What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I seen the bolts with springs on another flange opposite of the y (near the cat). This flange was just bolts with the welded on nut. That’s what I’m guessing is that the new exhaust being thinner has more flex than the thicker stock. Gasket did get replaced and it’s not leaking (I’m assuming when ppl say leak it’s a liquid leak).

 

It looks odd for sure, but as long as its not leaking, don't sweat it.

It almost looks like the new pipe simply bent inwards when it was torqued.

 

Is that an Aux Beam? I’ve been eyeing those as well, a couple guys I work with have them and love it

 

I was happy in that very moment for sure but no dip
I carry this medallion with me

 

oh man thats heavy, thank you for sharing and I meant no disrespect. I saw you’re in Florida and figured it was a can of cope or grizzly

 

You ever have to beat on one to seat it or just butt up against and tighten

 

I send it. I would likely try a bigger gasket in my tool box to try and compensate for the bend on this scenario though. Not sure.

 

It’s probably the angle- I’d say the oem (left side) is flat just for the fact how thick it is and the trd (right) has the slight curve from torquing the bolts. It’s thinner and slightly bent the flange in versus pancaking the gasket.

 

I didn’t take any disrespect from that- I actually made sure I didn’t have any other imprints before the post

 

This is the remote switch unit. It uses a VGA cable to connect the controller to the relay box.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B08L5LH545/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Obligatory "not today, but" post:
I installed vanity mirror visors on my SR. I sourced them from a junk yard and reupholstered them since I didn't like the condition much. This had the added benefit of getting rid of most of the ugly stickers haha. Doing the electrical is the next step. Waiting on everything I need to get here.

 

Detail the reupholstering process for us -- or at least me -- please. I want black visors and if I can do it myself and it won't look like crap then I want to try it.

 

I'd give this video a watch to get an idea. Some of the steps don't apply to us. I used an old credit card instead of a spatula to stuff the fabric. I also couldn't find a way to remove the clip in the pic holding my slifer so i had to start there when wrapping.

Remove the existing fabric carefully though, you can use it as a template for the new material.

 

Yeah, thanks for this info. I have this setup so I ordered it. Appreciate it!

 

What color and size FN fx Pro wheels did you get? I ordered a set of matte black 16” earlier this week and am driving up to meet Dustin and pick ‘em up in Corona next week.

 

I got these with a coupon also. Charged it and kept it in my truck. I needed it later that week to jump start my daughter’s car on the side of the road. Due to heavy traffic and where she was parked, I was sure glad I had this with me. Saved both our a$$es!

 

I’ve said this before but whenever you are working on bed bolts, whether it’s for the rail or floor of the bed, ALWAYS break the bolts by hand first and then use your impact gun. Same goes for tightening. Impact gun then hand tighten to avoid stripping. I know it’s a moot point in this case but I thought it’s worth mentioning again for those who have future projects to keep in mind. Let us know how you end up getting that bolt off. It’ll be good to know in the future in case I don’t take my own advice because I’m in a rush (has happened before). You’re not alone lol

 

Napa TTX ball joints, greased and anti seized LCA bolts and sleeves. Replaced JBA arm bushings with new ones and replaced the upper ball joints.

 

Wrong guy, I had no issues with the breaker bar

 

Yeah I'm aware of their intended use.
How often do you think people find themselves driving in fog heavy enough that these are needed?

We see people that drive with these types of auxiliary fog/driving lights on at all times cuz they look cool, and I agree they do! But all they're doing is blinding the poor bastard (me) going the other way.


I'm not knocking the lights just how some people use them.
The DD SS3's are super nice & I'm seriously considering a set for my truck! Sure would be nice to be the blinder instead of the blindee for a change.