Nudavinci's (Taco_Outlaw) 2013 DCSB Taco Build, Adventures and BS

Bedsupports all painted and installed this weekend. You can see the gaps in the pictures. They tightened it all up but I didn't see a huge change in the gap. Overall it's not too bad. Love all the new mounting points.

I want to add the stock mounting loop to the mount as that would be a great mounting point. I'll get to that later.

Had to pick up a couple TXX sockets as of course the 2 I needed, I did not have. Also picked up a new titanium bit as the one I was missing was the one I needed. Always seems to be the case and tools go missing when I need them.

Just be careful with the bolts. I did read warnings but still snapped the head off one of the bolts that hold the taillight in. Still have 2/3 of the bolts and will need to extract the broken bolt and get a new one. Overall it was a super easy install.

Pics of the install, don't pay attention to all the dirt. It's a truck anyway right?

 

Hi-Lift Mounts, 60" Hi-Lift Jack arriving today. Ordered Cali-Raised Ditch Mounts, 18W Pods and Wiring Harness.

 

What kind of mounts did you get?

 

Went with Shmellmopwho SHMELL FAB PRODUCTS mounts. He fabbed them up last week and shipped out ASAP. Headed up to Tahoe on Friday and wanted to ensure I have a Lift handy, just in case.

 

Ha ha. Did the same thing but bought the hi-lift couple of days before my Yosemite trip this past weekend but just threw mine in the bed for now. Still trying to figure out how I want to mount it.

 

Ha nice, if all else fails ill toss it in the back as well. Since I ended going with the 60" (i keep thinking the 48" would have been better) I only have a few options. Side of the bed or on top of the truck. Since I got the bed mounts that narrows that down.

 

Head up to Tahoe Friday but need to find some posts or sites for other overland adventures. Trying to plan out a couple this year.

 

Just as I got home I noticed the Hi-Lift Mounts from Shmellmopwho came in. I went out side to test fit and just as I walk out FedEx Arrives with my Hi-Lift. Talk about perfect timing.

Had to removed the mounting bolts in the factory rails to get in the mounting plates for the Hi-Lift Mounts which took a bit of extra time but none the less an easy install.

Got it all mounted up. That 60" Hi-Lift is F%@cking tall! Sadly with the bed supports and length of the bed I was not able to fit it on with the base. Tossed that thing in one of the cubbies for now. Will most likely look into adding spacers to push the lift about a half inch or so and try and fit the base or Mount another bolt to the lift so its securely with the lift.

Had to go with the extreme mainly for the color choice as it lent to a better match for my truck with the extra Zinc parts but overall its a nice lift. Ready for Tahoe this weekend.

Next up Cali-Raised Lights, Shipped and en route.

Yes, I know I am not the tallest person but this thing is big ass Lift.


Shmellmopwho Hi-Lift Mounts. Support the DYI Guys on TW. He fabbed them up for me quick and shipped them out all in all in a few days time.


Takes up the whole length of the bed.


Installed with the base plate removed. Had no choice for now.

 

Thanks for your support buddy!! Hope you like the mounts!

 

So far, working out well.

 

Got her aligned today. Brother did a decent job when we eye balled it with a tape measure and such.

Firestone did the alignment and I had no issues using the life time alignment I purchased when I first picked up the truck.

Good to go for our road trip to Tahoe This weekend.

 

any rubbing with the caster at that setting? numbers look good. I'm surprised they knew how to adjust your UCA's.

 

Yah I gave it a shot and no issues. I have some rubbing but had it before and only on load and turning. I need to trim part of the fender plastics. I did he CMC but didn't have time to cut end piece of the fender in front of it.

Brother did a decent job eyeballing it when we installed. Numbers would have been much different.

 

Ha maybe they didn't. But hey didn't say anything so that's great. I can keep going there to use my life time alignment.

 

Started Tracking my fill ups with Fuelly. Getting a whopping 11mpg. Yay! I figured it would drop but that was a big drop. Eventually makes sense to regear. Will this help with Mpg as well? Not entirely a big deal but was hoping for closer to 15 at least.

 

DAAAMMNN!! I think regear would be your other option. I should get a UG to double check my MPG's on a full tank.

 

Download the Fuelly app. When you fuel up it does the math for you between miles driven, gallons added etc. Easy way to get an idea.

 

@CaliRaisedLed ditch mounts, 18w Pods and extended pieces (both sides) for the GoPro or whatever came in today. Did a quick install so they would be ready for this weekend.

Pretty easy install. A bit of trimming but nothing major.

I will rewrire later one with specific switches

The goods:


Quick install:



Finished product:



Trading the output:


With the headlights. Different color but will be only for when I need it anyway. These things are pretty damn bright.

 

They look great!

 

Indeed, these things are pretty damn bright too!