Bakelite's Crewmax Build

Hello all! Finally figured it was time to start my build thread since I've made a decent amount of progress in the build so far. Coming from a 2017 Mustang GT to this truck was a complete night and day difference, but I do not regret it for a second.

When I first got the truck I knew a chrome delete was towards the top of the list since I am essentially an aesthetic whore and wanted the look right off the bat. Here she was the day I brought her home.



Current Part List

Exterior:

• Bilstein 6112s at top setting
• Bilstein 5160s
• @Coachbuilder1 3" shackles, shims, bump stop kit, front bumper spacer
• Nitto Ridge Grapplers 35/12.50/18
• Black Rhino Armory's
• Attitude black surround/bulge
• Trd pro grille
• Trd rear sway bar
• Camburg UCAs
• Dirty Deeds standard 8" exhaust
• N-Fab Universal bed-mounted rapid strap

Interior:

• aFe Power Magnum Flow Air Filter Super Dry
• AJT Shift knob
• AJT Vent ring covers
• AJT Cup holder/shifter ring
• AJT Climate control knobs
• Patches

 

First things first was to make some changes to get rid of some of the chrome. I picked up the color matching surround, hood bulge and new grill. I will say it is damn shame they charge so much for the TSS sensor cover. Probably the only thing I winced about buying since it cost so much. Here she is after getting rid of some of that chrome. My buddy and I also plasti dipped the end caps since I will be getting new bumpers within the next few months. Also during this time, tint was done and it changed the whole look. 25/15/5 was the combination I went with.

 

It had been almost a year of saving when I finally pulled the trigger on some suspension pieces. David from @Coachbuilder1 definitely helped when it came to discussing my build and what I needed. After getting the Bilsteins, shackles, shims, etc - I pulled the trigger on my wheels and tires. This was definitely a little more stressful than the rest, since I'd have to schedule a time and meet the freight driver for delivery. Thankfully they came mounted and balanced and it was but a few weeks and I had everything slapped on. Thankfully, my wife snagged me the UCAs needed to finish the set up. Here is how she sits at this point.

 

Since the major upgrades, I've installed the @dirtydeeds standard 8" exhaust, the trd rear sway bar, and a few other minor interior additions (AJT). Last weekend I installed the N-Fab universal bed-mounted rapid strap for my full size spare. I opted to go this route since the actual spare mount I wanted from ADD was going to take up a bunch of space. This way, I can unstrap and remove the spare and still have all my bed room. Drilling the bed was a bit scary at first since it was my first time doing anything like it, but once we found clearance it was a breeze.

 

Had a trip out to Big Bend with a buddy of mine and it was a hell of a time. Handled the off-road trails with ease and saw so much beauty. Need to work on getting some sliders and some new bumpers.

 

Great looking truck

 

Hey how do you like the Camburg arms? Ive been talking to some members on here, sounds like there the way to go. Did you get the balljoint ones? Are they quiet.

 

I am running the balljoints and haven't had much noise. Only real noise is from the tires lol.

 

Truck looks great. Love the wheels. Get some 18+ LED headlights. It really transforms the look of the truck and can't beat the light output.

 

Just some more update pics from the trip to Big Bend. Absolutely loving it.

 

Mann this truck is a beauty. These are the wheels i want but im worried about fitment. I see your tire size. Whats your height in the front and any mods for fitment?

 

I like those black rhinos. What’s the offset?

 

Hey there….absolutely love the way your truck turned out. I’ve kind of modeled my build after yours as far as ordering parts. Only have the UCA’s to go. Haven’t seen you post anything in awhile but how are you liking the setup? Any issues? Thanks!