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Medic's 2011 Platinum build

Discussion in '2nd Gen Builds (2007-2013)' started by Medic, Sep 3, 2014.

  1. Sep 3, 2014 at 12:08 PM
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    Medic

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    As the truck sat this morning. Already installed is the Back Rack and Undercover Flex.
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  2. Sep 3, 2014 at 12:17 PM
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    Nice. Lets see all the details.
     
  3. Sep 3, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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    I'm in
     
  4. Sep 3, 2014 at 12:55 PM
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    Nice!
     
  5. Sep 3, 2014 at 2:15 PM
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    After arriving home from vacation this was waiting for me.
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    Thanks to scottblair1950

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    Finally had time and nice weather today so I decided to put it in

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    First was to remove hood protector

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    I removed 'eye brow' but pushing on the tabs from inside the hood instead of prying from the outside.

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    Close up of the clips

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    Next, using a 10mm deep socket, I removed the 10 bolts holding the grille in place and the 2 bolts hold the good latch.

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    Taking the right side of the grill and pulling up and out I was able to pop out the 7 plastic tabs holding the top of the grill to the good. Only broke the outside two.

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    After cleaning and waxing where the hood deflector covers, I installed the black grill from Scott Blair. I also had to reinstall the foam backer for the hood deflector.

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    Finished product, needs a bath badly though .

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  6. Sep 3, 2014 at 4:50 PM
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    Nice walk through looks great!
     
  7. Sep 3, 2014 at 4:51 PM
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    Time to get rid of the chrome to match that black :)
     
  8. Sep 3, 2014 at 5:12 PM
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    Sean you guys finally got me to do the same I took off my v8 and started blacking out everything rims are next
     
  9. Sep 3, 2014 at 6:03 PM
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    Awwwwww yyyyeeeaaahhhh
     
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  10. Sep 3, 2014 at 7:03 PM
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    Also today did the free horn mod, my 5 year old says it's louder . Did the fog light mod as well. Thanks to Sean266 and csuviper discussing it and posting links in past threads.

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  11. Sep 3, 2014 at 7:04 PM
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    Ready for the next mod.
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  12. Sep 3, 2014 at 7:17 PM
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    Looking good. Good job with the mods so far. Have fun with the tinted tails



    PS: Bumper chrome needs to go!!!!
     
  13. Sep 3, 2014 at 7:32 PM
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    As @csuviper taught me, those tails require a good deal of time, and patience....
     
  14. Sep 3, 2014 at 7:52 PM
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    Has anyone tried to Plasti-dip the chrome around the grill without removing it?
     
  15. Sep 3, 2014 at 7:54 PM
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    It would just be easier to remove it...this way, all spots are covered.
     
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  16. Sep 3, 2014 at 8:01 PM
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    As soon as I can get time in the shop, bye bye chrome. Any ideas how many cans of dip will I need for bumper?
     
  17. Sep 3, 2014 at 8:14 PM
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    IIRC 1.5-2.
     
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  18. Sep 3, 2014 at 8:24 PM
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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    I want an undercover Flex bad, how do you like it??
     
  19. Sep 3, 2014 at 9:10 PM
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    1 can of plastidip for the front bumper
    1 can of plastidip for the rear bumper
    .75 can of plastidip for the grill surround

    Always good to have an extra can for touch-ups or if you want to add more coats.
     
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  20. Sep 4, 2014 at 5:41 AM
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    Really like the Flex, works great so far, haven't had any snow/ ice to test it though. Really like that it folds up against my Back Rack. From my research it has a better warranty than the bak flip.
     
  21. Sep 4, 2014 at 7:56 PM
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    Good to know. Thanks!
     
  22. Sep 4, 2014 at 9:31 PM
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    Rerouted drain tubes for tonneau cover.
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  23. Sep 4, 2014 at 9:32 PM
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    And finally a bath.

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    That's a good idea.
     
  25. Sep 7, 2014 at 7:51 PM
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    Door handles ordered. Hopefully in this week. Question for everyone. Bilstein 5100's upfront or a leveling kit? Unfortunately money is an issue or I would like a full 3" lift. Comments appreciated. Thanks
     
  26. Sep 7, 2014 at 7:58 PM
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    Save for the 3 inch
     
  27. Sep 7, 2014 at 8:09 PM
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    Agreed 3"
     
  28. Sep 7, 2014 at 8:11 PM
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    Because it upgrades all your shocks plus gives you the lift and levels it.
     
  29. Sep 7, 2014 at 8:42 PM
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    Type/ manufacturer ?
     
  30. Sep 7, 2014 at 8:44 PM
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