I think one of the biggest things we do, even skilled people, is not give ourselves enough time to complete the work. So you buy that kit, you want to have it installed for your next trip and you're trying to install it the day before you leave. Haste makes waste, right? Go slow, give yourself enough time, and dont be afraid to say, 'You know what? I'm frustrated. I'm getting upset. Maybe I should go inside for a cold one and come back to this tomorrow" You go back in the garage a day later and all the parts fall into place like magic.
I’ve never had a mod go perfectly the first time. But that’s ok. Half the fun of this is learning and the satisfaction you get from doing it yourself. An added benefit of DIY is that you KNOW your rig. If something breaks you have a fairly good idea of how to fix it.
Yep, totally agree. I've messed up almost as much as I've had success, but 15 years ago, I had never done an oil change or much of anything with a vehicle. Today I can do brakes, fluids, wheel bearings, diff breathers, stereos, and tons more. Gotta try stuff to learn stuff!
I have been saved too many times from my own complacency by having a third vehicle. 😂 I had less mistakes when I knew I didn't know what I was doing as opposed to thinking I knew what I was doing.
When I get something to install, I try to first check that all the parts are there and then second take the instructions and read them. After that, I try to find install vids to confirm my understanding. All of that is painful to me because it’s not in my nature but having my vehicle available to drive is critical.
I think one of the biggest things we do, even skilled people, is not give ourselves enough time to complete the work. So you buy that kit, you want to have it installed for your next trip and you're trying to install it the day before you leave. Haste makes waste, right? Go slow, give yourself enough time, and dont be afraid to say, 'You know what? I'm frustrated. I'm getting upset. Maybe I should go inside for a cold one and come back to this tomorrow" You go back in the garage a day later and all the parts fall into place like magic.
Yep, those are great tips for sure. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never had a mod go perfectly the first time. But that’s ok. Half the fun of this is learning and the satisfaction you get from doing it yourself.
An added benefit of DIY is that you KNOW your rig. If something breaks you have a fairly good idea of how to fix it.
Yep, totally agree. I've messed up almost as much as I've had success, but 15 years ago, I had never done an oil change or much of anything with a vehicle. Today I can do brakes, fluids, wheel bearings, diff breathers, stereos, and tons more. Gotta try stuff to learn stuff!
As a deaf viewer thank you for using hand sign language in this video. I completed my Titan swap in 3 hours 😗with your easy instructions.😊
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I have been saved too many times from my own complacency by having a third vehicle. 😂 I had less mistakes when I knew I didn't know what I was doing as opposed to thinking I knew what I was doing.
Haha, good point.
Luckily all of my mods go 100% perfectly! 😂
Haha, I could be the outlier. 😂
When I get something to install, I try to first check that all the parts are there and then second take the instructions and read them. After that, I try to find install vids to confirm my understanding. All of that is painful to me because it’s not in my nature but having my vehicle available to drive is critical.
Yep, those are great processes to follow!