2nd gen bumper build

One of my buddy's keeps trying to talk me into four linking it, he says it's simple once you figure out the geometry I haven't looked into it enough though. Plus if I do that I'd like to get rid of the db lift and get something more useful like a solid axle or long travel, not sure which way I'll go though that stuff is all a ways down the road.

 

That do. Those firestone ride rite are good air systems. I've seen them on a lot of trucks here.

 

Yea those are the ones I've been looking at they seem pretty easy to set up.

 

They are.

 

Tomorrow my lights are supposed to be delivered so I'm going to wait on drilling any holes into the tube until they show up. I ordered the flush mount lights along with led bolt/ plate lights. Still trying to decide the best way to mount all of this and keep the tube airtight. I might weld tubes all the way through the main tube for the reverse lights and I'm thinking of making plugs about an inch long and taping them so I can drill holes and weld them in for the plate lights. If you guys have any ideas on this let me know.

 

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You could always order Dakars and put and AAL in there with em if you want to get rid of the blocks.

I like that you are also going to make your own flip plates!!!! Keep up the good work man!!!​

 

Yea I'm thinking I'll go with one of the aftermarket leaf packs plus the shackle flip. Ome has an aal for there leaf pack as well. I'll look into as many options as I can.

 

I have a skyjacker add a leaf 2"( soft ride) and a 1" block in mine that gives me which gives me 3" total.

 

I need to get more than 3" because even with the blocks the back end is a few inches low. Probably about 5" on passengers side and 6" on drivers side would get me level with no blocks

 

Well my reverse and plate lights came in today.

 

Are those any good? I've heard to stay away from that brand.

 

For the rear bumper could make a v shape that'll incorporate those back up lights. This way you can still have your air tank. You have done such a good job on the front bumper, you can match the rear to the front.

 

Honestly I haven't tried them yet but for $17.99 for two of them they're worth a shot. Don't get me wrong I realize rigid is the best but an led is an led and the housing is where the difference is at so if I put s little silicone around the deal I think it'll be alright. Plus they have a two year waranty.
My front light bar is also a Chinese knockoff and I haven't had any issues. As far as the plate lights go they are already filled with silicone from the factory. Time will tell how these cheep lights hold up, but if they last past there warranty I figure I got my money's worth out of them.

 

Yea I'm still constantly changing my plan in my head. The cool thing is if I'm not happy with it I'll just sell it and make a new one. Honestly to me building stuff is more fun than driving.

 

I just checked, for rigid equivalents it is $399.99 plus tax and shipping for a pair.

 

I just put the ride rites on my Tacoma. Real easy fairly straight forward install. They are awesome.

I have the same lights in my rear bumper. Been there for about a year with zero issues. They are very bright as well.

 

Time for the fun stuff....

 

No going back now, cut 17-11/16" from top of bed.