What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

You ought to be thankful someone cooks for you..

 

I think it would look better with a light bar instead of the round eyed ones. It would give it a more modern look than a retro look.

 

I agree, Go Pack Go! And I learned to never complain as long as I dont have to make dinner!

 

Got my bike rack put on. Ready to ride!

 

I believe the a/c puts a little strain on the motor and can affect mpg's just a tad!

 

Not loud at all. Very quiet for an A/T tire.

My mileage sucked with the stock tires and no lift. Best I could get was 18.6 average on a tank. With a 1.5 lift and these tires I'm averaging about 17 right now, however my mileage seems to be improving (overall) as I add more miles to the truck. I have also made several trips up into elevation over the continental divide and off road, so 17 is pretty nice in my book.

One thing I can say- if you run these on the low side for pressure (36 and below)- you are not going to get great mileage. I'm at 44 front and 41 rear right now. Not harsh, decent mpg and good wear pattern.

 

No the A/C is driven by the gas powered engine which robs horsepower and slightly decreases mpg. When not running the belt spins free over the clutch of the compressor. When engaged the clutch is engaged forcing the belt to drive the compressor.

 

I'm new to new gearing setups... is it possible to get just the reverse gear changed? I don't like how high it is....

 

I am no expert on gears, but no it doesn't work like that.

 

@rrentrop I believe!

 

Gotcha, my mistake. I thought it was independent of the actual engine.

 

Damn. Well, I had to ask.

 

Fought a few battles but I got my second Front Runner rack on today.

 

Some pictures from up in Northern WI. This is from a few weeks ago, so my latest dope mods [aka plastidip] won't be visible.

 

Whether the compressor is driven directly by the engine, or by a motor powered by the alternator, there's no "free lunch" with your Taco.

 

Great. And are you sure the festoon bulb plug thing fits the buld holder in the center light? The one I was told to by last time was too big and I had to stretch the arms. That 5050 one fit fine?

 

Gave my truck a little T.L.C and traded spots with my Integra which is covered outside now but having a long bed truck means can't walk around my garage freely...it stretches from one wall to the garage door. But took a pic so people can see the pro skid plate with red inserts thanks to @rrentrop.

 

Been hauling equipment back and forth with truck to the carnival grounds where today we just finished with the Tilt-a-Whirl I've been building for the past week. Hauled some light plants around the grounds, moved some trailers, and climbed this hill to take a picture with my Tilt in the distance. Carnival time gives me a chance to play in the grass a lot

 

Not from the factory

 

Just picked up this new beauty!