Mattmobile: Bully's Performance build.

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Doing a little update to the thread. Putting most pictures on the first post so people don't have to search through the thread for them. Doing it to celebrate closing in on 5k views for my thread!

Current mods

Exterior
- 355/65x18 Nitto Terra
- 18x10 mo961 -24
- 20% tint all around
- Debadged
- Stampede Pocket fender flares
- Tinted 3rd brake light
- Tinted LED tails
- Black housing quad headlights
- One piece grill. Chrome outer with inner mesh painted
- Tow Mirrors
- PA 3" body lift
- RCX 6" suspension lift
- 2.1" bilsteins with 1.75" rear spacer

Performance
- K&N 63 cai
- Diablo Trinity
- Straight piped to dump pre rear axle
- Bullys Catch can
- 85mm and half shafted Throttle body


Interior
- Kenwood double din / 640 watt amp / 2 x kicker 10's / atrend dual sub box
- Husky Weather beater floor liners

To Do List
- Satin black plastic paint for silver interior trim


On Order


Future Mods
- Custom trinity tuning
- (when available) RIPP charger stage 1 with possible CO-pilot for tranny (taken a back seat to some motorcycle purchases for the time being)
- New windshield

Possible Mods
- Black leather custom seating


When it was stock:
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pics of it on 35" tire stage:

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last but not least, my little helper who sits outside with me while I wash the truck:
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Trying to stuff 37x14 on 5.5" lift = no fun
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Currently:

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Beside a factory express:
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I shall not PASS!
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Matt, truck looks BADASS!
Can't wait to see the future plans :)
 
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Thanks guys! I'm stuck on a well site for a few months but that extra income will let me finish off quite a few plans:) I've found an install shop about 30 minutes from where I'm working. Pumped is an understatement lol
 
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Thanks man!

I've been tossing the idea of a one piece grill around for awhile just gonna try to get the size where I want it first and then starting worrying about add ons the exterior!

I'd love to see some pics
 

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Mattmobile: Discount Auto Performance build.

Thanks man!

I've been tossing the idea of a one piece grill around for awhile just gonna try to get the size where I want it first and then starting worrying about add ons the exterior!

I'd love to see some pics

I found one on eBay I loved. I'll post it up tom
 

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good looking truck
 
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I found one on eBay I loved. I'll post it up tom

I actually have one on its way. Going with the chrome outer and painting the inner mesh to match the truck. Then some black housing headlights and LED tails as well.

Should be in by wednesday but not on the truck till the end of the next well :/
Hopefully ordering the 6" lift this week as well! May wait till closer till I get to come home. I'm dreading trying to put it on myself. I've contacted many shops who either blatantly don't wanna do it or wanna charge 1000.00 for install alone.
 

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I actually have one on its way. Going with the chrome outer and painting the inner mesh to match the truck. Then some black housing headlights and LED tails as well.

Should be in by wednesday but not on the truck till the end of the next well :/
Hopefully ordering the 6" lift this week as well! May wait till closer till I get to come home. I'm dreading trying to put it on myself. I've contacted many shops who either blatantly don't wanna do it or wanna charge 1000.00 for install alone.

That grill Matt sounds amazing....can't wait to see it.
As for the cost of the lift installation, that's about the going rate. But if you can have a buddies help, it can be done. Heck it can be done on your own too.

Let me know when you're ready for it ;)
 
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That grill Matt sounds amazing....can't wait to see it.
As for the cost of the lift installation, that's about the going rate. But if you can have a buddies help, it can be done. Heck it can be done on your own too.

Let me know when you're ready for it ;)

I'll get money in the bank and then my other bipolar half goes in to money pinching mode! I have told myself the truck will be done by JULY 3rd

With at least 9" of lift, 37" tall tires, the exterior pretty much done (headlights, tails, grill) So it's fixing to be crunch time lol

Couple big car shows up in the area I'm working and the one back home is in september. Which should give me time to get the bilsteins and maybe a smidgen of a rear spacer :)

Also a pic of my moparty in the driveway
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I wish the RC kit was a straight bolt on, I'd do it for ya!

Sorry I haven't gotten back to you about the tips, my week has been hell with finals coming up next week and all sorts of projects due but I'll let you know once I get ahold of my neighbor
 

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I'll get money in the bank and then my other bipolar half goes in to money pinching mode! I have told myself the truck will be done by JULY 3rd

With at least 9" of lift, 37" tall tires, the exterior pretty much done (headlights, tails, grill) So it's fixing to be crunch time lol

Couple big car shows up in the area I'm working and the one back home is in september. Which should give me time to get the bilsteins and maybe a smidgen of a rear spacer :)

Also a pic of my moparty in the driveway
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Love the 'moparty'
Truck will be huge at 9"
6" plus maxed Bilsteins?
 
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No problem at all Stangshcky12. I know how hectic things can be when you're in school! My shop is based out of morgantown, wv so I'll be in the area awhile! I do however wish it were straight bolt on as well :) There is a shop in TN about an hour from the house back home. If I feel it's too much I will probably take it down there and have them handle it. They quoted 600.00 which I think is a good price. If you decide you wanna cut into my truck let me know hahaha

Fast: I'm doing the 6" on top of my 3" bodylift and then plan on installing myself bilsteins but not maxed. I'm waiting to plan it till I see how it sits with the rcx. A coworker just had an rcx 6" put on his and I really love the amount of rake it has. So if mine sets up like his I will probably just do the 1.7 and a 1.5" rear spacers.
 

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No problem at all Stangshcky12. I know how hectic things can be when you're in school! My shop is based out of morgantown, wv so I'll be in the area awhile! I do however wish it were straight bolt on as well :) There is a shop in TN about an hour from the house back home. If I feel it's too much I will probably take it down there and have them handle it. They quoted 600.00 which I think is a good price. If you decide you wanna cut into my truck let me know hahaha

Fast: I'm doing the 6" on top of my 3" bodylift and then plan on installing myself bilsteins but not maxed. I'm waiting to plan it till I see how it sits with the rcx. A coworker just had an rcx 6" put on his and I really love the amount of rake it has. So if mine sets up like his I will probably just do the 1.7 and a 1.5" rear spacers.

Yea, you'll have 1.5" of rake for sure.
As Bilsteins set to 1.4 almost levels a ram with 6" RCX
 
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That grill Matt sounds amazing....can't wait to see it.

Just for you Andrew. Finished it just now. Went satin on it for some contrast to the shiny chrome. Maybe one more teaser pic and then its no more pictures of the truck till it gets the dap package.
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Just for you Andrew. Finished it just now. Went satin on it for some contrast to the shiny chrome. Maybe one more teaser pic and then its no more pictures of the truck till it gets the dap package.
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I like it. Contrast is definitely good.
DAP package?
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Looking good! That $600 install cost is about as good as you'll find anywhere. I'd jump on that.
 
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Yea the 600 install I'm beyond down with. It's just getting the time to get it down in TN. I do think I'm going to do it myself though so if something is messed up there is only one person to blame. I've put on plenty of lifts but on straight axle. these IFS are too involved for my liking

Also for white express. I planned on doing a little photo shoot with the puppy when the trucks done haha.
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