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Degausser's Smoke Build

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by Degausser, Dec 18, 2018.

  1. Dec 18, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    Degausser

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    How she sits today

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    Ok, so I wish I would have started this when I first got my truck, but better late than never, right? Well, I'm not sure exactly how much more I'll do, but this is a never ending project, so I'm sure I'll have updates for this thread.

    Anyways, here she is getting filled up for my test drive at the dealership.

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    I kept her like I got her for a little while, but I couldn't fight the mod itch for too long. The first things I did were Plasti-dip the bumpers, color match the handles and mirror caps, add black overlays to all badges, swap out the chrome nerf bars for N-Fab Predators, and throw on a Pro Grill.

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    The obvious next step was suspension, wheels, and tires. I did lots and lots of research on this site to figure out exactly what I wanted. I ended up going with the Toytec/Eibach 3" lift with rear shackles set at 1.5". Then I wrapped some matte gunmetal @SCSPerformance Ray10s with 295/70/18 Ridge Grapplers.

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    I then hit up all around good guy, @DecalsByDesign , for a little vinyl help.

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    I'll try to update this thread with each new addition and/or whenever I just think she looks pretty, and I want to take a pic.
     

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  2. Dec 18, 2018 at 4:53 PM
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    Oh yeah, I forgot a couple things. I got Husky Liners X-Act Contours and replaced interior and reverse lights with LEDs.

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  3. Dec 19, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    vl184009 Cheers Boys!

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    I love those rims!
     
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  4. Dec 19, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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    WHAT A BEAUT! Hope install went smooth on the bedsides! :thumbsup:
     
  5. Dec 19, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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    Had to take a hair dryer to it a few times, but other than that, it was super easy. Thanks for the great product, sir.
     
  6. Dec 19, 2018 at 9:37 AM
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    Yea this cold weather was fun yesterday for me. Makes for a challenge!
     
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  7. Dec 19, 2018 at 9:54 AM
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    Pictures don't even do them justice. They're so nice.
     
  8. Dec 21, 2018 at 10:18 AM
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    How much do your tires stick out?
     
  9. Dec 21, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    I'll try to get a pic for you tomorrow
     
  10. Dec 21, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Looking good MGM CRÜE!
     
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  11. Dec 21, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    without a doubt sweet looking rig.
     
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  12. Dec 22, 2018 at 6:03 AM
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    Thank you, sir.
     
  13. Dec 22, 2018 at 6:47 AM
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    Spyders w/ Morimoto HID kit should be going on today.

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  14. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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    Grabbed a couple shots for you this morning

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  15. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:05 AM
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    Spyders w/ Morimoto HID have been installed. I'm in love with them. This was my first attempt at any type of electrical work, albeit completely plug n play. It was a little overwhelming at first, but I had a solid grasp of what was going on by the end. Had a lot of fun learning while putting these in. I'll get some better low light shots later.

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  16. Dec 23, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    Oh nice. What offset you running?
     
  17. Dec 23, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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    Ray10s are +25
     
  18. Dec 23, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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    Love the way she sits with a boat behind her

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  19. Dec 24, 2018 at 10:18 AM
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    Good looking setup. Almost matches perfect
     
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  20. Dec 27, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    Degausser [OP] New Member

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    @Baja Designs Squadron Sports came in today

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    Installed them as soon as I got home

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    They're so bright and beautiful

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    Can't wait to try them out on a dark road tonight
     
  21. Dec 27, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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  22. Dec 27, 2018 at 1:10 PM
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    Thanks for making such a badass product. They look so good.
     
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  23. Jan 12, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    Degausser [OP] New Member

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    Threw on a stubby antenna today. Wife says it looks dorky, but what does she know?

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  25. Jan 12, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    Looks awesome I love it!
     
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  26. Jan 12, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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    Really happy with the Squadron Sports. I plan on adding some more @Baja Designs products in the future. 40" S8 bar in the hood bulge is what I'm really eyeballing.
     
  27. Jan 12, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    Forget smoke...that truck is FIRE
     
  28. Jan 12, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    Thank you, sir. I owe my awesome truck and my crippling debt all to this site.
     
  29. Feb 3, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    Truck goals!!!!!
    your truck is awesome!!!
     
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  30. Feb 10, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    Haven't posted anything a little bit, so this minor mod seems like a good time. Plastidipped tow hooks red. Love the look.

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