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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Jul 26, 2017.

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  1. Aug 30, 2017 at 2:25 AM
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    Any pics of the Molle Rack with Stuff on it? Looks badass
     
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  2. Aug 30, 2017 at 3:02 AM
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    Add your Coin Mod Link here now too ;)
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2017 at 9:19 PM
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    I've been so busy, haven't even had a chance to load it up.

    I did hack my ECU:bananadance:
    OV ECU tune... this thing drives like a champ now! IMO this is how it should have came from the factory
    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2017 at 9:20 PM
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    Well you are definitely above my pay grade.
     
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  5. Sep 1, 2017 at 7:26 AM
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    Sub'd !!
     
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  6. Sep 1, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    I love your truck man
     
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  7. Sep 2, 2017 at 11:00 AM
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    Cut up a my bushwackers and drilled holes so they are true bolt ons
    [​IMG][​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    MESO, Sep 2, 2017
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  8. Sep 2, 2017 at 11:08 AM
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    your truck has me feeling some kind of way :eek:. Amazing build.
    Do you possibly have a link to your front grill ambers? been looking for exactly that.
     
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  9. Sep 4, 2017 at 5:21 AM
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    Hey Stew, question....I just ordered a recessed BAMF grill, as they were on sale for Labor Day. I saw that there could be a problem with cracking/wear around the plastic trim. Since you're Lord OCD Engineer, did you address those concerns when you installed yours or did you just install and let the thing eat?

    I saw they suggested a fiberglass repair kit to reinforce some trouble spots.
     
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  10. Sep 4, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    badass build dude
     
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  11. Sep 4, 2017 at 7:10 AM
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    Mine was one of the first off the production line.. so it's been installed for a while. I did not use any extra support brackets/fiberglass/etc and have not had any problems. My only gripe is the screw heads have a little surface rust on them (now the they come with rubber grommets to address the issue). Albeit it is a bit heavy, but overall I love it.

    https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/LED-Rock-Light-Amber.asp

    Gracias!
     
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  12. Sep 5, 2017 at 7:50 AM
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    Those flares came out perfect, makes them worth buying!
     
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  13. Sep 5, 2017 at 8:05 AM
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  14. Sep 5, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    Yeah, I wasn't too fond of how bulky they are..but after some trimming they look like they belong.

    I got the rears done. Drilling holes in the rear bedside was not the easiest to do..but must be done.
    [​IMG]

    The rear fenders will get trimmed down, and also cut along the back. Whenever my rear bumper comes in..
    [​IMG]

    Most LED's are under powered and/or have low current draw so they won't get very hot. However, these Baja's have a serious high performance emitter.(looks like a Luxeon Rebel). And with high output = Heat...No way around it. YES these get hot!(while testing them on the bench, they were getting pretty toasty after being on for an extended period of time).
    To combat this... I mounted them on my metal grill with aluminum brackets behind them. This will transfer some heat using the grill as a big heatsink. Combined with being at the front of the truck(air circulation while driving) will hopefully aid as well.
     
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  15. Sep 5, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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    Well good on you for committing, it came out absolutely perfect! High clearance rear bumper in the future?
     
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  16. Sep 5, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    Got your truck as my wall paper lol. Got any Side pictures?
     
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    Hmmm, so I guess these would not be something you would drive around with on all the time then?

    I am an older guy with the "Lights On For Safety" mentality so I basically don't turn any of my lights off, ever. I guess since I commute more than joy ride or when I do joy ride it is in moderate to heavy traffic situations. Also I used to ride motorcycles and newer bikes don't have the ability to turn them off (my 82' Roadster did lol) .......again, safety reasons. So it's just something of a habit I developed.

    And I like three but wanted to be different so I was thinking more, maybe six or seven, lol. These are a little pricey so that would be down the road......So if you start seeing that you heard it here first.

    I do like how they look on your truck though, and think they would look great on my Inferno, especially once I black out the grill and get the Devil Horns on Fire on there.

    Thanks for the info!
     
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  18. Sep 6, 2017 at 12:06 AM
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    Damn I've been away from the forums for a while and missed this build. Holy shit @mesojdm what an awesome beast. Glad to finally see it all come together!!
     
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  19. Sep 6, 2017 at 7:35 AM
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    How much vinyl did you have to use for the hood/scoop? Did you do your roof yourself as well or did you have that done at a shop?
     
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  20. Sep 6, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    I think i used about. 2"x3" piece for the hood. Yes I wrapped the hood and roof myself. The roof is a little tricky because you have to drop the headliner to remove the antenna and brake light(if you want a clean install)
     
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