What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Parked next to another generation.....

 

Got it thanks

 

Still making some minor mods since picking it up a couple of weeks ago. Added a vinyl decal to the hood to satisfy my fake scoop envy, faux pro grill, toyota bed mat, Meso led turn signals and added a no-drill license front plate bracket. Once I replenish some funds I want to get a bakflip bed cover, tint the front windows, and man are those 17" pro matte wheels calling my name...

 

See posts 101739 and 101743 in this thread. This may address your concerns..........

See post 101744 for link to TSB's.

Hope this helps.

 

I've done a lot of looking and comparing the various skid plates out there and have pretty much decided on the RCI Aluminum Skid Plate. It's relatively light weight but thick. The access hole for the filter is of decent size and because it's aluminum it's low maintenance. When you put those three things together it says winner, for me anyways. As for the filter cover itself the Jowett Performance looks much heftier and combined with the Fumoto Valve and a short piece of clear vinyl tubing it's clean and simplistic.
Now it's just a matter of 20k miles and some dollars and (sense) cents.

 

I went aluminum for the lightweight. Don't do hardcore of reading but I do drive in deep snow. Helps push the snow down and you never know what's underneath.

 

I agree. I even have a LineX dealer in a town near me and I may have the aluminum skid coated in that too.

 

I don't do any real hardcore off
roading it's my daily driver. But it's also my hunting and fishing transportation and some of the places I go can be pretty dicey especially some of the places in NW Co. Buffalo Pass comes to mind right off. I'm talking rough! Usually washed out to some degree and it's boulders when it's not filled in and I'm not talking rocks. From the Steamboat side it's very rough getting to Teal Lake. The long way around is much better driving but it takes over twice as long, around an hour vs a half hour. If you have ever been UP Buff Pass you know what I'm talking about. I plan on moving to the Steamboat area once I retire so fishing Teal or Tiago is a concern and that's just one area, there are many more that can be just as challenging. For me it works both in Co. as well as here in New England.

 

No, Northern VA. Haymarket specifically.

 

Yes, i am some how familiar with dealing with electrical/electronics but by far not an expert.. and also a bit handy .... The process seems pretty straight forward, and with caution i should be able to tackle it.. Thanks for the tips, they sure help a lot.. Cheers

 

Got my Headstrong stage 2 Fox suspension put in, swapped out wheels and tires, and made my Rake-a-saurus-Rex MGM happen. More mods to come.

I've got about 1.7 inches of rake now. Holy smokes. Think those Medium Duty Dakars did me dirty. Btw driveway is not even, as it slopes downward toward my camera.

 

I think that looks awesome....

 

I don't even do that much off-roading. I have more of a pavement princess than you, but I want to have the confidence that if I do need to go somewhere rough, I can.

Plus, I think the RCI skid looks cool and I don't care what anyone else thinks.

 

I agree 100%

 

Used the bed to pick up a new toy

 

Where in Florida are you located? What dealership did you use? Thanks!

 

Mines a pavement princess over 95% of the time as well so you're not alone but it sure is nice to have what you need when you need it.
I like the look better over most of the other skids as well and the lighter weight will be a better option for my commute to and from work. I'm not saying it's the best choice for everyone but I believe it'll be the best choice for me.

 

Just checked out their webpage. Looks like some great gear.

The aluminum is appealing, too....once you consider all the plates added together.

That valve looks like a real time saver, too.

 

Your truck looks awesome !!!!

Fun times !!!