What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I gotcha! It didn't come with a lock washer, but you're right....I need to go back in and add one. It's not in the fender area as it might look like. It's a really small switch and is in the cabin.

 

Any increase in road noise?? MPG changes?? They look great.

 

As long as you have the lift point as close to the ball joint as possible using a floor jack or sitting on a jack stand, then the suspension is loaded (on it's own weight) and you can tighten the LCA frame bolts to spec...

 

Thanks!

Ive put about 300 miles on the RT01s so far, and compared to when new i think the RT01s are louder than the Rugged Treks. I had the Rugged Treks for 47k miles and the last 15k they were noticeably loud but it wasnt overwhelming inside the cab. They did fantastic and I wouldve gotten them again if they were made in 255/80

As for MPG changes, before the new lift I was averaging 17-19mpg on the Rugged Treks; after lift i had them for about 400 miles and it went to 16.5. So far with the RT01s im getting around 16-17 (i got 17.4 on my drive to work this morning, 14 highway miles light traffic @55mph). Looking forward to seeing how they do on our upcoming Christmas road trip

 

keep the top hat nuts loose but on but remove lower coilover bolt, loosen the cam bolts (after marking), swing LCA out of the way, loosen top hat nuts while holding coilover with other hand, slides right out. coilover is a complete unit so spring wont decompress.
I only need the jack for putting back together. easier to jack LCA into place for coilover lower bolt and lower ball joint bolts.

I was responding to the comment of why they do it without it being loaded.

 

did you wrap your remote mount resi in an Arizona ice tea can for protection?

 

Thanks...I'm going to be replacing the OEM Firestones on my 2020 TRD Sport soon so I'm shopping around. I've had amazing results with Michelins (275,000 miles between 2 sets on my 1994 SR5) so, Michelin is my default first choice but open to others.

 

TO bad you couldnt have someone you know in the states on the mainland to ship them there to you.

 

Can you explain why you did this?
is the bed of the truck rubbing on the body creating noise?
what about all the salt and water that will now hold on top of the pool noodle, any concerns.?

 

Hello,
Can anyone explain, how and where i can wire a usb port into on top of my dash so i can power items i use? is there any type of adapter kit that can be put up there?

 

@K9tacoma truck looks great!

I picked up some ~300 mile Bronco take-off Bridgestone 255/75r17 tires this weekend from a local guy I know who does 4x4 installations. Just need to get some lugs and get everything mounted after Christmas.

 

Can you explain why you did this?
is the bed of the truck rubbing on the body creating noise?
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Not rubbing. It's all about reducing road-noise coming in through the rear cab vents whilst on the highway skeedaddling between traffic and 18-wheelers. I wanted to try it, as I do feel like the cab is not sound proofed in the least.

what about all the salt and water that will now hold on top of the pool noodle, any concerns.?
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The only salt we have here in Florida is from the sea, and I try to stay out of the water. No concern, but for someone in northern states or in the rust belt, hellllyeah would be a concern to 'me'.

 

Yesterday I washed & waxed the truck after ~2 months or so. Forgot how good it looks clean <3.

Then I got to use it as a truck and finally took my factory MK3 Supra wheels to go see TheWheelJesus to have him dismount the 1997 date coded tires. If you're in AZ this is the guy to see if you don't want your wheels getting jacked up. These have been taking up a good chunk of real estate in the garage for the last year and I wanted to move them onto the storage shelf and have them take up minimal space until I can find someone who can 3-piece convert them. I put about 100 miles round trip on the truck yesterday bringing these out to his shop - f00king love driving this since I did the audio system.

 

Maybe this: (I have no dog in this hunt)

 

Did you have to recalibrate the BSM? Mine wouldn't stop beeping so I had to turn it off.

 

I replaced all the parts and everything worked.

 

I already ordered TRD Pro headlights from Sparkparts, they had discount on shipping. I installed in my 2023 Tacoma. BAM was too slow in my opinion for everything.

 

Were you planning on using wheels and tires or just tires?

 

GFC V2 PRO, Martin OR camper rack and Cali Raised light bar

 

Just the tires ... the wheels stayed on the Bronco and got upgraded...lol.