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skygear's 2005 Desert Sand 4x4 DCSB

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by skygear, Dec 21, 2011.

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  3. Dec 30, 2013 at 2:13 PM
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    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
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    Will light up the sky tonight for the masses also.
     
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    I had my son helping me with the install holding up the light. Just noticed he scratched up the back of the bar right here. Wish he would have told me. No stress, touch up paint to the rescue. !!! FYI, the bar does NOT touch the Bolt head there.

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  6. Dec 30, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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    in this picture, you can kind of make out that on either sides of the 40", there are different style optics.hence the vertical spikes on the light.

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  7. Dec 30, 2013 at 6:39 PM
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    :eek: the new light setup looks amazing.
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2013 at 8:27 PM
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    This is obnoxiously awesome! Good job
     
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    Your build is inspiring, really like the rack and lighting setup.
     
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    By far my favorite setup I've sold to date, but you do have some competition my friend. Whats new with the ol' build?
     
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  13. Mar 28, 2014 at 7:49 PM
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    Part one of wheels and tires. Complete.

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    beadlocks huh? Getting interesting now.
     
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    Love the wheels....just too big for my taste. Any reason you have chosen to stick with dubs?
     
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    Considering +37" Tires. Lots of the sidewall punctures I have been reading about and seeing pics of have been CLOSER to the wheel. 16"/17". Having all that exposed rubber has pros and cons. Already having a larger wheel, decided to stick with it.

    Was looking at bead locks. Been wanting them for some time. Just dropped ANOTHER ~$220 on balancing, mounting, disposal, etc. for my tires. With bead locks. I could do all that myself.

    Plus they have the Back spacing already, so I can get rid of these spacers.

    Appearance wise, not a fan of 95% of the designs out there. I'm picky. However, if there really WAS a large spoke 5 star beadlock similar to the set I have. That would have been my choice. Spiderlock fits the theme. "5 star" matter of fact, they did it in the ring too.

    So appearance, functionality, and long term cost effectiveness in no particular order.

    The 3rd one listed is subjective knowing the dramatic price increase of the tires. I still like it though.

    I could make up reasons and preach all day. Truth is stated above. In the end it boils down to I want them.

    Had a priest flag me down on the road yesterday. "That is a mighty fine truck you have there!" - hands him keys and lets him take it for a spin...
     
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    Big Break kit is a plan too. Clearance for them, cooling.

    Once I have the bead locks, will sell the Rockstars.
     
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    Firestick dry mounted. CB waiting to be tuned. Need to get on the triming after inspection tomorrow. Nice weather. Good time to get things going.
     
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    At one of the last meets. I was told my truch was suffering from a saggy ass. I thought it was the suspension and weight I had in the bed of the truck . Turns out, the TIRES were the culpret. Now with 35"s I do not see the same issue as before.
     
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