What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I got my 4Xinnovations front bumper today! This thing is STOUT, I cannot wait to put it on!

 

It's a folder, not a roller.

 

Well, alrighty then...



Dawwwwww!

 

here's a zoomed out picture. as you can see the textured panel is starting to get scratched up from fingernails. like you i don't have long fingernails either so it kinda sucks that's happening. i stopped at a local shop that does the clear plastic overlays for exterior door edges, door handles and anywhere else you'd like the stuff installed and showed the guy the scratches. i asked if he had anything to protect that area and he said "in 35 years of installing the clear plastic i've never had anyone ask me about this." maybe i might have to contact 3m to see if they have anything that'll work...

 

post a pic when you get them on...

 

Ah. Okay, now I'm with you, but that hasn't been a problem for me and I don't have a clue as to how to prevent/fix it. Anyone?

 

Thanks for this info that’s really good to know. My spare is actually an factory offroad wheel though. and these are the OEM pro wheels.

 

the lug nuts we're referring to are the Toyota black pvd ones - part number:

$23 PT076-60200-02 Toyota Genuine 4Runner FJ Cruiser Tacoma Black PVD Wheel Lug Nuts (6 Pack) PT076-60200-02

PT076-60200-02

shouldn't be a problem if they're installed on the pro wheels, off road wheels or the spare right?

 

This might help but I have had good luck with the same soft cloth that you use to clean your eyeglasses. Does that help? I heard anything else will scratch them, including sneezing in the general vicinity.

 

i use these swiffer refills and lightly wipe the lens off, shake it out and store it in the door pocket for next time...

i also use them to wipe the dust off of the dash and other interior surfaces, hope that helps!

 

Not today, but paid it off last week.

 

I *think* the lug nuts for all the oem wheels are the same, but don't quote me on that. Haven't looked into it, so I'm certainly not the expert.

I only mentioned that warning about retaining oem lug nuts (for the spare) when running aftermarket wheels 'cause that's what so many of us do (buy 4 aftermarket wheels and count on the oem spare). I'm going to have to take a look at my own.

 

What enhanced suspension do you have? I installed the RMAS system in order to improve towing capability.


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NICE... Bone stock. I had considered that, but enough folks swear the stock suspension, with a W/D hitch or sway control was more than adequate - I have to agree, it is. Does the RMAS affect daily driving? Can you really feel a harsher ride without a load on it?

 

Finally

 

NICE... Bone stock. I had considered that, but enough folks swear the stock suspension, with a W/D hitch or sway control was more than adequate - I have to agree, it is. Does the RMAS affect daily driving? Can you really feel a harsher ride without a load on it?[/QUOTE]
IMO, the truck feels more stable overall and I don't think the ride is any harsher when empty. I got a reasonable lift in the back which allowed the ball to be much closer to the trailer hitch when backing up. When towing they really shine with improved load capacity and considerably less sag. They are adjustable as well. For those who carry a topper full time you can pre-load the springs a bit more than the default recommended setting.

 

Installed the TRD Pro Grille + Garnish from thetacogarage. So easy, most time consuming part is probably positioning the TSS sensor correctly. Other than that, installation was a breeze.



Drove close to 80 miles today and no TSS errors!

 

New HS Bilstein 5100 Kit (HS16BK-1) - OME 888 coils with 3 Leaf AAL, method 315's 17x8.5 and 285/70r17 Falken WildPeak AT3W

 

I use these over the stock lug nuts and they actually look good!

$25 ColorLugs Vinyl Lug Nut Cover | Black | Flexible Fit Wheel Lug Nut Cap | Fits 17 mm | Pack of 20 | Includes Deluxe Extractor | Made in The USA

https://www.amazon.com/ColorLugs-Fl...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZA080HK5649Q7YJ7N130

 

you’re not going to believe me lol. Placed an order for bare steel sliders with kick outs through @Truck Brigade on 5/25. They shipped on 6/3 and arrived at my door on 6/7. I was shocked.

 

I just watch his paint repair stuff. But you got me curious and might have to look at his bed light video. Haha