What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

It’s been lowered for better handling.
A special request from speed racer

 

Of all the front cam options at the time (4-5yrs ago) I felt beatsonic was the best for me- wanted a button and didn’t want steering controls specifically).

the 1 thing that has irritated me to no end w/ beat sonic was anytime the battery was disconnected you would have to go through a sequence of removing the a/v cables from the box and connect the backup cam back as single feed, turn truck on, test operation, then reconnect to box and all was good. It’s just a hassle to pull the upper bezel, loosen radio and pull climate to access the box/cables.

I had to replace my front camera recently and rerun that wiring from grill to radio (different camera from original). Finally got it done today connecting everything up but redid the routing of the beatsonic to be able to access without removing any of the dash/headunit and now I can reach up from the driver’s footwell pull down the box /plugs to re-initiate the backup cam then stuff it back into its hole.


this has been a “project” I’ve started, put on hold on and off for far too long BUT it’s completed in full. I have a huge problem with starting projects and not finishing then forgetting where I was in the install making it hard to finish or start up again

Which is also why I had to remove my custom harness (relocate trac, relocate cam, seat heater). So I removed the drivers grab handle and got to it. I need to add wires I previously removed (thought I didn’t need them when I changed the seat heater button) and add wiring for the gbs button. This is the removed harness, everything comes together as 1 behind grab handle because limited on space. Run is from overhead console to kick panel and behind the climate control/radio

 

Pretty sure these are my next tires. In size 265/75R16. No lift. I just hope MT is still making them when my DuraTracs shit the bed.
BTW Nice truck!

 

I have a 3 ball hitch on my work van, it only sticks out maybe 8" past the bumper, I know it's there, but I've run into it at least 30 times since I put it on 3 years ago. Not painted red, but even if it was, I'd still hit it as it happens when my hands are full and I can't see below. So, paint or not, it's doesn't stop you from hitting it. I think the only way to not walk into it would be to put an orange cone in front of it!!

 

Yea, I hear ya. I love mine, it's the R8, just came out when I got mine. It definitely has the long range, gives you plenty of time to react. Only time I've found you have little time to react is when it detects a Laser or if you're the only vehicle on the road. I don't use mine every day, mostly when I have to work out of Town traveling to and from work daily. I normally don't go more than 8-9 over the speed limit, I just like to know when I'm being targeted. And, I love electronic "gadgets"!

 

Very nice looking truck!

 

Got the power tank installed. Reaches all the tires without needing to be removed.

 

Man, I love the look and stance of your truck since the lift and new rubber, truck looks fantastic!!

 

Not much today, just outside enjoying the warm, sunny day, gave the truck a bath to get rid of all the salt film from recent hard NE winds. Old picture, didn't take a new one today, but had to post a picture so as to not get busted by the picture police!

 

Well for a buck and a half if this thing is anywhere near accurate my antifreeze is good to about negative 50 °. I don't see any reason why I need to change my antifreeze at this point. Question is looking at the color of this fluid is it a good idea to replace my coolant at 55k miles?

 

My shins hurt just reading this topic.

 

I would do a drain and fill of the radiator every 50k-60k so you don't deplete the additives and never have to flush the system. Easy 10 minute job and done.

 

the pin that locks it in the different positions is my biggest grip, try undoing that in snow lol. Aside from that, the clips that allow you to expand / contract the length will push themselves inside the tube fairly often. Not sure if mine is early or what but there’s no reason on earth to spend $500 on a shovel and mount.

 

How hard is it to get the door panels off with out breaking the clips?
Direct switch out of the speakers, did you have to change any of the wiring harness?

 

Where did you get yours done?
I'm in Massachusetts, and I am looking to get it done. Can the dealership tell if it was tuned?

 

Not too difficult, just gotta pull firmly and work your way around. There should be a slight gap near the bottom front of the door panel that you can start at. You also have to lift up after popping off the bottom clips to clear the window sill. Just double check after you remove the panel to see if any of the clips are still stuck to the door. If they are, remove them and slide them back on the panel.

When removing the little triangle trim, the clips will most likely separate from it. Make sure to pull those clips out and reinstall them on the trim piecd. If you try to reinstall the trim with the clips stuck in the door, it will push those clips into the door. Probably spent close to an hour trying to fish out those clips when I installed my speakers.

There are several good videos out there on the process of removing panels. If you have a double cab, front and rear door panel removal are pretty much the same. Access cab is different.

I ordered speakers from Crutchfield. They include a wiring harness and speaker mount free with your speaker. So everything is pretty much plug and play.

 

Installed my luckyman seat covers happy with them so far.

 

I got a camera for sale...

 

Over the weekend, did a wash, glaze, seal, and then wax. Decided to go to the store to get a birthday cake. While still sitting in my truck in the parking lot some idiot kid decided to open their door into the side of my truck then sped off as fast as they could.

Left a scuff mark and a small but noticeable dent. Tried some rubbing compound and a microfiber cloth and it helped somewhat make part of the scuff unnoticeable not did not get it all. Might need an actual polisher or something but I don’t know, paint is one thing I don’t/haven’t messed with so I know nothing except basic washing.

 

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