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TheCochese's Project Con Queso

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by TheCochese, Aug 7, 2020.

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Yellow wrap bumper light?

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  1. Apr 12, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    TheCochese [OP] The Bronze T4R OG

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    Trying to decide between the Factor 55 ProLink and ProLink E. I like the simplicity of the original, but I wouldn't mind having the option to use soft shackles and this really should be a one time purchase.
     
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  2. Apr 13, 2021 at 5:23 PM
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    TheCochese [OP] The Bronze T4R OG

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    Winch cutoff switch mounted. Just need to fab a positive lead.

     
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  3. Apr 18, 2021 at 1:38 PM
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    TheCochese [OP] The Bronze T4R OG

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    Got my leads fabricated, will redo them in the fall to be a bit cleaner.


    Primed the fender bumper supports and reinstalled.

    Received and installed my Factor 55 lead.

    Let’s go wheeling.
     
    TheCochese, Apr 18, 2021
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  4. Apr 20, 2021 at 8:23 AM
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  5. Apr 24, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    Since the rain ruined my plans, I cleaned up where I spend like 80 hours a week.

     
    TheCochese, Apr 24, 2021
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  6. Apr 29, 2021 at 12:48 PM
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    The truck has developed an annoying creak, and I'm not quite sure where it is coming from. Perhaps RF corner. Sounds like when my 200k CRV needed struts. I'll need to investigate more, but the truck only has 17k on it, it shouldn't be making that noise. All the armor seems to still be snug, but I'll go around and put a socket on all the bolts anyway.
     
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  7. May 2, 2021 at 4:49 PM
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    Haven't been able to hit up any trails, so I decided to do some four wheeling in my back yard.

    Burned a little clutch, 4Lo got a good workout, got off-camber, used my winch...a lot.

    See, wife, taking down this shed is proof I needed all this stuff.

     
    TheCochese, May 2, 2021
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  8. May 2, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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    Truck looks good :cheers:
     
    ChadsPride, May 2, 2021
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  9. May 6, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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    TheCochese, May 6, 2021
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  10. May 19, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    MESO finally opened up his 3D print windows, so I ordered up a three port panel to replace my driver cubby, and a two port to go into the overhead console. I might end up needing more, but this will allow me to to cut up the back of the overhead panel yet, and I can always sell this off.

    Still need to investigate my creaking issue, just haven't had a lot of energy lately.

    And the next mod I think I'm going to do is to pick up ditch lights. I missed out on the cheaper Caliraised mounts on Amazon, and I need to do research on the lights. Don't want to spend a ton, but don't want the cheapest shit either.
     
    TheCochese, May 19, 2021
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  11. May 19, 2021 at 4:46 PM
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  12. Jun 11, 2021 at 5:32 PM
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    Crossed 18.5 the other day, which means 12k miles in just over 17 months. About what I expected, considering my activities really didn't change with COVID.

    On deck are the following:
    • V2 dual color dome light. The super bright white will not be good for camping.
    • 3D print switch holders for the driver cubby and overhead.
    • Extended fuse cover to hide the add-a-fuse
    All the above are ordered and just have to wait for delivery. I also am considering a sale on ditch lights in the next week or so. My next "need" mod is going to be the 2LO, as I've smoked my clutch a bit twice in the last couple of months backing up steep inclines.
     
    TheCochese, Jun 11, 2021
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  13. Jul 8, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    Meso 3D print items got a ship notice today, so that’s nice.

    Still haven’t sorted out my creaking issue, but I may have narrowed some of it down to the bumper rubbing against the front clip. May try to find some foam tape to cut that out. Then I’m going to enlarge the holes in the frame where my TC skid attaches. Those are my best guesses at this point.
     
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  14. Jul 13, 2021 at 1:58 PM
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  15. Jul 15, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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  16. Jul 15, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    The heim joints at the bottom of my coilovers are shot. It squeaks everywhere at low speeds.

    You're still on a stock suspension right?
     
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  17. Jul 15, 2021 at 4:22 PM
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    Yes. The squeak is located somewhere on the upper part of the suspension or something connected to the body at the wheel well. I thought it might be an AC line squeaking in a body mount, but I'm going to schedule my fuel pump recall while I still have warranty.

    The clunking can't be duplicated while stationary, so I'm thinking it has something to do with body or frame flex. I'm going to pull the skids one at a time and see what happens. After that, the bumper.
     
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  18. Jul 18, 2021 at 10:07 AM
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  19. Jul 18, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    I'd say the clunking incidences have been reduced almost to zero. Even the squeaking has been reduced, but I'm not entirely sure why.
     
    TheCochese, Jul 18, 2021
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  20. Jul 18, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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    I believe I have traced the squeak to under the power steering reservoir, as if the two pieces of sheet metal are rubbing against each other.
     
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