marred and over torqued lug nuts

it might surprise you but these mistakes happen a lot, and I just don't want to gamble my luck with them.

For other things more complicated like a turbo wastegate, I actually trust dealership tech because only master tech gets to work on those issues.

 

https://www.sparksparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-front-skid-plate-powder-coated-ptr6034220

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BME8iJZQ1uo&ab_channel=thetopalovic

I was thinking getting the TRD Pro skid plate

Now seeing it it has no cut out for drain plug nor filter, that means you need to remove it each time for the oil change, that's a big PITA, I'll live with the flimsy but lightweight OE skid

Hopefully other aftermarket skid plates can do better

 

hard to beleive they would go backwards on this but then again.....tow hooks.....

 

17 4Runner TRD Pro had to remove the Plate to change the filter. Took a few minutes

 

Well this sucks…mine is already being shipped

 

Front my experience with the Tacoma TRD Pro skid plate, which almost weighs about 30 lbs, it's not easy to do 1 person by hand

 

Completed two ways
1. Lift by hand and attach two anchor points. Definitely the difficult route.
2. Hockey puck on jack, balance skid plate on top of puck and slowly lift into position

 

What is it like 6 bolts?

 

Any chance of a group buy with Sparks for the skid plate? Wondering if we could get shipping down a bit more, or maybe free shipping with enough orders....

 

Any of you guys have experience or ever installed the Westcott pre collar lifts on previous Gen’s? I watched the video and love the look of it. Not sure if I want to pull the trigger on one yet. Curious on how the drive feels and if it is a good product.

 

Update on my incorrect step installation yesterday: The dealership was very embarrassed. They got the correct ones picked up last night, are coming to pick up my truck this morning, install the correct ones and return it to me by lunch.

 

I guess it's a good thing that the Toyota maintenance interval on oil changes is like every 10k miles. But, regardless, removing the skid plate every oil change is still a extra step which creates a minor pain each time.

I'm still going to pull the trigger on the skid plate post lift & tires.

 

go look at the part # on the box.

if it has c-cab then thats for the double cab

if it has d-cab then thats for the crew max cab.


toyota started the cab fitment guide at "A-Cab=single", "B-Cab=ext cab" "C-Cab=double" "D-Cab=crew" if i remember correctly

 

We finally got our hands on a 2022 Tundra and did some measurements.

All KB Voodoo bed crossbars will fit the new truck:

https://www.kbvoodoo.com/shop/toyota-tundra-hi-rise-crossbars-for-use-with-tonneau-covers

https://www.kbvoodoo.com/shop/toyota-tundra-aluminum-hi-rise-crossbars-for-use-with-tonneau-covers


And all Max Modular STEEL Max and ALUMAX bed racks will fit as well:

https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular

 

Never had any experience with them personally but the way I see it it’s still a spacer lift. I’m sure it rides fine for what it is, I have the rough country level kit (still need a truck to install it on) but if your going for the look and decent drive ability I’m sure you can’t really go wrong by any means. Went with RC simply because it was cheaper and less involved install. Soon I’m sure companies will come out with a actual strut replacement with different spring rates.

 

2 Things:

1) Assuming you got it realigned post RC install, did you do it at an independent shop or the dealer? - Most shops around here don't have alignment specs for the 22's yet.
2) Did you have loosen the lower control arm or were you able to wedge the coil over assembly back in without doing that? - Just curious because I'm itching to install the RC kit, but if I have to loosen the lower A-arm...I know I'll 100% need an alignment so I'll just wait until the shops here have specs from Hunter.

 

Is there a way to use the tonneau cover mounts WITH the max mod steel/ alu racks? Since it will take ages (6+ months) to get a topper, I am thinking a tonneau and bed rack option would be clutch for my needs.

 

Yes, all of our Max Modular racks have the option to work with tonneau covers. You would select that option when ordering.

 

I think I may hold off for a bit to see what comes out and weigh my options. I want to see what the TRD suspension lift is about abs may go that route. Im not a huge fan of the spacer lifts. Westcott is basically telling us it’s better than just a spacer but it looks the same.

 

Does anyone know how long the trial lasts for the connected services by Toyota? Like the remote start via the Toyota app and stuff?

 

What does the group prefer for mats. The Toyota ones or wait for the weather tech?

 

I’m getting the 2in level kit done (front only) next week by Tim Duncan’s off-road shop “Blackjack” here in San Antonio. They say they have done a bunch of them for the dealerships daily so will post pictures once done.

 

Do you think a alignment is necessary after just a leveling kit install?

 

I'm fairly impressed with the OEM ones. I usually run WeatherTech and have always been impressed with them. Though my current ones, after 9 years of use, have started to wear through a little.

It's wet & muddy here right now and I couldn't wait. So I bought the OEM ones for the first time ever. Are they as "good" as the WeatherTech mats? No because they don't have the high lip, but other than that...I like them. My 2 cents.

 

Yes. Especially, if you follow the RC install instructions and loosen the camber bolt on the lower control arm. Even if you mark everything with witness marks and line everything back up during reassembly...it'll still be out of alignment ever so slightly.

Some folks can probably get by without doing one, but I drive ~550 miles a week. Even a minor degree of misalignment will eat up my tires and show up pretty fast since I drive so much.

 

How do the TVD vinyl ones compare to the OEM ones?

 

Great point.

 

I just got the OEM letter inserts in the mail on Tuesday. They're not just cut vinyl letters. The OEM ones are legit hard rubber /resin / pvc (not exactly sure of the material), raised letters. I was kinda shocked. I expected just thin vinyl letters like the aftermarket ones. I haven't put them on yet. I'll probably do that this weekend when I can clean the tailgate properly to ensure adhesion.

 

Thanks! Be sure to post pics!