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Join Date: May 2018
Location: 75070
Posts: 88
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: 75070
Posts: 88
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Build Thread
So I was going to post about my experience with some shocks and decided to do a build thread instead.*
Current set up
2010 SR5 4x4 Ultra Warlock with 285/70/17 DUELER A/T REVO 3, Toytec Boss 2.0 Front Aluma Series Coilovers, Bilstein 5100 rear wtih 1.5 daystar spacer, Shrockworks skid plates and rock sliders, ARB front bumper, Pro Comp UCA.
Bought used in 2017
First upgrade was to take off the 20"s and put on some 17"s with 285/70's.
Went with Ultra warlocks with with a offset of +18mm. Had to take off the front mudflaps and tuck the front fender well liner.
Second was to upgrade the shocks to Bilstein 5100 front and rear and a 1.5 daystar spacer on the back
Next was skids and sliders. I went with Shrockworks on this as they were a good lead time and price. Added the Trail trim piece and at the same time I took off the front air dam for more clearance.
Fourth was to add a second battery, shoehorned a group 31 NAPA commercial grade AGM battery in. Ran some extra power to the cab but it is mainly for a winch.
Number five, Plastidip the chrome on the outside.... looks good from 5 feet or more.
Fast forward about 18 months and time for more upgrades.
*Just installed the Toytec Boss 2.0 Front Aluma Series Coilovers with 700# springs. Oh boy, this was interesting. So when you put these shocks on you have to put on the sway bar relocation kit or you end up with severe interference between the springs and sway bar. Well with my skid plates and the relocation kit, my sway bar hits the skid plate (this is the issue that made me want to start a thread). I plan on fixing this with some spacers on the front skid plate to give me a little more room.*
Pending additions (and the reason for the new front shocks)
ARB front bumper and winch. I am having 4 Wheel Parts do this work. I could do it myself but I don't have the time or space to do it. Once that is done (by the end of the week I hope) I will be adding my ARB single air compressor, Pro Comp upper A arm and wide angle combo lights.
You might be wondering why I am going with 4 wheel parts and Pro Comp, because I get a good deal through work and the parts are of a good quality.
So here is my take on the parts I have used.
Bilstein shocks, great set up and was a good entry level choice.
Shrockworks, I have beat the hell out of them and they have held up well. Just a little deformation on the skids form a few really hard hits but they did there job.
Ultra warlocks, they look great and have taken some abuse and were a good price.
DUELER A/T REVO 3, wow. These tires have been fantastic. Low noise and have preformed beyond my expectations off-road.
Now my future plans include a rear bumper and possibly a rear locker. The A-TRAC has been surprisingly effective and I am not sure I need a locker.
Last edited by Jacabbysal; 09-14-2019 at 09:59 PM.
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