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+SconnieHailer's Build & BS+

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by SconnieHailer, Mar 24, 2013.

  1. Dec 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM
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    SconnieHailer

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    Yea they have the EX markings on them. And don't get me wrong I like wrenching, it's like therapy some times...

    Also I did some exhaust re-routing today :) No more side exit! good to get that hook pipe out of there. Ran it from the muffler over the axle and between the shackle hanger and spare tire, then up and sort of dumped it right before it would stick out under the bumper straight out the back. Picture tomorrow...
     
  2. Dec 3, 2013 at 7:02 PM
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    How's the new re-route exhaust sounding? Any different? better? I've been thinking about dumping my exhaust.
     
  4. Dec 3, 2013 at 8:10 PM
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    Well its the same length of pipe just straightened out the back so really no sound difference I can hear. Although when I have the back window open it doesn't sound as brappy cuz its exiting out the back now. But whoever is behind me gets a face-full :D
     
  5. Dec 3, 2013 at 8:11 PM
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    Whats goin on man! hows the new retro treatn you!? I think I saw a shot of it earlier this week in ur thread. I'd love to do a retro but may just wait till I can splurge on some lightforce for the front end...
     
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    Just to jump in here...I can tell you night and day difference with the retrofit kit i installed versus stock. I never knew all the little critters i was running over in the country. now i can see them all! I gotta post pics man :anonymous:
     
  7. Dec 3, 2013 at 8:53 PM
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  8. Dec 3, 2013 at 9:01 PM
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    Santa hasn't brought me a functioning computer yet.
    Dear Santa...
     
  9. Dec 3, 2013 at 9:04 PM
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    haha, you on a phone right now!? props.
     
  10. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:44 AM
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    Yeah man the output is amazing! Such a big difference compared to the stock reflectors

    Heres going down a road in my neighborhood showing how low but far and wide the light is
    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2013 at 5:51 PM
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    :cool: wide would be nice for the damn ditch goats here. Looks sweet.

    Here's the exhaust reroute. working out great so far. a few bends in it but DGAF...

    [​IMG]
     
  12. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:23 PM
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    damn that looks close to the tire..not worried about it melting anything?
     
  13. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:27 PM
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    nope. It's close but after running it on the highway for 20 miles I jumped back there and felt the pipe, no issues. I'll test it after some around town and slow stuff cuz i know the air movement cools it. My exhaust guy wasn't worried at all. That tire might be moving soon anyways.
     
  14. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:28 PM
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    SWINGOUT!!!! :D :D
     
  15. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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    haha no swingout soon but maybe under the tent on the rack... I'm thinking about getting a welder so I can do my own fkn shit. I'd love to build my own swingout.
     
  16. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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    yea but CBI's swingout is nice and i bet it would be super easy to attach..that said..i bet you could do it yourself with a welder. maybe. Their latch system is pretty nice.

    But building one from scratch is always cool :cool:
     
  17. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:34 PM
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    I'd likely have them ship all the cut parts and i'd just weld it up. Gonna jack my powdercoat :pout: oh well
     
  18. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:37 PM
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    yea that would be a good way to do it.

    PC..psh..rattle can is...better..anyways...:anonymous:...


    :laughing:


    yea that sucks haha oh well haha
     
  19. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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    Yea the lava rock gave me some good scrapes on the rear anyways...
     
  20. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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    And that is why I rattle can all my shit. So I can touch it up myself easy.
     

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