What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

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Got the rago center console molles

 

I kept it clean today….


Tundra, not so much, but 30 seconds with the baby blower and a little less pollen and junk

 

as mentioned, probably not best to go that route as performance and reliability are going to take huge hit. I'd stay with OEM pro tails and add in @MESO stage 1 if you're more looking to a fantastic setup that won't break the bank. With a lot of folks going to the new tails Meso has, you can pick a nice pair of OEM Pro tails w/ State 1 close to the $299 budget.

 

My biggest questing about these LED tail light replacements are if they are DOT approved?

 

Tent is mounted, hopefully I can get the sliders on this weekend.

 

Leftovers? lol

Mine stayed on with the TRD Skid plate. The Air Dam (Sport) & old skid plate are in my shed.

 

Should be a good install this weekend, now just to figure out if I want to throw in an extended rear brake line with these or if it’s not needed for the 5125’s

 

How did you like the Mazda3? always thought they looked half decent

 

Did nothing to the truck today except drive it while wearing tartan in recognition of National Tartan Day!

(every 06April)

 

This is pricey, but has a longer warranty.




This one is cheaper, but only a 1yr warranty.

 

This is what I did. I kept the OEM look, but got rid of the chrome. Then I installed a Stage 1 kit, which gave me very bright LED's out back!

Edit:

The tail lights: https://www.uniquestyleracingstore....style-black-out-rear-tail-lights-made-by-depo

The Stage 1 LED kit: https://mesocustoms.com/products/st...3&_sid=739b02f34&_ss=r&variant=20733357162609

 

yes, sir! I went that route as well.

 

The worst thing about broken tails, is the driver rarely sees them.

 

Do you have part numbers for the Pro tails? Or a link where to get them? Tnx!

 

The tail lights: https://www.uniquestyleracingstore....style-black-out-rear-tail-lights-made-by-depo

The Stage 1 LED kit: https://mesocustoms.com/products/st...3&_sid=739b02f34&_ss=r&variant=20733357162609


Edit: This is how bright they are with the Stage 1 kit:

 

Pro tails to me are ehhh. i prefer 2016-2018 OR/ Sport red tails. Even if i had a Pro id trade with someone who had a nonpro

 

and if you want OEM, go check out OEM Parts Source

81550-04230
81560-04230

 

For a few more dollars you can get OEM PRO tails

Part Number Part Name Price Quantity Total

81550-04230 Tail Light (Right, Rear) $127.31

81560-04230 Tail Light (Left, Rear) $127.31

 

Not who you asked, but damn I love the Mazda3. Particularly the style generation huskcummerbund had. Definitely one of my favorite cars. They're so fun to drive! I don't think I've ever commuted in one on a regular basis tho. My parents both have one so I only get to drive them whenever I go home to visit.

 

Archive Garage Hammer Hangers, with Shackles, and High Clearance Cross Brace.

Fantastic product. Beefy is an understatement. Could easily lift the truck with a jack from the underside of these things.

Actual working install time: 3 hrs 10 min.
Overall working time: 5 hrs 30 min. (allowing paint on frame to dry)

Much tighter in the rear already. Well worth the ~$1,000 price tag.

AG HH by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

Spiker Engineering Hood Struts, set to ~2 inches higher than stock. If you're comfortable with a hand riveter this install is very easy.

AG HH by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr