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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:58 AM
    Greg.Brakes.Tacos

    Greg.Brakes.Tacos Don't Feed the Animals

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    Damn...now I see Nicks end goal
    #racetruck
     
  2. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:28 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    I finished wiring in my rigid chase light. It took me awhile since there’s so many functions, but it’s done and I’m happy with it. I didn’t need this courtesy light or the strobe chase light, but might as well wire them up. Not the brightest thing but will provide at least some light.


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  3. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:36 AM
    Greg.Brakes.Tacos

    Greg.Brakes.Tacos Don't Feed the Animals

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    Now you can see stuff in the bed, and the purple wheel tucked back there!
     
  4. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:37 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    *blurple :D
     
  5. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:47 AM
    ovrlndkull

    ovrlndkull STUKASFK - HC4LIFE

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    How the Limo made it through that section unscathed and you and Matt didn't. It's worse now and 2 of the guy I went with last tapped it also.
     
  6. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:59 AM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    You will need it the first time you don't wire it in. It is the way.
     
  7. Jan 6, 2021 at 11:01 AM
    ovrlndkull

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    These are pretty fawking cool. The rock lights. A little pricey but cool that they are just magnetic makes it easy peasy.
    https://luxlightingsystems.com/
     
  8. Jan 6, 2021 at 11:05 AM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    The magnet mounts are the bomb! I had two bolted in on the underside of my frame in the middle of the truck. Then Randy forced me to run Potts Mountain and they got a little beat up (one housing cracked in half, but still worked). I bought some magnetic mounts and was able to put them on the underside of the cab. Worked out very well. Now safe from any damage for the next time Randy forces me to wheel on a trail. That kid.
     
  9. Jan 6, 2021 at 11:11 AM
    ovrlndkull

    ovrlndkull STUKASFK - HC4LIFE

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    I used some Amazon rigid knock offs and made brackets for them.
     
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  10. Jan 8, 2021 at 12:06 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    When I was changing my spark plugs I noticed this vent hose was cracked, so I replaced it today. I also fused the 8 gauge wire for my solar panel. Didn’t want to burn ol betty white down.


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  11. Jan 8, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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    Darn PCV hose. Good catch before it got bad
     
  12. Jan 8, 2021 at 12:12 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    It was cheap and easy to replace so I figured I might as well. At some point I want to give all the hoses I can see a once over to check for cracks. Try and catch anything before an issue arises.
     
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  13. Jan 8, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    I hear ya. I’m just glad the location of the 2nd gen PCV valve isn’t in as stupid of a location as it is in the 3rd gen.
     
  14. Jan 8, 2021 at 3:44 PM
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    Installed the sdhq terminals real quick too. I’m impressed with the quality.

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  15. Jan 8, 2021 at 3:44 PM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    Yaaaaaay
     
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  16. Jan 8, 2021 at 7:45 PM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    This one time. I was talking to Randy about truck caps. He was all like you should get a Softopper. And I was like naw dog it don't fit my needs. People can get in too easy and take my shit. And he was like a'ight killer.

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  17. Jan 9, 2021 at 2:23 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    And then you saw the price of hard toppers and nearly had a heart attack.
     
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  18. Jan 9, 2021 at 3:21 AM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    That's about accurate. More like surfed Craig's list, saw this one for cheap and had at it after considering that $2700 is a lot of money for something I'm not sure I'll like. The end.
     
  19. Jan 9, 2021 at 3:27 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    What are your initial thoughts on the softopper?
     
  20. Jan 9, 2021 at 3:58 AM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    Got it on late last night, but looks wise I love it. And I've always recognized the utility. I'll know more after this weekend.
     

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