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Oh, hello. I'm Christopher.

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by FML JK, Jul 12, 2020.

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Am i stupid for doing this?

  1. Yes

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  2. Yes. But awesome cant wait to see the finished product!

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  1. Mar 9, 2021 at 11:13 PM
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    FML JK

    FML JK [OP] Polishes Turds

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    so im sorry i've been slacking. there hasn't been that many updates. lets see.

    The android head unit took a shit on me. sent it out for a new warranty replacement, and in the meantime just swapped it out for kenwood's best 10.1". i think i'm just going to keep it. it sure doesn't look as clean but it works well. anyone wanna buy a phoenix android radio? lol


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    still haven't put the supercharger on. pesky customers in the way of me getting my truck done.

    i found out that my shocks are 120k miles old. all my friends tundras feel so much better. so after a lot of research and loving the looks i just bit the bullet and ordered the TRD Pro fox shocks. also ordered the front sway bar.

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    when we do the supercharger i'm gonna go ahead and powder coat the exhaust black too, since its the last of the chrome on the truck.

    to be continued!
     
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  2. Mar 10, 2021 at 1:57 PM
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    bmtrujillo98

    bmtrujillo98 New Member

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    Who painted your chrome rear bumper?
     
  3. Mar 10, 2021 at 2:02 PM
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    FML JK

    FML JK [OP] Polishes Turds

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    i didnt paint the chrome, i got a primered aftermarket bumper and trashed the chrome.
     
  4. Mar 10, 2021 at 2:03 PM
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    bmtrujillo98

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    Link to the bumper?
     
  5. Mar 10, 2021 at 10:05 PM
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    FML JK

    FML JK [OP] Polishes Turds

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    nah i just had the body shop that painted it order it.
     
  6. Mar 10, 2021 at 11:31 PM
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    bmtrujillo98

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    If you're able to track down where the rear bumper was ordered from, let me know. Would love to get one for myself and have it painted.
     
  7. Mar 15, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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    How much for the Phoenix deck? Is it the PX6? I am definitely interested.
     
  8. Mar 15, 2021 at 10:48 AM
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    Nightshade Tundra

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    Great build man keep up the good work
     
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  9. Mar 15, 2021 at 10:53 PM
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    FML JK

    FML JK [OP] Polishes Turds

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  10. Mar 16, 2021 at 9:02 AM
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  11. Mar 16, 2021 at 9:07 AM
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    FML JK

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    my original stereo was the oem navigation. although when i got it, it had a kenwood nav in it.
     
  12. Mar 16, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    I would need a different harness, already emailed Phoenix about one. How much do you want + shipping to Boise ID?
     
  13. Mar 16, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    FML JK

    FML JK [OP] Polishes Turds

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    probably $500.
     
  14. Mar 16, 2021 at 9:49 AM
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    It's a deal. I don't know how to contact directly for arrangements. Do you?
     
  15. May 2, 2021 at 11:10 PM
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    FML JK

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    Alright, sorry i haven't updated lately. we've barely touched my truck in the last two months.

    What i did do:

    Installed the TRD Pro Suspension.

    Installed a Tailgate handle lock system.

    Upgraded my alarm to the latest compustar t13 with proximity unlocking which is awesome.

    installed the retrofit headlight manual adjustment system and got it all working. i bought one kit and it was the wrong switch, so i bought the other kit and got it to fit in the factory location.

    installed front TRD sway bar.

    removed my thrashed as hell TRD skidplate, threw it in the garbage and then fixed every messed up stripped screw under the truck from idiots changing the oil and not knowing what they're doing.

    we rotated my wheels and tires and then found out one of my wheels hit the brake caliper. so took it back to americas tire and they had to order me a new wheel. manufacturer defect. oops.

    added some spacers and such that were missing to correct angles, and got her all dialed.


    so now my current list of things to do are:

    Install supercharger.

    While installing supercharger, send TRD exhaust out to be powdercoated black.

    remove spare wheel and tire, and maybe get the matching one to put back under there.

    get random parts that are off the truck, like the black lower side pieces under the rear window.

    take apart the trailer plug area and either relocate it, or sand blast and paint it because its all rusted and looks terrible.

    modify the front bumper, paint it, and add a blackout type light bar in there somewhere.

    redo the entire brake system, including painting the calipers.

    ill keep ya in the loop as i go!
     
  16. Feb 27, 2023 at 10:17 PM
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    FML JK

    FML JK [OP] Polishes Turds

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    oh my, alot has happened since this.

    have about 10k of supercharged fun miles in the last year, and lifes good! im thinking about selling it. lol
     
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  17. Feb 27, 2023 at 10:32 PM
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    FML JK

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    So here's a quick update!

    powdercoated the TRD exhaust black. it's flaking and looks like trash. not happy with it but whatever. lol.

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    put this beautiful supercharger on it!

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    had some issues with the method wheels. the factory wheel studs are not long enough for methods i guess. so they'd come loose and sheer off. so finally i got tired of method making me new wheels and it still happening i sold them and sourced some TRD Pro bbs'

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    wanted some beefier tires, so i went with some k02s.

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    decided i wanted a little more party on the supercharger so i got a griptech pulley.


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    now that i have a 13 second beefy boy, i decided to get some better brakes. just new calipers, painted them then some slotted rotors and good pads.

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    got some 2013 tail lights, and thats about all i can think of! here she is now!

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  18. Feb 27, 2023 at 10:41 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

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    Damn ! Really nice truck!
     
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  19. Feb 28, 2023 at 8:10 PM
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    FML JK

    FML JK [OP] Polishes Turds

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    thanks! love it!
     
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  20. Feb 28, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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    reywcms

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    welcome to the supercharged dark side
     
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  21. Feb 28, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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    Terndrerrr

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    You polished all the turd away. Great job!

    Makes me want a supercharger real bad.
     
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  22. Feb 28, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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    FML JK

    FML JK [OP] Polishes Turds

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    you should probably do it.
     
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