Build Thread - 2016 Limited 4X4 DCSB

2016 Limited 4X4 DCSB
Purchased November 2015 in Enterprise Alabama
Built October 2015 in Mexico
Currently home to Colorado

Day 1:





Tinted Windows and Predator steps:


LED 6k Running lights, Fog Lights, Bed Lights, Interior Lights



Thule Bike Rack Carrier:



K&N Air Intake (which I ripped off within one month because I hated the way it sounded)


3/1 Leveling Kit (Don't worry, I replace it soon)
275/70/17 BFG KO2's
17 X 9 XD Wheels with -12 offset
Skirt Delete
Emblem delete (Except Limited) (Don't worry, that comes off soon)


BPF Skid Plate



Cali Raised 32 Bumper bar light and Ditch Pods @CaliRaisedLed


Front OME 888's w/ Bilstein 5100's @HeadStrong Off-Road
Rear Full Dakar Medium Leaf Pack w/ Bilstein 5100's @HeadStrong Off-Road
Freedom Off-Road Aftermarket UCA's



CABRAC Prinsu Rack and MAXTRAX
You may notice it looks a little taller here... The previous suspension setup drooped a little more than expected. The tires started rubbing, so I had to lift it a smidge more. I put the front OME's and 5100's on the 2nd notch vice the 1st notch which is +1".
Then to match it, I threw a 1" block under the Dakar leaf pack in the rear. Only reason I did this was to get the wheels to stop rubbing. But I've had zero regrets so far. No weird noises. No vibrations. Drives great despite being lifted more than like everyone recommends. I'm 24.5" from hub to fender.
Also, you can see I got rid of the Limited Emblems finally. I did however put a Zombie Edition emblem under the mirrors -_-


Leer 100XQ. This really helped settle the rear level, road better from extra weight, and cut way down on road/wind noise.


Top Rack from Prinsu to match the front Cab Rack


AMP step to easily step up on the tailgate to get on to the roof and reach my rod vault.



Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners
Cali Raised Molle Bed system
Matt Gecko lighting:




ECGS Bushing


Things I don't have pictures of:
-OVTune 1.05 91 Octane @OVTune
-Anytime Front & Rear Camera
-SS Front & Rear brake lines
-Remote Start @jayrobot

Wish List:
-SSO Slimline bumper



RCI Sliders



Stuff:

 

The build is looking good!

 

That reminds me lol.
I have the Molle full bed sides coming from you guys soon!! More pics to come!

 

Great build. If I may ask, is the ride quality much better going from the leveling kit to the actual suspension lift?

 

It rides a little better.
Where it truly shines is functionality.
I used to bottom out my shocks all the time. And my tailgate would sag a foot with any real load.
I have much longer travel now, and I haven't bottomed out my shocks yet with the new system. And my tailgate barely sags an inch with a load now.

 

Looks dope. Was the front/back level before the leer cap or rear slightly higher? When I do my lift I want it level.

 

The shell dropped the rear maybe 1/2".
I'm still 1/4" tall in the rear, which IMO is perfect for aerodynamics, mpg, hauling, towing, etc.

 

Pretty close to being level.

 

Ok. Thanks man. I won’t have a shell so I would skip the block.

 

This is before the shell.

 

You put the 5100s on the first notch with OME 888s? I believe you are not supposed to preload those. You should lower those back to the bottom perch and add in a small spacer

 

Tell me why i'm not supposed to..
Cause they ride fine like this. (5k miles)

 

Truck looks good...

 

Got some goodies in today!

 

So, I emailed @HeadStrong Off-Road today to see if there's a better way to set up the suspension.
But if i'm correct, i'll have to add a .5" top plate spacer to each side to get the clearance I have now (after putting the 5100's back to the first setting). If the 2nd setting is indeed +1". I mean, I guess I could do their 10mm spacers on each side and take out the 1" block in the rear.

 

So, after talking to a couple people yesterday I called Headstrong and decided to alter my suspension.

I ordered (1) 1/2 inch top plate spacer with extended bolts from it.
I also ordered a pair of 1/2 inch blocks to go under the rear suspension from toytec.

I'm going to remove the pre load from the front suspension by putting them back on the first notch (no lift) and move the current 1/4 inch lean spacer to the passenger side. And install the new 1/2 spacer to the driver side.
So i'll be adding 1/2 inch lift and removing 1" pre load. So I should actually be lowering the front end 1/2 inch, but getting better ride, better angles.

To match the front, i'll take out the 1" blocks and replace them with the new .5" blocks.

 

What exactly was wrong with the k&n intake? Did you.go back to stock?

 

I did go back to stock.
It screamed ALL the time. Of course that was before my ovtune. I'm sure it would be a lot better now.

 

I've read adding intake is more for the sound and not really gains in hp. So the sound wasn't pleasant? I was hoping that it was a good sound.

 

It wasn't.