What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

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So stoked.
 

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HOLY SHIT, they fit!!

MB 352 17x9 4.5BS rims, Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/70/17 E and 1.25" wheel spacers. I think that I could clear them without the spacers but I like the wider stance. So far it looks like the only rub point at full compression will be the rear pinch weld. I'll know more after some trials this weekend but it appears the research paid off. :cheer2:
 

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actually happened this morning

I completed the Run over a lawn mower sling blade on the way to work and have it puncture your gas tank mod


Yep, it happened

Think I'd rather eat 2am IHOP, ripping out my LEDs
 

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I completed the Run over a lawn mower sling blade on the way to work and have it puncture your gas tank mod


Yep, it happened

Think I'd rather eat 2am IHOP, ripping out my LEDs

Oh man that sucks. At least you know you won't have any additional weight from the gasoline when you go to replace it. My two regrets when I dropped the tank to swap fuel pumps: leaving 1/4 tank in it, and doing it in my sloped driveway. Basically let the damn thing come down on top of my chest and then squirmed out from beneath the car with the tank still on top of me. Snot fun.
 
No, too much in shock
Pulling over to side of Imperial Hwy with blade in the tank, pouring gas and the other half dragging on the ground

Turns out blade made by Honda. I hate Honda
 

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HOLY SHIT, they fit!!

MB 352 17x9 4.5BS rims, Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/70/17 E and 1.25" wheel spacers. I think that I could clear them without the spacers but I like the wider stance. So far it looks like the only rub point at full compression will be the rear pinch weld. I'll know more after some trials this weekend but it appears the research paid off. :cheer2:

Nooooice!! Those look great man! That makes a big difference in the look of your rig for sure! Well done.

Speaking of pinch weld mod... I was all set to fold and hammer away the afternoon on my pinchweld6mod. Got her all jacked up, but then discovered Discount Tire crossthreaded a lug AGAIN!! THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, on at least three ##@%$^ lugs that they botched! How hard is that shit? Marked the lug and put it back together...

I completed the Run over a lawn mower sling blade on the way to work and have it puncture your gas tank mod


Yep, it happened

Think I'd rather eat 2am IHOP, ripping out my LEDs


That sucks. Holy crap...

Reminds me of seeing the vehicular carnage that happened when someone lost their industrial reinforced trailer ramps on I-5. There were no fewer than 23 cars pulled to the side of the road for the next two miles. Single flats, double flats, destroyed radiators... and That's just what I could see! I avoided it because I had enough time to see it and avoid it and got lucky.
 

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Nooooice!! Those look great man! That makes a big difference in the look of your rig for sure! Well done.

Speaking of pinch weld mod... I was all set to fold and hammer away the afternoon on my pinchweld6mod. Got her all jacked up, but then discovered Discount Tire crossthreaded a lug AGAIN!! THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, on at least three ##@%$^ lugs that they botched! How hard is that shit? Marked the lug and put it back together....

That's what happens when you give an impact to a knucklehead. Start them by hand at least three turns. It's not rocket science.

I put my tires on myself but had them mounted by my local shop. Good guys that always treat me well. The mechanic I trust was off today so someone else mounted them. The Ridge Grapplers have two sidewall tread patterns. I told the kid to mount the aggressive side out. I stood there and had him mount the first one. It was correct. I went back inside to chat with a buddy who works behind the counter. Went back out 10 minutes later and all the tires where mounted. Two of them where backwards. He fixed them pretty quick though. lol
 
That's what happens when you give an impact to a knucklehead. Start them by hand at least three turns. It's not rocket science.

I put my tires on myself but had them mounted by my local shop. Good guys that always treat me well. The mechanic I trust was off today so someone else mounted them. The Ridge Grapplers have two sidewall tread patterns. I told the kid to mount the aggressive side out. I stood there and had him mount the first one. It was correct. I went back inside to chat with a buddy who works behind the counter. Went back out 10 minutes later and all the tires where mounted. Two of them where backwards. He fixed them pretty quick though. lol

Well, they look kick ass. I like those wheels too. I am interested to see how you like them off road.

I guess good help is has to find. I don't have a lot of faith in DT anymore.. hahaha. They had ONE job. LOL.
 
Reminds me of seeing the vehicular carnage that happened when someone lost their industrial reinforced trailer ramps on I-5. There were no fewer than 23 cars pulled to the side of the road for the next two miles. Single flats, double flats, destroyed radiators... and That's just what I could see! I avoided it because I had enough time to see it and avoid it and got lucky.


My sister ramped a semi's fifth wheel plate in a Taurus once. Drove away so I was pretty impressed


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No, too much in shock
Pulling over to side of Imperial Hwy with blade in the tank, pouring gas and the other half dragging on the ground

Turns out blade made by Honda. I hate Honda

Hey that looks like it would fit my lawn mower... can I have it? :biggrin1:

Hitting treacherous road debris is always frustrating. My parents have a story about an uncle or someone who nonchalantly hit a big, empty cardboard box on the interstate... except it had a TV in it.
 
No, too much in shock
Pulling over to side of Imperial Hwy with blade in the tank, pouring gas and the other half dragging on the ground

Turns out blade made by Honda. I hate Honda

MAN! that sounds scary! a couple sparks from the metal dragging on the ground & sh*t could have hit the fan quickly...


I recently had a wheel weight stick in my tire... it didn't look like much until it was removed. nothing close to your experience but still a bummer.


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While waiting for new tank / gas pump delivery, decided to begin my latest project: stripping/staining/revarnish complete SR5 woodgrain bezel set

Thank you [MENTION=10169]TheDurk[/MENTION] and [MENTION=115590]StreetCreeper[/MENTION] for idea/inspiration
 

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Yesterday's carbon footprint
Leonardo would be so proud
 

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Finally mounted my 3D printed cup holder for the front. Also mounted my LED maglite under the steering wheel.

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I said goodbye to my 2000 sport 5speed:pout::sobbing:
I got an offer for double what I paid, would've been come dumb to turn it down. Ill just wait to find another like it.

 
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