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Dan's Mid Travel Overlander Build

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by GiantsFanDan, Apr 12, 2018.

  1. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    Dan's Mid Travel Overlander Build


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    Interior
    Husky X-act Contour floor mats
    DuHa Under seat storage
    G-Tek Fab DSP's
    Calirasiedled 8 switch Controller
    ICOM 2730A
    Kenwood DX695S
    JBL Stadium 5 AMP
    4x Hertz k170 components
    2x Infinity reference 3022 CFX 3.5
    2x JL Audio C1 tweeters


    Exterior
    Pelfreybilt Front and Rear Bumpers
    Color Matched Door Handles
    SDHQ Sliders
    SDHQ ABS Sensor Gaurds
    2018 LED Headlights
    Spyder Smoked Red LED Tail Lights
    Rear Diff Breather Mod
    SDHQ Hood Mounts for Lights w/Vision X 4.5 Lights
    Bay Area Metal Fab BMC Plates
    ARB Single Compressor under the hood
    RCI Bed rack
    RCI Skid Plates
    30in Rigid light bar in front bumper
    TC bed stiffeners
    Smittybilt Winch
    Baja Design's s2's in the rear bumber
    Baja Design squadron sport combo lens in front bumper
    Roofnest Sandpiper
    Dometic CFX 65
    DIY Dual Battery Setup
    SDHQ Windshield bottle Relocation
    Dobinsons Snorkle



    Suspension
    MCM Mid Travel Setup:
    ADS 2.5 coilovers with Remote Resi and 650lb springs
    MCM UCA's
    Front MCM Shock Hoop with ADS 2.5 Triple Bypass Shocks
    Deaver U748's (MCM Spec)
    ADS 2.5 Triple Bypass rear shocks (MCM Deaver spec)
    MCM shackles

    Performance
    TRD Dual Exhaust with Tail pipe delete. Dirty Deeds dumps after TRD mufflers.

    Tires & Wheels
    Method MR304 18in in Black w/Polished Bead
    295x70x18 Cooper STT Pro's
    2 matching spares

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  2. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:08 PM
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    Nice! U changed the tailight bulbs to LEDs or whole tailight?
     
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  3. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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    Swapped out for Smoked Red Spyder LED Tail lights.
     
  4. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    I'm really liking it so far!!
     
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  5. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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    I'm saving for headlights as well, did u get harness to dim LEDs or they stay bright, when headlights on?
     
  6. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    No dimming on the day time running lights. More light the better ;)
     
  7. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    I do like the Dodgers....:cheers::poking:
     
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  8. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    Yeah think that's what I'm gonna go with, keep em bright, also there a option that you can have ambers on as well with the harness, debating on that
     
  9. Apr 12, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    Booooooooooooooooooooo!! lol
     
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  10. Apr 13, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    Deaver K37's showed up today.

     
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  11. Apr 13, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    Ups driver had a workout!
    Got a whole bunch of goodies coming in!!
     
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  12. Apr 13, 2018 at 4:44 PM
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    Nice!!! Can't wait to see them installed.....:thumbsup:
     
  13. Apr 13, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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    Dan had a workout bringing them to the garage too hahaha

    I can't wait for the rest of the parts so I can install them
     
  14. Apr 13, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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    That's it! Dudevorce
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    LOL!!!
     
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    nice ! You will love the K37s. Mine came the same way, UPS guy was hating..then he brought four 35"s tires a month later :)
     
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    When I was about 7 my British grandmother gave me a giants hat and when I was 10 she took me to a Giants game at candlestick. Been a fan ever since. So, it is therefore requisite that I hate the Dodgers. It's just part of being a fan.:notsure:
     
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    Doyers ! Doyers !
     
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    Amen!
     
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    20ft tow strap, 3/4 hitch shackle, and Baofeng radio just delivered.
     
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    Can't take things too seriously at my age. I don't even follow sports anymore. The players started making too much money, developed attitudes and go to jail too frequently. :D
     
  23. Apr 13, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    Nice. I got the Baofeng BF-F9 V2 Tri Power two pack for around $90..:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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    Sure am lol
     
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    New toys showed up today

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    LOL..got the exact same ones this week as well...
     
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    Nope. I did get 2 emails from Matt today with tracking numbers :bananadance::bananadance::bananadance::bananadance::bananadance::bananadance::bananadance::bananadance:

    Doubt anything will get here for me to play with over the weekend though. Can't wait. Going to install the rear setup myself. Will have Bryan install the front parts and align.

    Still waiting on my SDHQ sliders too. Ordered them last week and no tracking info. Called yesterday and they said they will ship yesterday. Still waiting for tracking

    Nice!!
     
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    gonna be a nice build when done :thumbsup:
     

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