What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

MAN that 1st gen looks showroom! Is this current pic, or from when you first got it. Original owner?

 

add a Yakima fairing on OEM roof rack, removed front air dam, paint bumper cap.

 

I don't remember pneumatic tires. Must be some fancy RFRD-OR version.

 

Do you have a link or know where I can find a sweet pair of those black bed side decals? I'm over the red oem decals. haha

 

I’ve added a few more mods in the last few weeks. Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Fogs, CaliRaised Bed stiffeners, and Meso Customs Total Tail light kit Stage 1. Pretty happy with the changes / improvements. Then I added to my 4Runner collection.

 

Swapped out my 5" Oval tubes for some Predators (on that note, anyone want to buy them?)!

Before:


After:

 

I want to add a roof rack to the truck - primarily to carry a canoe, or perhaps kayaks/bikes. Prinsu seems to be the gold standard but I'm also looking at Cali-Raised, Hooligan Off Road or even OEM. Perhaps there are other brands that I have overlooked.
Does it affect MPG? Wind noise? Ease of install? Quality? I would appreciate any information or feedback from members' experience with different brands. Thanks.

 

I have no experience with roof racks, but i personally like the looks of @upTOPoverland the best.

 

There’s also Victory 4x4

 

@binderline Adds a certain Je ne sais quoi ruggedness to the install

 

Repop! Still worth rescuing.

 

PM @CBoy808 for vinyl.

 

Sorry, not mine. I pulled it from Google Images.

My old 1st gen picture is below (sold to a friend):

 

I have a Prinsu so that's the only one I have experience with. I do like the looks of that uptopoverland a whole lot!
With that said I am happy with mine and its very easy to install (many videos on youtube to give an idea,,,I'd watch a couple different ones).
I suggest using a 3/4" steel punch to make a hole in the roof vinyl trim/seal.
The only help I used was with lifting it up after assembly to the roof. I could have done it alone though.
As far as wind noise, I'm not the best to judge that with my old ears...I don't really notice much difference. I lost maybe one or two mpg's, not bad.
I like the fact that the Prinsu is all aluminum so no rust worries. Still looks new after a year. Not sure if the others are all aluminum?
I hope some of this helps!

 

Might be able to buff that out...

Also, peanut butter makes your vinyl look new as fuckkk

 

Got the taco all shiny and protected with this shittttt

$16 Turtle Wax 53409 Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating, Incredible Shine and Protection for Car Paint, Extreme Water Beading, Safe for Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RV's and More, 16 oz. (Pack of 1)

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-5...a-840505364135&psc=1&ref=&adgrpid=80126920938

Highly recommend! Super easy to apply, has excellent water and dust repellent characteristics.

I've used Meg's stuff too (comes in blue bottle but can't remember the name of it). Both are great. Truck looks like it should be on a showroom floor.

 

Installed a Blue Sea fuse box (for cap lights (now) and rear bumper LEDs (future)) and a KTJO tail gate power lock kit.

 

This stuff is great for post wash detailing...

DualPolymer Waterless Car Wash - Repairs Minor Scratches - Prevents Water Spots - Bonus Microfiber Cloth

https://www.amazon.com/DualPolymer-...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

good catch! can't imagine why anyone would toss something like that...