Uncle Cliffy's Build.

love the front bumper man! super clean!

 

Been a while since I updated things. Where to begin? LIGHTING!

New headlights! Rechelon built FXR projectors with red passive eye, OEM housings, and dual switchback halos with a Panamera shroud;



Anti-Dark underhood lighting;



Ditch lights with CBI brackets. Lights are Rigid Midnight Edition Duallys...



Doing some rear lights soon, but haven't decided how I want them...

 

Electronics!

Decided to go the Switch-Pros route;



Decided to get a CB. Cobra 75 WX ST;

 

And finally, did an on-board-air system. Viair 440 compressor, 2.5 gallon tank, and plummed front and rear. Works great! Aired to truck up from 15psi to 35psi in about 10 minutes total...

 

Action shots I never posted;

 

Nice tailgate pad!

 

It's not the perfect pad, but it's the best I've used so far. I'd like someone to figure out how to keep them from fading. I never take it off...

 

I'm in the same boat. I've had mine on all summer and it's very faded. I'm thinking a UV protectant would have been the pro active thing to do haha.

Oh, and nice truck too!!

 

Thanks. Yours too! I dig those rims!

 

Thanks man!!! I'll powder coat them one day haha

 

Went Safari Snorkel!

It was more of a chore than I anticipated. All the research in the internetz can only prepare you so far...

Couple things that came up;

The template is a guide at best it seems. I had to enlarge all the mounting holes a few mm to get all the studs to enter without binding up. They still bind, but at least I can remove it if the need arises.

Secondly, I had to drill a new hole in my CBI ditch light brackets so my Rigid Dually would clear. This was unexpected based on what I've read. The lights bracket is slotted, but I was already to the edge of it...

Couple pics:

 

MOAR UPDATES!

I went 35"s! Decided I liked the Stealth Custom Series F5 wheels the best. Also, after much deliberation, I went with STT Pros after having a good experience with the 33"s I had before.

MUCHO thanks to @05TacomaORE for all the help trimming my fenders!

These will fit right?







All done! Now to get my CMC done. AGAIN...

 

Mmmmm.... tasty. I'm next!!!

 

Updates!

Spare tire. Went full size, and the N-Fab bed strap was really the best idea I could come up with. I still need my bed for shuttle days with friends, so that's my idea. Easy removal if I need to. I'm still going to carry plugs if I need them, plus Colby Valves...



Reverse lights! Got some Rigid Sideshooters mounted to a Relentless bed bar. Sort of temporary, but the bed bar is nice to have there as a hand hold climbing up into the bed. I feel like they still could be higher...



ROCK LIGHTS! Man. These are awesome for airing down/up at night, or just any time you need to see what you're doing. Went with Lux magnetic MicroMax versions. 4 on each side. Pain in the ass running all the wires, but worth it. Highly recommended.



Last but not least, I upgraded my sloppy stock shifter/URD mod for a Core/Hurst short shifter. Some mods seem like a gamble, or too expensive. This was worth every penny. If you have the 6spd, there's no substitute. It IS a little noisy, but I have the vibration dampers to install if it bugs me too much. So far it's tolerable. The improved action justifies any drawbacks IMO. Again, highly recommended!

 

Nice truck!

 

Had a minute, so here's some wheeling shots I never posted;




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I used to wheel with a tailgate pad on too haha

Build is looking good!!

 

Thanks!

Tailgate pad stays on year round! Not the best strategy as I had to get a new one, but it lasted a couple years...