What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

The install was pretty simple. It's a little more of a hassle if you're retaining the grab handles, like I did. You're basically fighting against the spring in the handles at the same time that you're trying to push up on the hexrack panel and align the bolts. The panel is a very tight fit, so you have to push up on it pretty firmly to form it into shape and get the bolts started into the jack nuts. It definitely would have been easier if I had a helper with me. I installed it by myself, and I ended up sandwiching a long wooden dowel between the seat and the rack to push up on it while I lined up the bolts (it's not just a matter of holding it up into place... it needs a good firm push to flex and conform). Now that it's in place, it feels super strong. I could probably hang 30 pounds from it with no issues.

It took me about 90 minutes start to finish, which included having to redo two of the jack nuts - one that I stripped out because I didn't thread the "install bolt" deep enough into it, and one that I cross threaded when I was trying to line everything up. Now that I've done it once and learned the little tricks, I could easily install another one in 30 minutes with an extra set of hands.

 

Ordered my 2021 in November, drive it home and parked it in the garage.
Tiday I finally had a day off and it was 80 out!
So this happened!



6.5 cans on a spotlessframe and underbody.

Just sold my old truck, 2005 Dodge ram Cummins 6 speed diesel.

 

Went from a SR5 grille to the offroad

 

Hows the light output on those?

 

Beautiful weather today! I spent almost the entire morning and afternoon working on the pool and then giving Odie a much-needed bath I. Love. Hot. Weather...and this truck.

 

Done!

 

I added a Hood Scoop light, Back Bumper lights, new switches, fuse box and a 100 Amp circuit breaker.
Lighting:
Headlights High, Low, and Fog = Auxbeam - T1 Series Temperature Control, 8000 Lumens.
Ditch Lights = Cali Raised LED - Side Projecting CREE 2,500 lumens LED Pods
Hood Scoop = Nilight - 17" 100W LED
Grill = Xprite - 32” 150w Cree LED 4D Optical Lens, I had to use a Ultra Thin Single Row to avoid hitting my winch.
Front Bumper = OFFROADTOWN - 20" 160w LED 16,000 Lumens. The Victory 4X4 Blitz winch bumper is made to hold a 20" light bar.
Back Bumper = MICTUNING - 40W Flush Mount Back Bumper Flood CREE LED Pods.
Fuse Box:
Blue Sea Systems - ST Blade 6 Circuits with Negative Bus.
OUHL - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker.
Switches:
MICTUNING Duel Backlite Rocker Switches.
The wording on the switches light up / dim with dashboard lights and the Icons on the switches light up when switch is turned on.

 

I bought a 3rd gen today, 2020 with 23,000 miles

 

Depending on where you live, I had the same mindset and woke up to see my tailgate was missing. They take 10 seconds to steal if you don't lock the tailgate and don't have one of these locks.

 

Derped my sport wheels

 

I'm a little late but I have the 25 degree ones and I love them. The only "complaint" I may have is they don't extend as far as other brands as in if a shopping cart came towards your door, it would likely hit your door before the sliders. Aside from that, I love them.

 

Best 45 bucks spent.

 

Nice!!

 

Just got truck back from the shop. Now to get it out into the wild for some real pics....

@Wheeler's Off-Road Inc kit with 6112 and 5160. New leaf pack from them and UCA also. 285/70/17 toyo AT3 with Helo rims.

First impressions on dirt roads home is WOW! I'll give it a thorough run here soon....

 

Added a prinsu roof rack and replaced my fogs with some baja squadrons. Just waiting on a baja light bar to come in.

 

Installed Ricochet skid plates (engine, transmission, transfer case). Was unfortunate as they forgot to include the instructions, so took a while to figure out ordering of bolts/washers/spacers. Fit is decent but there are a couple spots that aren’t lined up nicely, had to drill one of the holes in the engine skid plate to line up.

 

I would do that in a second honestly...if the wife were not on the trip...

I would imagine it could be loud in the rain though...

that is a great way to spend the morning!! I "baby sat" 40 screaming 6th graders all morning...they definitely know that summer is coming!

What power washer is that? Have been thinking of getting my own to do the truck with...

 

It looks like a greenworks. There’s a recall on them right now.

 

Welcome to the turd gen thread @six5crèéd

 

Thank you very much, I greatly appreciate the kind words. I have some good stuff coming up. Maybe even a give away of a long awaited item that was just released!