What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!
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sn_85
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Nice. Which mounts did you use for the Waterport to attach it to the rack?
It comes with a bar mount
Friggin Idiot
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CowboyTaco
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I get all the reasons and I figured you had yours. I was not trying to bash you. I hope I didn't come across that way. My intent was to encourage you to call and talk to the shop manager and ask why it took 3 hours of labor to remove 6 bolts.
I expect them to say "well, we have to remove the skid plate to get to the front differential, and that takes longer than you think."
I would then expect your response to be along the lines of: "Hey, look. I know there is more than just 6 bolts, but come on. Let's be reasonable. You're using power tools and pneumatics to remove the bolts and the truck is up on a lift. The only time a hand tool should be used is when torquing the bolts back in place. (pause) I know there are other costs in running a shop. Especially one as nice as you have here. (<--don't forget that compliment) You've got to have all the fancy equipment and have to pay the utilities in order to use them. I know you need to make a profit, and I'm not trying to prevent you from doing that. I'm just asking that you charge me for the actual time that it takes to change the fluid."
Them: "That is the actual time it takes."
You: "That isn't how long it should take an experienced mechanic. Are you telling me that you let a newbie work on my truck?"
Them: "Look, pal. We called you with a quote and you agreed to it. Our prices are set by Toyota and we don't have any control over them. There's nothing that I can do to help you."
You: "That's funny that Toyota sets the prices because different dealerships charge different amounts to do the same work, so I don't fully believe you there. I know that I agreed to the price before hand, but I was in the middle of a situation and knew that I needed to get it done. I thought it seemed a little high at the time, but figured that was just the price for quality work. It didn't hit me that I was paying for 3 hours of labor (200/69=2.89 hours) for something that should be under an hour (even with removing and reinstalling the skid plates) until I picked it up and paid. If I need to contact Toyota corporate, I'll be happy to do so. I'd like to first start with the General Manager. Can you give me his contact info?"
If they are reasonable, they should give a partial refund. Hopefully in the amount of $100. If they are not, you can expect more stonewalling. The whole conversation should be quick, and is certainly worth a try.
97BlackAckCL
Elite Member
Threw on a little mod yesterday, installed the Diode Dynamics Tail As Turn Module. This changes your LED panel in the tail light to be your turn signal as well as your brake light. I've noticed a lot of cars these days with LED tail lights have this feature.
The module has the added feature of allowing the big clear turn signal at the top of the light to be converted to a second reverse light. Here's the module and the LED bulbs that I used. You have to tap the green wire in order to add the second reverse, I don't know why they don't just do this out of the box.
When I first got the truck I installed 194 wedge bulbs in the reverse lights, when I removed the stock reverse light bulb housing the stock bulb fell out and into the tail light housing and it's been in there for almost a year. So I figured this was the perfect excuse to get it out. Took a couple minutes but I finally got the stock bulb out of the housing
Here's a comparison shot of the stock bulb, next to the LED wedge I had in the reverse (same bulbs that I have in my interior), and the new 921 LED bulbs that I replaced as the lower backup lights.
And here's the stock amber rear turn signal bulb, being replaced with an all white reverse light, this thing is huge and insanely bright!
I broke out some 3M double sided tape
And mounted the resistors to the metal body panels away from all the other wiring
Then tied up all the wiring.
Here's a day shot of the reverse lights, I planned to get some night shots but it thunderstormed and was pouring last night when I was going to go out so I said screw it. You can see that both the upper and lower clear lense are lit now.
I put the flashers on to test functionality and this is what the flashing turn signal looks like now, you can also see the new 921 Profile LED bulb in the lower reverse lense. I'll post some night shots hopefully tomorrow, I can't imagine how bright these things are going to be at night.
The module has the added feature of allowing the big clear turn signal at the top of the light to be converted to a second reverse light. Here's the module and the LED bulbs that I used. You have to tap the green wire in order to add the second reverse, I don't know why they don't just do this out of the box.
When I first got the truck I installed 194 wedge bulbs in the reverse lights, when I removed the stock reverse light bulb housing the stock bulb fell out and into the tail light housing and it's been in there for almost a year. So I figured this was the perfect excuse to get it out. Took a couple minutes but I finally got the stock bulb out of the housing
Here's a comparison shot of the stock bulb, next to the LED wedge I had in the reverse (same bulbs that I have in my interior), and the new 921 LED bulbs that I replaced as the lower backup lights.
And here's the stock amber rear turn signal bulb, being replaced with an all white reverse light, this thing is huge and insanely bright!
I broke out some 3M double sided tape
And mounted the resistors to the metal body panels away from all the other wiring
Then tied up all the wiring.
Here's a day shot of the reverse lights, I planned to get some night shots but it thunderstormed and was pouring last night when I was going to go out so I said screw it. You can see that both the upper and lower clear lense are lit now.
I put the flashers on to test functionality and this is what the flashing turn signal looks like now, you can also see the new 921 Profile LED bulb in the lower reverse lense. I'll post some night shots hopefully tomorrow, I can't imagine how bright these things are going to be at night.
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BobsTrail
Senior Member
Looks OK, but would look a lot better out in the dirt somewhere.
Thanks
479NWA5thGEN
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Well @ 29k I changed my cabin air filter... I always see people complain that Toyota tries to change at oil change intervals but with what mine looked like I don't think they've ever looked at it... it was BLACK!!! Anyways, changed in the Autozone parking lot 
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codyHTX
Member
is it just 2x1" round mounts holding it out at 90deg? seems like if full of water it would have enough force to rotate while bouncing around
a friend gave me their v1 and the mounting plate was total bullshit.
RedST4R
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Looks nice! We’re twins! Eventually I’ll remove my rocker panels and replace my OPOR sliders when I move back down to the lower 48. Shipping is a pain here in Alaska.
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spoonmectr
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Yup same
spoonmectr
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Screw the lift. We got floor jacks lol
DontKickTrees
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Mr.Allison
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It looks really nice!!:cheers:
Post a pic of your truck
RedST4R
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Here’s the most recent pic I have when installed BD fogs, it’s not a good angle either.
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Here’s the most recent pic I have when installed BD fogs, it’s not a good angle either.
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Bro looks great!!! What other mods have you done to your rig?
RedST4R
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Thanks! Other than what's on my sig... LFD cross bars, dash cam, and winterized (block heater, trans/oil pan heating pads, and a NOCO on board battery charger).
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