Bianca the GX Build (Blue Steel 2.0)

[470SNC]

Tell us about that Firebird in your garage.

Haha that's my buddies 69 firebird. He bought it off the previous owner who half restored it and painted and it sat in the garage. We installed CPP tubular upper and lower control arms and rear leafs, and Viking dual adjustable coilovers all around including a new CPP steering rack and box. Slowly in the process of replacing all the old parts.

 

[4runner55]

Thanks, post some photos when you get her on the road.

 

[470SNC]

It's been a while since an update but I've added a couple mods I've been waiting forever.

My new Lenzdesign snorkel took 2 months and 2 weeks to get here from Israel but it was worth the wait for the wanted look for me. It is made of FRP and install went pretty smoothly for the most part. You will need a 3.5" to 4" Spectre brand rubber coupler I got from Pep Boys for the stock air box. Also the stock air box has some nubs that stick out for a little plastic elbow so those will need to be ground down with a dremel. The bracket it came with will need to be bent to conform to the inside of the door channel where it mounts with self tapping screws. Also the snorkel to inlet pipe attaches with one of the mounting bolts but will need to be siliconed for full seal. Overall, super happy with the finished install!

Mock up time:

Dremeling the nubs off of the stock airbox inlet area:

Next are the pain in the ass fender liner clips, take your time and access them from the engine bay if possible. I only removed what I needed.

This hole saw has seen quite a few snorkel installs, and it bit the dust after this one:

The template was hand drawn but pretty on point with the drilling locations:

Holes all done:

Rubber coupling on airbox inlet:

A pillar bracket bent to fit:

Bracket installed:

 

[470SNC]

Inside fender well looking up at mid pipe from snorkel to airbox:

Tightening down the coupler inside the engine bay:

All finished first look:

New Powersport slotted rotors and ceramic pads:

Wheels on:

Side profile of snorkel:

Firestik SS204A CB antenna bracket installed with self tapping screws:

 

[470SNC]

Finally, my new RRW kickout sliders, a welcome addition by my wife

Mocking up location:

Installed!

Cb Firestik antenna mounted (waiting for my Cobra 75) and sliders first look:

Looking awesome:

Build coming along great in 4 months time so far:

 

[concordcarlos]

Ditch light brackets

Would you mind posting a pic of the ditch light brackets, how they mount under the hood?
TIA

 

[470SNC]

Would you mind posting a pic of the ditch light brackets, how they mount under the hood?
TIA

It basically bolts to the underside of the hinge, straight forward 15 minute install.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI29FrrVl4Y

Very similar to this 3rd gen install video.

 

[concordcarlos]

It basically bolts to the underside of the hinge, straight forward 15 minute install.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI29FrrVl4Y

Very similar to this 3rd gen install video.

Thank you. I have the CBI mounts, which don’t appear to line up. I’ll give it a 2nd look.

 

[470SNC]

Thank you. I have the CBI mounts, which don’t appear to line up. I’ll give it a 2nd look.

I believe the CBI mounts mount to the inside fender, which is why I went with Rago Fab mounts. They install easier and allow the lights to open up with the hood for less clearance issues.

 

[jupiterxing2044]

I like this truck!

 

[470SNC]

So after wanting this Demello plate bumper since my first GX, I finally bit the bullet and ordered one during Cyber week taking advantage of the 20% discount. In person, the evolution Demello bumpers have gone through is amazing. I have owned two Demello bumpers on my previous FJCs so this was an obvious go to for me. The laser cut bracing and design that went into the mounts is above and beyond my previous bumpers. It took a little trimming of the factory fender tabs where the stock bumper clipped into but overall install was a breeze. I'm in love with the new front end now!!

Mount brackets and hardware, even has loom for the AC line that will slightly need to be bent back to clear.

Everything off! You need to remove all braces including the center and side pieces under the headlights.

Trimming of the factory fender flares for install:

Closeup of mounting brackets installed.

Opted to trim the tabs from the factory washer fluid reservoir and paint it black to hide it and leave it.

Fits perfect like a glove!

Adjusting the Icon ride height after bumper install, it only dropped about a 1/4" inch after install.

Just a little closeup:

Went out to Mojave and took some beauty shots:

 

[470SNC]

To finish off the bumper, added some satin red 4500lb rated D ring shackles from D Ring Shackle Supply and some lights including some amber LED cubes from ebay and (3) Tuff Stuff 4x4 long range 7" round LED lights:

Tuff Stuff 7" long range LEDs:

Mocking the lights up:

Outfitting switch into factory panel:

 

[470SNC]

Let there be light! Very happy with the light output of these:

 

[tv4184]

Wow, looks like how it should have come from the factory. Almost sells me on getting a Demelo for my 4th gen now that Pelfreybilt is out of business...

 

[470SNC]

Wow, looks like how it should have come from the factory. Almost sells me on getting a Demelo for my 4th gen now that Pelfreybilt is out of business...

Thanks bud I agree if it came like that OEM it would sell like hotcakes! Demello bumpers are one of the best looking options IMO.

 

[hntz4x4]

I really like your build. Makes me want to tear into my wifes GX.

Ryan

 

[470SNC]

I really like your build. Makes me want to tear into my wifes GX.

Ryan

Its a hidden gem of a platform, do it!!

 

[DeathMetalTony]

Build on point, Vato. Can wait to see it in person . . .

 

[470SNC]

Build on point, Vato. Can wait to see it in person . . .

Thanks brother see ya around!

 

[Honkey Cat]

Love the wheels, wanted volks but this looks a good alternative