SearArtist, Build and BS thread

Thank god for this beast or I would have had no chance at it. #2 got done real quick.

 

I have the kobalt version, so maybe I will give it a go

 

Installed a gentex homelink rear view mirror today also, so glad to have one again.

 

SOS Concepts Streamline and winch installed. Did it without taking the bumper cover off too!




Need to get sliders painted and installed next.

 

Finally some mods actually getting installed and not just resold

 

The weight brought the front down 5/8”. Need to install lift next.

 

Bunch of shit installed. Also hit 70k on May 01.



Photo cred to @LouisLefty

 

Jumped straight to bunch of shit installed from stock with streamline and winch. I think you missed a few steps in between there

 

I mean it all got put on within a months time really. Ain’t no body got time to update this shit alll the time.

 

Nice build! motivates me to empty my wallet. haha

 

Thanks!!

I got a few more things on the way. SOS full front bumper, JBA upper control arms, and few other small odds and ends.

 

63 swap part collection begins...

 

63 Swap costing:

63 Springs: $64.20 picked up at junkyard

$70 Energy Suspension 3.2128G Rear Spring Set

Energy Suspension 3.2128G leaf bushings: $68.22 shipped
RuffStuff parts: $320.57 shipped
Shock towers: $52.68 shipped
Shocks: $ 326.45 shipped
Rear brake lines: $116.96 shipped
SuperBumps: Already purchased previously - estimated $130.00 shipped
Bump stop extensions: $20 shipped from @geekhouse23

Grand Total: $ 1,099.08

 

Victory 4x4 rack + China bar installed...

 

Does the sos rear bumper really still allow you to use the backup camera? That’s kind of a big deal for me...

 

Depends on your definition of “usable”. I’m going to relocate it eventually. With the spare tire and Jerry can there is very little available usable video. I believe Eddy has a bracket for the camera, to relocate it. I just haven’t gotten around to it.

The camera being blocked is going to be any manufacturer though, it’s just the inherent nature of where the camera is positioned in relation to stuff on the swingout. I wouldn’t let that sway your decision on one mfg versus another...of course you could always not order a swingout - or if you do, don’t install it for daily driving.

 

Even other companies that include a camera relocation you'll have some things you have to just learn to live with. Others have had them mounted higher than factory, low, angle is different, off to one side or the other. Toyota sets them up for that one position, relocation can only do so much to replicate the factory view. Eddy has made some swingouts with a relocation bracket. The bad thing is there are so many different configurations and stuff people attach to the swingouts it's hard to find the "right" spot for everyone because something ends up being in the way. I would contact him via email and talk with him about how you are going to set it up and ask him if he'll add a relocation bracket on the swingout.

 

That’s what I was curious about. It doesn’t need to be perfect. I really just wanna see the hitch and maybe a bumper behind me. I shouldn’t have said “big deal” it’s more I like the convenience and don’t want to lose it if I don’t have too.

 

Here is my view

 

Maintenance log - 76k miles:

productive day today.

-took off skid trio
-greased all 5 u-joints
-installed fumoto valve
-installed aluminum oil filter housing
-changed oil
-installed ditch lights (not wired in yet) on caliraised brackets
-hooked dash cam back up
-installed carrier bearing drop, hoping my 3-10mph vibe goes away
-spidertrax spacers installed
-tire rotation
-front sway bar removed
-skids put back on