What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

That's what I was figuring. Guess (at least in Mississippi) vehicle inspections are a thing of the past. Our governor/legislature did away with them in 2013 or 14. It was a joke at best.

They checked wipers, signals, brake lights, hi/low beams, and cracks in a windshield. And it was done by the local "Bubba" mechanic shop for the state sanctioned price of $5. And if you knew the right Bubba, he'd pass you on inspection (especially if your vehicle wasn't up to par). A few extra bucks in his pocket and you were good. I know this cause I had to cheat once or twice (bad windshield).

Had a Crack in front windshield on my old Tracker I was driving at the time. And it wouldn't pass inspection. About $50 later, I was "legal" for another year. Cheaper than a new windshield.

 

My father always started me into using Lexol cleaner and conditioner on all the leather seats we’ve had in our family, with good results. Nowadays I see it regularly even at Walmart.

 

Sounds good I will have to give the stuff a go I like McGuire stuff maybe i will hit ol wally world and see what they have

 

Battery. Always double check that your terminals are tight as well.

If you have any doubt, just hook a voltmeter up to the terminals and try to start it.

 

SL load rating
What couple miles I've driven since were fine (no appreciable gain in noise up to ~50mph). Haven't gone on highway yet so nothing to report there.
They had a small rub on a mudflap at lock going down a driveway, so the flaps came off.
Hand scale seems inconsistent, how about a rattle can I was just using on something else?

 

finally installed my diamondback HD cover.

 

Finally got an sPOD BantamX and installed it last night! Got rid of a LOT of power/relay/switch wires and really cleaned things up in the engine bay, firewall entry, and cab! Loving it so far!











BEFORE...



AFTER!

 

i did mine in the middle of snowy winter. Didn’t drop bumper. Was able to get at the hidden screw with a thin Phillips. Pried it back a bit with a piece of plastic wrapped in a thin rag.

 

Just a simple thing but fun and oh so important. Gave my taco its first 1,000 mile oil change today. Oem filter from the dealer and mobile 0w20. 6qts. Man it's so nice working on a clean new vehicle, lol.

 

Bakflip F1 cover. After months of research deciding on just the right one for me, I was left rather underwhelmed after installation. I don't know what I was expecting, but it just wasn't as exciting as I thought it was going to be.

 

Are backflip tonneau covers supposed to be exciting? Am I missing something?

Looks good either way and I'm sure it will serve its purpose well!

 

Thanks ! That helps a ton with my tire dilemma

 

Hopefully they worked out the issues they have been having with welds and power coating issues

 

Adam’s is great, Griots is the best!

 

Gas Cap Tether Relocation mod. If you are anal like me, you know why.

 

Installed a dual USB charger on the back of my center console.

 

Is that the SSO front bumper with wings added?

I've been considering their full plate front.

 

New OEM 20-21 pro tails

 

Not gonna lie -- that's a clean f-ing install. Nice work.

 

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