We can supply the surround but as you already mentioned it would need to be painted to match.
https://www.autonationparts.com/parts/toyota-grille-surround-52711ak900?utm_source=forum&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=*000108864*Forum_Tacoma
I've been looking into this and there are some additional comments about it not being available. If you have a part number(s) I can try and check our system for the kit or specific components.
Here is the thread I was reading:
https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/factory-lift-kits-oem.9051/
It's not just the heat, but the direct sun that's most likely causing the issue. Try putting up a sun shade or even put a towel around the mirror and see if it still acts up.
I agree with the +2 PSI to get a little more out of your tires. Just don't push it. I recently had some tires replaced on one of my cars and they were 8psi above the recommendation! It was wandering like crazy at the rear, couldn't wait to get off the freeway.
Some vehicles come from the factory with the plugs installed, and subsequent service bulletins call for them to be removed. So there's a chance they weren't suppose to be there anyhow. Shouldn't have any issues without them.
Nicely done, nice writeup. And good on you for being proactive about the fluid, even if some others might think it's unnecessary. The peace of mind is well worth it.
I agree, the payload was very likely above 3,000lbs even before anything was loaded up. Definitely a fair bit of work pulling that around, but also that's the towing life! Night and day difference depending on your rig. I started off pulling a travel trailer with an F350 Super Duty, kinda ruined...
Nicely done! I doubt it does too much to affect engine temps, but worth keeping an eye on for a week or two to be safe. Curious if there's a change in temp, if any at all.
That's ridiculous, all that damage and effort for just a few bucks worth of fuel. Sorry that happened to you, something similar happened to my brother's Miata when he was towing it cross-country.
Is the engine cranking? Usually I like to start with the 12v battery system and go from there. Not saying that's the issue, but most electrical problems stem from that. Could be low on charge or have a corroded terminal.
It is a Tommi Makinen Edition! Bright red with the rally stripes. If you go for the stripes I think replacing the silver stripe with red would look great on yours.
Love the Evo! I've been tempted to get an Evo 10 for a while now. I currently have an imported Evo 6 but want something with a couple more creature comforts hah!