What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

No. I had to buy a harness and run it to the engine bay, then cut the 4 flat connector off , and spliced the connector for the fancy OEM style jack. It wasn't particularly hard

 

From a fellow member… scuff is original equipment…

 

Brown Clazzio seats installed and viper cut for more clearance on the wheels.

 

Just ordered a Carven cat back exhaust. Looking at true duals was a headache. I was intent on making that work but for the cost it wasn’t worth the result. My little 3.5 isn’t going to make waves so it’s a cat back single.

 

No issues and no mods except the over the axle dump AWE dual exhaust. The 275/70r17 fits beautifully. I will continue to monitor temps, as it’s pretty close to the exhaust tip. I don’t think it’s possible to fit a 275 with stock exhaust. The spare that I’ve been driving around with since October was a stock 245 on a 16” rim.

 

The Carven kit was my runner-up and honestly if I weren’t already in the doghouse with the wife for spending $2k on 5 tires and 1 rim, then I would buy the Carven kit just to try it.

 

nice! I just put a carven on a couple of weeks ago. Love the sound, not to loud and not too quiet. I had to chop the pipe back about 5in because at full compression my rear axle/diff tapped it, also it was about 1/4in away from my limit strap so I didn’t want it to melt

 

Gawd dammit! You’re going to roll up in here and throw a dual exhaust in my face! How’s it feel? Any relief on the motor? Or is it just another loud exhaust?

 

What made you do the back of the axle dump?

 

Gives me a woodie not gonna lie. Greenie and all

 

I kinda hated it at first but it’s settled in. It actually keeps my lead foot in check sometimes. Definitely not obnoxious but it will get attention (wanted or unwanted) At most cruising speeds you would think it’s stock. Mash the gas and surprise some folks.

It’s funny to listen to when the A/C compressor or whatever kicks on- the tone changes to a deeper, more desirable (IMO) rumble. I listened to it cycle on and off a lot today while temp testing the new spare tire near the exhaust dump.

If I had more disposable income I would be experimenting with combinations of different intakes and exhausts.

 

New leafs:


Even with an AAL, the old springs were flat. With the cap, 2nd battery in back, aftermarket rear bumper, and gas tank skid, I'm probably running at least 400# over stock on the rear.

 

275/70R17 fits fine with OEM exhaust. No mods to fit.

 

Good to know

 

Just tell her at least you’re not spending the money on drugs and alcohol or gambling; and she most likely won’t be, but she might be proud of you.

 

Carven Axle Dump for the win!

 

How do you like that easeord water tank? I have a 4gal waterport but the easeord seems like it would fit better in my truck bed drawers.

 

I usually check my tire pressure while on long trips via the onboard screen. Well I noticed while I was almost 140 miles from home I had dropped 4 lbs. pressure on one tire. Sure enough I picked up a nail somewhere. Was able to put air in and it held overnight so I was good for the return journey. I do carry a small compressor and tire plug kit if needed. Got home Saturday afternoon and plugged it. Interestingly the lug nuts on that tire had very little torque like maybe 10 pounds if that! That's from Toyota's free tire rotation. All others were fine though. Also rolled over past 10k miles so need to get an appointment for that service and do the rear axle weld spatter recall.