What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

You must not have kids...lol. it's so you can see the infant car seat from the rearview mirror.

 

That's the first thing I installed, too

 

Removed the black vinyl between the front and rear side windows. Wasn't a fan. I like seeing more of the color.

 

Oh isn’t this an open forum? I would think anybody could answer rhetorical questions. I’ll stfu then

 

I have the same American Flag in the back window. I cannot get used to seeing it when I look in the rear view mirror.

 

Are you one of those Canadians who vacations in Little Quebec? (Hollywood) I go there once a year and the stereotype is true: Canadians are super nice.

 

I personally can't get used to it. It looks great but I like a clear view to the rear.

 

Sorry to hear about your neighbor's boat trailer...

 

exactly! It’s for my niece. As far as the flag, it does partially block some of the window but I can still see out of it enough to see what’s directly behind me. I’ve thought about taking it off but I’ve gotten used to it and it’s really not bothersome

 

I don’t have any plans for a RTT or anything heavy on the back, so I could justify getting the SE. even if I put a couple of bikes on top it still is nowhere near the 400lb rating. For what I wanted, the SE is more than enough. Also just want to point out that the water seal on it is amazing. I’ve been through car washes, HEAVY rain multiple times and have not seen any water get past any of the seals.

 

You must be getting lucky, I’ve seen water intrusion with a Diamondback, and a smartcap.

 

Another thing is I’m 6’ so it’s already tight between my legs and wheel. I’m also used to my wife’s 5th gen 4Runner with a lot more interior room. Had steps and took them off a month ago when i bought the truck in anticipation of sliders. Seats already had 51k miles of butt rubbing, don’t want to accelerate that wear if i can help it.

 

Gained 10 extra HP in one simple mod-

 

It just arrived. It wasn't as heavy as I thought it would be, or maybe I have super human strength? That could be, because, you know....I'm really awesome.

Anyway, the thing unrolled with eased and didn't have to lay in the sun to go flat. It did it right away. I tossed it in the bed and here's the end result:

 

ya. I left him a note. Then went over as soon as he got home. He was cool about it at the time. But now not so friendly. Whatever, shit happens.

 

I’m from Toronto.
And Canada sucks.

 

Oh the bed mat no problem. It was heavy but I just levered it against the tailgate. It looks great.

But the Retrax… I had a hard time dragging the box. No way I’m going to be able to install that by myself.
I’m going to run in the engine with a trip to Yakima about 5 hrs. And a friend is gonna help with the Retrax and Tyger side steps. Having some transmission issues … revving, hesitating and lurching so I think a nice long high speed trip will be good.

 

Purdy!

 

I was tired of the weak little storage box. Time for an upgrade.

1st time using Fusion 360.
1st time using sendcutsend.
1st time bending sheet metal.
Really suck at welding.

Buddy is going to finish weld it.
Then paint. Then drill holes. Then mount.

 

That came out really good! Are you planning on cutting the “face” off of the OEM box and reusing the door?