What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Fabbed some brackets for my DD fogs on my new bumper. Originally the guy that built my bumper used the factory plastic brackets, those got smashed literally on the first outing so I used 1/8” steel and tucked them back further.

Also painted the bumper

 

Hi all!

Today's mod is a much-needed upgrade to the 2019 TRD Pro Headlights. Went for the HID kit from Morimoto through XenonDepot, overall pretty impressed with the build quality. Unfortunately, Morimoto doesn't QA their parts before packing, and I received a defective Igniter. As a result, the taco will be one-eyed for a little bit while I await a new igniter. I configured the kit with 50w ballasts and 6000k headlights for a bright, clean white look. Pics below for reference:

Excuse the blurry camera, my OnePlus doesn't do too hot for close-ups. The broken igniter is missing an entire pin on the connector from the ballast side. Confirmed this by checking the other igniter I've got, which has all 3 pin sockets.


Much cleaner looking lighting with HID vs Halogen.

 

Gotcha. Is that on the east or west side of town? May have to stop by if I'm in the area.

 

Installed an HPS intake hose today. Maybe a minor increase in throttle response? Nothing crazy. Before and after:

 

Just got the Westcott Designs Fox TRD PRO lift today. Love the feel. Taking it out camping to put it through some paces next week. Lift added 1-3/4 up front and 1-1/8 in the rear. I’m happy with my 32” ST MAXX 265/75-16’s. Also running the Body Armor 4x4 front bumper with Warn VR EVO 8S winch. Front skid clearance is 11-1/8, rear pumpkin with current tires is 9-1/2.

 

What brand grille lights did you go with and are they holding up pretty well? There seems to be so many different options, don't wanna spend money on cheap crap.

 

2 miles west of Main Street.

 

Awesome. Appreciate the info. Thanks

 

Anyone else feel like it would be a good idea to wrap the exhaust pipe if it's going to be that close to the TC and wedged between it and a thermally reflective surface?

 

The reflection is what hits the camera. It's not the bulb type. That's why I said the bulb type didn't matter. Probably not the best idea to turn off light to back up in most spaces. People already don't pay attention. And that's what the mod is for, it turns off the license plate lights only or you can get the cheap $10 covers. If you haven't look it up, please do. The pictures show a noticeable difference.

 

Finally got around to installing my lift, Ray10s, and new tires. And then a wash!

 

Haven't posted in awhile, but I gave the truck a wash yesterday. Today, I put on the Squareone Creations' frame caps.

Side view:




Front view:

 

NOW YOUR FRAME IS GOING TO FOLD IN HALF DURING A LIGHT DRIZZLE AND YOU WILL DIE IN A FENDER BENDER!!!111

(In case you missed it... some people got really offended about these frame caps. It was hilarious.)

 

Got my Summer Tires and Rims on today. Winter tires are on the Original Rims and have at least 4 Winters left on them still. I will see how my Original Tires last but not a fair test because my driving with the cost of Gasoline now will be a trip to town once a week to get food. This is about 30 miles a week and I have enough gas to drive for one year at that rate at home! Could just say screw it and not buy anymore I have 3 cars topped off and 50 gals of Premium non-alcohol with 100 gals of Diesel to run my Tractor for a year. Bought it for $3.40 a gallon now worth $200.00 more. Even my Premium is worth over $100.00 more and that is going up every day. I feel for people driving to work every day! Just glad I though ahead while seeing what was happening!!

 

Ha! I didn't realize that! I'll have to search back and read about it. They don't seem much different than the flimsy caps that were in there.

 

Real question?? Why did you remove them??

 

You know how any times I've put my truck into 4WD when all I wanted to do was turn up the fan?

 

Don't take the bait. Seriously.

 

Installed Cali Raised MOLLE bed paneling on my 2018 DCLB

 

Got home from work.. pushed the "start" button two or three times wondering why it would shut the engine down. Turned out I was pushing the 4wd knob. I had a long day.