What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Nice! I just bought these from Toyota for my 2nd Gen. Hoping the wrap the edge like yours did to cover up some wear on the paint. Are yours Toyota or aftermarket?

 

any ETA for RED tie downs?

 

Clazzio leather seat covers come via FedEx today. Wish me luck over the next few days.Any tips or words of wisdom to make the install a bit less painful?

 

Sit them in the sun before installing.

Take a break if you get frustrated.

trim your nails.

if you do the headrests solo, you can squeeze the cushion between your legs as you try to stuff it on

 

I had the rear seat delete upholstered/carpeted, and they added a custom washable cushion. The dogs should be happy.

 

They’re OEM. Got them from a seller on eBay.

 

Swapped out the Sport shocks with a new set of 22 OffRoad. Holy cow, I didn't realize how bouncy the ride was before now. Feels like a brand new truck!

 

Which water tank is that?

EDIT: link added from info below https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/front-runner-footwell-water-tank.html

 

Looooove the OR suspension. I missed it every day until I had my ADS's revalved the second time. Now I'm in heaven lol.

 

Front Runner foot well tank, approximately 10 gallons. I used to use 2 10 gal Sceptor cans behind the seats but this is a lot cleaner and the hoses reach outside the footwell to pour from. This form factor leaves a lot more room in back for the dogs and additional gear.

 

It’s easy and only takes a couple hours. Remove front seats makes it easier

 

Bouncy is the word for sure lol

 

Looks so good, I just ordered one.

 

Do you have a part/model number for this? Or a link would be awesome. TIA

Edit: Sorry. Just found the post I needed. Thanks

 

I agree. I had a loaner from the dealership (21 OR) when I had my oil leak fixed under warranty a year ago. My wife and I both noticed how much better the ride was compared to my Sport.
Now I have the Dobinson's suspension with an (approx.) 3/2 lift.
My question is--How do I get the Off-Road smooth ride and keep my 3/2 lift? My Dobinson's suspension is OK, but not as good as that Off-Road's ride was. Now that my truck is going on 7 years old, I was thinking about new suspension and new tires (currently Falken Wildpeaks--and happy with them). I want that smooth ride on the road.

 

Also, these pliers make removing the exhaust or replacing hangers super easy:

$25 Lisle 38350 Exhaust Hanger Removal Pliers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012S9A5U?_encoding=UTF8
Lisle 38350 Exhaust Hanger Removal Pliers

 

Just ordered those pliers, thanks @WaitingOnMyR1T

now I need to find a high clearance exhaust that works with a long bed… anyone have recommendations? TIA

 

The first review on their website is from someone with a long bed

 

As others have said, take out the front seats and just do them one at a time. I did my Taco and then within a couple days, did my wife's new RAV4 XLE AWD. They ALL came out absolutely BITCHIN! I also removed the seat base on the rear seat.

Be absolutely certain to lay out a big, soft bed spread or equivalent so you can lay the seats on their side, their back, whatever orientation you need to get a good purchase on them for stretching the covers on. I used one of those thick U Haul moving blankets that was 8'x8' to insure nothing was scratched or material got scraped. The process is really not that hard. Just take your time and enjoy it. You'll really appreciate the end result. DO NOT use any heat other than sun light and be very careful when stretching the perforated material around the headrest's plastic hardware where the adjustment points are. I got a little tear started from perf hole to perf hole while muscling the material over the plastic fitting. I super-glued it afterwards and that worked great plus it's hidden under the plastic housing.

 

Wow, I couldn't get rid of the stock OR suspension fast enough. Les than a month after buying my new '21 OR I had OME 886 in the front and Dakar heavy pack in the back. So much nicer. Since added PAC brake airbags as well but not overly sold on them.

For me the stock OR felt like driving a clapped out '64 Cadillac stock suspension in 2021. It wallowed and flopped about. Not a confident handling feel at all