What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Ive never tried to list all my cosmetic mods and purchases for overlanding
(fun part)
for my '16 DCSB OR
hope i didnt forget anything
now to start upgrading all the mechanics of this beast
(the expensive part)

Red Inserts For Interior cup holders etc.
Husky Floor Mats
OEM Bed Mat
AVS (auto vent shades)
Center Console Organizer
Pop n Lock Remote Tailgate
Cargo Hammock 2x
Clazzio Leather Seat Covers
Molle Panel Seat Covers
Chalk Bag Cupholder Mod
Prinsu Roof Rack
RCI 18 in adjustable Bed Rack
Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners
Softtopper Original
Toyo At3 Open Country's
Smittybilt Overland Xl Gen2 Rtt
Plano Rifle Cases 2x
Drawer Slides and Sleeping platform
Costway Refrigerator
Outer Limit Supply First Aid Kit
Tactical Survival Shovel Zun lotu Anniahalator
Fire extinguisher
Tool Roll Bags 2x
Bolt Cutters
Tow Straps
D handle Shovel
Snow removal tool
GSI Stove & Mess Kit
Collapsable Sink/ cutting board
Forkuntula( Chefs Fork, Tongs, and Spatula)
REi 4 Season Expedition tent
Hennessey Hammock
Eno Hammock
Sea to Summit R rated Pad and Compression Sacks
Go Pro
Glocal Me 5g WiFi
Rachet Straps
Bungie Cords
Zip Ties
Bandanas
Bike Hitch Rack
Road Trip Rocker ( rocking camp chair) GCI outdoor
Scosche Magnetic Phone Mounts

 

Thank you, but I think they make only the low ones.

 

Any replacement of the shitty speakers that Toyota provides is an improvement. But if you are going to spend the $ and time upgrading then spend some on sound deadening as well.

 

It prevents you from getting 300,000 miles out of your clutch. It’s a high profit maintenance item at the stealership.

 

just back from getting the new ko2 tires and trd wheels put on. have to clean the wheels up a bit and wanting to get some kind of leveling done so the front sits even with the back. thinking of getting spacers in the front. is this the way to go? if so, what's a good brand? if not, what's a better option? tia...

 

Spacers suck. Best and cheapest way is bilstein 5100

 

Took the words right outta my mouth.

 

Makes driving a manual easier for noobs and covers up mistakes

 

I probably violated some rules, but it looks so much better, especially at night.

 

Reported. You will be hearing from attorney general soon.

 

I did this. Also, the lift is getting installed tomorrow (technically it’s an overpriced leveling kit)




And if you’re wondering:
Currently have some noticeable rake. The front sits 1.5 inches lower.

I purchased the Fox 2.0 performance coil over shocks which is set to 2 inches in the front and 0 in rear. After the suspension settles, the front suspension will depress and end with approximately 1.5 inches of additional clearance which should level the truck out.

without lift: (will post pics Wednesday when I get the truck back)

 

Yep. It was the timing chain cover leak. Covered under power train warranty 5yr/60k miles. There is a few threads on it.

 

so i'm a total dummy when it comes to leveling, lifting, etc. the truck specs say it has bilstein shocks already. are the bilstein 5100's an upgrade from what i have and do you just put them on the front to level the truck? and lastly, curious as to why spacers suck?

 

Who makes the headlight covers?

 

Not gonna lie but you get what you pay for. I have the spyder headlights and they are kinda bad. I cannot see at night and my current fog lights completely out-shine my headlights

 

Yep, the 5100s are an upgraded shock over the stock Bilstein shock. Here is a good link to a kit for the front and rear, but you can buy the fronts and/or rears separately. https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p401/OME_Coil/Bilstein_5100_Kit_(HS16BK-1).html

The reason people advise against spacers is that they only add height, they don't actually increase the travel of the shock. If you think of the shock/coilover system as having a compressed length of x and an extended length of y, the spacer (z) just add x+z and y+z, whereas a longer travel/better shock *usually* has a similar x and a larger y. This allows for increased shock (and subsequently wheel) travel.

Once you dive into aftermarket shocks, you can get into a ton of specifics -- larger diameter shock bodies for more fluid volume to absorb heat, different valve stacks to change compression and expansion rates, etc.

Let me know if you have any questions!

 

man, you lost me starting on that second paragraph! thanks for all the info though!

so do i need to upgrade the rear shocks if all i want to do is level the truck?

 

What shock would you recommend as a replacement for the OEM shock, OEM wheels, tires, etc. Looking for a better shock with nothing else to change the configuration of my stock road machine (2018 Sport).

Is the 5100 still the ticket?

 

Honestly, the 5100s are a great shock for the price, they're semi-adjustable [you can choose between a few ride height settings based on the spring and seat settings]

the only minor concern is if you lift the vehicle more than approx. 2", you usually want to start looking at aftermarket Upper Control Arms (UCAs) to help maintain travel and easier alignment.

 

Thank you. No lift, nothing but new tires (OEM). I'm fine with the stock small truck. I want a better shock for the sake of having a set. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.