What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Yeah I am thinking of going with leather for my 2wd 2020 Tacoma but not sure I want to spend that much LOL kid is 21 so no worries there @SpyderRC Were they that hard to install I couldn't do it in this Florida heat

 

That's what beer is for!
Better than roll on deodorant.

 

I totally understand, I was a crew chief on RF-4'S and 135's. Now I am just a Chief trying to teach this new generation how to work on KC-135'S.

 

Maybe in California. But in Maine the aluminum would still corrode from the salt and look terrible.

 

Yeah, they're pricey but the quality is top notch. Honestly, I think it would have been A LOT easier if it wasn't so damn humid.

 

You guys have such cool jobs!

 

It definitely is a great job. It has taken me to some wonderful places around the world, and a few places not so wonderful. Wouldn't change a thing about it, I will retire next December with 40 years and 9 months of service.

 

Caved on raptor lights, got the set from running4tacos. PSA: they don't fit OEM pro grille well at all; had to sand/file each piece and do a good amount of adjusting for each space...their site said to use electrical tape to secure, but that seems like a bad solution for something that's $70.

 

Congratulations! Most don't stick it out like you!

 

Milk it for as long as you can Chief. I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't think about my 12 years in the AF. I know there were bad days and a lot was asked of us but I miss everything about and especially the people I served with. Becoming a civilian again was difficult for me and I even work for the US Army Corps of Engineers now. It's just not the same.

Anyway, got to spend a lot of time on 135's, especially after the "flying" crew chief ended on the B-1's. I flew on A-models with water out in South Dakota and R-models. Damn those R's were the cat's pajamas.

 

Wow! That's really impressive Chief. Most people struggle for 20.

 

The only way to travel in the military is on a R model 135, loved my time as a flying Crew Chief.

 

Thanks brother.

 

Creeping on the new look.
Should have installed these fenders a long time ago

 

Installed my new shackle hitch that I got as an anniversary gift from the wife. Not sure that I needed it, but I do like how it looks.

$34 Shackle Hitch Receiver 2", 41918 Lbs Break Strength Never Rust Receiver Shackle Bracket Heavy Duty and Solid with 3/4'' D Ring Shackle, Towing Accessories Compatible with Trucks Jeeps

Shackle Hitch

 

Heck yeah! I snagged a picture of you before we all got dirty!

 

Got... some updates... done.

maybe I’ll update my build thread this week

 

Took the mudguards off in anticipation of the 265/75r16 wildpeaks ill be ordering soon, and gave her a wash

 

It was a blast and my son had so much fun!

Thanks man! I just downloaded it from Facebook

 

Cleaned with isopropyl and painted bare steel bed rack from TacomaBeast. Took a day off, finally, very rewarding.