What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

You can get about 4 more cycles! Aint had a 6th yet!

 

Installed OEM bed rail that should have came with the truck. I saw someone post about it and thought why not for $40. Only took me 10 minutes reusing existing bolts if anyone wants to do it. I included the part number. You can also buy the end caps for $25 but I didn’t since it didn’t bother me.

 

Did a major screw-up today.

I was doing an oil change, tire rotation and general check-up today. After checking for any leaks, I started buttoning things back up.

I then noticed that I had not fully tightened down the right front lugs nuts, so I foolishly placed that jack back under the front cross member just behind the oil drain plug.

Halfway up, I heard a thunk - the jack saddle had slipped off the cross member and smashed directed into the oil pan right where the Fumoto drain valve was located. Of course, it bent the valve and pan and oil started flowing out.

Called a local dealer to order an oil pan but I am just not sure I want to mess with it. Looks easy enough to access, but I just don't know.

Probably will have it towed in tomorrow and let them handle it. I am starting to loose faith in my wrenching abilities.

I am very angry at myself right now........

 

Yeah, I saw someone mention it in a way back post and did it to hold my Trax. Super easy mod.

 

wrapped the camper from Grey to white and wired camper 3rd brake light

 

Out with the old, and in with a new Cabin Filter.
OEM Part# 88508-04010

 

I think the magic number is 6. Mine got washed about that many times and no amount of rice will bring it back…

 

Be good to yourself. Experience is frequently born from mistakes.

 

I'm guessing that's near Morro Bay or San Luis Obispo? The Hoffbrau there has the best roast beef au jus. I'm surprised that fits under an overpass.

 

Nice. With the stacks in the background.

 

Just let it all out. Start with what might be in the camper.

 

Morro bay.

 

4WD

 

I did some horse trading on Craigslist and snagged factory goodyear wrangler 265's on TRD rims.
Beats the crappy tires it came with

 

Got in the SS3 Pro fog lights. With the RX350 retrofit I maybe should have gone with the Max's, there isn't as much blend as I was hoping.


Edit because I can't upload images correctly

 

Gotcha....Suddenly I am much happier with the one I have...

 

It's going to be a busy weekend:

 

Rotopax makes traction boards now?!

 

Yes indeed!

https://rotopax.com/rototrax/

Have them in Red and Orange as well, but they are out of stock, was able to get a discount on these from Rooftop Overland. They emailed me saying that they have four in stock.

The best part is I have another Lox Pack Mount sitting around too, so it can be secured to the bed rack:

 

Hell yea morimoto ftw