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Bandit’s Budget Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Bandit, Nov 20, 2019.

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  1. Feb 6, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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    Dakar HD leaf packs out for delivery, new coilovers with 700lb coils enroute, and a 9.5k winch is next on the list.
     
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  2. Feb 11, 2020 at 6:38 AM
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    Dakar HD leafpacks installed. 25” hub to fender. Hopefully they settle a little bit.

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  3. Feb 11, 2020 at 2:01 PM
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    House battery mounted in bed and hooked up again. Next step is to swap it for a deep cycle marine battery and get a solar charging setup. Soon.

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  4. Feb 11, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    To do list:
    Hi-lift Mount, solar charging setup, then winch and she’ll be ready for more adventures.
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2020 at 5:59 AM
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    Winch and new coilovers arrived. Installing this weekend. Bolt-On sliders ordered and NFab steps sold.

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  6. Mar 9, 2020 at 8:37 PM
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    Picked up my sliders from SOS Concepts today. Got some primer on them. Next I’ll put a couple coats of bedliner and a coat of black and they will be ready to bolt on

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  7. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    SOS sliders were installed. Got some used hi-lift mounts, traded a bottle of tequila for some traction boards, and installed some cheap RGB rock lights. Now I can rock crawl at night and look like I’m gonna roll with Toretto and the F&F crew

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  8. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:47 AM
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  9. Jul 13, 2020 at 7:26 AM
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    Removed the ARB bumper trying to save some dollars on fuel. *update- didn’t really help* New tires coming soon. Also did a headlight restoration and mounted my pods in the factory fog light spots.


    Edit: it didn’t work. It’s not a Prius... lift it, armor it, wheel it, and enjoy it.
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  10. Aug 3, 2020 at 2:56 PM
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    Got some new tires on the road warrior. 265’s made my truck look like it skipped leg day... so I went P285/70-17 Dueler Revo 3’s.

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  11. Feb 1, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    Haven’t updated this thread in a bit. Traded my non-scoop hood for a Sport Scooped hood. Cut out the back of the scoop insert to allow some airflow. Trimmed some plastic to eliminate rubbing on the fenders. Got an electric radiator fan, aftermarket transmission cooler with its own fan, oil pan heater all sitting in the garage waiting to be installed.
     
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  12. Mar 2, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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    Picked up a great deal on a bed rack and soft top. A9CA9397-3E24-42F1-A122-8D03D60CD826.jpg
     
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  13. Mar 14, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    Listen kids, don’t sell your stuff... you’ll just end up buying it again. Lol
     
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  14. Mar 31, 2021 at 5:01 PM
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  15. Apr 15, 2021 at 7:52 PM
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    got my 4’ firestik mounted, new ARB fog lights, and pods remounted.
     
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  16. Apr 21, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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    can I see a full pic of your truck with the firestik? I bought a 4ft as well and I just might regret buying a really tall one
     
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  17. Apr 21, 2021 at 12:22 PM
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    Here you go. I will say that it may look a little tall and I have to remove it to get in my garage, but the reception is great.
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  18. Apr 21, 2021 at 12:38 PM
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    thanks for the update! definitely won't fit in the garage but it seems like it's not awkwardly too tall when looking at it from the side. reception is key
     
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  19. Apr 21, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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    Could always get a cheap 2 foot to run daily and keep your 4’ behind the headrests in your back window
     
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  20. Jun 11, 2021 at 3:56 AM
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    Haven’t updated in a bit. Got my transmission cooler, trans cooler fan, and electric radiator fan installed. Sold the soft top and got an almost color matched Leer camper shell. Finally found one with windows and screens. Perfect for hauling dogs and gear.
     
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