What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

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Don't worry, plenty of time to post more pictures... lol

 

Installed a front cam sometime back, swapped out my winter set, detailed the chassis, oil change, I leave the cheap skids off since I change oil (42k) more than I wheel rough stuff! Easier to clean. Got paid to work on a co-workers 2005 2nd gen, It’s so much nicer to do with air tools and a concrete floor vs. my gravel drive and a crap jack! Installed Bilstein 5100’s /885’s more than a couple times to get the settings right, added his 1.25” rear blocks and it did nothing with the front on the top clip ‍♂️, and now had the “lean”, next working day I had a set off rear leaves off a 2023 Pro which were a tad longer and the overload spring was 2” longer as well vs. his worn 2005 Sports pack, I installed them and got it level to the 1st clip on the front. Getting pretty quick at dropping those struts out with no spring compressor! Alignment and 275/17’s and he’s done. He’s happy! We all ate steak that night, I’m happy

 

Added a couple additional anti-theft measures to the truck this week bringing the total to 4 layers of security. Obviously nothing is totally full-proof but I'll take the peace of mind.

Also ordered a one piece tonneau from Realtruck- Have always been a fan of the one piece covers since my dad had one on his F-150s. Looking forward to getting that on and the 100% waterproof coverage in the bed.

Not my picture, but I ordered this one:

 

Whenever you are ready let us know! We can work something out.

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Brake job on the front. Did I need slotted/dotted rotors, prob not. But I did want ceramic pads and needed to repaint my calipers so.. I think it looks cool. Thank God for that bolt trick to get the rotors off. Mine were seized on there HARD!

 

My aluminum extrusion showed up today so I finally finished building my custom bed cross bar, still needs paint, but that's for a warmer day.

I made the side plates out of 3/16 steel that I bent using my 12t press and a 12" brake, press brakes are so awesome.
So after my plates were bent and mounted to the bed I measured and ordered a 2"x4" extrusion from Tnutz. I was going to go 50" but the shipping was ridiculous so I did 47.5" for cheaper shipping. Of course I didn't realize shipping was so expensive until after I had them all bent perfectly, so I had to bend them again to close the gap down to under 48".

Now I just need to make a bracket to mount my pressurized water tank to the top of it and then mount my hi-lift and shovel on the sides.

Not to bad for less than $100 in parts, I didn't want a premade one because I wanted it mounted higher than what anyone else offers.

 

What? When he showed up you showed up, and vise verse, and mostly had one another's back. It was like you two knew one another. Where you maybe mods with burners? Lot of advertising here. Clicks equal traffic which equals ad dollars. I'd bet Rix will be reincarnated.

 

Wipe New or Ceracoat will last longer. Look up ScottHD on YouTube.

 

Patience - these things take time.

 

Installed a Body Armor Pro Series II rear bumper. It looks good but I couldn’t get it perfectly level. I couldn’t find how to fix it. Not sure if it was on the truck or a weld in the bumper. We are talking 4mm. I will tinker a bit more to see if I can figure it out. Eventually I will put lights.

This weekend I will install a Fox 2.0 coil overs and 2.0 reservoir rears.

 

He needs to come back as Rix Tuxedo, a classier Rix. Final thing I'll say about Rix, a guy I've never met. Behind his snarky commentary that could punch in any weight class was a guy who knew his stuff and contributed to this forum. Not condoning whatever it was to get him banned, you had to look past what he said, and ask why he said it. More often than not you could see the angle he was coming from. That's my experience anyway. Don't know the guy but I felt like he was that middle aged neighbor who has every tool imaginable, kicks it in his garage all day drinking beer, and gives you schtick about your truck, but deep down likes that you're enthused about your ride.

 

Great looking truck, if you can't get it level, you might just need to elongate the holes a little, might split the difference and raise one side and lower the other... I could not tell it was unlevel from my laptop...

 

Did some more work on the cross bar after dinner. Got the water tank brackets made and test mounted, along with my shovel, and hi-lift.
It is quite a bit back heavy with the hi-lift so we will just have to see how it works when mounted in the truck.

 

No photos but took advantage of the warm weather and did a (fairly) quick exterior cleaning/waxing. Knocked the big stuff off with the garden hose and used Aero Cosmetic Wash Wax All. While vehicle is wet (panel at a time) spray with AC and wipe with damp microfiber towel. Buff dry using orbital buffer with microfiber bonnet and detailing hand cloth. Rinse microfiber applicator between panels. Didn’t think Taco was very dirty but rinse water was black by the time I was done. Used 303 on fender flares, black bumper plastic and wheels. Raining tomorrow so leaving in garage until weather clears up, probably Saturday.

 

Did you drive it before you bought it?
What did the dealership say?
My truck came with a gas cap holder
The truck has thirteen cup holders
10k miles is what the manual says
and
Coming in 15 comments deep to say what’s been said 14 times, with less tact

 

That's pretty much dead on. But he became so predictable that it's what made me chuckle. You just knew what was coming.

 

LOLZ…..all comedy!! You sir are not wrong!

 

Excellent Summary.

 

I put on new AGP black wheels and Cooper R+T tires, so far really enjoying the look vs the stock Sport wheels!

 

Check the metal shims that came with it. There's a minor difference on 2 of them, it's hard to notice if you are not comparing all of them side by side. On my initial install I had them installed wrong creating a similar situation to yours. Good luck!