What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Just wanted to match my wheels

 

Yah, you’re right. That is an issue I haven’t quite resolved in my head. As they are they’re the perfect length to keep the plate in line with the front end, so I don’t really want to do anything that would shorten them. I like your idea of putting some kind of rubber or plastic bumpers on the brackets. I’ll experiment with that idea for awhile.

 

Perhaps get a package of these and you can experiment.

$9 48PCS 4 Size Anti Scratch Screw-on Round Black Rubber Feet Bumpers Pads W/Matching Screws & Built-in Stainless-Steel Washer Carpet Floor Protectors for Cutting Board Amps Cabinet Tables Chair Sofa

https://www.amazon.com/Scratch-Bump...w-on+Round+Black+Rubber&qid=1667332195&sr=8-1

 

That’sa pretty cool trick with the photoshop. I got it you’re right. I added the brackets to keep the wind from angling the plate downward. Another poster suggested using rubber bumpers on the brackets to prevent puncturing the valence. Short story, yes! It’s been on my mind.

 

noticed some squeaking so figured it was time for the yearly retighten of the bed rack and rock sliders.

 

Made my own brackets for a onx6 since no one makes them especially for a 10” bar.

 

If you can find a smaller pack of these, could be in the random section in the hardware aisle

$40 Caplugs 99390521 Plastic Rectangular Finishing Cap with Flat End Grip. VRF-125X1500-16, Vinyl, Length 1.000" ID 1.500", Black (Pack of 40)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077DBVFNW

 

Gave it a much needed bath.

 

Clearance cut the front bumper and moved the grille lights to the top slots of the bumper.. a Dremel made quick work to be able to fit them this pic is before the edge cover was put on the cut, but you get the idea

 

Gonna rain tomorrow

 

Ah, makes sense. Can’t wait to see it all done!

 

I'm following your build closely. Liking it alot. Do you have any weight estimate for it so far?

 

Had the windows tinted again. Did 15% all the way around.

 

Started on some sound deadening in the cab. Back wall and under the rear seats done today.

 

Part of the decision to go new was after we looked at a few good used ones and the prices were so close but did not have any engine or transmission warranty. We felt it made more sense from a sponsor / show perspective to go new and at the same time test the Nitro 5.29 gears, the TRD intake, the modified exhaust, and the throttle controller while waiting for the warranties to expire before adding the supercharger…

 

That's a good idea. It's maddening there isn't a mount for these.

 

Yeah, KC has some sweet mounts for the cyclones but unfortunately they don’t work on hoods. The option I went with is sturdy enough and only costs like $15ish.

 

TRD catback installed. It's got a nice throaty grunt at idle and low rpm, but just driving to the mailbox and back sounds similar to stock. Going to put a few miles on it tomorrow to get a fair assessment. Also, picking up my TRD Pro shift knob from the dealer tomorrow.