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Chux's 2013 Beach Buggy Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Chux, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Feb 2, 2015 at 4:45 PM
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    Chux

    Chux [OP] Pura Vida

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    Best used in snow and fog situations. Amber lenses provide less overall brightness, but great in low level light conditions. It provides excellent depth perception and enhance contrasts in ground change conditions.

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  2. Feb 2, 2015 at 6:28 PM
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    ERMB

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    That looks damn cool! :cool:
     
  3. Feb 3, 2015 at 2:12 AM
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    Chux

    Chux [OP] Pura Vida

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    That pic is not with my fogs, it's with my grill light on with Amber covers
     
  4. Feb 3, 2015 at 4:03 AM
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    ragincajun35

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    Ah lok it alot!!
     
  5. Feb 3, 2015 at 11:14 AM
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    Great looking rig. I've def got some awesome ideas to ponder now.
     
  6. Feb 3, 2015 at 3:45 PM
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    jrzyshore

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    Unsub'd, the guy is from New Jersey.
     
  7. Feb 3, 2015 at 6:45 PM
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    nj636

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    y u no share in group text!? :p

    they came out great! :thumbsup:
     
  8. Feb 3, 2015 at 6:49 PM
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    nj636

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    you know it's a great build thread when Homer's in here :D
     
  9. Feb 3, 2015 at 8:19 PM
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    ready6delta

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    Did you have any issues with the 255/80/17 and the lift with rub at all? How are the scs wheels comared to stock rims? That amber lens cover idea looks good side by side great pics!
     
  10. Feb 3, 2015 at 8:34 PM
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    Great build, are you still liking the Toytec lift?
     
  11. Feb 4, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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    He did...
     
  12. Feb 4, 2015 at 1:06 PM
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    Chux

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    I don't rub much at all, just the inner front wheel well plastic slightly in reverse. I did trim a bit of the plastic fender near cab mount. I went from stock wheels and tires to a bigger wheel and tire combo so its hard to compare the wheels alone. I'm really digging the amber Hella covers, Thanx!

    Thanx man. Yea the Toytec lift has been a solid choice so far.

    I did after i saw Kevins post lol saying my B!
     
  13. Feb 4, 2015 at 1:11 PM
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    Chux

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    Daytime pics of the new amber Hella covers

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  14. Feb 4, 2015 at 3:51 PM
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    That turned out sick. I want to make some covers for my 7" hids on my front bumper now!
     
  15. Feb 4, 2015 at 6:00 PM
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    jrzyshore

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    Looks good, all you need now is to make a license place bracket with a receiver end on it.
     
  16. Feb 9, 2015 at 9:36 AM
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    ChandlerDOOM

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    Do you have a write up or some pictures and hardware you used to mount your treds? Roof rack looks good.
     
  17. Feb 9, 2015 at 1:31 PM
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    Chux

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    I'm working on a write up.

    Here's a pic tho.

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  18. Feb 9, 2015 at 1:34 PM
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    Chux

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    I just came up with a locking system for the TREDs I'll be working on real soon.
     
  19. Feb 9, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    Excited to see, thanks for the picture.
     
  20. Feb 9, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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    Looks good dude :thumbsup:
     

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