What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

On the verge of ordering these, everyone here who has them says that they’re great.

 

Unfortunately you do have to pull the dash. I was able to replace the 12v socket with a dual USB port for charging from the front side but most anything else and you've got to pull it.

 

how did you do that ...that might be enough for me to get back there and pop that plate... maybe just maybe...

 

The 12 volt socket literally will pull out of the front if you grab it with some healthy channel locks or similar pliers. You may damage it doing so however. I didnt care because I was ditching it anyway.

 

It depends on what you need to do back there. You can reach quite a bit if you pull the head unit and reach down, but you can’t remove the whole piece that way.

 

That’s awesome! Plus you just reminded me that I need to finish adjusting my headlights. I adjusted after the lift but they are just a little bit too low. Don’t drive much at night but the last time I did I realized I got them a little too low and need them to project a little further ahead. Good info on the tail lights. Thanks man!

 

How difficult was the install of the bumper caps?

My bumper shellz are ordered. Havent really looked up the install yet.

 

But you still have the powertrain 5yr/60k warranty.

 

Did the first oil and filter change today. First one ever by time and not mileage. 1 year. Installed a Fumoto valve as well. And rotated the tires too.

No problem installing the Fumoto valve with the skid plate on or the filter, other than the obviously super-glued on drain plug gasket that would not come off...

Used a MotivX tool and no problems with the filter cover experienced. Good times.

 

Very Nice Zim!

BTW, don't pull those zip ties too tight. If you ever want to add a wire, and could otherwise just snake it through the existing loom, an overly tight zip tie could prevent it.
Hopefully, the ones that might be the hinderance are easily accessible and thus easily replaceable.

Still nice though.

 

thanks

thnks..... I really want access to the power from the cigarette lighte/power socket and maybe the blank....

 

How did you mount that compressor?

 

I put in my Spotter mirrors today. They seem to do what they say they do as far as field of view. In the passenger side pic, the rake you see was set up right in the middle of and two feet away from the rear doors.

Will take time to learn to ignore the little blind spot mirrors when using them just for rearview though.

 

+1 hp... Luminous ignition switch decal

 

Finally got to finish up my Gas Hole and Door handle covers.

Is the gas hole a little rough to get the cap in? Mine seemed a bit tight but not sure. I can make it work.

 

Or... you could just turn off your headlights when in reverse. Works great for me and it's free.

 

Genius!

 

I am trying to find an ignition switched power and dash illumination circuit(s) on the passenger side near the footwell. I believe the power window switch circuits will do the trick but I am having a bear of a time finding the proper wires in this harness. I’m a couple hours deep now with a multimeter and no luck. Before I spend more time on the floor with the multimeter thought I’d post here to see if anyone has previously found such wires in this location. The three clips at the top of this photo are the only wires running into the passenger door.

 

Find the illumination wires in the door switch panel and trace back.

 

Damn, thats way longer than I thought it did