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Hunters Build, Dream truck coming to life....

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Hunter500ky, Jun 7, 2011.

  1. Jan 30, 2012 at 7:07 AM
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    Hunter500ky

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    Well dropped her off today.

    Now for the wait!!!
     
  2. Jan 30, 2012 at 10:50 AM
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  3. Jan 30, 2012 at 1:48 PM
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    Eagledynasty The White Knight

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    What are ya getting done?
     
  4. Jan 30, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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    They are pulling the frame, then fixing all the damage and then putting on the bumper!
     
  5. Feb 3, 2012 at 9:27 AM
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    Well just got word, I'll have her back next week!
     
  6. Feb 3, 2012 at 2:55 PM
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    I would have jumped off a cliff by now if I didnt have my taco for this long
     
  7. Feb 6, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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    Get my truck back tomorrow!!!!


    Shop is saying 200$ to put on the bumper....


    I'm not thinking so but we will discuss it when we get there, we never agreed on a price before they started....


    They said 44 a hour, and CBI said 2 hours most likely but maximum 3, So I'll give them 3.....

    Sounds like a douche move but 200 I find hard to believe.....

    If it looks good I can do 150 no prob, but any more and ehhhhh
     
  8. Feb 7, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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    udy2554 NORTHERN RED-NECK

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    Toytec ULK, Light Racing UCA's, OME Dakar rear leaves, ARB Bumper with XRC8 winch, Good Year Duratracs 285/70/17's on 17x9" Level 8 Strike 6's. Leer cap in the winter. Pioneer Double Din with BT, iPod, etc. Boston Acoustic components in all 4 doors with a Sony amp, powered 8" sub. Ultra gauge, Tom Tom...
    Looking forward to seeing it!:D
     
  9. Feb 7, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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    Well just picked it up I'm still on shift so no pics until tomorrow.

    They replaced a lot more then I thought!

    Bumper looks great except for that stupid chrome light lol going to paint it.

    One side of my bed is nice and shiney and the rest is scratched up thinking about trying I remove the rest of them and wax her up
     
  10. Feb 8, 2012 at 8:39 AM
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    So figured now is a good time to throw in my rear shocks finally...

    Wrong ones and I broke the shock taking it out (the old one) I'm pretty irritated calling them now.
     
  11. Feb 8, 2012 at 8:45 AM
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    Literally just got my truck back in its sitting in the garage doing nothing right now...


    The new rear shock is longer then the old one, however the base where the bolt goes through the bushings they gave me stick out about a 1/4 to far on each side.....


    Wow I'm kinda pissed, not primarily at them just in general.....


    Broke my old shock getting it off......


    I even tried to force it in (the new shock) it's not happening unless I'm missing something.

    It actually came with another set of bushings, but there is no way they could even fit in the base of the shock so maybe they are for the top I dont know.....
     
  12. Jul 15, 2012 at 9:04 AM
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    Wow haven't updated this in awhile, sorry guys if anyone is following it.

    I'll get pics up tomorrow.

    My truck is running great still love it!!!

    I just got Viper 5704 put on it and it's great! Just did the TPMS light off mod. I did a half butt cleaning job, she needs a GOOD clean.

    New tires coming soon still back and forth on 285's

    Think I'm going to get MS 2's, and get some crappy rims to throw some off road tires on.

    STILL need to get sliders put on and want a double din.
     
  13. Jul 15, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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    Great to see you're still at it!:D
     
  14. Jul 15, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    Oh yeah still truckin, just got other hobbies and finally landed my career saving for a house so the truck is on back burner for now although I'm still takin care of her!!

    Needs a tranny flush :(

    That = more $$$
     
  15. Jul 15, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    Still need to update my sig LOL
     
  16. Jul 19, 2012 at 2:54 PM
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    Well still need pics haha

    So jumped in it today and my blower is loud on high going to take it to dealer tomorrow. Have the 110k warranty can't wait to hear them complain.

    HID stopped working ballast was bad bought it second hand so wasn't sure of warranty took box apart fixed it myself ohhh yeah!!

    Loving my viper 5704 alarm its wellllll worth the money!

    Have to pay taxes on truck 247 OUCH
     
  17. Jul 21, 2012 at 2:53 PM
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    Just scored a soft top bed cover for....40$!!!

    He said two snaps are busted but I don't mind! 40 bucks!!!!
     
  18. Aug 21, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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    Well guys, debating on selling my truck.

    Don't really *USE* it as a truck much any more... :\

    Thinking about going evil and getting a Civic SI

    She books for 24k private
    22 trade in...

    Still not sure, I drive way to much lately and gas is eatin me which I knew eventually it would.

    Guess I'm growing up a little and realizing priorities and it isn't one right now....
     
  19. May 22, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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    Good build. Might need a train horn because of some people that have no clue how drive properly :p
     

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