AriZonaD54's SPBlack Build...

Andrew, how the he'll ya been? Haven't seen you on TW in awhile.

 

Correct.

 

Hey Tim, yeah work has been nutso. I need to hit you up soon to discuss HID headlights retrofit... yours looks awesome. How you been? Any good hunting lately?

 

I'm doing good. Got done with school, staying pretty busy with light orders, and heading to Utah next week for another job interview. Got my new UCAs so I've been playing with those too. I haven't been hunting for deer lately. I killed mine in January so I can't hunt again until January 2011, but I'm counting down the days. I have a few nice bucks picked out so hopefully I can seal the deal on one again this year and make it three years in a row.

Definitely let me know about the retro. I am finishing up two sets right now and I have a third set on the way, just waiting for the guys stock headlights to get here. You ready for one of those LED light bars on the roof rack yet? Lol

 

thank you

 

Haha.... Brandon is still building the roof-basket. Hopefully it's finished within the next two weeks! So, Ill keep ya updated!

One of the HID fogs is acting goofy for me, I may have you take a look at it for me one of these upcoming weekends when you've got time.

 

Ok, not a problem. I have been crazy busy lately but I will find time to come down and I will bring a spare bulb and ballast to replace if needed. I need to bring Chris' lights down once they come in, maybe I can look at it then. What color are the fogs again?

 

3K (yellow fogs)

 

Ok, that's what I thought. I will make sure I get some replacements parts so I can get it taken care of for you next time I'm down there.

 

Brandon completed fabrication of the roof-basket today. Tomorrow is the fitting test!

 

Nice! Be sure and post pics, I'm anxious to see it. Now all it needs is an LED light bar up there!?!?

 

God Andy, your truck is going to look SOOO gay..... lol jk man! how have you been buddy?

 

Picked up the roof rack this afternoon. It will drop right into the Thule rack, and has its own bolting system. All low profile. Here are my crap camera phone pics;

 

Hahaha... my girlfriend thinks I am compensating... but then I remind her...

Doing good. Just busy as hell at work. How are you and the fam?

 

Looks pretty good. I may give Brandon a call. I'm thinking about something akin to a Safari Rack but a little stronger for some Thule racks in the bed. The idea would be flat on the top so I can lay some plywood down when camping for a tent platform.

Post up some pics when it's powder coated and mounted. Great looking truck as always.

 

Can do. I hope to get it back from powdercoating by this Friday... but it may take a little longer. Arizona Powdercoat said they had quite a back-log, so we shall see. I am so anxious.

 

did you have to do the cab mount chop to fit the 295s? if you have time soon, would you mind getting a pic of what you had to trim up front? thank you

 

I don't have the cab mount chop done, and I am fine except for two areas; full compression and full lockout left/ right.

I'll get some pics tonight and/ or tomorrow

 

hey man im getting a three inch lift and wanna put 18s on it with some 295/65 18s a little skinnier than your tires. was wondering what kind of rubbing and trimming you had to do...any help on the tire sizing will help.. but here is exactly what im getting xd monster wheels 18x9.full 3 inch adjustable bilstien lift. from toytec. i want the biggest tires i can get on it with as little trimming as possible but i dont wanna go to 12.5 wide. sorry for the book i just wrote lol.

 

You should be fine. I have no experience with the Billies, but I'm sure others will chime in for their optimal ride quality setting while still offering their highest ride height. As I mentioned in an earlier post to another TWer, I don't have cab mount chop and I only rub at full compression (off-road flexing) and at full lock-out left/ right. Most of the rubbing will come from the back of the wheel/ tire; meaning closer to the rear end of the front fender trim. The front, from my experience, can be trimmed minimally and offer the same affect as if you removed the whole plastic insert. Again, the rear end of the front fender trim (& cab mount) are the issue. You can't really trim anything... and the only trimming you can do consists of the cab mount chop. I was in the market for this mod a few months ago, and was quoted $150. I decided against it because something busted on the BMW, and it needed immediate attention (meaning $$$). I haven't moved forward yet, because the rubbing doesn't bother me enough (yet). Hope that helps.

(I assume you don't want to remove your fender trim outter panel)