What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I found that during my last road trip, I wanted access to my phone, but trying to hold and read it on the road was dangerous and a PITA. So. I installed a Taco Garage DMM today.

 

Installed the 19" Uptop Overland Truss AFS bed rack for the Retrax tonneau cover.

 

I have a glass one on mine that is very reflective. Haven’t really been bothered at all by it and it doesn’t reflect into my eyes.

 

Welcome to the club!

 

Where did you find these for $350??

 

Is that the rear tire? I was thinking that if it is, that the front tire ran over it and flipped it up with perfect timing for the rear tire to hit it while on edge. Just a guess.

 

Lol. I agree with you there. My family owns the company. I can write it off. I didn't tell them about it, though. They probably would've helped out, but they always give me a little grief when I buy something for my vehicles. I really just didn't want to hear them complain. Plus, these were so xheap that I didn't mind. I was very skeptical at first when I ordered them. Was going to get a set of Cali Raised LED ones, but at this price I decided to try them out. I wasn't disappointed. Actually pleasantly surprised at the quality.

 

The weight was definitely a factor I considered in the process as it's definitely the heaviest 27F battery and heavier than some Group 31 batteries. However, I don't really wheel the truck, so body flex isn't much of a concern for me. I did look at the structural components of that area though. I don't know what Toyota was thinking when they put that little hump there and didn't reinforce it. Probably one of the reasons as to why the factory battery weighed 42 lbs.

 

Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2005-2...-Rock-Slider-Side-Step-Nerf-Bar-/374234762216
I talked to the seller for a while because I was very skeptical about them. He assured me that these are rock sliders, not running boards. Said they can take the full weight of the vehicle. These are bolt on, just like the Cali Raised LED ones. Also, the step plate is removable, and they look like normal sliders without them. They also have a nice rhino-liner type coating on them, and also are powdercoated black underneath the rhino-liner.

 

But do they bolt to the frame or the same spot factory steps bolt on?

 

Bought a couple extra at the OC Auto Show this weekend. Had to overpay since it’s just about impossible to find these in store for the $1 real cost.

 

Now I want some.

 

Looks like they’re not bolted to the frame, hence this quote from a purchaser:
“came quick. looks great. fits great. easy to install. takes 30-45 minutes. can be done in 20 minutes once you know what you are doing”
Actual sliders are a PITA and take a little more time for the install.
Be careful with these @Eastsidegeorgiaboy , just sayin, my RCI sliders were $950 with a discount code. PITA to install due to the weight HAF!

 

No its way to dark to see anything but a truck backing out in front of another truck driving through the lot.

 

F the clamp put a few sheet metal screws through it.

 

Talon's Garage cat shield went on.

 

I just cut mine I used a hacksaw blade that I held it so it cut when pulled so it wouldn't bend, it's pretty thick so doubt a knife will work but you can give it a try I guess.

 

Rear diff relocation…. Check!