What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

just think how many more smiles per gallon you’ll get.

 

Plus the instructions are priceless! But seriously, that is a really good deal. This is one of those cases where a catch can, is a catch can.

 

I'm happy to pay USD $160 since it's made in the USA and not China.

 

I did this recently too except spent majority of my time detailing the gas door/area and lube the hinges- yes kinda funny and why everything I do takes so long

there are 2 parts floating around this forum- 1 is the 2nd gen mounts but only the front/radiator, iirc will work for us (only sold in a kit normally but if you buy direct you can have them sell you piece by piece needed only) and the 2nd is actually a universal part. The universal part isn’t an exact fit and may need modification iirc. It’s better to get the 2nd gen specifically. Also there were some theories/reports that since these bushing are less forgiving than oem rubber it can stress the metal and make a crack worse (not sure if there were anyone that had no crack prior to change then developed a crack after though). Just something to consider

 

It’s AVGraphicscustoms on Etsy. Has some other cool options.

 

Well good for you.

 

LMAO! I didn't read these but yeah...Priceless!!

 

With materials sourced from china.

 

I did some things!

Removed the V6 badge from the tailgate.
Mounted some Cali-Raised tie down brackets on the bottom front of the bed.
And lastly, finally got my correct TufSkinz Reflective Black TRD Emblem mounted on the skid plate. At first, they sent me a white one...

Don't really feel like taking pics. I will later when I get my lightbar moved and hidden behind the grille. I also got some white DD replacement lenses for the fogs. Switching from amber to white just for the hell of it. Gonna see how I like it. I also plan on removing the AVS Aeroskin II and replacing with a Bugflector II after I paint it matte black. ALSO... lol... having the tint redone because it's not dark enough. Dealer did the fronts and sun strip and I was trying to be modest and keep it similar to the factory tint on the rears. I am changing to 5% in the rears and 15% in the fronts. For how rarely I drive at night, and the amount of light I have on this truck, it won't be a problem. Then finally, a tune the first week of March. Since my 5.29's are going to take forever to get here, I'm just going to tune now then retune later.

 

So, does it have a soft rubber insert in the middle now?

Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to save some money this way. The more expensive one does look like a solid product, but I'd rather save some money.

 

Changed the shell out today with a ARE i picked up for 100 bucks on market place, boy it got alot of room

 

I’m using Prinsu racks front and rear. The ikamper clamps are super easy to install and work perfect with the prinsu. Still gotta do some final adjustments and move the front clamps to another bar but this is pretty much it.

 

My baby at Assateague Island/Chincoteague with newly installed OEM LED Headlights:









Ed

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Looks really good. I have a Leer cap on order and will go the same route as you with the Prinsu racks.

 

Since some inconsiderate person decided to back into my trucks bumper and leave the scene, I decided to upgrade my stock bumper with a Fab Fours rear bumper. This was my Saturday:

 

Installed rci transmission skid plate on the ground by myself. Things are a lot heavier when when it’s right on your chest.

 

That is solid!

Sometimes, humans suck.

Ed

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My back hurts. But it’s all done.

BA Highline & Smittybilt