My 08 XLT Progression Thread..AKA Bruzers Build
12-06-2013, 07:44 PM
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Killer truck man! I've got your sister truck in Anchorage, she's a 06 SCREW XLT in the same silver! I bought it last year and whoever had it before me must have loved chrome but hated springing for the good stuff. The first thing I did was rip off all the peeled/corroded plastic chrome off it. It's come a long way, I think you've inspired me to start a build thread, more for my own pride than anything... My favorite mods you've done are the center console, bumper conversion, and tow mirrors. Ohh and the famed Saleen grille... I've been on a "wait list" for 3 months awaiting their production... Like someone said earlier I'd suggest PTMing the Tow Mirror caps, I think it'll add a unique touch, and tie them into the truck. My most loved Mods to my own (suggestions for a rainy day, looks like you have a few) are a full LED switch in/out, interior is especially nice during our 9+ months of darkness, and my Bakflip F1 cover (probably because I literally JUST bought it!!) Anyways planned to post to give you props on the sharp truck and now I've written an essay..... I'll post some pics when I get her clean again.
Well first off, thank you! It's always nice to know others also appreciate the hard work that goes into make a truck your own. I do have full LED interior lights as well as LED reverse lights, puddle lamps, cargo lights and plate lamps. I am really debating the ptm the top part of the mirror, I like it some days and not others haha. A bakflip is in my future for sure, LOVE those. I look forward to your build and some pics man, make sure to paste a link in here just in case I miss it haha.
12-09-2013, 03:56 AM
#122
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Oh I appreciate the hard work, and the money... especially with shipping to AK. Where did you get the tow mirrors from? How tough was the extra wiring? Might be my next project, I'll paint the mirror caps let you see how it looks!
I got the Backflip off a guy on here selling blemished covers for super cheap, they ended up calling me because they sold out of blemished ones and sold me a brand new one for an extra $90. I thought it was a gimmick but they came through and I had Pacific Alaska Freight ship it up to me.
I got the Backflip off a guy on here selling blemished covers for super cheap, they ended up calling me because they sold out of blemished ones and sold me a brand new one for an extra $90. I thought it was a gimmick but they came through and I had Pacific Alaska Freight ship it up to me.
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Zax (12-09-2013)
12-09-2013, 04:08 AM
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Oh I appreciate the hard work, and the money... especially with shipping to AK. Where did you get the tow mirrors from? How tough was the extra wiring? Might be my next project, I'll paint the mirror caps let you see how it looks! I got the Backflip off a guy on here selling blemished covers for super cheap, they ended up calling me because they sold out of blemished ones and sold me a brand new one for an extra $90. I thought it was a gimmick but they came through and I had Pacific Alaska Freight ship it up to me.
12-13-2013, 08:37 PM
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Okay so I got a question, figured I would post here before starting a thread, also gives me more time to search.
I am looking at adding a 3" rear block to my truck. I have 5100's set to 2 inch in the front, I don't really want a rake but also want a bit higher than what I got, so if it rakes a bit I guess that's fine. But my question is this...I have the air bags to level loads...will the block interfere with that at all??
I am looking at adding a 3" rear block to my truck. I have 5100's set to 2 inch in the front, I don't really want a rake but also want a bit higher than what I got, so if it rakes a bit I guess that's fine. But my question is this...I have the air bags to level loads...will the block interfere with that at all??
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Zax (12-19-2013)
12-20-2013, 02:42 AM
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So with it almost being Christmas and all I haven't really done anything to the truck other than previously posted about maintenance. I am going to do the diamond bird trick that I was reading about probably tomorrow, will post how that goes..Not sure if I will notice any difference since my truck isn't really a slouch currently but we shall see. In the meantime, here is another pic from yesterday morning, just different location. I have a few things in the works for the truck that I'm pretty excited about. Don't want to say anything just in case anything falls through.
12-26-2013, 02:44 PM
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So got some neat stuff for Christmas but only a few of them was for the truck, which will make my life a bit easier haha. Apparently my wife listens when I ramble on about my truck because she surprised me with a Fumoto valve for my oil drain plug and some tools and work lights.
