What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Installed ultimate 3rd brake/cargo lights and blacked out turn signal lights from @mesojdm . (more pics here)

 

$8 TYPE S TOURING ITEMS Universal Car Coin Holder High-Capacity Car Organizer Cup Holder Car Accessories Fits Most Car Trucks (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CRO4IK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I like this one. I have AC and keep it in the console rear seat cup holder. The seat backs block the view from petty thieves. No rattling during normal driving but will make a little noise over a washboard while off road.

 

Not today, but Saturday afternoon I installed my Tekonsha P3 brake controller along with this mount from ESP Trucks. The install went pretty smoothly, except that the mount isn't quite a perfect fit. By that I mean that the sort of shovel-blade-shaped bit on the top of the P3 (I have no idea what it is or what it does - seems completely cosmetic?) prevented it from sliding back far enough to install the screws on the side of the P3 that keep it in place. I ended up trimming the back edge of that piece to make it fit nice. Including that extra work, the whole install was about 40 minutes.

I also picked up a ball mount and 2" ball, then found out that I need a 2-5/16" ball. D'oh! Thankfully Pep Boys had the right sized ball in stock, so I picked that up last night. Tomorrow night I meeting up with the guy who used to tow the Scout Troop's trailer to do a dry run with it and set up the P3.

 

More of my cheapo low budget/no budget mods. Used a sharpie on my amber bulbs.

Before



Half way


After


I figured I would never be able to afford the headlight mod or pro lights. I also heard chrome amber bulbs burn out quickly.
I did lose a little brightness but I don't think enough to affect safety. I tried to capture it in a video. TW wouldn't support my format.
Here is a link to you tube vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3sfV9CELi4&feature=youtu.be
Drivers side blacked out, Pass side OEM

 

My father-in-law used the same one this weekend. Thing was super solid, even in high winds. You'll enjoy the hell out of it

 

Bet most on this forum wont get that last remark.

 

Bet most on this forum wont get that last remark.

 

How did you hook yours up?

 

I did!

 

I didn't and really don't care.

 

Now get off my lawn!

 

whatever...

 

!! Thanks for the early Morn laugh! Great way to start off a Monday morning.

 

Derp'n

Both badges are the same color plastiderp (Gunmetal). The front is a more accurate example of the true color. The lighting on the side badge made it way brighter than reality.

 

Unless they are one of the millions of people on earth who like German cars.

 

Loaded up some old junk from my 4runner to take to the scrap guy.... went ahead and dumped a quart of gear oil out in the back of my truck in the process... ugh.

 

Trd shift knob with white lettering and glove box white lettering

 

I put wheels on her Saturday.

 

Lets see the rear setup

 

Finally got my softopper on and all setup. Its only been a few days but already loving it.

Had to lower it real quick this weekend to fit some trees in the back and it worked great. When done raised right back into position without issue. Taking it camping this coming weekend for the first time so we will see how it does in the wild.

Also moved my tools on the side rails to work with the top, and installed a LED bed light for camping in the back. Now just to get out of town!!