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A little this & that..

Discussion in '5th Gen Builds (2010-2024)' started by Sandbuster, Apr 29, 2022.

  1. Apr 29, 2022 at 3:27 PM
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    Sandbuster

    Sandbuster [OP] Breaking Wind

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    Power Commander, LED lights upgrade, Eibach Pro Truck Series suspension upgrade (front & rear), Airbags (rear), dash integrated trailer brake control, Body Armor front bumper, Smittybilt 10K winch
    Given that I think I'm done with the add-ons I decided to make a little video highlighting the changes I've made in the 16 months I've owned it. I spent 25+ years earning my living as a wrench which of course helped me a lot in doing everything myself except for installing the tires. What you see is a result of an old man just needing to stay busy with projects. Being long time retired I was never under any time constraints and believe me if I was on the clock I would have lost my butt wage wise (LOL). Notice there are not many noticeable bells & whistles - I've always liked the OEM or stealth look. When I was a lot younger I concentrated all my efforts under the hood and left the outward appearance looking lame - what we used to label as a "sleeper". Today I try to achieve capability without outward bragging rights. I would have liked to have added on sliders but my fixed budget was running slim to I took it off the bucket list - for now anyway. There are no upgrades to engine performance other than the Pedal Commander and if I did absolutely nothing to the vehicle except one - it would be the Pedal Commander (or similar product). Right now it's just a posey with a previously planned trip to Moab in June but circumstances now put that off to the Fall of this year. Edit: I forgot to mention that prior to changing out the suspension I had put in rear airbags which are still in place.

    https://youtu.be/9ZjfeeHldkc
     
    Last edited: Apr 29, 2022
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  2. Apr 29, 2022 at 8:21 PM
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    T4RGRL

    T4RGRL New Member

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    Way, way cool Dad!! You know I am crazy impressed!! I wish we lived closer together so you could help me do these kinds of mods on my rig, things I have no clue how to do! Love everything you’ve done to your Runner so far, can’t wait to see your next idea! :bananadance:
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2022 at 9:04 PM
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    Kyblack76

    Kyblack76 New Member

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    Can you go more in depth on how you got the tablet mounted on the top of the dash please?

    EDIT- also, well done my dude.
     
  4. Apr 30, 2022 at 8:35 AM
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    Sandbuster

    Sandbuster [OP] Breaking Wind

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    Power Commander, LED lights upgrade, Eibach Pro Truck Series suspension upgrade (front & rear), Airbags (rear), dash integrated trailer brake control, Body Armor front bumper, Smittybilt 10K winch
    Thanks for your positive comment. Per your request here is the long and arduous mount/dismount video clip:

    https://youtu.be/eXiZ_ggVwtY

    LOL - I actually spent more time in coming up with something simple opposed to the actual install time. I am a firm believer in the KISS method of doing things - "Keep It Simple Stupid"....
     
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