What to do to a new Gen3

Transmission cooler is not a bad idea. Also A/C drain mod. Seatjackers to fix the seating position. Big fan of Sumo springs in place of the rear bump stops for towing and off-road.

I’d change oil and filter myself at 5k. Maybe even rear diff oil too with Amsoil just because of the difference it made for me recently.

Also I like a steel rear bumper rather than the plastic stock.

Things to really think twice about, in my direct hands-on experience (others will disagree). The following popular mods have big downsides not to be ignored that get drowned out by excited reviewers:

• Aftermarket roof racks (heavy, noisy, wind-draggy)
• Anything bigger than 32” tire (33s turn this truck into a dog, even with regear and tune, and they don’t add much capability off road over a true 32)
• Anything but CBI skid plates (their drain holes are a must have)
• Tall bed racks with weight way up high (tippy)
• Light bars on the roof. More wind drag and noise risk. Plus they can light up your hood. Consider upgraded fogs or ditch lights instead.

 

Lol. Yep better sell it and just walk everywhere because in 150k miles the truck might need some work done.


The best light upgrade is a pair of Diode Dynamic ss3 fog lights.
Also if you ever plan on using the bed definitely get a bed mat. The truck bed is like an ice skating rink without it.

 

You could just roll it up and secure with a bungy and put it in front of box in those situations.

 

it is in the radiator

 

1 can black spray paint. Take dealer license plate frame that has their name and logo all over it and spray the entire frame black. Do front and back. Reinstall.

 

I added a bed mat, bed lights, power tailgate lock, cat protector plate, TRD front skid plate, and a fumoto valve for the oil drain. Plus wireless Apple CarPlay module.

 

This. If I want things not to move I strap to a D ring. Otherwise, I like to be able to slide things in and out.

 

I have mixed emotions about a "pay off".
I'm sure it's a comfy cozy feeling, but why part with 40+k cash on a depreciating vehicle?
The bank, with good credit, it almost giving you the loan for free. I'm below 3%.
So, in the event I trade in, I haven't lost all the cash I used to buy out right.
Just my thoughts.

 

or just toss them