Shmellmopwho DCLB EXPO BUILD

I'll be going 4.88 here in the next couple of months. Was going to do n it this month but found out I'm moving back to louisiana in about 30 days. So I wouldn't have had enough time with the break in period and I'd be worried about towing a trailer that whole way on new gears.

 

My TC spindle gussets and RCI metalworks IFS skid came in today!! Yeeehaw!!!

 

You should like the rci skid plate. Mine has been through a lot in the year that I have had it. It does have a few good dents in it.

 

I ended up getting those same flush mount lights. Beafy for the price. How was it cutting the holes for them? They look bright.

 

Nice! Still got to order my spindle gussets

 

Yeah thanks man, I'm stoked to have some protection in that spot now!! I might weld in a couple small sections of cross bracing on the plate to make it even stronger and less susceptible to bends or dents.

Yeah man I was impressed with the quality of them for how cheap they were! My plasma cutter blasted right through the steel of the bumper. Super easy to get them in. They're pretty damn bright haha!

I got the ones with the sway bar mounts even though I don't run the sway bar and dude they are super beefy!! These will make the spindles soooo much stronger!!

 

That's good to hear cause I'm going to order them ASAP

 

Yeah man I was impressed with the quality of them for how cheap they were! My plasma cutter blasted right through the steel of the bumper. Super easy to get them in. They're pretty damn bright haha!


Well won't be using a plasma cutter on my painted stock rear bumper. Lol

 

Got mine from Toytec, $59 I think

No sir, we'll use a grinder haha

 

dude thats some sexy ass metal...

 

I'll have to check them out!

 

I've been thinking about getting these but I like my stock wheels and don't want to run spacers. I can get the gussets without the sway bar mount and keep my wheels normal but I'm not sure I want to remove my sway bar. So many decisions!!

What's the ride like without the sway bar? I imagine it's awesome on the dirt but what about the pacement?

 

Hahaha thanks man!! I'm excited to get it painted up and install it.

I've had my sway bar off for about 6 months now and I love it. I wouldn't go back. I feel completely safe on and off road without it on. I do however have aftermarket coilovers with much stiffer coils than the stock ones. If you were to remove the sway bar and had only stock suspension, then you might feel the body roll a lot more and you might not feel safe on the pavement. As for my case, like I said, I feel completely safe having it removed. I chose to get the spindle gussets with the sway bar attachments only because they are a little beefier and stronger. I won't be putting my sway bar back on ever. I'm not sure what suspension your truck has on it but I hope that kinda helps steer you in the right direction

 

Thanks for the tips man. I'll be putting on Icon extended travel CO's with the 650# springs if they ever get here. LR UCAs as well. I don't really bomb down dirt roads or do any hard core wheeling but my truck sees the dirt and 4WD a ton. For 50-60 bucks spindle gussets seem like a no brainer for the added strength.

I've removed the sway bar on my rhino and other side by sides and loved it. Obviously a tad different than a truck though. Haha.

Thanks again man.

 

I think with the new C/O's you'll be totally fine without the sway bar. When you get the new Icons, take your sway bar off for a week and see how you like it on the streets. And from there you can make your decision on the gussets. I absolutely agree that gusseting the spindles, especially for how cheap they cost, is a total no brainer. Don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Better late than never though haha!

 

Ya it is nice having that safe guard. I don't think you will really need the extra bracing. The dents that I have are in the bends of the skid. The other slight dents are from on trail clearencing. So I would say the skid is pretty darn durable as is.

 

Okay awesome! I'm excited to have the protection underneath there. it'll be nice piece of mind. The best part is that it was free!

 

@Shmellmopwho I got a random question, Why did you go with weathertechs vs husky?

 

What's up man. I went with weathertechs cuz they had a set at my local dealership for a price I couldn't pass up. I love them! So easy to clean and throw right back in. They fit great too!! I've heard great stuff about the husky liners too!

 

Ya Josh is a pretty skilled fabricator, and a great guy to talk too. Ya you got lucky. I drive past his shop almost everyday right now.