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STVSTOY MGM Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by stvstoy, Jun 5, 2016.

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  1. Jun 23, 2016 at 9:56 PM
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    Myself. I'm no expert but I'm competent enough mechanically. However, it was no easy task. Had a mechanic do the alignment and wheel balancing.
     
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  2. Jun 24, 2016 at 12:38 PM
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    Dipped my grill and added the Apex/Cali Stealth LED Light bar and mounts from @MojaveMadman

     
    stvstoy, Jun 24, 2016
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  3. Jun 24, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    Looks great!!!!
     
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  4. Jun 29, 2016 at 8:24 PM
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    FINALLY installed the HIDs. They were the first mods I had my hands on, but because of issues with the vendor, I finally got everything I needed to complete the job. Still don't recommend these guys, but so far the parts seem of decent quality. Nothing impressive, but neither were other HID kits I've installed.

    Low Beams: 5000K 55 Watt Ballasts
    Fog: 3000K 35 Watt Ballasts

    Also put on the white vinyl decals. More pics to come after I finally get it washed.
     
    stvstoy, Jun 29, 2016
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  5. Jul 4, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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    Not to open a can of worms, but for you, what was the main reasoning for not going with the BFG's?
     
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  6. Jul 4, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    I wanted a softer tire, less jolt when on asphalt which is 90% of my driving, but great grabbing power when needed. From what I read, the BFGs are a pretty stiff tire.

    I did a lot of research before I decided on the Coopers and nearly everything I read matched what I was looking for. I can now attest to how much I like these tires. Put them to the test last Saturday and they performed admirably. There were some slick steep inclines that I wasn't sure I'd be able to climb all the way, but the tires grabbed very well. So well that I was worried about my truck stalling, even when in 4 Lo! GREAT tires.
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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  8. Jul 21, 2016 at 4:49 PM
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  9. Oct 9, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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    stvstoy, Oct 9, 2016
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  10. Oct 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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    I like the old school vibe the lights give. What color backplate did you go with on your grill, white or silver?
     
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  11. Oct 9, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    Same here. Backplate is white.
     
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  12. Oct 28, 2016 at 8:58 PM
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    Some great pics thanks to @Nicklovin

    Can you guess which one is ours?
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  13. Oct 28, 2016 at 8:59 PM
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    Oh great another build thread to watch :D
     
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  14. Nov 27, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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    Looking good. Another 3rd gen doing it right!
     
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  15. Nov 27, 2016 at 4:37 PM
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    Thanks!
     
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  16. Nov 30, 2016 at 8:42 PM
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    Great looking build! I must say... I really dig the KC light bar, adds a nice old school touch.
     
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  17. Nov 30, 2016 at 8:50 PM
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    Thanks! I feel the same way and I'm really happy with it.
     
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  19. Dec 4, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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  20. Dec 6, 2016 at 11:36 AM
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