[sn0wrunner]

Anxious to hear what you think of the LED's. Still trying to decide if I want to go that route or HID for the '16. Got HIDs in the 3rd gen and they've been great.

[A10MileHusker]

Originally Posted by sn0wrunner

Anxious to hear what you think of the LED's. Still trying to decide if I want to go that route or HID for the '16. Got HIDs in the 3rd gen and they've been great.

Jeff, to be honest I'm not thinking I'm going to like them much. Just having them on during the day against my garage door they appear to be very weak.

I have two back ups already in place for the possibility that I wont like their performance. I purchased a XD HID kit for my work vehicle a while back and never got around to installing it and I also have another set of the DDM 40W LED's that I'm going to try as well. Will keep you posted though!

[srsrogerissrs]

Originally Posted by A10MileHusker

Jeff, to be honest I'm not thinking I'm going to like them much. Just having them on during the day against my garage door they appear to be very weak.

I have two back ups already in place for the possibility that I wont like their performance. I purchased a XD HID kit for my work vehicle a while back and never got around to installing it and I also have another set of the DDM 40W LED's that I'm going to try as well. Will keep you posted though!

LEDS just don't do well in the projector housings no matter what orientation you have them (12/6 or 3/9). You'll see a huge improvement with the HIDS.

[A10MileHusker]

Originally Posted by sn0wrunner

Anxious to hear what you think of the LED's. Still trying to decide if I want to go that route or HID for the '16. Got HIDs in the 3rd gen and they've been great.

Jeff, Little update for you.

Spent some time a couple of days ago pulling the bulbs out and changing the direction of the LEDs. I got it to almost perfect 9 and 3.

I also drove it for the first time at night last night after a movie and was actually very impressed. I really like the light and color, love the instant on and overall great performance. Now is it as bright as my 4th Gen with the Morimoto retrofit and HIDs? No. Is it a disapointment? Not at all. I think I'm going to keep them in there!

[A10MileHusker]

Finally finished my LED's and got my fog lights installed. Went with the PIAA fog lights in the fogs because I could pick them up locally and didn't want to wait on shipping.







Also put in some LED reverse lights.

[A10MileHusker]

Installed my ARB Differential Breather today.

Easy job. Took me 30 minutes to do but I have done these before. Longest part of the job was running the line all the way up to the engine compartment.

I've usually ran the line to the gas cap as most but thought I would give this a try and really like the turn out.

[A10MileHusker]

Installed CanvasBack Cargo Liner

These thing are great. High quality fabric with great heavy duty Velcro strips that really grip to the seats and floor.

All folded down:



Installed - seats up and cargo mat


Dogs will be happy to finally take a ride in the new rig.

[Jasalvas]

@A10MileHusker , how were you able to come across a TRD OR with out KDSS? Was it a special request?



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[A10MileHusker]

Originally Posted by Jasalvas

@A10MileHusker , how were you able to come across a TRD OR with out KDSS? Was it a special request?
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Thats correct @Jasalvas

Knowing that I would be upgrading the suspension I didn't want any special components to work around.

On my 05 I had XREAS and it leaked and was a pain to work around.

Just wanted a simple suspension so I could add my own down the road.

[Seatown]

Yo Doug!!! You helped me with a BL on my 4th gen about 5 years back in NE Portland. Looks like you're on your way to making your 5th gen a beast now too. Wish you the best bud

[A10MileHusker]

Originally Posted by Seatown

Yo Doug!!! You helped me with a BL on my 4th gen about 5 years back in NE Portland. Looks like you're on your way to making your 5th gen a beast now too. Wish you the best bud

Hey man! Constantly think of that and the difficulties you had after install and always wonder how that panned out.
Hope to see you out there!

[A10MileHusker]

Got a couple items out of the garage and onto the rig today!

Installed my Metaltech OPOR Sliders and absolutely love them.

Started off with them on Jack Stands

Then used the jack to line them up

I'm really digging the new bubble wrap powdercoat option

But really they turned out AWESOME




But I'm also super stoked to open those boxes in the background


Also installed the Rear View Camera Override Dongle. Thank you so much @bjohnston115 I'll get pictures up hopefully tomorrow of that.

[A10MileHusker]

Installed my VTX Viper wheels on some 285/70/17 BFGoodrich A/T KO2's. LOVE the look and performance so far. First time I have been on a BFG. Can't wait to get them dirty.

[BlackWorksInc]

Diggin' the build so far! When you coming to hang out? Also those Canvas cargo covers are nice... I may have to consider buying a set down the line...

[A10MileHusker]

Originally Posted by BlackWorksInc

Diggin' the build so far! When you coming to hang out? Also those Canvas cargo covers are nice... I may have to consider buying a set down the line...

Thanks man!

Was just talking last night about starting to plan a trip. Will hopefully make it out there the next month or so.

I love the canvas cover man. Helps out with two muddy dogs a lot. Finally let the dogs in the new rig this weekend haha