What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Installed DDI Front Seat Jackers on the driver’s side. They definitely change the seat positioning. You sit up enough where you feel like you’re actually in a truck. Can’t wait to see how it feels on a long trip.

They do close the gap a small amount, for me the big increase in comfort negates the minor inconvenience.

Without the seat jackers there was no support for my thighs, it felt like all my weight was on the bones in my butt and my heels, my leg muscles were always engaged. After an hour or so I would become achy and be shifting around in the seat. With the jackers (front only) I can drive several hours comfortably now. The parts are beautifully made as well.

 

Bug shield went on the hood and got the windows tinted out.

 

Been flip floppin between buying gunmetal and bronze wheels. Bronze do look pretty damn good. Nice truck.

 

I am installing a anytime back up camera (front camera) and I am almost done. The thing I am stuck on now is getting the illumination circuit connected to the anytime switch that I am installing where the BSM switch (was/is). I was thinking to tap into the wires already existing on the BSM switch wiring but I cannot tell which wires are the ones I need to tap into. The wires are grey, tan, green, pink and yellow. I need to know which one is the positive and which is negative for the illumination circuit. Does anyone know the answer or where I can find it? Thank you.

I ended up just tapping into the main fuse box and pulling wire into the cab. Actually realized after I did all that, that it would probably be better if I did it from the internal fuse box but I will change that another day. So it works great now.

 

Link to the box?

 

Trade what?............

Oh, sorry, guess it helps to view the whole post.

 

damn nice truck ...car will look different once it’s lifted.

 

Here’s some pics of the install.

Video of the cut


Shout out to my old man for helping me get the bumper on the truck. I’ll take better pics in the sun tomorrow.

 

I wasn’t the guy that diy the panel (just giving my thoughts on actual cost and time spent and pointing out the lack of huge profit at 150-175). I find it funny when people talk about how expensive something maybe and then suggest a selling price but when you break it down I can bet that most wouldn’t even do it for that themselves, it’s different only when your asked to do it and take a loss or work for free that it isn’t right. But isn’t 220 roughly what mountain hatch is? I know I got mine cheaper/equal to that. if so then 220 might be in the same ballpark but honestly probably not much of a difference to make people swarm to buy. Thats 45-70$ difference from the post I quoted at a suggested selling point (when in reality is a loss)

 

It’s pretty awesome so far. I have about 5 fill ups on it so far. Haven’t used it for a shower yet. I use it for fishing, cleaning, hiking, it’s crazy how many things I do I like having water for. Heats up in the sun just fine. Not hot water by any means but not cold. I’ve spent a lot of time using a solar heated shower (30 gal barrel painted black) and this is right on par with that one. The hand pump works well, spray nozzle works well, everything works well. It’s potable water so you can drink from it also, big plus for me. I’m sure there are plenty of negative reviews like anything else, but after using it for a bit I wonder if those people were expecting it to work by itself. You have to keep it pressurized and if you want it warm it needs some time in the sun. It’s a small hand pump and does take a bit to get pressure in it. Especially once the water level starts to drop. I expected this going in though. Expectations count for a lot!

I love it, I’d buy it again. I have 2 rotopax 2 gallons that should be here today for refills. I like having a lot of water wherever I go.

 

Ah, so it starts

 

How much and from who?

 

Platform project.

 

Very cool. I still haven't purchased the frontrunner rack/rails, but they might be up next (once I finish a couple projects on the old 40 series). Not looking forward to drilling the holes, but it's definitely worth it ... it really transform the look of the truck. Nice work!

 

It's the Harbor Freight Apache box.

I think this is it: I got it for considerably less, several months ago.

 

I bought the supplies for this but haven't had the time to install. Did you have to use any lube or anything to fit the hose over the existing drain?

 

Threw in a bed mat to keep things from sliding around.

 

Thanks! There is actually a decent amount of clearance to work with. (1.5 to 2 inches) Holes #1, 3, and 5 were in the perfect spot to avoid having to use the jack nuts. If you do decide to use all 5, you will have to drill bigger holes and use the supplied jack nuts. I wanted to avoid having to drill more holes than needed. I started off with a center punch, then a pilot hole, then the actual hole. Also used some black silicone around the holes to prevent leaks.

I took my time. The most challenging part was to make sure both vertical rails lined up straight. Once the rails are drilled out, the rest of the install was easy and bolts right on.

Are you running an HD or an SE Diamondback?

 

Fabricated a gas and water jug rack for my trip to Moab in May...

 

Glad to hear it, mine have been ordered and shipped!