What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Nice set up. What kind of lift do you have going on here? This is the setup I am looking for...

 

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Just installed my tailgate vinyl stickers thanks to @rrentrop

 

Just for example mine came with 265/65/17 on +30 offset 7.5" wheels. I went to 265/70/17 on +10 offset and 8" wheels. I gained 1" diameter and my tires sit out 1' farther from stock thus the outer corner is 1.11" farther out on an angle than the stock tire . If I went with the +10 on 8" with a 275/75/17 then they would be 2.7" diameter larger than stock and the corner would sit 1.8" farther than stock. That is quite a bit larger radius and I can see rub issues. The key is to keep a lower sidewall ratio to the tread width. 275/65 or 285/60. You have to use some basic trigonometry to address where the corners of the tires will sit to reduce interference with mud flaps or inner fenders. With the right wheel offset and sidewall you could actually run a 295 width tire on these trucks on stock suspension. The sidewall would be so short that they would ride too hard. Just trying to give you some examples. Then you must calculate the corner of a LT tire where the tread is another 1/4" to 1/2" wider on each side of the tire. You can get a headache trying to mix wheels and tires and offsets especially with no lift. Then if you do lift it you need to adjust caster to put the wheel back forward in the center of the wheel well. Or just grab a 12 pack and drop it off at the 4x4 shop and let them deal with it.

 

Lol you lost me at "basic trigonometry" but got me back on the 12 pack and local 4x4 shop. It's Toyota's problem now, they told me the tires they sold me would fit, so that's what I put on. I can't say for sure how these tires will perform off-road, but I'll probably know in the next week or two if they run or not. So far no issues... But it was 600km of highway driving up north... And half an hour of donuts in the snow... I'll grab a 12 pack an let you know if I develop any issues

 

Sorry for the confusion. From my experience with the dealers "expert technicians" I would not trust too much of what they say. I hope it works out for you. I do suggest in the future that you ask tire questions from tire experts. Off road shops are very well educated on what works and what doesn't work.

 

Painted the Interior Trim. Not happy with the color match so I am looking for alternatives for color... Here it is. Also made a video for tips and install! Enjoy!!

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You have an airplane in your garage.

 

4 c130s..no big deal hahaha

 

Finally installed the lower bumper Rigid Industries Radiance light bar and did a temporary switch mount on a future light switch location. Next up, lift, wheels and tires!

 

Caliraised 32" Spot/Flood LED bar with Apex Stealth Mounts installed.

 

Rci front and A arm skids. Fit perfect.

 

Installed prinsu design studio rack and then took my little cousins to help clear the parking lots in the neighborhood.

Video:
https://instagram.com/p/BOdT_ILg9Jd/

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How much did taht rack set you back if you dont mind me asking? I want one

 

Got it through the group buy. Here is the website: prinsudesignstudio.com.

Amazing product and easy install.

 

Do you have any pics of it on your truck? I've been trying to find some of the 3rd Gens with a prinsu on it.

 

I will have some within the next week. Did the install at night and now it's covered in snow. I'll get some up when I get the chance to take some. The posted video gives you a glimpse.

 

Did some rad interior mods.

@wileydavis Hondo Garage No Drill Ram Mount, and Radio Knobs. Santa didn't bring me my ram mount accessories, so I just placed an order for some.



Finally mounted my shift ball.



And a pic of the new seat covers from cover king. Very nice fit, I unbolted the seats to get a good install. These were a must as I had a bad protein shake semi disaster.

 

Little more fab work for the Wombat today. Started on the bed rack. Got all the tube and plate bending done while I had my son around to help/learn.