What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

What have I done to my third Gen today? Almost shit my seat! Door decided to pop open while I was taking a right turn onto an expressway. Got it shut while not shitting my seat… so I guess me shutting my door while driving is what I did to my 3rd Gen today

and yes, the door was closed before.

 

Tuesday taco that’s funny you say that. I had my driver door fly open on my while getting on the freeway about 2 months ago and I know it was closed latched. I thought it was the strangest thing and it hasn’t happened since. I wonder how many have had this happen with a fully latched door.

 

So the door is off about maybe 1/16 of an inch, thinking maybe that could do it? Didn’t think that much of it since every panel on the Mexican beauty is way off. Guess it’s off to my least favorite place to have them try and “replicate” it.

 

Rail inserts + fishing rod wall holder + a bit of drilling.

 

Another view.

 

Did the quintessential power lock upgrade today. Over the weekend I refurbished, fitted Ford Explorer crossbars for the topper to carry the space booster/ladders/long stuff.

 

not related but I have 2007 Saab (quirky car to say the least) driving along and the sun roof opened…..by itself!!!

 

lol wow!!! Truck’s never been hit??

 

interesting about the water based products I’ll check it out. I don’t mind cleaning the rubber just don’t like full wet gloss look but thanks for the info

 

Installed the new grill.

 

what brand did you go with? Any issues with TSS? I'm looking to updating my grill in the future. Thanks. Looks good!

 

16x8 Zero Offset Vision Manx 2 Overland Wheels

RLD Cap

RLD Load Bars

Ikamper Skycamp 2.0 RTT

Got the RLD cap, load bars, and Ikamper all slightly used for less than half price! Worth the 4 months of looking lol

 

What Are Raptor Lights? (Or: Tacoma Bros, Stop Putting Them on Your Trucks) (motortrend.com)

 

Vipih. Never heard of it before. Looks good to me, fit well. No issues with TSS. I didn’t install the raptor lights. Will probably sell them here.

 

Nothing particular in that regard, but a custom foam piece could easily be added between the cover to re-contour/extend the under thigh seat cushion.

 

Ty for sharing an opinion piece. And right now, the forum shows 80 users viewing this thread which I'd guess equates to an additional 80 opinions.
Probably all sorts of things we shouldn't be doing to our trucks, but I sure enjoy seeing all the creativity and passion that goes into them. Just be sure the family is sheltered, fed, and clothed first.
Oh, I don't have amber grill lights, but white ones. I guess I'm in big trouble now!

 

After all of my work to add lights inside and outside the bed of my truck, my wife pointed out that she couldn't see the tailgate itself or use it effectively as a table with just the LED lights inside the truck cap. She asked if a light strip could be placed on the truck cap hatch. I could have run more of the LED light strip that I did inside the truck cap but in looking at various products I thought it would useful to have a dimmable light and it might be fun to have a light strip with different colors.

So I found this product which, with some testing, I learned can be hard wired to a switch so I don't need to use the remote unless I want to:

$27 XRIDONSEN 40" RGBW Rear Window Lift Gate Dome Light Strip Back Glass Tailgate Hatch Trunk Cargo Camping Light RF Wireless Remote Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL JK YJ TJ JKU JLU 2/4-Door SUV

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS8XP6YM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1














I opted to install it on the inside lip of the truck cap opening rather than on the hatch itself.



The fit was perfect on my ARE Z-Series truck cap. I almost wish I'd used this kit on the sides as well.



It has dimming controls as well a color options and annoying flashing patters. All controlled by a IR controller conveniently mounted on the shelf near the back.



It provides amble light on the tailgate even on the lowest setting.



And the colors are fun to play with.





In other news we just spent 5 days exploring trails and canoeing lakes and rivers in Northern California.







What a great start to an awesome summer. We are looking forward to many miles ahead!

 

@Jdh2550

I have the same 3-color stripes.

I bought the Smoked Amber Raptor Lights from a member here who didn't install them. lol

I also want a Delaware front license (like you got) to drive on the beach!!!!!!

Oh, and BTW...I have a skewp!!! lol

 

Lol no, just made in Mexico on either a Friday or a hang over Monday.

 

It took two days. But I got a new front bumper, light bar, and fog lights in.