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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. Oct 3, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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    They are still in transit. I'll post a pic once I get them.
    I went P&P over RCI just because they are made from thicker material and (in theory) should hold up better.
     
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  4. Oct 4, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    My RCI skids haven't shown up yet. Can't wait to install them.
     
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  5. Oct 4, 2018 at 6:57 PM
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    Yeah it’s exciting getting them. Then when you’re putting them on the excitement wears off... it’s kind of a pain. Hahaha Getting to some of my trans skid bolts was difficult. But worth it in the end.
     
  6. Oct 4, 2018 at 8:19 PM
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    lol It will be a fun project to install.
     
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  7. Oct 10, 2018 at 9:29 PM
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    Caliraisedled amber chase lights installed. Thanks @GodlessPro for the good deal

    IMG_0205.jpg
     
  8. Oct 15, 2018 at 5:09 PM
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    Hmmm... I think better milage is in my future after replacing my air filter. This is after 10k

    IMG_0213.jpg
     
  9. Oct 15, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    Lol. No way that’s 10k!!!
     
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    That could have been one trip. After Death Valley my filter created a massive dust cloud when I dropped it on the floor.
     
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  11. Oct 15, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    I think after I air my tires up, I will be trying to get dust out of my air filter from now on.
     
  12. Oct 15, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    This is what mine looked like after 16k. That’s DV, Mojave, and 20 other trips included.
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  13. Oct 15, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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    You spend too much time in front.
     
  14. Oct 15, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    Matt, See what your's like after 2 trips
     
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    I'm almost at 5000 and I'm going to change it. I'll take a picture when I do.
     
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    I saw mine the other day and it needs to be cleaned badly.
     
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    that cabin air filter must look nice too..lol
     
  18. Oct 15, 2018 at 6:44 PM
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    That was replaced 30k ago and it wasn't bad at all. Put in a Fram Fresh Breeze filter today.
     
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    Did you get your skid plates yet?
     
  20. Oct 15, 2018 at 7:04 PM
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    No! :annoyed:
     
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    You better start making some calls. If that group buy happens you won't see anything for a couple years.
     
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    RCI ? :spy:
     
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    I'm still waiting for there response
     
  24. Oct 15, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    Oh I will. How long did it take for yours?

    Yes, RCI

    :eek2:

    We got a pretty good list going too.
     
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    I don't think my stock skid will last another trip.
     
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    Ask P&P if he has one in stock. I think if I were to do it all over again, I’d go with P&P. They use thicker metal.
     
  27. Oct 15, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    I have a stock skid you can have - you can double ‘em up.
     
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    I've ordered from them 4 different times. I only had a problem one of those times when a skid got lost at powder coating. I had to call a couple of times, but they ended up taking care of me.
     
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    Lol. I have one too. Tripling up should be stronger than RCI.
     
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    I've got one too. We should see how many we can stack up and bolt on.
     

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