What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Pioneer 6600NEX installed. What a difference! Highly recommend doing this upgrade.

 

Added LED interior lights…Amazon
Added Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners
Added Yakima Overhaul HD rack!!

productive weekend!

 

Adding the hideaway sub/amp today. Pleased with the way its fitting in

 

Very nice!!!

 

Got new shoes!
FN F(X) Pro 17x8” wheels in matte gunmetal on BFG K02’s in 275/70R17

 

Built a bed rack (home made)

 

I found some iron strap at Home Depot and just made my own drops that come off the rail. Waterport sells a drop bracket going to cost 60 bucks and then almost as much for shipping ...super easy to make

 

Add-a-fuse to something like

Quick Charge 3.0 USB Charger Socket, ADSDIA 12V/24V 36W Aluminum Waterproof Dual Car Charger Power Adapter Outlet with LED Display for Car Boat Marine Motorcycle Scooter RV Golf Cart DIY Kit

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07PN5YZX3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (taped and zip-tied to the cross-member behind the radio head), USB cable with to a right-angle micro USB for the phone. Had the radio off to install anytime backup camera - but it's only 4 bolts. Easy peasy.

 

They've got several to choose from in a few different colors. All really cool. I'm leaning towards Boba Fett or Yoda.

 

Thanks appreciate it!

Testing this awning out today before we camp next week along Mammoth. Has several configurations. Great solution for those without a roof rack. Also works as a standalone awning as well.

 

I need something like this. I have the t-slots on my bed cover and the only option I’ve seen is from Yakima. Did you buy different parts ala cart to make this work or did you have to fabricate those brackets?

 

I drew the brackets in Sketchup, had them fabricated at the local metalwork shop (CAD $180), powder coated (CAD $80), ordered 80/20 aluminum profiles and support brackets, fasteners (CAD $300), cut to length at home, CAD$600 in total, what would make about US$ 360. I could not bring myself to spend US$ 180+ US$100 potential customer brokerage fees on shipping to Canada if o bought Billie bars or Voodoo . I like the end result, just thinking that 1/4” thick steel for brackets could be an overkill...Also, I wonder if there is any structure inside the sides of the box to hold the rack and potential heavy load. I saw a RTT on the bed rack damaging side panels on Jeep Gladiator....

 

Got the front runner rails & Skycamp mini finally on the diamondback.

 

do you use your truck for a lot of work/material? i've been thinking about the bed stiffeners just for additional ratchet strap mounting points, but mildly concerned random crap will catch on them at the least opportune times, like when i'm doing a full load of scrap, and just trying to dump out some sharp pointy metal...

 

who makes the awning? Not really in the market for a roof setup, but could use an awning.

 

Link to the trash can plz! TIA

 

Brand called Slumberjack. And yeah I’m in the same boat I don’t care to have a roof nor bed rack personally.

 

OH NO.......It's... "The Claw"

 

$10 FIOTOK Car Trash Can with Lid, Mini Auto Garbage Can Leakproof Vehicle Trash Bin Fits Cup Holder in Console or Door for Automotive Car, Home, Office, Kitchen, Dinning Room 2 Packs

https://www.amazon.com/FIOTOK-Holder-Glove-Trash-Mounts/dp/B07GZY8CLY/

 

Went to a truck meet up this Saturday with my local Tacoma club. Saw a lot of cool builds and surprisingly there were more Toyota’s than anything else.