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pheerles' "WTF am I doing?" Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by pheerles, Nov 25, 2014.

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  1. Nov 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM
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    pheerles

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    pheerles [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello all,

    I've been a lurker ever since I got my 2015 Access Cab 4x4 base model 2.7L 5M.

    I've spent weeks upon weeks (three, i guess that's not much, but the have-nots clock runs a little slower than all of you running around with built trucks) reading up on all of your excellent configurations. I've drawn some serious inspiration from all of you, and now I've gone and done it. I've been bit by some sort of bug and it's all your fault. Look what you've done...

    As it sits right now:




    Before the lift:
    [​IMG]


    Completely Stock from the Factory:

    Minus the body-colored door handle, of course

    [​IMG]


    Mod list:

    Interior
    Wet Okole seat covers
    Weathertech DigitalFit Floorliners
    Core/Hurst short shifter kit (R155)
    [​IMG]
    TWM Performance M1 Abrams shift knob
    Intermittent Wiper Stalk
    Modified Yellow Wire Mod (tapping switched power to 9PC's outgoing wire instead of snipping 21PA)

    Suspension
    ICON Stage 4 package with 700# coils and Billet UCAs
    All Pro Expedition Leaf Springs + U-bolt Flip
    ATO Shackle Flip
    Timbren Bumpstops


    Wheels/Tires
    265/75R16 Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx, QTY 5 - severe cupping before one destroyed itself on the freeway - removed
    265/75R16 Goodyear Wrangler MTR with Kevlar - used up
    285/75R16 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs - lighter tire, but wary of weak sidewalls, going back to MTR with Kevlar when the time comes in 30-45k miles
    Konig Countersteer Offroad 16x8" wheels with 4.5" backspacing
    Cab mount chop performed by Demello Offroad (pondering 35"s, but I just do not want a damn snorkel)

    Drivetrain
    ECGS built 3rd member, 4.88's with Detroit TrueTrac
    ECGS built Clamshell, 4.88's with driver's side CV bushing


    Exterior
    Pop & Lock locking tailgate handle with integrated backup camera
    OEM Bed Mat
    Body colored door handles
    Relentless Fabrication Tailgate Reinforcement, Aluminum, powder coated black
    D-ring in bed, center drain hole
    [​IMG]
    Relentless Fabrication hood hinge Antenna/Light mounts, both driver and passenger sides
    Famous Fabrication CB/whip mount on tailgate passenger's side - rusted and taken off
    BAMF CB/Whip mount on tailgate, driver's side
    BAMF Bed Rack


    Armor
    Demello Offroad X-Wing sliders

    [​IMG]

    BAMF LCA Skids
    BAMF Differential Skid
    Pelfreybilt Front Plate Bumper
    Pelfreybilt Rear High Clearance Bumper with swingout gate
    Pelfreybilt IFS skid plate
    PelfreyBilt Mid Skid Plate

    Lighting
    Rigid Industries SR20 Spot/Flood combo light bar
    Rigid Industries Dually Flood fog lights
    Rigid Industries SR-Q flush mount auxiliary reverse lights
    Fubar Moto Bits LED Headlight Bulb Conversion (H4)

    [​IMG]



    Awaiting the following:

    ABS Killswitch
    skygear RFRM Fuse/Relay block - ordered, SNAFU, refunded...
    Yotamac RFRM mounting plate - received, but no longer needed
    BamaToy's High Output alternator (200A, for 2TR-FE) - received
    BamaToy's Big 3 wiring - received
    Group 31 Battery


    Still deciding on:

    Choice of Lighting - rear dust, rock

    Suggestions? Any input will be greatly appreciated!
     
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  2. Nov 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM
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    pheerles

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    pheerles [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Reserved
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2014 at 6:54 PM
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    godsend

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    I have the same exact model. Interested to see how yours turns out
     
    godsend, Nov 29, 2014
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  4. Nov 29, 2014 at 6:57 PM
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    JustPassinThru

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    Looks like mine. Exactly.

