‘Dad Shred build thread’ double locked & 5:29’s SOLD, now 2014 tundra cm TRD OR

lookin good! what paint did you use for ur core support/chassis and what did you do to prep it b4 paint?

 

Seriously you’re so right. It feels like cheating and it honestly has revolutionized wheeling for me. It’s so much more enjoyable with the 5:29’s and front locker. So much control and power & grip

 

I literally wiped it down briefly with some mineral spirits and then hit it with STEEL IT black. If you have never used steel it before I understand why you’d get mad about the price of 1 can but after you use it - you’ll quickly see why buying a couple cans for frames and axles is worth it. The stuff is insane. Requires no primer. Sprays like a dream & is weldable. & even just 1 coat makes something look like it was professionally painted

 

thanks dude! ima do the same thing on monday and clean up my core support and some other stuff. was thinking about using steel it but since you said that im definitely gonna use steel it now

 

I have some gray cans of it also. I used those for my gusseted spindles and it’s just ridiculous how well this stuff sprays, looks, lasts and feels. It’s literally stainless steel in a can.

 

I friggin love having a pickup truck. Makes projects so easy.

 

What else have you painted with Steel-It? I am trying to get a rough idea of how many cans I will need for repainted my skids and sliders.

 

Only my spindles. You’ll probably need 4-6 cans for sliders and skids maybe more. I wouldn’t personally use steel it for skids and sliders because I bang mine up really good, if you want those items to look nice then go for it but mine get thrashed so I just rattle can them

 

Oh mine aren't pretty either. Honestly it is more of a "Why not?". I get where you are coming from though.

 

LED DRL’s so dang bright and amber. This was a worthwhile upgrade. Super stoked. Also cab lights. Also did some landscape LED solar lights

 

Flexin so hard

 

What brand ambers? I think one of the leds on my vleds went out one seems brighter.

 

Morimoto from TRS

 

Truck is Getting cooler. Washed down the engine bay after I was done

 

2 more chairs done. These match a sofa I had built already (I NEED TO SAND & re-stain the sofa we hate the color).

 

That took some major stones!

 

Late night in box canyon. Finally took a harder line up waterfall more in the middle of this feature. Had to get tugged over the final rock face. Also noticed a nice deflection at my PS front LCA spot even with the Marlin kit.

 

Sweet build! Love the practicality of it all

 

@ARCHIVE Hey Eric, this picture should be posted on your website regarding the need for your Hammer Hangers lol.

 

Are you on IG? I have a nice video of my HH smack it’s pretty cool