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SoCalRoadie's LT Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by SoCalRoadie, Jun 19, 2011.

  1. Nov 16, 2012 at 1:46 PM
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    SoCalRoadie

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    Blue Sea 12 circuit box
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    Switch power is tapped to ACC fuse.
    Dash lighting for switch tapped to Tail Light fuse.

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    Cardboard template, quick and dirty. I don't have access to my Dremel at the moment so this will have to do. The plan is to cut a piece of lexan to replace the cardboard.
     
  2. Nov 16, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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    That will look good, where did u get the switches?
     
  3. Nov 16, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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    Jerez SoCal LED Dash Swap

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    looking good man :thumbsup:
     
  4. Nov 20, 2012 at 9:36 AM
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  5. Nov 20, 2012 at 9:38 AM
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    Went down to Primm yesterday. I played on the SNORE course for a bit. There was a huge concrete slab on the course right after a sweeping right turn... it was hit it or dip into the mud...

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  6. Nov 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM
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    RJALLDAY702

    RJALLDAY702 U MAD? OH U MAD

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    Yikes. Def get that off quickly! lol
     
  7. Nov 20, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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    $10 later at the spray & wash its all gone. but they were not happy with all the dirt i left behind... :anonymous:
     
  8. Nov 20, 2012 at 11:13 AM
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    RJALLDAY702

    RJALLDAY702 U MAD? OH U MAD

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    How did you like Primm?
     
  9. Nov 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM
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    it was decent. Part of the track has been redone recently, other parts were very rutted out. I did a few laps then played along the trail that parallels the train tracks. I was alone so I wasn't going to do anything too intense.

    There was construction along the straight near the shopping center fence so I had to keep turning around. I think that is why there was a concrete slab on the track.
     
  10. Nov 20, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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  11. Nov 20, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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  12. Nov 20, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    RJALLDAY702

    RJALLDAY702 U MAD? OH U MAD

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    :woot:

    Now go tune! :D

    Your seriously going to love the difference.
     
  13. Nov 20, 2012 at 4:07 PM
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    Nice! Looks great, jelly...
     
  14. Nov 20, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    Just got back from Primm. WOW what a difference. Same trails and tracks as yesterday but way more control at higher speed. I now feel the truck can be faster than I'm comfortable driving it.

    I still need to tune a bit of course but what I felt today was awesome. I drove the truck so hard I had a Dually fall off... LOL I found it a while later but still lol

    Note: now that the truck is built does this mean i need to sell it? Seems to be the trend around here. :anonymous: jk
     
  15. Nov 21, 2012 at 8:56 AM
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    RJALLDAY702

    RJALLDAY702 U MAD? OH U MAD

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    You bastard! I just landed in vegas. Wanted to come test with you :p
     
  16. Nov 21, 2012 at 9:23 AM
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    Lets go! I don't have to be at work till 2:30!
     
  17. Nov 21, 2012 at 12:08 PM
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    Glad the shocks are good for ya.
     
  18. Nov 21, 2012 at 2:04 PM
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    Just got done doing a little f'roading in Primm with Jim. The truck rides sooooo nice! The valving feels PERFECT. And MCM did a great job. :thumbsup: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353535365.526940.jpg
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  19. Nov 21, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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    They work great. Thank you so much for your help!
     
  20. Jan 17, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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    Truck has been sitting at Engage getting the passenger side core support repaired and the truck re-aligned.

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    Hopefully getting some real tuning in this weekend. I'm getting too comfortable at speed and the truck is not tuned for my driving style or lack there of... ;)
     

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