What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Thanks! They are the Cali Raised amber pods with the new APEX Fabworks mounts.

 

They were definitely a pain. Good thing the kids are getting close to where we can use booster seats. I hate having the space behind the seats so inaccessible at this point.

 

I love mine. Be careful buying a used one. I've seen a lot of used ones going for more $ than what I paid new for mine. If you buy a 16, try to get them to perform any TSB work prior to taking it home.

 

Alright peeps,

Historically I have been against lifting my truck because I didn't feel that I was going to do anything that would warrant lifting it. Then, a couple days ago, I lost to a deep patch of snow. Luckily I was able to find someone with a much larger truck to give me a tug and get me on my way.

So here is the thing: I don't want to go all out with this if I do indeed decide to lift, But I want it done right. Maybe an inch or two, but no more than that... The OR package is already slightly higher than the base models. I also want to keep stock wheels and tire size (265/ 70R16). I'm also going to stick with the stock AT tires until they wear out, at which point I will replace them with Wild Country XTX's.

So, what kits/ brands are out there that you guys would recommend? Would any of these kits require the replacement of the stock Bilsteins? Also, how would this effect my towing capability?

 

do you have any other picture angles to post? i'm thinking about this since I just ordered TRD pro tail lights and need to balance some blackness into the front headlights. Thanks and looks great!

 

My OR setup:
Bilstein 6112 up front (3rd notch) & 5160's in the rear w/ a set of SumoSprings to help towing which also provide a 5/8" rear lift with no weight = level truck, with better shocks & 1.5" lift more/less.

 

How to the sumo's effect your off road performance?

 

I guess it's a tad more harsh, since the bed frame is resting on the SumoSprings, but honestly, it's not that bad. No worse than stock... At least from what I can remember.

 

If you tilt your screen 45 degrees n squint your left eye you can see it

 

I did an au natural color match.

 

Toyota care and warranty follows the truck so no need to worry about buying used for TSB's. Obviously you'll want to test drive it and if there's any doubt take it to a mechanic to check under the hood and carriage. I've had my Taco 2 months and no issues thus far. Took it in for the 10k service and had the dealsership give me a print out of service history. Pay the $30 for a car fax as well. Depending on the dealership I've seen fabricated car fax reports. I don't think Toyota dealerships would do this but to make me feel good about my decision I would rather spend $30 for a car fax to ensure my 40k investment has not been totaled or in any other reported accidents.

 

Installed my Matte black bug deflector today and I ordered my Pro grill today too.....Love my truck!

 

Anyone own a trailer hitch toilet seat ?

 

Took my truck into american tire depot to get some new rubbers put on (Falken wildpeak AT3W 26/75/16 speed rated T load range 116) and as it was on the lift we (the tire guy and i) noticed my pasanger side rear shock was leaking... guess i get to take it to the dealer now. im at 23,579 miles

 

Very Clever!!!!!

 

no but im gonna make one for camping

 

Bumper Dumper at Houston Hunting Extravaganza a couple years ago... Jeff Foxworthy endorsed.

 

It matches the suspension and control arms, you just cant see it well in the pic. I kind of like the fact that its more noticeable.

 

Are you going to throw a TRD in there? I think it would look really good, but great design very original!!