    I'm not wild about white, but the blackout grille and bumpers set it off well. And you don't drive a color anyway.

    So far, so good. For a long, convoluted reason, mine is leased. I'll probably buy it when the lease runs out, but until I make up my mind to do it...mods will be at a minimum.
     
    JustPassinThru, Nov 29, 2014
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  5. Nov 30, 2014 at 6:29 PM
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    pheerles

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    pheerles [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the tip jeff_b, will definitely keep that in mind! Still deciding on it, though. This will be doing a lot of road miles, and I've heard of issues with insurance claims on rollovers with that missing swaybar. Or am I over-thinking it?
     
    pheerles, Nov 30, 2014
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  6. Jan 5, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    pheerles

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    jeff_b thanks for the advice, I was worried about a whole lot of nothin'
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2015 at 2:44 PM
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    pheerles

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    pheerles [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Exactly! It's a lot more planted over rough roads/terrain than with it on.
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2015 at 1:44 PM
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    Added a short shifter!
     
    pheerles, Jan 20, 2015
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  9. Jan 20, 2015 at 1:57 PM
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    Sub'd! Dude I am pretty sure you bought the truck I was going to go get back in early november! Maybe not but it was from Longo... I ended up finding mine out in ontario. Sweet build
     
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  10. Jan 20, 2015 at 2:06 PM
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    I did get the last 4x4 Manual 2.7L w/Convenience Package they had! lol

    They did have another one with the "Utility Package" left, but I figured the rear folding seats could come in handy.

    Create a build :)
     
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  11. Jan 20, 2015 at 2:11 PM
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    dakotasyota

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    Total Chaos +2 LT w/ 2.5 x 8 Kings, 700 lb coils, Chevy 63s, BAMF Shock relocation, 12" King Smoothies, Locker Anytime Mod, 5% Tint All Around, 4xInnovations full skids, Custom Made Rock Sliders, 4xInnovations HC Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier, SOS Original Plate 2 Front Bumper, 130 w KC Slimlites, Homertaco Raptor Grill, Bestop Supertop, Smittybilt 9500 lb winch, Flowmaster 40 series, JVC deck w/ 12" Rockford Fosgate T1 in custom box, and lots more!!
    Love it man! You got some great plans for it. Do you wheel much?
     
    dakotasyota, Jan 20, 2015
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  12. Jan 20, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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    Looking good in here! :thumbsup: big plans!

    :popcorn:
     
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  13. Jan 20, 2015 at 2:23 PM
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    Hahahahah I got the "Utility Package". I will create a build thread once I start doing real mods. Right now I have only changed my shifter knob. Which I will probs change back to stock. I am going to be putting in fogs this weekend though. I want to lift it and everything but I think I want to pay it off before I spend a ton of money I dont have lol
     
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  14. Jan 20, 2015 at 2:46 PM
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    I have only taken a couple training courses offered by Badlands (www.4x4training.com) where we went to Red Rock Canyon in CA. I think the trails were barely rated a 3 or something like that.

    But I got bit by the bug! I been eyeing Moab. Building my rig to expo level if I can!
     
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  15. Jan 20, 2015 at 2:47 PM
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    Thanks!

    This build is going pretty fast; how far does this rabbit hole go?
     
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  16. Jan 23, 2015 at 8:24 AM
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  17. Jan 27, 2015 at 2:20 PM
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    pheerles

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    First time wheeling Jan 11, 2015

    [​IMG]

    Testing flex! That rock looks a lot bigger in person...
     
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  18. Feb 11, 2015 at 12:20 PM
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    Added Konig Countersteer Offroad 16x8" wheels with 4.5" backspacing
     
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  19. Feb 11, 2015 at 1:15 PM
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    That will look sick!
     
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  20. Feb 11, 2015 at 1:16 PM
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    Can you put up some more pics of it from the side? I really like your build
     
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