[NoVAphotog]

So much shit piling up to get done on this truck! Can't wait for warm weekends!!!!

• E-locker Retrofit
• Sunroof Assembly Remove/replace
• Rear windows tinted, Taco whip mod, new speakers/sub
• Black rear sport edition/limited bumper assembly remove/replace w/ tow hitch flip
• Paint ****ing center caps
• Certifit sport hood purchase from Baltimore location, possible front bumper as well
• Potential lift purchase...still researching.

[Houli]

Just read your whole thread, great job so far! keep up the good work.

[NoVAphotog]

Originally Posted by Houli

Just read your whole thread, great job so far! keep up the good work.

Thanks man! It was our anniversary a couple days ago. She's come a long way. Could barely make it down the street when I first got her now I've gone on multiple 1000+ mile road trips as well as off-roading. Feels good.

[NoVAphotog]

Confirmed I am pre-wired for the locker swap. Figured I was because 5-speed just wasn't sure until today. Very happy!

[NoVAphotog]

Great time on the first off-roading/camping trip of the Spring this weekend. Had a blast and made some new friends! Already looking forward to the next.



Pic of her sweet #longtravel suspension system by STOCK OVERLAND, LLC. Also acts as before pic for the bumper swap!!

• Black rear sport edition/limited bumper assembly remove/replace w/ tow hitch flip - COMPLETE

[NoVAphotog]

Cleaned her up a bit. Need to do spring detail clay/wax soon.

[MattJakobs]

Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

Cleaned her up a bit. Need to do spring detail clay/wax soon.

Looks nice and clean! Good meeting you this weekend man

[Chuckles89]

The black bumper looks great!

[NoVAphotog]

Originally Posted by MattJakobs

Looks nice and clean! Good meeting you this weekend man

Thanks! You as well. Looking forward to another adventure soon. Will enjoy reading your build thread, already found some inspiration in there! Also, need to copy your first post style update list.

[NoVAphotog]

Originally Posted by Chuckles89

The black bumper looks great!

Thanks man! Night and day difference. Now to source a front one and grille...and a sport hood...and sport seats...and sport wheels...well...maybe F5's or 5th gen TRD PRO's...ugh...why can't money grow on trees!

[NoVAphotog]

Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

Cleaned her up a bit. Need to do spring detail clay/wax soon.

Washed, clayed, a little polish and sealant. Used Menzerna Power Lock. Fantastic stuff.

[NoVAphotog]

Picked up an OEM sport hood. Dropped it off for paint at local shop. Found a black grille as well. Happy I didn't have to go aftermarket route.

[NoVAphotog]

E-locker retrofit completed yesterday. Long day but super fun. Learned a lot from my friend on soldering among other things involved.

Put new axle seals in replacement locker housing which is in REALLY good condition along with the locker. Filled with Valvoline 80W-90 but will flush after 2k or so and replace.

Bled brakes afterwards.

With ECU and factory switch in place we followed the Sonoran Steel DIY writeup along with the factory wiring guide.

Got it working as if it was factory. Light flashes while trying to activate and goes solid once locked. Except we did grey wire mod because using it just in 4Lo is boring.

Locks right up.

[NoVAphotog]

So can anyone tell me why cutting the two wires for the black connector would cause the truck to not get fuel? They don't seem like they go anywhere? Are they grounds for the fuel pump?

[97t4r81]

Way to go on locker retrofit! I'm about to do mine,so it's good to see the stages. Did you replace the bearings and seals? Enjoy your very clean rig.