What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Well, that's really unfortunate then. Maybe more of the story will happen.

 

I think the failure was at the u-bolts. Under torqued or low quality.

 

looks like somebody forgot to tighten their u-bolts.. whoops.

 

With the leaves still on there, I can't think of anything else other than that I've also run into bad heat treat on other stuff in the past.

My U bolts were loose by about three whole turns after about 500mi from the factory. I could hear them in the cab.

 

I think he installed a flip kit and changed out the rear suspension in his past posts.

 

Ummmm yeah, absolutely no way a broken shock caused all that. The more likely scenario is, dude doesn't tighten u-bolts, axle comes loose, then breaks shocks as it is ejecting itself from under the vehicle.. Anyone that thinks a broken shock would cause this, clearing needs to go back to school.

 

I don't think the instagram account that was posted above is the owner/driver of the wrecked truck. Just a witness. Seems like they both drive 3rd gens though.

 

Ubolt flip kit gone wrong. haha

 

Just saw the video.. Wow, what a bunch of idiots. Could have easily been prevented but nobody bothered to tell the guy winching to stop. Just sat back and watched it happen while recording it on their phone. Dude needs some new friends that care more about getting him off the trail safely than filming the incident for their IG

edit. aaaand confirmed. Definitely NOT caused by a broken shock. Of course, didn't take rocket science to figure that one out. Sorry @tacotroy17

 

Sadly, all too common. At least no one's life was in danger.

 

It's not that IG user's truck that is busted

 

Extended rear diff breather. Took 5 min.

 

Part #'s on the breather and threaded nipple?

 

Im lazy so I just purchased kit like this one for 19.99 on a website somewhere then got two 5/8” hose clamps. Used a 1/2” drill bit for side housing.

http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-axle-housing-breather-kit-5-ft-hose-1-cap-1-barb-2-clamps.html

 

REMOVED: Debadged, but debating on taking off the TRD Sport decals.. took off the wind deflector under the front bumper..

ADDED: Weather tech window deflectors, hondo garage radio knobs, truck cover USA tonneau cover, 5% tint in rear, 20% up front (wanting it darker now)

ON THE WAY: @mattgecko bed lights

Pictures to come!

 

Got my headlights done from @kustom54lighting
RX350 projectors with Morimoto 6500k HID kit. Great quality so far and workmanship.

 

That's a good price compared to buying parts separately:

$6 Toyota Breather Plug - 90930-03136

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FSZ9YY4

$8 Toyota Union - 90404-51319

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P2S0TKQ

The tube that I bought was $6.99 at Lowes.

 

He was advised according to the witness and ignored good advice apparently. Had a plan and was sticking to it. This was from the witness comments on the ig account of the witness. Go look in the WTF thread.

 

Yeah, just read through the comments. Sounded like the guy was a real ass. Nonetheless, someone should have stepped in and shut the fuckery down before this happened. But as they say, play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

 

I seem to recall hearing a story like that...