SconnieT4R
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Bought her back in July, $20,575 with 46k (SR5 V6). Wasn't sure how I felt about driving an import, but I needed a new vehicle as my other quit on me and I was moving to MS. Long story short, I found this website, saw I could do some cool sh- stuff to it, and fell in love with her.
Shortly after purchase:
Decided I didn't like how low it sat/all the rake, so I did a little research as to what type of lift to get. I don't do a lot of wheeling, so I wasn't looking for something that was going to break the bank, and I went with the Daystar 2.5/1.5. Put the kit on in about 5 hours, for the most part it was pretty easy, except for dealing with the effects of it being a northern truck. Some of the bolts on the struts were pretty rusty, and I needed to let them soak with deep creep for a few hours before I could get them out. The guys at the auto hobby shop on base were good about giving me a hand, putting the rear spacers on is WAY easier with more than one set of hands. Got the tires put on and an alignment done at a shop in town, got a decent deal on a set of Wrangler A/T 275/70s. I need it more for getting to work/getting around on the gravel roads, so I went with the AT instead of an MT, even though I'd rather have a little more aggressive tire. Maybe someday.
Before:
After Daystar and tires:
I don't think my photography skills (or my iPhone camera) do it justice, it looks better in person. The crooked parking lot at the UOQ probably has something to do with it as well. I definitely don't have the camera, and especially the skills, that some of you on here have.
Few more pics:
Drives better than before, and I can definitely tell that I'm sitting up higher when I'm driving. I was at a stoplight on the way home from the tire place and I noticed I was taller than the Tahoe next to me, so that was cool. I notice a little acceleration loss, but whatever, I'll take it.
The MAJOR downfall.... Got a little taste, and all I want is a bigger lift now. Oh well, that will have to wait, I've got other mods I want to do first.
Next on the list is to throw some plasti-dip on the wheels. I'm planning to remove the center cap and keep that chrome, as I still want some chrome. I think it will turn out nice that way. Still contemplating if I'm going to take the running boards off yet, I haven't decided if I prefer them on or off. Leaning towards off right now. I'll also be adding a bull bar, not sure what brand/model yet (suggestions?), some lights on said bull bar for getting back into my hunting areas, and a new head unit. Probably going to go with the Pioneer AVH-P4400BH.
I know it's not much compared to some on here, but it's a start. I'm really excited about it, and since I've got a lot of free time waiting for training to start I definitely have time to do it right now. Any comments or suggestions are welcome!!
Shortly after purchase:
Decided I didn't like how low it sat/all the rake, so I did a little research as to what type of lift to get. I don't do a lot of wheeling, so I wasn't looking for something that was going to break the bank, and I went with the Daystar 2.5/1.5. Put the kit on in about 5 hours, for the most part it was pretty easy, except for dealing with the effects of it being a northern truck. Some of the bolts on the struts were pretty rusty, and I needed to let them soak with deep creep for a few hours before I could get them out. The guys at the auto hobby shop on base were good about giving me a hand, putting the rear spacers on is WAY easier with more than one set of hands. Got the tires put on and an alignment done at a shop in town, got a decent deal on a set of Wrangler A/T 275/70s. I need it more for getting to work/getting around on the gravel roads, so I went with the AT instead of an MT, even though I'd rather have a little more aggressive tire. Maybe someday.
Before:
After Daystar and tires:
I don't think my photography skills (or my iPhone camera) do it justice, it looks better in person. The crooked parking lot at the UOQ probably has something to do with it as well. I definitely don't have the camera, and especially the skills, that some of you on here have.
Few more pics:
Drives better than before, and I can definitely tell that I'm sitting up higher when I'm driving. I was at a stoplight on the way home from the tire place and I noticed I was taller than the Tahoe next to me, so that was cool. I notice a little acceleration loss, but whatever, I'll take it.
The MAJOR downfall.... Got a little taste, and all I want is a bigger lift now. Oh well, that will have to wait, I've got other mods I want to do first.
Next on the list is to throw some plasti-dip on the wheels. I'm planning to remove the center cap and keep that chrome, as I still want some chrome. I think it will turn out nice that way. Still contemplating if I'm going to take the running boards off yet, I haven't decided if I prefer them on or off. Leaning towards off right now. I'll also be adding a bull bar, not sure what brand/model yet (suggestions?), some lights on said bull bar for getting back into my hunting areas, and a new head unit. Probably going to go with the Pioneer AVH-P4400BH.
I know it's not much compared to some on here, but it's a start. I'm really excited about it, and since I've got a lot of free time waiting for training to start I definitely have time to do it right now. Any comments or suggestions are welcome!!
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