What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Well it's awesome. That's one of the main things I wanted to be able to do was mount my hardware...rotopax, hi lift, shovel, ect...
How much?

 

i didn't lose anything. The dealers have zero used 2016's out there, especially a Quicksand TRD. They had originally given me a fair deal. These trucks hold their value really well.

 

A few reasons. One I saw this truck and it looked awesome, looks a lot bigger, I wanted the long bed, I started to get tired of the quicksand color, and I was going to want a lift at some point and by getting rid of the trd I could get a SR5 and with price difference between the SR5 and TRD it about equaled the lift.
I hate to pay money for the TRD's and the pull off the rims, the shocks etc. when for the most part, that's what your paying the extra $4k for.

 

Looks like there's no coverage of the leading fender edge just above the headlights?

 

Do you have a part number? And a link to the rebate? Thanks

 

What a trooper, went out there in her socks to hold that up for your pic. KEEPER !

 

I got the exact ones I believe, 4" curved?

I kind of picked them because it said raptor on the steps... Just thought it looked cool. Local shop wanted over 400 installed so I ordered online and installed myself lol.

I love em. Found em around 160 plus shipping,I think the total was still around 200. Easy install. 30 minutes or so.


Sweet steps!

 

Also did the anthracite vinyl letters.

It's pretty easy, open the hood, remove the two bolts and two plastic push clips (all on top) and remove the entire grille assembly (grille, bezel, and painted grille surround). CAREFULLY begin to push the clips from the bezel first to remove from the assembly, then do the grille and emblem if you are not wanting to dip it. These plastic clips all break pretty easily so be patient and don't use a lot of force. Clean the chrome surfaces with isopropyl, and then spray on the Plastidip. You may be able to find it in some stores or on Amazon/Ebay, etc. I sprayed 4 heavy coats which is the preferred method for Plastidip. You could probably do 5 or 6 thinner coats, but you get the smoothest finish going on heavy. You could probably get away with 20-30 minutes between coats, I did 45 since I went a little heavy. Once dry, put everything back on in reverse order. I wouldn't take it through the car wash or power wash it for probably a week or so to really let it cure.

Couple others have posted some good tips:

1) make sure the surface is really clean before spraying the first coat to ensure adhesion.
2) If you live in colder climates, don't leave the can outside or in the garage before use, it will thicken up and spray a mess out.
3) Clean the nozzle after each coat, and spray for a second away from the grille when starting each new one to clear any dip that congealed inside of the nozzle.
4) I sprayed about 6 inches away which gave me adequate coverage.
5) Use in a ventilated area, Plastidip produces some wicked fumes.

Best part, if you mess up or don't like the end result, simply peel it all off and start again. Good luck!

 

Total Chaos UCA's, King Suspension front and back, Icon AAL, Method NV wheels, and BFG AT KO2 285/70/17's installed yesterday. Loving it! Here's a before and after pic, courtesy of Truck Trenz, who took great care of me and did a great job on the install! Gained 2" lift with the suspension and 2" bigger tires.

 

looks great.what are you going to do with the old wheels ?

 

Thanks. Old wheels and tires are sitting in the Dirt Trenz shop waiting for someone to buy them. Interested? haha

 

I just checked my hood, I have the same issue. It's just a few spots and didn't notice it while driving.

 

Method Holes! It looks like that is the Magnesium variation. That's what I will have going on my Quicksand OR DCSB (in black though). They have been sitting in a corner with my tires as I await my Icon Stage 6 as well. The wait is killing me. Seems like we have similar tastes. Can't wait to see what they look like on your truck.

 

The shop charged me 800, but getting the bars to contour to the cab was a huge pain, so maybe a bit more. All the racks seem to be around that price range.

 

I used Elite Custom in Sparks. Awesome company, I'll be visiting them for future body work.

 

I live in the Denver area. And work down in the springs.
The battle-wagon's bound to see some miles.

 

They have them on EBay $5

 

Excellent job installing the seat covers. Look factory. I bet they were expensive

 

Same Here, I originally went to Anaheim Toyota but they didn't have the truck in metallic grey. Left the place and on the drive back home saw El More. This was about 830pm (they closed at 9pm that day) went inside and left with the truck at almost midnight.

Feel like it was an okay price considering its OC. I almost went to Claremont but the drive there demotivated me. They had the truck I wanted originally.

 

i was told by my local aftermarket shop that the gen 2 is the same part number.