Gabex35's Build Thread

CodyTRD4 said:
My front and rear Shrockworks bumpers arrive today and I'll do the install this or next weekend.



Where did you mount your solenoid box? I'm looking at mounting it in the engine bay and buying longer wiring, but if it can be mounted somewhere closer without needing to buy longer wires, that would be ideal.



Awesome truck btw, I just read through your whole build thread, very impressive and looks like fun!
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Thanks man. I originally had the solenoid box under the hood on top of my fuse box cover. It was nice to have it away from the elements but running the large cables over the battery cluttered things up and didn't have a very clean look.
I ended up mounting it where the shrockworks instructions tell you to and haven't had any problems. It's a little tight to get your hand through the grill opening for the winch controller cable but it can be done.
I'll try to post some photos next time I'm working in that area.
 
Gabex35 said:
Thanks man. I originally had the solenoid box under the hood on top of my fuse box cover. It was nice to have it away from the elements but running the large cables over the battery cluttered things up and didn't have a very clean look.
I ended up mounting it where the shrockworks instructions tell you to and haven't had any problems. It's a little tight to get your hand through the grill opening for the winch controller cable but it can be done.
I'll try to post some photos next time I'm working in that area.
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Many thanks! I'll try the recommended area first and go from there.
 
May I request a pic of your fridge mounted on the cargo tray? I'm looking to do the same and can't quite work it out. Thanks!
 
Zach_F said:
May I request a pic of your fridge mounted on the cargo tray? I'm looking to do the same and can't quite work it out. Thanks!
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The rig is pretty well packed for a trip I'm leaving on today so photos will have to wait but I basically used some QD tie down points mounted through the slide out tray and used the ARB tie down kit for straps.

I don't remember the exact brand I used but if you Google tie down points you will find a few that are just like this...
 

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Gabex35 said:
The rig is pretty well packed for a trip I'm leaving on today so photos will have to wait but I basically used some QD tie down points mounted through the slide out tray and used the ARB tie down kit for straps.

I don't remember the exact brand I used but if you Google tie down points you will find a few that are just like this...
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Cool, thanks. I ended up finding another picture you posted earlier in the thread. Did you add any additional tie down points, or do you have your fridge in the middle of the tray with the straps running to each corner? I'm aiming to keep the fridge to one side, so I'd put points down at each corner of the fridge's footprint, rather than each corner of the tray itself.
 
Zach_F said:
Cool, thanks. I ended up finding another picture you posted earlier in the thread. Did you add any additional tie down points, or do you have your fridge in the middle of the tray with the straps running to each corner? I'm aiming to keep the fridge to one side, so I'd put points down at each corner of the fridge's footprint, rather than each corner of the tray itself.
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yeah, I have a total of 6. one at each corner of the tray and another set at the other corner of the fridge. I have my fridge over to the left side.
 
Zach_F said:
Great - thanks!
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I lied, just went out to the truck to double check. I have 4 total.

I don't have the tie down points right in the corner, I have them about 4-5 inches from the edges along the front and back. I am able to use one for the front and one for the back with the fridge. the ARB tie down kit shares the load across the handles on the fridge so it still rock solid without having to buy extra tie downs.

I'll try to get some photos next week since that may be confusing.
 
So I need to start updating the small mods I've done over the last year. So today I installed my anti dark engine bay light and it came out great.
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I will start taking photos and posting them here over the next couple of days.
 
Gabex35 said
"Wife and I are expecting our first child and wanted a more family friendly SUV"


Not to put too fine a point on it...but you call THIS thing family friendly?!?!

this thing is a MONSTER
:jk:
 
mnofpeace said:
Gabex35 said

"Wife and I are expecting our first child and wanted a more family friendly SUV"





Not to put too fine a point on it...but you call THIS thing family friendly?!?!



this thing is a MONSTER

:jk:
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Well it has 4 doors and could probably survive driving through a brick wall so yeah... lol
 
Gabex35 said:
Got my 650# coils on and rebuilt my UCA's (just the poly bushings). Sitting at about 39.5" from ground to bottom lip of fender. I am pleasantly surprised that it's not too stiff, and that's without the Shrockworks and winch on yet. I'll get it dialed in the next few weeks.
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Great build. One of the best on the forum. Your pics of 29 Stumps brings back some memories.....

How do you like your King OEM shocks? I've been playing around with different ideas. Did you have to get the control arms to get them to fit correctly? I was drawn to this cause of the OEM aspect.
 
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RedMagik said:
Great build. One of the best on the forum. Your pics of 29 Stumps brings back some memories.....

How do you like your King OEM shocks? I've been playing around with different ideas. Did you have to get the control arms to get them to fit correctly? I was drawn to this cause of the OEM aspect.
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Sorry, don't know how I missed it. The kings are great. I previously had Icons and the Kings ride WAY nicer. As far as getting them to fit, the KDSS made them a pain but looks like king now offers a specific kit for KDSS 4R. I totally recommend king, you won't be disappointed.

LawnDart said:
Easily one of my favorite builds. Loved this build when I saw it on Instagram for the first time.
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Thanks man, I feel the same about yours. I need to step up my photo taking skills.
 
So I've been seriously considering having the rig go on a diet.

I'm thinking of ditching the CBI rear bumper with swing out. Selling the Gobi rack and ladder for an aluminum rack and ditching the VR10,000S.

If any of you are interested in any of these things, PM Me. With the CBI, I would need your stock rear bumper and the things that go with it (must be in mag grey).

I really need to post photos and updates on my rig, but a 1.5 year old keeps me super busy lol.
 
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Gabex35 said:
So I've been seriously considering having the rig go on a diet.

I'm thinking of ditching the CBI rear bumper with swing out. Selling the Gobi rack and ladder for an aluminum rack and ditching the VR10,000S.

If any of you are interested in any of these things, PM Me. With the CBI, I would need your stock rear bumper and the things that go with it (must be in mag grey).

I really need to post photos and updates on my rig, but a 1.5 year old keeps me super busy lol.
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Potential interest in the CBI rear, but it would be a red rear bumper. Also located in San Diego, so the shipping would not be a problem. Let me know
 
BeachRunnerSD said:
Potential interest in the CBI rear, but it would be a red rear bumper. Also located in San Diego, so the shipping would not be a problem. Let me know
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Sorry man, I really don't want to have to worry about color matching. If anything changes though, I'll let you know.
 
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