SeattleCoug's Black Beauty Build

Just got an email from Tim with Elite Off Roads. My bumper has been cut out, now it's going to be welded together. Yippeee!!!

 

Stopped by Radio Shack, my hunch was correct-- they still suck.
Don't even carry CB microphone mounts -_-

 

haha yeah mine doesn't have shit for CB stuff. Go to a West Marine if you have one nearby. They have the basic ones that the mics clip into. It'll be for a VHF radio, but it's the same thing.

 

I'll give em a shout. I got a lead for one at an RV store about a mile down the road so I'll give them a ring next. If all else fails then I'll hit up West Marine in Seattle

 

You are really making me want some expos! Haha

 

Next time you need leafs DO IT! For me I was switching from stock leafs so it was between Expos or Dakaar pack & AAL. Pretty easy choice.

The expose are great, (relatively) easy install and ride not nearly as bad with an empty bed as everyone says. No complaints here except for the shipping/time it took to get them, but they made up for it w/ free shipping

 

Looks tight with the topper back on!

 

I need leafs already... Haha I've flexed out my stock leafs with an add-a-leaf too much to where they're starting to sag again.

I was planning on getting expos for when I get a rooftop tent, but the ride quality when empty was what worried me. Now that you say that it's not nearly as bad as many say I feel a bit better about them haha

 

Thanks Woody!
Yeah not nearly as bad as I remember it being when it I bought/drove it stock last year

Oh it's about that time then. Yeah they aren't nearly as bad as everyone is talking about. I was pleasantly surprised and damn near shitting bricks when ordering/on my first test drive after installation but I soon forgot all about that. If you were closer I'd definitely say lets meet up and you can take it for a spin but NM is a loooong ways away

 

Loaded the back up with wood, Expos didn't even think about budging


Before going to pick up the wood:



The Wood (goes back to the tool box):



This is a reference to see how much width the tool box has:



After (sorry for the crappy quality-- it was starting to get dark):

 

where didyou get your shifter boots? They are clean looking

 

They're underneath those leather boots, you have em too

Check this DIY thread HERE

 

TRD Decal​

Posting a close up on the decal I got off eBay for $32 from This Guy:
Better than OEM TRD decal in my ladypinion

 

Flow Master 40 Series​

 

Tinted Brake/Turn Signal Housings​

Well... touched em up

 

License Plate LEDs​

From Superbrightleds

Before on Top, After on Bottom:



Before on Top, After on Bottom:



These are the lights I got HERE
They were the "Natural White" ones

 

1997 Cadillac Deville Horn Swap​

CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO WATCH VIDEO OF HORN



Frankly, I got pretty sick of the motorcycle horn that Toyota put in these trucks


My Dad helped/basically did this mod to my truck when I first got it last spring/summer

 

Glad you got the right color! Sorry I couldn't be more help... Haha

Seeing your taillights has seriously got me tempted to tint mine... I'm scared it won't come out the way I want it though. But yours looks very nice. How many coats of paint and clear did you do?

 

Rear Window Aluminum Locks​

Even though I have a canopy on, which makes my truck a lot harder to break into via the rear window.. I wanted to make something that would make it dang near impossible for someone to pry the back window open and steal all my goodies


This is what you'll need (one unfinished lock [top bare aluminum] one finished lock [bottom black]:



Wrap the cut aluminum to 14-15" and wrap in thin bubble wrap & then wrap in duct tape:



After that, wrap in black electrical tape so it blends in:



Passenger side in:



Driver Side In:



I would be impressed if someone could get the window open with those lock bars in place & the gun rack there:





I made one shorter than the other so in a really shitty situation (me locked out), if I ever needed, I could pry the rear window open a little and have access to the cab for whatever reason.

 

Looks tits man! Love black trucks with tinted tails.

Be careful up north (Edmonds). I got a fat ticket ($250) up there in my last truck that had tinted tails.