What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Do these obstruct opening the hood at all?

 

I like those, I actually think mine are too bulky!

 

Yes.

 

No the fit is perfect, easy to install, they are solid and great product. Just a little bulky. But they do not rattle either, I was with someone with a light bracket, and I could visibly see them shake while we were on a dirt road.

 

Thanks for response. Researching brackets for the ditch lights and cb antenna mounts. Like the look of these brackets and minimal vibration is a big plus of course. For the cb antenna mount think I’ll go with Cali Raised since I’m gonna be installing a shell soon; they mount at the taillight and won’t interfere with the rear window of the shell.

 

What socket set is that? I'm looking for something just like that to keep in the truck.

 

Do these have some flex? Thinking about deleting the stiff factory flaps before they get caught up on something and buckle a fender or panel.

 

That is what I like with the Plasticolor brand. Very flexible and come in regular or XL for big tires. Around $50 for a full set at Oreillys. Had mine nearly 2 years with no issues.

 

Are they pre-drilled or do you freestyle it? They look good! Thanks for the tip.

 

Got the AUXBEAM 32in light bar installed and wired up with the OPT7 remote control harness, only problem is that the light bar comes on every time I turn on the headlights and I have to turn it off with the remote key chain. I wanted it to come on only under ignition power and not directly to the battery so I fuse linked it to the headlight fuse because I saw a thread say that they come on without notice due to the remote key chain frequency is wide open for interference. I have sent OP7 and email on the issue that it comes on whenever power is applied to the harness. That circuit should be closed until I open it with the keychain remote, waiting to hear back from OPT7...

 

No but I took the cardboard they came in and made a template for the front and rear. Used that to drill where the existing bolts are and then used the included small self tapping screws to pin them where needed. They have saved many paint chips from rocks. Good budget brand. First I bought the XL and realized they were better for lifted trucks or ones with minus offset poking tires.

 

Good to know. I’ll check them out next time I’m at O’Reilley’s. Thanks!

 

Just installed a

$300 Pioneer MVH-1400NEX Digital Multimedia 6.2" Display with Apple CarPlay (Does Not Play CDs)

Pioneer MVH-1400NEX. I love it!

 

Finally got around to upgrading the crappy stock stereo system (non-JBL). Spent more than I had budgeted but super impressed with both quality and volume of audio while still utilizing the stock head unit. Went with image dynamics speakers and subwoofers which don't have the recognizable brand name but produce high quality speakers which was confirmed by my local car audio store. BY far the best sound system I've owned in any of my vehicles. Spent the extra time installing Noico soundproofing matting on the floorboards, back wall and doors which I highly recommend even if you don't upgrade your audio system.

Front: Image Dynamics CXS64 Component Speaker
Rear: Image Dynamics CTX65 Coaxial Speaker
JL Audio HD900 5 channel 900W amp
Image Dynamics IDQ12V4 x2 subwoofers
********* wiring harnesses

 

Thanks, it's American International. Got it from Crutchfield.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_003TOYK974/American-International-TOYK974-Dash-Kit-Satin-Black.html

 

Honestly, what else was I going to do for a first mod?​

 

Awesome! Welcome back to TW!

 

Just over a year ago I designed, built and installed my original version v.1 of a belly pan to cover the most disruptive area to aerodynamic flow on my truck. After testing it on a weekly 160 mile trip I make on I-95 in Florida it improved my MPG by 1.25 on average over the last year. The only thing out of my control was the wind speed and direction which is why I averaged the results over a long period. Last month I installed a @Mobtown Offroad IFS skid which meant I needed to make a new v.2 version. This time I decided to make it easier on myself and build it in 2 pieces rather than one long 8 foot section. It is a little bit less aerodynamic than v.1 but it was a lot easier to install. i look forward to another round of testing and evaluation.

 

Does it float with rear end articulation? Can’t wait to hear the results of your evaluation.

 

Installed my Bilstein 6112, 5160, and heavy Dakar leafs.
I couldn't be more stoked on my decision, and the 6112s were worth the wait.

Not my tent, hauling for a friend.
My CVT awning and tent are sitting in the garage waiting to be re-mounted as soon as the weather clears up.


It has snowed a few feet since the install, I'll get better quality photos soon.