I AM BRUTICUS (build thread)

Cool, thanks for the info!

 

Did you run into any issues mounting your fuse block with the coolant reservoir for the supercharger being mounted in that area?

 

It is a super tight fit. I had to rest the fuse block below the mounting panel, then bolt down the panel, then mount the fuse block to the panel. Reason being is that you will not have enough space to get the fuse block under the mounting panel when it is bolted down to the body. Also attach the positive and negative wires prior to installing, you may need to angle them a bit to get them to properly go where you need them to go. Drilling the holes for the mounting bracket was also challenging as there is not enough room get a drill in there. I had to use an angle drill attachment to get a hole going then use a step drill bit to enlarge it big enough for the screws. Hope this makes sense. Feel free to ask more questions about the install.

 

Right on, thanks for the info! At least i know there's some room for it. Might be a little easier since I'm auto, so no clutch reservoir.

 

Oh yes, it will be much easier. You can use the clutch reservoir mounting holes for your Bussman.

 

Century Shell

Got my Century Ultra Sport shell installed today. Loving it! The weight of the shell helps with the rear feeling more solid and cuts down on some of the wind noise (of course it could be all in my mind ). Century is made by Leer, this is basically a Leer XQ with different badging. Century is also a couple of hundred dollars cheaper and since I was going to remove any badges this seemed like the right choice for me. Most of the shells look similar with slight differences in shell curvature, side glass size/position/shape, and rear glass design. I felt Leer was the best combination of price, build and design for me. My shell was suppose to come with windoors which are coming next week.

 

How'd you go about the fender trim? I have 285/70/17 on now and have no rubbing with no trimming. Thinking about stepping up to 285/75/17 so will probably have to trim like u

 

I just used a combo of a utility knife and a Dremel tool with a sanding disc attachment. Use the knife to get the general shape and the Dremel to finish the shape.

 

@alvinfromhawaii damn i really like how you fabbed the airbag/ u-bolt flip combo! Is there just the single center bolt holding the cradle to the lower bracket/ flip plate? Looks like ubolt nuts are just hidden under and not connected to cradle I seeing that correct?

 

Thanks. Let me know if you have any questions on how I made these.

Yes, the cradle only has a single bolt in the center connecting it to the mounting plate. U-bolts are hidden under and not connected to the cradle. I had to remove some of the plastic in the cradle to mount it over the bolts. See the pic with gold markings on cradle, this is what I had to shave off to fit the bolts under, I did my best not to compromise the structure/strength of the cradle when I removed the plastic.

 

The pictures pretty much told the whole story just wasn't 100% sure if the ubolts were connected. Looks like cradle is structurally just fine. If i go the airbag route i may just steal your idea haha. Super clean. Stock springs with 3 leaf aal?

 

Yep, stock springs with 3 leaf ask.

 

@Bentrodder bed supports are in.

 

Camper came in super handy in Yosemite this weekend. Toprac also installed.

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Overnight frost

 

Looking damn good!!!!

 

Truck looks great with the shell

 

Thanks man.

 

Thank you.

 

Added some

$27 ISC Racers Tape HT1308 ISC Helicopter-OG Surface Guard Tape (8 mil Outdoor Grade): 1" x 30 ft, Transparent

helicopter tape (Racer tape) to protect the tailgate paint from being damaged by the camper rear glass door moving around while driving.

 

Awesome Looking Truck!!!

What did you end up doing with your Bed cover ? Selling it?