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Building the Ultimate Mall Crawler and Adventures Rig

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by FtApache, Dec 19, 2015.

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  1. Apr 20, 2016 at 8:24 AM
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    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The beautiful thing about plastidip is it's reversible. If you don't like it, peel it off and start again :D. That said, I've seen some good results with black base + satin finish and black base + gloss finish for grille, emblems, and wheels. I didn't go with black for two reasons (1) too many folks rock them and (2) the dark grey base was 50% cheaper than the black base from dipyourcar.com.

    I thought about removing the black vinyl on the B-pillar, but it'd look too much like a 2nd Gen. So I left it alone.
     
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  2. Apr 24, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    Had a few aftermarket steel locks laying around. Swapped OEM plastic twist locks for matching stainless steel key locks.

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  3. May 15, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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    Your write up for how to remove the bumper caps is probably the best one I've seen. Made the job super quick. Thank you.
     
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  4. May 20, 2016 at 5:34 AM
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    This is great, thanks...
     
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  5. May 30, 2016 at 8:20 AM
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    Great thread man. Powder coating the bumper ends was going to be one of my first mods, however I may just wrap them now...much cheaper. Also, love the lock on the bed storage doors, this was very high on my to do list as well. Now I just need the truck to arrive...lol.
     
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  6. May 30, 2016 at 8:22 AM
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    You got a part number or dimensions on these bad boys? Where did you get them at? Thanks.
     
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  7. May 30, 2016 at 9:30 AM
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    Sadly I do not. I had a bunch of these locks laying around at work in the scrap bin. These are your standard locks found in vending machines.
     
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  8. May 30, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    Perfect. Thank you sir, that gives me a place to start my search. Keep up the good work.
     
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  9. Jun 12, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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    I highly recommend taking the ferry from Bellingham to Alaska. It will save time and you can camp out on the deck. I used to work in Bellingham and always meant to take that trip but never did. Good luck on the journey!
     
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  10. Jun 14, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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    @sabercoug Thanks for your recommendation. Unfortunately, my truck was sold this morning. Will have to take this trip later :(.
     
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    Why did you get rid of it?
     
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    Bear spray is more effective

    And Canada is pretty strict about the types of firearms you can tote through their country. Be sure to Read the rules if you go that route.
     
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    I've done Dempster up to Inuvik. Awesome Drive!! Saw 5 grizzlies along the road!
    Make sure to bring at least 1 full size spare tire and maybe some Jerry cans (only one Gas station in the middle of a 700km stretch)
     
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  14. Jun 14, 2016 at 12:12 PM
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    What the what???? Truly a sad day indeed.
     
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    Nothing was wrong with the truck. Was supposed to be my forever truck, but priorities and needs changed. Enjoyed all 8262 miles on the road with the truck.
     
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    Well things happen sometimes that's all! Glad you enjoyed the 8,262 miles!
     
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    Roads in AK in July are free of snow unless there's a weird day up north in which they get super light snow. I'm making a trip in July from Eagle River, AK to Atigun Pass on the Dalton Highway
     
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    EXTERIOR: Toytec Boss 2.0 Dakar CS047R Leaf Springs Tailpipe chopped Pelfreybilt Front full hoop front bumper w/ Pelfrey fairlead Pelfreybilt Rear standard bumper Pelfreybilt Aluminum IFS, Mid, Rear (exhaust reroute) & Gas tank skids Pelfreybilt Fuseplate w/ 12 circuit fuse block All-Pro Apex Sliders ProComp 7036 17"x9" -6 offset BFG 275/70R/17 KO2's Warn VR10000-S winch Baja Designs S8 light bar & Squadron sports amber pods in front bumper Baja Designs S2 flush pods in rear bumper Baja Designs Squadron Pro amber pods on Caliraised ditch light brackets @rrentrop reflective black tailgate inserts RSI LED's for regular & high beams Prinsu Cabrac Custom Tradesman Truck Top by Access Manufacturing w/ Powertank 8"propane tank mount & Yakima tracks on the roof INTERIOR: Warrior Products door sill protectors Husky Weather Beater floor mats front & rear Coverking arid multicam seat covers in the front Midland 75-822 CB w/ 4' Firestick antenna on C4 Fabrication tailgate mount Consolevault Hondo Garage iPhone mount
    Drove NC to Salt Lake to pick up a buddy then to Seward, AK for the summer and then back across AK (and a slice of Canada) to Haines to catch the ferry Bellingham and had my tent duct taped down on the back with the others. The drive and the ferry should be on everyone's bucket list.
     
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