What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

You do understand this has only a tangential connection with "What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?".

But then when has non-relevance ever stopped us?

 

After reading about the issues with the top bolt on the Total Chaos bed stiffeners I got some grade 9 bolts with a fender washer and replaced the Toyota top bolt with them. Installed the stiffeners and all went well except for the T55 bed bolt. Blew up a bit trying to get them loose. Had to go to three different auto stores to find one. Not sure how they are so popular. WD40ed the bolts while I left and returned to success with the new bit.

Thanks for all the experiences expressed, it sure helped me!

 

Welcome to TW! You’re definitely in good hands here!

 

Got the 3 link rear end totally cleaned up and painted, now to re assemble tomorrow and hopefully drive it for the first time

 

Thanks for the tips, no worries about taking time to respond, I'm not ready to install the mod just yet, so much appreciated.

 

Was playing under the hood and noticed the power steering level. I take it to the dealer aren't they supposed to top up the fluids? Is this too low do I need to add? Hot checked.

 

Well just make sure you mention to her if she's on or not that she has many fans here and we have seen her videos and they're very helpful. I am certain she will appreciate the validation.. keep up the good work. (Tell her)

 

Speaking of all the tuning talk, I got one of these and plugged it in. I liken it to putting your foot on the gas wearing a flip flop and then a heavy construction boot.
Pedal Commander clone for half the price, I figured the chip would be the same and I don't need the Bluetooth.

 

Is that a flashlight in your front cubby or you happy to see us

 

Sneak peak
POR-15 application. Finally got delivered and I had a decent mid 60’s sunny afternoon so I threw a couple coats on there. Currently hanging in the garage. Prepped the steel to the T and my dumbass put the POR15 on too thick so there’s some bubbles but nothing I’m worried about. Gonna paddle wheel if down this afternoon after work and do a final thin coat

 

I believe it was already mentioned, but in my location it is $400 including a $50 deposit to hold the appointment.

 

If your going to do the emblems, need black lugs too.....

 

If you checked when it was hot, it should be filled to the Hot Max line.

 

Which kit did you get?

 

Yes, please tell us more about this.

 

10-minute cab side rail install turned to 90 minutes to extract another stuck screw. At least it came out. Going to save all the ones I extract and mail them to Toyota for Christmas

 

experimental designs released a product last month that lets you use the locker at anytime not just in 4 low. 2hi with locked diff and traction control off (it turns traction control off automatically when engaged) is some of most fun you can have. slides perfectly on them fast fire roads and no more embarrassing one wheel peels
https://experimentalinc.com/products/anytime-locker

 

Agreed. Bought a set of OE Toyota black chrome lug nuts here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174906398065

Came in sealed Toyota packaging. Much less expensive than from the dealership.

 

Agreed that's low and needs to be topped off. Question is, on a sealed system, why is it low? Worth having a look at everything to see if there's a leak. Could be a very slow leak so probably not dripping, but there would be evidence - at various connections, spray on other parts or frame, etc. Might be a good time to diagnose/fix anything and flush. Unless it's under warranty there's nothing special about the system so to save a pile of money I'd avoid the dealership and use a reputable repair shop (they can get OE parts), but that's just me.

Let us know how it goes!

 

Awesome. Was wondering if it was this kit. Looks great except I wish it was full pnp without having to splice the 19 pin. They made a harness for the passenger side, they should have for the driver as well. I'll probably be getting it anyway though once the MK3 stops taking all my available funds.