What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Now look what you made me go and do. I just bought the Molle pouch from your video because it is .5” smaller on length and width than the one I used.
Helpful video. I was so caught up with trying to make use of the straps that I never considered using zip ties. Good stuff.

 

Added some more rock lights to the corners

 

How can i repair/fix this?

 

I would take it to a body shop and get it fixed properly. Total cost estimate would dictate weather or not I turned it in to the insurance or not.

 

Finally got the Maggie installed. This was just before the initial test drive and fluid top off.

 

That's either a heavy touch up paint job that you'll see forever, or a professional repaint.

By any chance, has a bike been in the back of your truck? That scar is typically caused by a handlebar hanging over the bedside. (edit: don't ask me how I know)

 

Here they are! Installation was not fun but man are they great so far. Only had em on for a few hours now but they already seem to be forming to the seats better and the wrinkles are smoothing out.

 

I don’t carry bikes. I’m pretty sure i got this yesterday at kid’s school parking lot.

 

Got my bronzers on today

 

Thanks for taking the time to post your results. They look great! I still haven't heard back if they have a version that will work with the seat adjustment but I may go ahead and do the back seats because that is where the dogs are and they are supposedly much easier to clean.

Really looks great !

 

Just a suggestion. Check out this company, redlinegoods.com .
I just purchased 2x leather boots and centre console arm rest cover. Quality is top notch. Working on installing this weekend.

Edit: centre console cover installed. I layered some foam underneath 1st.

 

Finally got around to installing my Diamondback HD cover with Front Runner rack system.

full disclosure the rack install was taking too long and I cheated by paying the dealer $150 to complete it for me.

 

Installed a new serpentine belt yesterday and my fat belly is sore as Hell today from bending over the front grill for 20 minutes while wrestling with removal and installation.

Funny thing is, I couldn’t figure out why I was getting weird looks from people the past few days while I was riding around. Turns out my truck was making the high pitch squeal that worn out belts make but my ‘old man ears’ couldn’t hear a damn thing! Haha... the wife wants me to order a hearing aid ... no thanks! I was a little surprised the belt went at 85k miles, I got 125k out of one on my 2015 Tacoma a few years back.

 

Nice Grill!

 

Sorry man, that totally sucks! Trust me, a body shop is your best bet. A scratch that deep is a TON of work to fix properly, and you’ll need a bunch of supplies as well. By the time you get everything together, and the amount of man hours you’ll have into it, a body shop repair will be well worth it. Also something your insurance company would cover, but the repair itself may be less expensive then your deductible depending on your coverage.

Here’s a video giving you an idea of how long, and the amount of work it takes to do it right...
https://youtu.be/Zl_iSYYGBiY

Good luck man!
Nate.

 

That's amazing. I like this guys video's.

 

I don’t think it’s mundane at all. Just saved me a lot of money. Been looking for a while. Just ordered it! Thanks

 

Damn the belt went out at 85k??
I had a 93 Toyota pickup that had original belt at 260k when I sold it.

Just curious, did you check the belt tensioner or just install a new belt and call it a day?

 

What’s your lift setup?

 

Appreciate it! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya and yes, they are definitely easier to clean. I used some armorall marketed for vinyl and plastic and a microfiber to wipe em down after installing since my sweaty handprints were everywhere.