What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Finally finished my DIY fuse box and relay panel for my accessory lights and future addons. I don't know jack shit about electronics so it took a lot of reading through forums and watching videos on youtube.

Sure, I could've bought a Switch Pros or any other switch panel for $$$ but where's the fun and experience in that? I'll save the $$$ for a front bumper and camper.

 

now I can’t wait to do this. Leaving here shortly for about a week to attend and shop the world longest yardsale. I appreciate the info and the write up!

 

Placed an order for the power stop brake pads and rotors. Should arrive Sunday.

 

Thanks for the heads up man! I was thinking about that as I was putting them on yesterday that there really wasn’t anything from keeping from rattling loose and falling off haha

 

RRW Rock sliders installed

 

Good Morning all. I have a question. As most of you have seen I have had katzkin leather installed. Well upon looking in my local area I can't find Mother's as the suggest. I know I can order it online. But at 17+ bucks. I just was wondering if anyone uses chemical guys or Adams or any other brand leather conditioner?

 

I’ve used Meguiars.

 

That's what I was figuring. Guess (at least in Mississippi) vehicle inspections are a thing of the past. Our governor/legislature did away with them in 2013 or 14. It was a joke at best.

They checked wipers, signals, brake lights, hi/low beams, and cracks in a windshield. And it was done by the local "Bubba" mechanic shop for the state sanctioned price of $5. And if you knew the right Bubba, he'd pass you on inspection (especially if your vehicle wasn't up to par). A few extra bucks in his pocket and you were good. I know this cause I had to cheat once or twice (bad windshield).

Had a Crack in front windshield on my old Tracker I was driving at the time. And it wouldn't pass inspection. About $50 later, I was "legal" for another year. Cheaper than a new windshield.

 

My father always started me into using Lexol cleaner and conditioner on all the leather seats we’ve had in our family, with good results. Nowadays I see it regularly even at Walmart.

 

Sounds good I will have to give the stuff a go I like McGuire stuff maybe i will hit ol wally world and see what they have

 

Battery. Always double check that your terminals are tight as well.

If you have any doubt, just hook a voltmeter up to the terminals and try to start it.

 

SL load rating
What couple miles I've driven since were fine (no appreciable gain in noise up to ~50mph). Haven't gone on highway yet so nothing to report there.
They had a small rub on a mudflap at lock going down a driveway, so the flaps came off.
Hand scale seems inconsistent, how about a rattle can I was just using on something else?

 

finally installed my diamondback HD cover.

 

Finally got an sPOD BantamX and installed it last night! Got rid of a LOT of power/relay/switch wires and really cleaned things up in the engine bay, firewall entry, and cab! Loving it so far!











BEFORE...



AFTER!

 

i did mine in the middle of snowy winter. Didn’t drop bumper. Was able to get at the hidden screw with a thin Phillips. Pried it back a bit with a piece of plastic wrapped in a thin rag.

 

Just a simple thing but fun and oh so important. Gave my taco its first 1,000 mile oil change today. Oem filter from the dealer and mobile 0w20. 6qts. Man it's so nice working on a clean new vehicle, lol.

 

Bakflip F1 cover. After months of research deciding on just the right one for me, I was left rather underwhelmed after installation. I don't know what I was expecting, but it just wasn't as exciting as I thought it was going to be.

 

Are backflip tonneau covers supposed to be exciting? Am I missing something?

Looks good either way and I'm sure it will serve its purpose well!

 

Thanks ! That helps a ton with my tire dilemma

 

Hopefully they worked out the issues they have been having with welds and power coating issues