What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Windows tinted. Probably my favorite accessory. Don’t like calling it a “Mod”.

 

Installed DiamondBack Switchback cover

 

VLEDS tucked inside them PRO Tails, both new

 

Got an exhaust reroute done and wrapped it with exhaust heat wrap

Ig @4x4slowcoma

 

I heard that there are two cross members that get removed also, is this true?

 

That looks cool, why did you re route your exhaust?
Wrapping the exhaust pipe, does that serve any benefit from it?

 

No

 

How did you spread calipers to get new pads in? Just pressure?

 

I use a c-clamp.

 

Excellent, I'll use my c-clamp as well when the time comes.

 

I rerouted it because thats the lowest point under the truck. I added a crawl box that I wanted to weld a plate to the cross member to mount the crawl box for support also similar to this. I only wrapped it so the heat from the exhaust doesnt affect the plastic on the transfer case actuator and the shifter cable.

 

If you're just doing a pad slap I hope your rotors aren't excessively mirrored.

 

I really like this product. It's easy, lasts longer than most and is an actual satin finish.

$13 Griot's Garage Black Satin Tire Coating, Provides a Low-Gloss, Satin Finish, Non-Greasy, Long-Lasting, Quick-Drying, Easy-to- Use, No Mess, 10951, 15oz

https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garag...89257592&sprefix=grigots+black,aps,223&sr=8-2

 

Got some new shoes. Falken Wildpeak AT3W 265/75/16. Went from the stock 70 aspect ratio to 75. No issues on road, gonna test off-road soon.

 

Installed the winch

 

Still figuring out everything it does lol

 

Tons of good YT DIY videos out there including this one. I've used Akebono Ultra-Premium Ceramic brake pads on all of our Toyotas and Lexus for years, decades I guess. Excellent quality, stopping power with little to no brake dust.

 

Ha!

The only reason I have a pair of C-Clamps is for brakes. Had them about 15 years and still haven't never used them for anything but brakes.

 

One of these is worth the investment.

$49 Lang Tools 279-5420 279 Brake Caliper Press

https://www.amazon.com/Lang-Tools-279-5420-Brake-Caliper/dp/B0079GQKDE

 

Very cool !!