What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I’ve had rear disc brakes with shoes for the parking brake (had shoes that opened against the ID of the rotor). Never known a drum brake to have separate set of pads for parking brake, however. Seems odd.

 

I think he uses the knife to open the fob so he can replace the battery he took out.

 

Yup use the key.

Edited it to say fob.

 

Hid it underneath the truck. The box has 2 strong magnets.

The key is too thick for the crease around the fob. I know there is a little slit that the key fits into to pop the fob open but this will make it easier. I also wanted it because the battery is sealed in the plastic that isnt easy to just tear open. Dont really use that knife for anything and it fit so I thought why not.

 

Why do you remove the battery? To keep it from dying or so you can lock the fob inside the Taco? You can disable it: “To disable your keyfob from transmitting a unlock code. *Hold down on the lock button and then push the unlock button twice. Its now disabled. * To enable the keyfob just it the unlock button.“

 

I bought pvc ones as well, but ordered some custom stitching. I did not want to worry about leather.

 

I like it! What rails you using and which kayak is that? I'm seeing what appears to be a comfy seat

 

Removed it to keep it from dying and corroding in the fob. Just more peace of mind. I will probably check on the box every once and awhile but it's a hide it and forget it until I need it type of thing.

 

that is superdope. well done.
have you considered selling that file to others with the same set up? I bet there's no less than 25 dudes out there with the same exact set up that would pay you 25 for the file and 75 for the print..
im spitballing.

 

The rails are home made, it's just 1 inch box tube bolted to the tracks in the bed. The kayak is a cheap lifetime Teton. Super comfortable and great for fishing, but it doesn't track as straight as the expensive ones.

 

The replacement Amazon front camera also lasted just one year. Time to try a different design. Picked up a Type S P/N BT530027 HD camera on clearance at my local store. It's the wi-fi version of the camera used by TRDTaco420, except the video goes to your phone instead of a separate display.



Wiring cleaned up. As before, I tapped camera power from the fog lamp connector at the bottom of the grille support. (The fog fuse was swapped out with a 5A fuse to account for the thinner wires.) Found some 0.110" wide blade receptacles that fit tightly to the connector pins.

 

lol, no, because turning your lights off just so your backup camera can work better is stupid. These trucks have so many design flaws. Like, I love the truck and I'm glad I bought it, but so many things about the truck have me scratching my head.

 

installed the R4T front + rear anytime camera. install was pretty easy. there are a couple you tube videos that are very helpful. based on the basic test run I gave it, Id say it is a pretty useful mod. it didn't break the bank and it wasn't grotesquely expensive.
also reinstalled the 87mm pulley back on the Maggie..

 

That's what I meant. 4th gen Camaro's and firebirds are setup this way with a parking brake shoes inside the rotors. https://ls1tech.com/how-tos/a/camaro-and-firebird-how-to-repair-and-replace-parking-brake-420788

 

Installed Prinsu RR, new GMRS antenna, bumper light bar, and Cali Raised switch panel today.

 

Looks great. Where in CHS?

 

West Ashley out by Bees Ferry

 

Cool. My Mom lives right down the road in Magnolia Ranch off 61 where Rite Aid is located. Grew up in that area. I remember when Bees Ferry was a dirt road (showing my age). Have some family and tons of friends there. We had a family membership at Shadowmoss Plantation growing up. Area is really growing. I come to town a few times a year so I'll keep an eye out for you when I visit my buddy that lives off Bees Ferry.

 

I was born and raised on James Island, moved out here a few years ago. It’s crazy how much this place has grown. Don’t hesitate to wave me down lol.

 

Will do. BTW my wife grew up on JI in Stiles Point. Spent a lot of time on the island back in the day.