What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I like it, I think all the covers have pluses and minuses but I’m happy with it. Only complaint is it does not have the quick removal the advertise on the webpage for other models because of the way everything lines up. What I did was replace one of the bolts with a
Wing tipped bolt so I could remove it by hand to get the clearance when I want to remove it. It cleans up real nice and I actually wash and wax it just like I do the paint on the truck and it looks really nice. If you are in a dusty enviromental when your cleaning the truck fold it up and wipe the rubber seals top and bottom with a damp rag to remove the dust.

 

Thank you- great find! Guessing the bronze looking one is just the metallic gold?

 

It was for peace of mind. I've never liked plastic on radiators and I wanted to make sure the truck never have any issue with heat.

 

What mounts are those? May be just what I need for my fire extinguisher.

 

My first windshield lasted 600 miles. Will replace in the spring as it's pointless to tempt fate during winter.

 

I used Copper(Metallic).

 

Side Steps 4.0
on my 4th version of side steps, always looking for something better. Each one has it's pros and cons so....picked up brand new take off OEM predators today, couldn't resist.
1st - Smittybuilt Round Tubes - looked ok, cheap option if on a budget but was wanting something better.
2nd - OEM Cast aluminum running boards - solid, best fit and function but didn't care for the looks so much
3rd - OEM 5" Oval black steps - looks good, just too close to cab, awkward height and everyone has them here
4th- OEM Predator Steps - we will see how these work out, top of step pad is about 16.5" vs 20.25 on the ovals.

 

Gave the truck and new pair of shoes today Big difference
Les swab wanted $500 to install new sensors and install the tires, swap the ones from the steel wheel into the aluminum wheels in my garage for free.

 

With the a wiring harness from and install by local member @Puppypunter , my grill lights are now wired up securely and properly. The harness also equipped me for backlit fogs when I'm ready to pull the trigger on those. I really appreciate the knowledge, parts, and help!

 

What are your thoughts on the radio knobs? I've been looking for a replacement for mine. Thanks

 

I like these silicone bands, for manly grip.

 

No pictures…. But I removed the air dam.

 

Details please. This looks awesome! Thanks.

 

Added a set of SS3 Pro Ditch Lights in driving pattern, already had one SSC1 Pro on each side.

 

I bet that looks pretty sweet at night

 

just replace my intermittent failing HIDs to LED. what getting pissed at only 1 low beam working until i switched the light on and off for like 10 minutes.
got them i went for the Fahren Termitor they had decent output in projector and were comparable some Hikari 2023. the only bad thing is that now the blueish HID in the fogs does not match the white LED.

 

You could always go to Amber fogs. Easier than trying to match the right white on the LEDS if you got a touch of the OCD.

 

Doesn't suck

 

I installed a 2" lift in the front, and 1.5" Add a Leaf Lift Springs in the rear and then installed 285/70/R17 Cooper Rugged Treks and Method 705 Bead Grip Wheels.

We loaded up with gear, and towed our 14ft Lund Boat 2.5 hours away putting about 350 miles on the new setup and got 16 MPG after calculating the extra 4 miles driven for every 60 on the odometer. I was able to get 280 miles on a full tank of fuel and only had to put 17.5 gallons in to fill it back up. The truck's computer thought I was only getting 14 MPG's.

Took the boat for a nice day on Lake Roosevelt in Washington to test out the 4WD capabilities of the new setup.