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The Dark Knight Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Dark Knight, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. Jan 24, 2011 at 9:06 PM
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    Dark Knight

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    A few bolts are different.
    Sheeet... I need the bed. But, I will do a high clearance bumper.
     
  2. Jan 24, 2011 at 9:10 PM
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    oh yeah, and then I will show you how to wheel that speedgheablue rig. :D
     
  3. Jan 25, 2011 at 10:20 AM
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    You not making the Moab trip this spring? I'm going for 2-3 days I think.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM
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    cool, I'm lucky, only 4hr drive from here.
     
  5. Jan 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM
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    yep. I know. I really do miss TN though so right back at ya :brianr:
     
  6. Jan 25, 2011 at 11:06 AM
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    Golden Mtn is awesome! That is where we have Dixie Run. the last set of pics in this thread is from dixie. There are some GNARLY trails there and a few easier ones.
     
  7. Jan 25, 2011 at 11:09 AM
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    This pic in my sig is from trail 2 (easy) but it is a good set of rock ledges. I could not make it up this trail without a locker and at the time i didnt have the winch installed yet so down was the only direction available.
     
  8. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:06 AM
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    Rearended. Time for High Clearance! (possibly??)
    [​IMG]
     
  9. Mar 1, 2011 at 11:40 AM
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    Hey I like the way your lights look behinf your grill. I just added my Hella driving lights behind my grillcraft grill. I have a 2008 and was wondering if yours bounce around when you are driving or how you keep them from doing so. Any help would be great. Thanks.
     
  10. Mar 1, 2011 at 12:24 PM
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    Mine don't move hardly at all. There is slight vibration every once in a while but nothing drastic. Look back a couple pages there is an image of how everything is mounted.
     
  11. Mar 1, 2011 at 12:27 PM
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    To update this build thread a little,

    I went for a Wheel alignment the other day and found a badly worn tie-rod. When all said and done It ended up costing about $300 bucks for the alignment, tie-rod and labor. That put a bit of a dent in my plans for more upgrades... Oh well, just gotta save some more $$. Merrill Axle and Wheel in Denver did a killer job and were very reasonable with prices. I will go back there in the future if I need special work done.
     
  12. Mar 1, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    HELL YES!!! I'll be there for a couple days for sure. I hope.
     
  13. Mar 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM
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    Nice truck!!! Also I’m glad to see you going to the Moab trip in May.
    I’m in the market for an aftermarket bumper and I really like the ARB bumper. Do you have any complaints with yours? Also if you don’t mind me asking who did you buy it from?
     
  14. Mar 28, 2011 at 12:39 PM
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    Thanks! The ARB is one of my favorite bumpers. It is "large and in charge" for sure. I have zero complaints. I got my bumper direct from an ARB supplier when I worked in marketing for tons of these after market manufacturers. Bought it a couple weeks before I moved jobs to Colorado so I could get it for a good price. I would recommend TRDParts4U.com though. They seem to have some of the best prices.


    As far as Moab goes...
    [​IMG]
     
  15. Mar 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM
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    Did someone say MOAB!?!?!?!
     
  17. Mar 28, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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    Hey Ben, I just pm'd Chad for the specific dates, gotta get my schedule together. Do you know them?
     
  18. Apr 8, 2011 at 7:22 AM
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    :) Dark Knight and the Snowman :p
     
  19. Apr 8, 2011 at 7:46 AM
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    Sounds like Batman is hooked on Coke
     
  20. Apr 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM
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    Great pics. Nice job.
     

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