What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I remember when I first got my license. No passengers allowed. First week took the buddies through the Taco Bell drive through for lunch. Just so happened my mom and sister were at the same drive through for lunch that day. I walked to school for the next week after that.

 

"they see you rollin"

 

What antenna are you using? I was considering running one in and having it connect to my

$22 UV-5R VHF/UHF Dual Band Radio 144-148MHz 420-450MHz Transceiver

UV-5R that i keep in the truck for emergency use and what not.

 

That's a good point. I'd imagine they do increase the blindspot.

 

Yep, Amazon. I do feel lucky with only one minor scratch.

 

Well, you can’t really tell from this picture, but installed the Bilstein 5100’s with the factory coils. Front on the 4th perch and did the rear AAL. Also installed the carrier bearing drop kit and the differential drop kit, then had some new 265 Falken Wildpeaks installed. Ironically now I have a vibration at around 23 mph and again at 49 mph in the steering wheel. Put it in 4WD and the vibration is still there, so don’t think it is the needle bearing. Trying to eliminate the vibration, I took out the differential drop kit and test drove - no change; then took out the carrier bearing drop kit - no change. Only thing left is getting an alignment. If that doesn’t solve it, time to tear the front end apart again and make sure all is good, and if so then may do the ECGS upgrade. The one huge plus is having my lift in my shop…….but until them, the saga continues.

VERY happy with the lift on the 4th perch, and a NIGHT and day difference with new 5100’s. Granted it’s an SR, but VERY happy with the ride quality of the Bilstein’s!



Now just waiting for my Switch Pro to be delivered so I can install my Baja Design’s amber fog lights and my 5 XL Linkable Kit light bar!

 

Summer like weather here….in the upper 70’s to low 80’s here on the central coast. Nicer than our cool foggy summer actually. But no rain since December is not so great.

That was the temperature at lunch time Thursday.

 

Yes, the struggle is real. The endless winter grime then someone rubs up against the truck before I can wash it.

 

Really? But they are up so high on the window. So you saying you hit someone bc of a blind spot ?

 

It's a common accessory in northern climates, get them anywhere from the dealership to NAPA. I had a 6 plug when I lived further north.

 

I know this is not really the spot for it, but this thread is huge, so maybe someone will be able to help me.
I just had the Alpine Design CMR done about 3 weeks ago on my pro. I went with the standard bushings. About a week after the install, I have very noticeable creaking sound coming from the mounts when I accelerate and under hard braking? Any ideas? I tried to torque the bolts, but they just spin with the torque wrench. Please help. Thanks!

 

Not as high as you think, look closer: (@Concrete_taco I'm borrowing your photo for a visual aide)

They start where the A-pillar is the thickest. If it's opaque it adds a 1/4 or 1/3 to the thickness.

No, I didn't hit a person because of a blindspot. I hit a person because I didn't clear my blindspot properly before making a left turn. I don't blame the blindspot itself because it's entirely on me to account for it, but making it even thicker doesn't make the job any easier.

 

Creality Ender 3 V2 printer and
eSUN Silk PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Purple

$24 eSUN Silk PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Purple

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NKR2347?_encoding=UTF8

 

Man, I'm definitely hooked. With the YouTube tutorials on how to use Freecad and Blender the possibilities are endless. Not to mention all the free prints that are out there it's crazy on what you can make with this thing. It's amazing what this thing can do.

 

Is that a moon roof I see?

 

Changed my oil, only had a 5 quart jug. Went to Wally world for one more liter to top her off. Heard a clunk pulling out the lot and realized I forgot the cap. Searched all over but finally found it.

 

Scary stuff man! Glad you heard it and was able to locate it.

 

How did you do the lettering? That looks great. I've got a similar set up, but now mine seem super lame. Really well done!

 

Looks sharp! Is that a sunroof I see on your SR? I know its not but I see a black spot on the roof but I really can't tell what it is from the picture. Try getting some oem style black fender flares and easily install them with 3M tape. Carparts.com sell some nice replacement flares for a very decent price.

 

Yeah I installed a sunroof in my SR. Pretty straight forward and contrary to belief, if you take your time and do it right they don’t leak! Haha ironically I HAVE been looking for some OEM style fender flares but man it’s tough to find some I like. Don’t like the bolted on look, have seen a few but nothing that has really grabbed my eye!