What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Hey did the Icon AAL's only give you 1.5" of lift in the rear?
I'm ordering a set to replace my current 2" AAL because I like the progressiveness of the 3 leafs.
But I need 2" lift in the rear.
I wonder if it would be o.k. to leave the overload spring for that added .5"?

 

Find the instructions… there is always (98% of the time) instructions to whatever project you have going on and not just truck related.

 

You could heat and massage out at least 80% of those wrinkles (or steam with higher success). Or wait till summer but that’s a bit out for some.

I did my install in the winter too but would let the skins sit near the heater prior to install and used a heat gun on some stubborn parts and massaged it out. One of the best rewarding projects for me (just need to do the backseats or decide to wait till the kids get a little bit older)

 

I’ve been watching guys buy these mats for months because the bed is so damn slick. It never bothered me not having one and since some water gets through the tonneau cover, mostly after running it through the car wash, I liked having the open channels in the bed liner so the water could drain faster. Then I picked up 450 lbs of Olympic weight plates 35 miles away, the night before last. Needless to say, I’m a new believer in the bed mat and one is on its way!!

 

The window reflectors blocked your view?

 

I thought about renting a steamer but I’ll probably just wait until summer and just let it come out on its on. You might as well do the back it was the easiest, I have seat protectors for the car seats.

 

First test fit of the RotoPax in the location I want. Going to be running two cans, one on each side. Prepping for the Utah wheeling and camping trip. We have a small group from FL heading to the T4R Experience this year in March. Install video will be out soon.

 

If they go all the way down to the mirror and they are opaque, then yes, they add to the visual thickness of the A-pillar. At least with the smoked (but otherwise translucent) you can still see through them and it doesn't hurt visibility as much.

 

Just read through that PDF (I haven't lifted my truck but I do care about such things) and I think I'm going to have to completely disregard the horizontal aiming portion. When I finally get motivated to do so I'm going to aim mine down just a bit to be less of an asshole to my oncoming fellow motorists. I've driven shorter cars, and I know just how bright my current headlights are at stock settings.

 

The initial measurement was +1-3/4" but it's settling. When all is said and done, it's probably going to be right on 1-1/2". On the Icon site, under FAQ, it states that the overload spring could be left in for more lift. The pins provided in the kit allow for keeping the overload. I actually am holding on to my overloads so that if I end up getting a bedrack, I can put them back in to keep the rear from sagging. I would just have to get new pins because you have to cut them to reinstall the factory bump stops. I did see a YouTube video where the guy installed this exact kit and left the overloads on. I don't think he gave a settled, final number though.

 

I agree here. I can't imagine having the matte version while driving up a curvy mountain road.

 

Sounds like a badass trip! Do you have any clearance/rubbing issues with the spare and the rear window? I like the setup

 

VERY SHARP!! Love how your plate brings just enough color to make it look cool. Well Done.

 

Thank you!

 

My only complaint with the center console organizer is the plastic knocking i get when items clunk when I turn or go over bumps. I tried minimizing the sound with tape.

Its probably just me but it drives me bonkers sometimes.

 

keep trying to convince myself I don't mind the factory grille but every time I see this one I change my mind.

 

10mm

 

A little trick/tip I learned is to adhere some tool box liner to the plastic dividers. This should eliminate the rattling.
Happy modding!

 

I found a set of TRD SEMA wheels for a song around thanksgiving. Waited for a good deal on tires, and finally got them swapped last Friday.

Now I just need to figure out what to do with a set of stock rims and a set of Toyo Open Country A30s with 6500 miles on them…