A lesson in adversity, resilience, and discipline

I'm just excited to have another long travel truck in ky

 

I doubt it
I should be outta Cali by Friday next week

 

All those times you guys asked me to come wheel? I was at home not spending money I've been saving up for this work for close to a year

 

Then you won't be able to wheel with us for another year lol

 

Yeah I probably won't be out doing much for at least a month once I get back
Other than doing Rescue trips.
So far I'm still in "budget" and haven't gone into financial panic yet

 

I just want to see it, touch it, and slobber on it.

 

So what I'm hearing is we need someone in our group to be rescued we need to call you? If so be by your phone for aop trip as I will need to be rescued haha

 

The rescues refer to Veterans or Active Duty guys struggling with external or internal issues in their own life not necessarily the vehicles. If I have to go pull a guys truck out because he was trying to hurt himself that's one thing.
But some ding dong who got stuck wheeling somewhere he shouldn't is not on my radar.
Gotta prioritize the person in harms way over a vehicle every time. If I'm busy pulling jim bobs truck out cause he was mudding and I get a call about or from a vet who is struggling... jim bob is getting ditched

 

@Pelfreybilt
Now off to powdercoat in the morning

 

Do you have aftermarket bedsides to accommodate long travel or is that only needed for front fenders?

 

And why did all your CVs blow?

 

What do 3rd gens do about that body panel under the headlight to make body lines flow into the glass fenders? Looks out of place imo

 

Only needed for the front since the rear track width stays the same

 

Because Baja kits included the wrong limit straps so at full droop the CV's pulled off. In addition to the CV boot clamps being used during the install being too narrow and not providing enough surface tension.

That kit is no longer on the truck so it's no longer an issue

 

With the way pelfry built the bumper and how fiberwerx did their glass I'm genuinely not sure it's possible with this glass to make the body lines flow properly anymore
But when you install a bumper you have to cut your fenders back to that spot anyway, it's only exasperated because mine are flared

 

I kinda figured it wouldn't be as dramatic looking without the flared fenders, but wondered how/if it can be lined up.

Maybe take off the piece under the headlights and see how that looks

 

Yeah that's part of the problem for sure, that piece isn't wrapped or color matched.
So I may either wrap it black or wrap it the same battleship grey

 

Another thought, get some heavy black rubber and use as a filler material there. I'm sure you could utilize the same attachment points and maintain a flow of the line. Paint-able too.

 

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It doesn't really bother me so it's not a huge concern but I'll keep it in mind