R&Rd the tired belt moldings, easy fast fix, the first pic is front done, back not.




The scanner was ok, but very limited as far as Toyota and does not do as much (for Toyota at least) as Techstream, I emailed tech support and they first asked for proof of purchase, then for the serial number so It's on the way back to Amazon.

 

Second to last bit of chrome gone. Toyota emblem overlay, why doesn't Toyota make this properly??

SEQUOIA "garnish" under it is the last It's ordered in black why is it over 200???.

 

Ordered this.

DCF923B ATOMIC 20V MAX* 3/8 IN. CORDLESS IMPACT WRENCH WITH HOG RING ANVIL (TOOL ONLY)

https://www.dewalt.com/products/powe...l-only/dcf923b

The ATOMIC 20V MAX* 3/8 in. Cordless Impact Wrench with Hog Ring Anvil was designed easily to handle various fastening projects. Get up to 300 ft-lbs of max fastening torque and 450 ft-lbs of max breakaway torque with this compact power tool that offers easy maneuverability without sacrificing power. Choose between 4 speed settings including Precision Wrench™ control feature and Timber Screw™ mode to allow for reliable high-level performance, operability, and versatility. Dark work areas are no problem with this Cordless Impact Wrench, which comes with an LED work light for visibility in dimly lit spaces. Battery not included.

 

This just in, I knew it was smaller but not this small. It is scary light, weighs about the same as the 6AH battery!

Compact battery designed for it on backorder, supposed to come between 1/15 and 2/30 :P

 

Found a two pack of the batteries for 183 including tax, vs 119 plus tax for one from the other site(s) on Amazon with delivery between the 31st & 4th.

 

Parts came, installed the belt molding. Have to take the inside cover off to do the big piece, That'll be a weekend project.





I guess part of the reason it's so expensive is it came with both license plate lights & bulbs. LEDS will go in instead of the included bulbs.



This clip broke under the right side trim panel, having difficulty finding that odd square clip.

 

It's done, started last night, just finished.

 

I think it looks really good!
Try searching for the panel itself on an OEM parts site and usually they will have a blow out picture with all associated clips.

 

I did, not there, I found these & ordered them.


LEDS in.

 

Black is beautiful.

 

I have a ton of winter clothes I love that I forget until winter. Almost every year when it gets cooler I go to get something warm and "discover" "cool" coats, hoodies, jackets etc I forgot I have.

I hate that I can only wear them one month a year but it sure makes them last, this is over 10 years old & is like new!

 

The clips came, they are the right ones, whew.


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TRD Shifter, much nicer than stock.

 

Tow mirrors came, I'll install in the morning.

 

Passenger side in, liking it!

 

Driver side in, Still like it!

 

I'm not trying to be a smart ass but what are you towing?

 

This is to bring things to Mexico.
https://www.trailersplus.com/Arizona...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

And that for trips.
https://www.airstream.com/configurat...l=16&length=22

 

Here's the Mexico thing.

https://acurazine.com/forums/home-ga.../#post16786549

 

Nice! Congrats on the Airstream! Those things are cool.

 

Thinking the black is too much black.


Rough Country tow hook shackle mounts came, silver ones go right through, one of the reds, not, there's a lip on the mounts.

 

Installed.

 

all black everything is the right answer.

 

Letters are on. I like it.

 

Powerstack batteries came, they are very light.





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Charged very fast, crazy light!

 

New tow hooks came, they fit, one is in, I'll do the other after work.

 

yeah man, pace yourself. maybe wait until next week to get the other one!

 

It was actually a pita, getting the bolt through the rubber isolator, but I guess I forgot to post I did it yesterday about an hour later.

 

This shit again? How is Monday early for Monday especially when it was originally Sunday???

 

Hey! FedEx does actually deliver (eventually)

woot!



Second side Helmholtz some assembly required, to clear the spare I need to connect it, draw an outline where it lands, drill a hole (holesaw not included) and U-Bolt it up.

 

Went to install the exhaust, all the flanges & bolts are pretty rusty, got 3 of 4 bolts off, one rounded from the mighty mini gun that had no trouble with the other 3, after closer observation the damn thing is fused in rust. I wd40'd it, ordered all of the bolts (plus 2 extras) same damn bolt is called for in 100 places for numerous Toyotas and the dealer doesn't have them in stock. DAMMIT!

 

 

I'll be vicegripping it off when the bolts come.

 

My bolts are in & the dealer is near a hole in the wall great burger place so 2 stones 1 bird!

 

OEM bolts, 7 bux (and a trip downtown)

 

Yeah but how was the burger?

 

Sadly, I didn't go. My wife wanted a burger last night so we had Smashburger. I didn't want 100% trash food 2 days in a row. (I really didn't want it last night & threw 1/4 away)

 

Got the asshole bolt out. It is a 14mm, it refused to cooperate so I hammered a 13mm wrench on & got it loose with a breakerbar and then they were in love!




At the back, there's a 12mm nut that looked easy peasy. NOT! I think I'll just cut the fucker off.

 

JFC. That all seems like someone's else's problem that $$ would solve.

You're better than me (obviously) because I'd have fuckin' noped out of that shit so long ago and just had some neanderthal at a shop do it.