Mikes Silver Bullet B & BS

So awesome Mike, I need to find my way out to the desert.

I thought I might regret getting the dual compressor over the single, but the rate that thing pumps at is just awesome.

 

It does pump very well. Timed it today. From 25 to 38 psi was 35 seconds.

I have mine connected to a 50 amp breaker and I am popping it. Need to put in a 100A.
Compressor draws 25.2 amps at max load and has 2 power leads. Both of mine are connected to the single 50A breaker.

 

Great Thanksgiving trip to Lake Havasu!
Offroading, shooting, and eating
Truck did great. Need to trim the fender wells and also need better rear springs.

Used the awning today and we were glad to have it. Was high 80's and no breeze.
Didn't take many pic's but here's a few.

 

Installed Allpro 3" leafs and @Wheeler's Off-Road Inc U-bolt flip kit along with their rear bump stops. Quality bumps!
Gained about 1" over the OEM with add-a-leafs I had before.

Have front bump stops to install next.

 

Also installed @Baja Designs wide cornering fog lights. Much better than stock!
I started on the passenger side. Removing the bezel around the OEM light was a challenge. I pulled away some of the inner fender liner to get easier access from the bottom.
This shows how the brackets and ring are installed for the passenger side.



For the drivers side I didn't remove the bezel, didn't see a need for it. Just pulled part of the fender liner away.
A couple pic's looking up:

 

Nice truck, nice mods. It took me a little longer, but I went from Gen 1 to Gen 3 recently and I'm liking it

 

Congrats on the upgrade and thanks!

 

Quick update. Mostly use the truck to head to the desert for some shooting. Hauling steel targets and a shooting bench.

Still do day trips offroad exploring.
Mid January we hit the 4 Peaks area. Did some shooting then up and over the mountain.


Mid February took some newbie's up to Sedona, AZ to show them Broken Arrow trail. The scenery never gets old that that trail.

Tried to recreate my avatar pic here but the sun was in a different spot:






Took my Dad who was visiting from the East coat out to Lake Pleasant for some exploring in mid March.




My truck's main purpose. This outing was also with Dad. The shade saved us!

 

I have now replaced the rear All Pro springs with a set of Icons. The AP's were almost at a negative arch and if I added any weight it was even worse. They were way to soft and the rear of the truck sat lower than the front unloaded.

The Icon's are in configuration 2. I gained an inch of height. It rides better (more firm and predictable) and doesn't sag with the weight I usually carry. A HUGE improvement!

 

Great truck! I really like what you have done with yours, and I appreciate the insight you added on the modifications you have done. I had a question on your Prinsu rack. I just got mine in the mail and installed it. Did you notice any changes when you added yours? I have not put many miles on the truck after adding it, but I feel like my MPG might have gone down? It could be my imagination, but I figured I would ask.

 

Thanks!
I didn't notice a MPG loss but it already sucked with heavy tires & heavy foot.
Did notice more wind noise and with the awning attached I loose XM randomly if the SE sky is on my right.

 

Thank you for confirming that this is not my imagination. I feel a tiny bit less crazy now. . Also I am really liking your "AR15 always on board" mod.

 

Nice write up and nice rig!!!

 

how is the door ding protection with the sliders? nice truck btw!

 

With mine tipped up more than usual it depends on the height of the car parked next to me as far as door ding protection.