XPOTRPR build & BS

I made it to the end of this thread to finally tell you how much I love your truck. Love where this thread is going.

 

Hey thanks man. I really appreciate that.

 

Things to do before the Expo:

Lights.. lots-o-lights
-Roof Bar (in transit)
-Side Floods (delivered)
-Rock Lights (in progress)
-Rear Switchbacks
-Fog light Switchbacks
-Headlights
Fab rear light mounts
Finish Switch Panel (in progress)
Mount Spare
Replace CB Antenna, Spring and tune
Oil Change

MAYBES:
Install Hood Struts
Red Brake lines F/R
Red Calipers
Bed Lights

 

Loosely translated into this:

1-Turn my truck into the sun

2-Maybe add a few minor insignificant details compared to turning my truck into the sun.

 

hahaha.. not so much the sun.. they arent that bright.. but damn they will be useful! lol

 

got my new set of side flood lights in to replace the passenger side that wasnt working. it works on 18v.. not 12v..

Installed one from the new set on the passenger side. wired it all up. noticed the lens is slightly different. one is like a frosted glass while the other is clear. I'll have to see how it affects output or pattern at night once I get the switch pro put back in.. just waiting for my controller. sent it in when a couple of the wires broke connection right where its sealed into the controller. I was just being rough with it when trying to make my flush mount.. they took it in, replaced it with a new one, and sent me extra stickers, again, to replace the ones they sent before. I cannot say enough good things about SwitchPro.. amazing customer service.

gonna be crunch time to get all these things done in time. still waiting for my lightbar too...

 

I've been watching your build of these, although I don't have a switch setup yet, I'm going to have to pick one of these up in black for you for future plans, because it's bad ass.

 

Hahaha. Crepper!

Thanks man. Its been fun for sure! I can make you one anytime dooood

 

hmmmm... still playing with these ideas..



http://www.wilcooffroad.com/shop/hitchgate-tire-carrier-toyota/



http://www.wilcooffroad.com/shop/tiregate-vertical-mount-toyota/

 

No one mounts a tire in the center, it has to be offset. Dual swing outs are the future.

 

Center is for Heeps

 

I think Kyles tiregate would look better...

 

Dang those are pretty nice. I like the tire gate version.

 

I would if I had the option. symmetry FTW

I had a Heep once.. once.

I like the vertical option. more bed space.

me too.. but I lose the tailgate.

both version are lighter than a bumper, cheaper than a bumper, and would allow me to carry my spare (biggest reason I want a swingout). would also be nice to mount other accessories. just more room/another thing to add stuff to.

 

Departure angle though...

 

I don't really see the down side to losing the tail gate. Nothing is going to fall out with the tire gate. I like how the panel on the tire gate inside is sheet metal. You could easily add a little fold down table like a lot of the other custom swing outs. For me I also like how I can put the hi lift on the gate as well. It frees up space on my bed bars for other things.

 

I know...

If i do the tailgate version tho, I wont be any worse than I am now with my factory hitch. and can still run a high clearance later down the road (kind of future proof/modular)

 

just that.. losing the "table/seat". but yes.. I would definitely add a fold down table

 

stickers came in! @CBoy808 does great work!!