What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I'm not the OP, but have that Rocky Mounts MonoRail rack. I think it is as strong and functional as a Thule or Yakima (maybe stronger), and quite a bit cheaper. It doesn't look as nice as the Kuat racks but is probably most similar to the Kuat Sherpa. The rack has a threaded hitch pin so it snugs up tight and doesn't wiggle or rattle, but doesn't have the extra expander/hand tightener like the Rocky Mounts SplitRail or the nicer Kuat racks. For me it was the best value for a premium rack.
Before you drop 500-900 on a rack, check it against your bike wheel sizes and tire widths. I use my MonoRail for both my MTB (2.6"/2.4" tires, 29er) and road bike (700 x 28). The MTB fits perfect and with the road bike I just have to be sure I really have the front wheel holder in tight or the bike will roll a little in the cups. You probably know this but also put the wheel holder as close to the frame as possible and not across the middle of the wheel; keeps it from loosening up.
It was a big upgrade from my old Thule hanging rack. And it's sort of a local company to us (Grand Junction, CO).

 

Installed Morimoto headlights on my truck! Love the way they look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4sXBA4pa0c

 

I like where you are going with this. I might try that if my cover doesn't last

 

You know what charter boat captains say. When asked if they would rather go fishing or make love to their wives the reply is always "It depends on the weather!".

 

It's alright, I have a 1UP I prefer to use but the rockymount still gets the job done. Depending on the bike it can scratch up the fork. I do find it nicer than the Yakima.

 

Had tires mounted on the 4Runner wheels I picked up

 

Added some steel RCI skid plates - engine, transmission, transfer-case, catalytic converter guards, fuel tank and differential. Was working on getting my Wet Okole seat covers on. Got the back seat covers on, then realized I needed to get some kind of instructions for the front seats + its over 90 degrees out right now. I'll work on the front seats later... Back seat was the important one anyway... dog rides back there.

 

Got a few things done so far this week

Motorola Wireless Android Auto Dongle. Need to find a neat way to hide it.


Center console tray


4x4 badge added


Removed bedside stickers


Threw some 5100s on front and back.
Do not advise doing this in your driveway in 105 degree heat. Alignment tomorrow.


Katskins installed


Hoping to have new wheels and tires Saturday.

 

agree and I asked that, but they stuck to what they said. need someone at a lower altitude to ask the same question and see what they are told.

 

Busy but a great day for the truck! Relocated the spare tire hoist to fit my 285/75 spare lol and installed ARB OBA + Grimm bracket.

 

I looked at the Cascadia panel, the look the same to me, but I read there are difference. I went with the Lensolar as it is rated at 90W.
I live at 7500ft and my fridge/freezer is inside my ARE shell, I think heat build up inside the shell hurts a lot. Right now the temps get into the 90's everyday and as long as the sun is shining, the panel keeps up, clouds kill it. I have a 31M AGM battery and it sits around 12.8 volts and I think it does hold power as good as it should, but its been tested and passed.

 

That front bumber has GOT to go. It will be interesting trying to make that cut too.

 

Nice!

That is my next job right there.....I was unsure which direction (forward or back) I needed to move it for my 285/70.
I take it that you need to move it to the rear of the truck and redrill the holes to fit the larger tire on?

 

Last week I hit back to back 15 mph speed tables spaced about 100 yards apart at 40 mph, since then my OEM Bilsteins feel dead, so I ordered 5100's all around.
OEM Billies held up to daily commuting on New England roads, annual hauling 4 cord of wood, no wheeling, and lasted 5 years no issues...not a bad run.
Found them for $456.18 w/free shipping at suspensionlifts.com
Looking forward to the install!

 

Yes, clouds really kill solar production.

 

peeking into thread trying to understand turd gen

 

Finally pulling together all my basic bitch stuff! Westcott lift, 285/75-16 BFG’s on the new Solar Octane TRD-PRO.

 

looks good
what setting on the front shocks did you set to?

 

Exactly! Remove and reposition hoist towards the gate and drill new holes. Note, I lightly mounted the hoist using two bolts to accurately mark where to drill the new tailgate side holes, which made the job a little easier. Worked like a charm but I think I'm going to wrap the exhaust to mitigate radiant heat because the tire touches the shield now.

 

How does the ride feel compared to stock?