What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Stainless steel is almost always a softer material than it's equal sized carbon steel counterpart. Low carbon content in the stainless means that it can not be hardened. So, when you go to torque it down, it'll need to be torqued to a lower value. Meaning it's not always the right choice for some off-roading parts. But, if you don't do much off-roading, I'm sure they are fine to simply hold the skid plate. Max torque on an M8 stainless bolt is 11 ftlbs with thread lubricant. On a class 8.8 carbon steel bolt of the same size, it's 16 ftlbs.

 

I added bug screens to the camper shell, so I can actually camp in it. I couldn't figure out a good way to attach it until I thought of hot glue. It turned out to be super easy. I used about two glue sticks, and it took 20-30 minutes. It's semi-permanent, but the glue can peel off the aluminum trim if I need to remove it.

If it rains I'll just put some kind of stick or block in the windows so they are only open a few inches. If it's hot I'll leave them wide open.

The bug mesh was $12 on Amazon for a 5'x10' piece.

 

Applied a GapShield cover for the tailgate gap, I'm loving it so far.

 

Ohh you're talking about the stock splash guard hardware...had me confused for a bit

 

I added the Cartrimhome Heated steering wheel today.

 

Finished up sound deadening the back wall and prepped the cubby for my sub install in a few weeks. I'm putting a

$280 Rockford Fosgate P300-8P Punch 8" 300-Watt Amplified Subwoofer in Ported Enclosure - Slim Design for Tight Spaces - Black

Rockford Fosgate P300-8P back there.

 

I've been waiting to pull the trigger on the new Apogee bumpers. Please post a pic after the install. I was holding off because I haven't been able to gauge how far the ends stick out to accommodate the BSM.

 

Let’s us know how you like it!

 

I also built a catch to hold the back window open slightly. There are three adjustable settings. I'll use this mode if it's cold and/or windy and I just want a little ventilation. I'll use the side windows if it's hot or buggy.





The shell is an ARE.

 

Brilliant

 

Do you have any impressions on the seat jackers? I need to do the same, but the price of desert does it is out of my reach. Also, do you have a link to where you purchased them? Thanks

 

Where did you tap power into?

 

Did you modify the switch to use the dash lights ? In the process of modifying switch before my install.

 

Mounted my Taco Jerry to my swingarm and won’t be forgetting to take a bottle opener on my camping trips anymore

 

How do you pour out the liquid without significant spilling?

 

I only use that can for our cleanup and other extra water - not drinking water - I pour it into a tub or other large container so there’s no spillage. My drinking water jerry cans have spouts with valves. I also don’t leave a can in there until we are actually going somewhere.

 

That’s actually a really good idea

 

Took advantage of a blustery day to wash my black truck. They do look lovely when they are clean.
Also cleaned and detailed the engine compartment…looking OK for a bush buggy.

 

The video shows using wiper fuse for the add on fuse.

 

pretty clean for all those off road mods