Slow 2012 Screw build
01-15-2014, 12:15 AM
#21
Thanks guys. I can't wait for them to get here, it looks like the intake shipped today and I am guessing the exhaust and decals will ship tomorrow. I plan in powder coating the exhaust because I can get it done for dirt cheap. Am I the only one who thinks wrenching on your truck is half the fun? On a side note what are your guises opinions of after market grills? Looking at the smittybuilt M1 and the carriage works billet black. Think it would look good?
01-17-2014, 02:52 PM
#22
Exhaust and intake just got here!!!! Can't wait should take that long to out on as I took my stock exhaust off last night. Super pumped right now! Appearance decals will be here on Tuesday next week. Might head over to my local off-road accessory shop and grab some led tails, tailgate brake bar and third brake light.
01-17-2014, 02:53 PM
#23
Does anyone know if you can put a standard tailgate plate in place of the "midget stripper pole" and plastic guard? Plan on getting a bed rug and would like things to be able to slide in and out easily
01-23-2014, 12:11 AM
#25
Well I just got my computer back and will upload pics tomorrow but my exhaust and intake are on! I noticed a little bit of seat to pants increase in power but not much. I have heard that after a couple hundred miles everything breaks in and the computer is used to it and you gain some more HP. I plan on installing decals when the weather is nice (late next week). Most likely going to order a SCT Livewire, but I am open to any other tuner, What do you guys think?
01-23-2014, 12:28 AM
#26
Well I just got my computer back and will upload pics tomorrow but my exhaust and intake are on! I noticed a little bit of seat to pants increase in power but not much. I have heard that after a couple hundred miles everything breaks in and the computer is used to it and you gain some more HP. I plan on installing decals when the weather is nice (late next week). Most likely going to order a SCT Livewire, but I am open to any other tuner, What do you guys think?
01-23-2014, 02:17 PM
#28
I feel like most cops won't care but knowing my luck, I'll get the ***hole cop that goes by the book. We call states like Oklahoma, "Free States". Here in Kommieofornia, you can't fart in the wind without somebody complaining about it. I was born and raised here and I love it. The Liberals, Illegals, Taxes, and Gun Laws make this state suck.
01-23-2014, 09:18 PM
#29
That is why I never want to live in california. lol to each his own. I have done some more looking around and am need some info and/or personal experience. I recently saw a truck with 2in rancho quick level, 3in rear blocks and 305x55x20 Toyo open country AT Xtreme. It was great looking. I am stuck between the quick level and rear blocks or shelling out the cash for a rancho 4in with rs9000xl and 35x12.5x20 or something close to that size. Will the lift have a much better ride or will the blocks and rancho level be sufficient? I also need to factor in longevity as I will have this truck through college most likely.
Last edited by Lrgoose; 01-24-2014 at 12:17 AM.
01-28-2014, 11:05 PM
#30
Well I still do not have pis of intake and exhaust, but I made had some insight to my lifting situation. I got to drive a truck with a BDS 6in lift and 35x12.5x20in toyo M/T's. It almost seemed to ride better than stock and I am not sure why but I was glad to find out that it did not feel "boat" like at all and handled pretty good with minimal lean while taking corners a little fast. I am dead set on getting a 4in lift come march 1st when rancho offers the $400 rebate. Very interested in the moto metal 961 black with the red bead, along with toyo open country AT 2 Xtreme in 35x12.5x20....Sound like a good tire and rim combo?