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Moving along!

Hows the healing process going ? Haaaaaa

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Just got back from the scale

430lbs added to the truck
I actually thought that with all the stuff you took off that you would net out close to zero, but you did add a lot of extra gear and capabilities, so all in just a great overall result. Congratulations on a very well done job.
 
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Took the speedstrap off and used my winch instead. Much cleaner looking IMO

Also installed my darked out headlights. Those will look killer with the black out bumper.

As you can see my mirrors are off. Just waiting on the delivery guy. Might as well fire up Alpha ODB and enable the mirror turn signal.


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These things are sick.

Alpha ODB for the win gain. Puddle lights even worked on my 2012 .

Will have to make a video of the flashers.

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I'm a *******, forgot to order the 6" spacers.. lol... Also Ordered one of these dual gauges.

All that work I put in the rear limit straps had to get cut out unfortunately. Will have to redesign something later on. I might even have to put the rear sway bar back in anyways. Im a wee bit top heavy now and it's weird when I corner. I'll just get quick disconnects .





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got lots done today
back up camera, rocker swithches, bags and bag spacers.

Should be able to finish up my rear light bar wiring tomorrow.

I'm actually done. And planning another trip in the Rockies. Now if only my Chassis Unlimited bumper could show up.

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I was looking at a very similar air jack.

They are made pretty cheap and I dont think they will last that long. I took mine appart and saw the chinse build quality... lol..

For a backup it should be fine. Just make sure you test it out once a year and lube that huge O-ring inside.
 
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Seeing the body mounts really pissed me off. So instead of starting my skid plate I've been ******* around with those...lo

Makes a huge difference. And looks much cleaner. Guess I'll do the other one tomorrow my hands decided to quit on me.

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