What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Took it to the dealer for a rear diff howl. They say that noise is "normal". "It's probably the tonneau cover that is making it sound louder" they said. So, now I get to deal with that mess.

 

Taco Garage - this lettering is awesome! Definitely makes the back stand out. Going to install this interior light kit today Frye Flys

 

Rich has top quality products. I have had many of his products on my truck for 2 years or more. Never an issue. I have bought a couple of things from other vendors and some only lasted a month before starting to peel. I only promote good products. If you want quality vinyl that will hold up to weather and daily use then @rrentrop is the only person on my vendor list. He sells the "Clazzio" of vinyl (yes another fine vendor).

 

Wow! That’s almost exactly the audio build I’m looking to put in (have a pioneer 4500nex to wire up this morning). How does it sound? Did you end up going active up front? Where did you have the amp and twk mounted? Using stock speaker wire or ran new?

 

I am only using front tweeters, front 6x9, and sub. The back speakers have been removed. The system is fully active with each speaker being an independent channel from the amp. The Twk was professional tuned as I didn't have an RTA (and wouldn't know how to use one if I did). I have it tuned so for best sound at the drivers seat as that is how my truck is used 75% of the time. I used new 12 gauge speaker wire.

The TwK and amp are mounted under the drivers seat. I know this can cause issues with deep water but I don't think that will be an issue for me...at least I hope not. They were both mounted on a plastic board above the carpet that hopefully provides some protection..

It sounds f$#@% awesome!

 

where did you get the decal?

 

Ok, that pretty much convinced me to try fabbing tweeters onto the sail panels. I have a extra set of panels I picked up a while back to do this, maybe its time to start a build thread ...

 

Have a link for those? Cost?

 

You may want to try this:
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_135721_Cerwin-Vega-VPAS12.html
Sub, amp and enclosure all in one. Just need a wiring kit to install.
I put it in mine and fine it works good.

 

Easy install and lights work! License lights are toughest. If you reach underneath the bumper and press on the side of the back and have a tool on the front to get in between cover, it will pop right out. As far as the map lights, I found it easiest to pop the console entirely out and replace the bulbs that way and pop consule back in. Overall took me 15 mins to do everything and it is very bright! Here is the link in case you want to know cost and how much: Frye Flys https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRNFQF6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Up next: Hella H9 https://www.rallylights.com/hl78178-h9-12v-65w-xenon-bulb.html

 

For maps I just put duct tape on the bulbs and they pulled straight out. Never had to drop the console.

 

Tried that but the way the bulbs are wedged in there and when I took them out once console was out seem like they had a bracket holding them making it more difficult to remove with just tape. But hey, whatever works!

 

Been a few years but I do recall using small needle nose pliers over the tape on one bulb.

 

yea. I tried that as well but I didn't want to break the bulb off. But now they are crazy bright!

 

Thanks

 

No it's not, their being lazy. Did you show them the Read Diff Howl TSB? I forget what number it is.

 

Looked it up and damn I like it. I might go with that.

 

We had a pose down.....each got the spa treatment during the last week. FJ got it today, much needed wax as well.

Back into the garage they go for now.

 

Thanks @no vtec 4me and @rtw07 for the headlights!










Rx350 and the BHLM. Love them!

 

Nice man, you got a great deal!