What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I booked an appointment for the engine oil change and likely the recall I just got from the mail. Also figuring out at 110k miles, what major maintenance needs to be done (transmission fluid change is due to be changed)

 

So far I really like it. Seems well built and very robust. The winch plate is rated for 10k. The welds all look good as well. No complaints so far. We're driving out to Utah this September to visit family and explore. Hopefully after that I'll have a good idea of how it performs.

 

Granby CT, Grass roots ice cream has coconut pancake ice ream, its packed full of pancakes..

 

I finally wired/painted the third brake light on my cap. I just used t-taps and tapped into the driver side brake light.

 

I bought and will put in (once it arrives) the

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector



and since I have been rearended while not even moving the following also

$40 Nilight Truck Tailgate Light Strip 48" Triple Row 360 LED Strip with Red Running Brake Lights White Reverse Light Amber Turning Signals Strobe Lights，2 Years Warranty

Nilight Truck Tailgate Light Strip 48" Triple Row 360 LED Strip with Red Running Brake Lights White Reverse Light Amber Turning Signals Strobe Lights



I thought about getting the OPT7 one but at twice the price I went with the above....

Also I was going to get the 60" version but measured about 57" of space to adhere the lights to so 48" it is...
going to neatly tuck everything behind the bumper and also use some wire loom. Neatness counts for electrical stuff....

I'm not exactly sure how much of the spare tire tool access hole it will cover or won't

since I might trailer something very occasionally I'll just swap out the connector to the trailer/camper whatever.....

I'm also considering Un connecting the running light wire on the LED strip so the brake light is MORE noticeable.

 

Went back to collect a memento...


...and bid it farewell.

 

Get those wheels back

 

Well...

 

Damnsit.. glad you’re ok. Someone could use the window rain guards. Steal back your gear knob. Floor mats, oil cap, ps cap radiator cap.. everything you can. RIP your truck, it looked nice

 

I have the same one. Holding up well in the Texas heat. I condition it every other wash to prevent fading. 7 months in and it still looks new.

 

Install the light strip with Velcro, that way if you need to access the spare tire, unplug and take off. I put the Opt7 on my '16 several months ago and has stayed perfectly in place.

@Kenstogie

 

With the help of a friend and a neighbor, we got my Westcott Designs rock sliders installed Sunday.

It was a beautiful day to do it too. Nice breeze, a little sunshine, not too hot not too cold.




I am ready to go play in the mountains this weekend! ⛰️

 

Yessss. Did you do the drill-thru bolt too?
Westcott Slider Gang

 

Got an OME Heavy Duty 2 - 2.5 inch Lift with Icon Rebound SLXs. Running Geolander G015s and they are far quieter than the stock tires. Feels great to drive.

Just waiting on my rock sliders and 12 weeks for new steel high clearance rear bumper.

 

Changed out the dang outer tie rod end. Torn boot!
PSA: pickle forks are best used for the pickle jar only. Spend the money to buy the tie rod puller tool

 

New wheels and tires from my friend who went aftermarket on his new 2023.

 

that part was fun. I had to call a machine mechanic neighbor to come drill those out. But we got it.

 

Was doing an oil change a month ago and noticed oil/grease on the bottom of both tie rod boots. Cleaned everything up really good and checked again last week - still leaking (pretty small, tho). Brought it in and they are replacing the steering rack/gear, both outer tie rod ends, fluid flush and alignment. All covered under my extended warranty which expires in 8 months (easily paid for itself x2). Stock suspension and no real hard wheeling. 38,000 on the clock.

 

Lots of stuff in the past couple days…
-Westcott Designs lift kit
-Method wheels with 33” NEW BFG KO3 tires
-Bed cover (Access Original)
-Baja Designs S2 Pro ditch lights w/Cali raised brackets
-Ceramic tint all around
-Meso bits inside out
-R4T differential skid plate
-Bille bars tailgate panel
-N-Fab trail sliders
-K&N intake tube and filter
-J&L Oil catch can
-Spiker Hood struts
And idk what else hahaha

Up next is Icon RXT leaf packs to swap out the rear lift blocks.

 

@bimmerlev those are some fantastic mods! Love the wheel and tire package! Your truck is our favorite color. Good job!