What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

On stock suspension, yes. After taxes it was just over $500

 

Man I work in the area and I have family there. Lol it is a beautiful place but if you get very far off of the main road you will say where the heck am I.

 

Ha!

Don't ask me how I know about these:
https://www.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/vintage/vintage_4506VV4002.html

Kids, what we used before we had iPads.

 

We had punch cards up until about 8 years ago at the dealership I worked at... punch in on a job, punch out, punch in, punch out. They switched it all to computer and biometric finger prints... that shit dont work for mechanics who's finger prints change every other day with cuts, perma-dirt and burns.

 

First, very sorry this happened to both of you. I got clipped recently and they took out the rear tail light and the corner of the bumper. It was more of a hassle than anything else. Business carries a high deductible so some of the replacement was out of pocket.

Obviously follow all the processes of your insurance company. We all know that.

But if you are interested in getting a new bumper research it now and get it ordered. I waited too long. The guys who did my repair (they did a great job) would have been happy to replace the bumper but I couldn't get it there in time and they can't let the truck leave the shop unfinished. Had I been able to do that I could have saved myself and the insurance company money because the replacement bumper was much more expensive than all the OEM replacement bumper parts.

So ... if you do want to upgrade the bumper ... jump on it. Just a thought.

 

33s are finally on. Went with Nitto Ridge Grappler

 

It looks so good, thanks for getting back to me with so much detail. I have two of MESOs overhead panel pieces. One is a three switch which I plan to use on the overhead panel the other is a double for a custom install I have coming up for the channel. Its looking like I might have to cut the double down to a single. Not my first choice but I'm running out of options. I can't find a single switch panel for a Toyota style small OEM switch. The only ones I have been able to locate are for single rocker switches.

Thanks again, I think you did an amazing job.

 

I was a bit skeptical when I purchased the RMAS kit(was not cheap) but am also happy with my purchase. When empty the truck ride is slightly stiffer but stability is greatly improved because of the enhancement. They really shine when I'm towing my pop-up camper loaded for a week of vacation in the Kawarthas(Central Ontario). Also, if my tow weight increases due to the purchase of a larger camper then I can always adjust the RMAS system to compensate.



[/QUOTE]
I just went ahead and loaded mine out at 40% load. The ground isn't level in the picture but it does feel like the truck is A) sitting up a little higher; B) nosing down just a little bit. I honestly prefer it this way, because once it gets hot I'll be loaded down (and hopefully leveled out) pretty regularly. Now that I'm not constantly raked I also felt comfortable upgrading my headlights (Philips H9 lowbeams and highbeams) knowing I wouldn't be blinding people

 

Yeah you're right, But how can ya go wrong with this...lol. I spent a lot of days climbing there in the 70's..Yup, I'm old as dirt.
Thanks
Zim

 

Got the Cali Raised front bed MOLLE system installed today takes a little bit of work due to those pesky bed bolts are tough to get loose, the bottom bolts on the corners for the bed bolt brackets are tough too as my wrench would not fit through the little holes to get to the nut in order to tighten it after you align it with the bed bolts (per the install video). So I had to take the bed bolt out and go in from behind with the wrench to tighten it then reinstall the bed bolt with bracket.

 

Had to fab two new front axle mounts for the new rides

 

They’re nowhere near as bad as Honda batteries. My wife has a 14’ Pilot that’s on its fourth battery. The first three were covered under factory warranty, well, the first two were and the third was a good will gesture from the dealer. The last one lasted just over a year then I gladly spent $150 on a battery at Advanced auto parts.

 

Damn yesterday was a bad day for Cement Tacos. Sorry to hear about yours too

 

1. Rugged heavy duty Full Bumper guard
2. Weather tech Window visor
3. Weather tech Hood deflector visor
4. Mud flaps OEM
5. N fab RKR side bars
6. Window tint
7. Air raid Air intake
8. Magnaflow Exhaust
9. Toyota Bed mat OEM
10. Tyger Bed cover
11. Weather tech Floor mats
12. Amp research Bed extender
13. Remove / shave badges
14. Lce performance Headers
15. Tail gate lock heavy duty OEM
16. Toyota Bed lights OEM
17. Toyota Roof rack OEM
18. Road master rear Active suspension
19. Dual usb charger
20. Interior lighting
21. Tail light tint
22. AMP Bed step
23. Headlight tint dark film
24. 2.5” front leveling kit Day Star
25. Intake filter cover
26. Trailer hitch adapter
27. N fab side steps (add on)
28. Valentine 1 radar detector
29. Trailer hitch
30. Hitch plug
31. Viper Remote start 3x lock
32. Led fog lights OEM w/ clear tint film
33. AMP’d Throttle Booster kit w/ 3 setting switch
34. Ram air intake connection (MOD)
35. JL Audo 10” stealth box exact fit
36. Gladden amp 600.1 (made in Germany)
37. Full interior soundproofing dynamat
38. k&n breather filter for air pump
39. Mini filter wrap (cloth mod)
40. License plate tint covers
41. AVS rear window visor
42. Weather tech cup phone holder

 

So after waiting literally a month, these puppies came in the mail. Now if only the King Suspension would show up...

 

Wow!

 

Yet another SickSpeed 8-Ball install.

 

I had the Lamin-X tint on them twice and the edges kept peeling and started to wrinkle up, causing all this dirt to get trapped underneath the tint. Made it look real crappy. So, I thought I’d give this a try and it turn out better than expected!

 

I didn’t use any topcoat, just did about 8 coats just to be on the safe side. I am heading out to the mountains this weekend for a camping trip. There will be snow, rocks and other elements that will definitely test out this paint. I’ll take some pics of the fogs after the trip and see how durable this paint is.

 

Wasnt it a thing to replace with 27f and a 2nd gen tray? I think I may go that route when the time comes but I’ll have to look into the benefit (haven’t spent time researching). I’m not pulling any real extra load so I don’t need a dual setup or something huge