Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 31, 2022, 09:56:53 PM
The good part!
Interior is 100% compete to order, missing nothing.
The exterior has everything I wanted and then some.
The bad, there is one identifiable scratch in the driver side door and someone chipped the paint on the edge of the driver door also. The dealership pulled out the old touch up pen for that one. Ass hats! Like I wouldn’t notice.
The look on the dealership owners face when I pulled out my LED light to walk around the truck was priceless! I warned him I would and he will get penalized for it now and in the future.
He said he would get it repainted. I declined as my last repaint was far less then satisfactory. Won’t be going that route again.
The details:
The camera system is amazing with all the forward, side, in bed, tailgate, mirror cameras, the 360 degree deal is awesome!!!
The ride is really smooth considering the tire pressure is at 80psi!
The driver seat fits like a glove with plenty of seat adjustment to make me happy compared to the Peterbilt with up down and lumbar lol
They finally relocated the def fill up and tank I believe, to the proper location on the driver rear fender.
I did get short changed on the rear dually inner fender liners. National back order. Non are shipped with them.
Wife hasn’t drove it yet and boy does it make my garage real small feeling real quick.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 31, 2022, 10:03:38 PM
The interior has the great highcountry feel, nicer leather, some nice wood looking trim,
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There is a neat storage compartment in the back of the rear seats I didn’t know was a thing.
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There isn’t a whole lot of under seat storage but it will do.
My previous understanding was it had rubber floor Mats but I’m being told that’s not the case
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Post by: stlaser on August 31, 2022, 10:04:48 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 31, 2022, 10:09:11 PM
The motor is much like our company semi trucks. They derate them from the factory and as miles are added Hp and Torque is increased.
When I drive the Mack transport truck I can feel it gaining power now that it’s at 55k miles as last time I was in it. The GM Duramax should do similar but reach its full potential around 10k miles. As the diesel tech told me I laughed at my wife as she started doing the math, 4 miles a day, 260 days ish a year. That’s only 1000k a year if I just drive it to work. So ten years from now it could be broke in
The under the Hood business is pretty simple looking much like the previous generation. No change. Don’t need to open the hood for a year at least I hope. Maybe I’ll put some masking tape on it so it doesn’t get opened.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 31, 2022, 10:11:15 PM
Hood, grill, bumper, mirrors, headlights, complete rear fenders (maybe pending looks and seams)
This weekend I’ll do the basic paint correction to church up the paint and then add the Meguires ceramic coating I have applied a few times.
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Post by: Flyin6 on August 31, 2022, 10:57:07 PM
and
We have similar tastes with respect to color!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 04, 2022, 12:57:00 PM
But finished project
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Post by: stlaser on September 04, 2022, 01:26:26 PM
That color is very nice btw
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 04, 2022, 03:51:40 PM
What hitch? Assuming you ordered it with hitches you needed installed. Unless Gm doesn’t actually think anyone would haul anything with them and doesn’t offer it as an option. :popcorn:I ordered a B&W at the dealership and had them install it. The factory puck system looks like Chinese junk to me. So I chose to not have it installed by the factory, also didn’t want to store the additional storage case for the ball and chain hooks.
That color is very nice btw
So there is a B&W turnover in the bed. I’ll wait on airbags till after the first trip, thinking the sumo spring deals look like a solid option also.
It’s Northsky blue metallic in color
Has a gold/silver flake. Some lights it pops a gold flash on it, night time it just looks black.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 04, 2022, 03:52:13 PM
Very nice looking rig Dave. I haven’t attacked the tree pitch sap on mine yet but it will never look that nice. Darn white trucks.Bob send me some pictures of what your spots look like and I’ll see if I can give you some better directions
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Post by: stlaser on September 04, 2022, 07:23:04 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 04, 2022, 07:33:57 PM
Buddy has puck system in his Ford, it’s ok…. To me the B&W is just tried and true simple.EXACTLY! Bullet proof! And the ball stores in its self!
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 05, 2022, 10:44:10 AM
So, what kind of fuel mileage do you get with that?
Sure would like to have one
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 06, 2022, 12:48:38 AM
Beautiful truck, really like itWell it’s currently about 200 miles of increase as I drive it. Started at 8 now up to 15. Both freeway and city streets
So, what kind of fuel mileage do you get with that?
Sure would like to have one
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 06, 2022, 09:44:13 AM
11.5 MPG?Beautiful truck, really like itWell it’s currently about 200 miles of increase as I drive it. Started at 8 now up to 15. Both freeway and city streets
So, what kind of fuel mileage do you get with that?
Sure would like to have one
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That's terrible! (Please do not take that personally)
I thought it would be near double that
Duane and two other friends I have with recent 3500 rams are getting in and around 20, about the same as my duramax.
Must be some break-in thing. No way you could live with that...as bad as my 6.0 suburban.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 06, 2022, 11:12:16 AM
Considering I only drive 2.8 miles for work each day I don’t expect much mpg.
Lol otherwise I would have got a Tesla lol
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Post by: Bob Smith on September 06, 2022, 12:02:39 PM
Considering I only drive 2.8 miles for work each day I don’t expect much mpg.
Lol otherwise I would have got a Tesla lol
And charge it at night with a gas generator when the power grid is down
Post by: Flyin6 on September 06, 2022, 12:06:46 PM
That's only on the west coast ;-)Considering I only drive 2.8 miles for work each day I don’t expect much mpg.
Lol otherwise I would have got a Tesla lol
And charge it at night with a gas generator when the power grid is down
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 06, 2022, 11:25:18 PM
And coming to an area near you soonNo, bob, nothing anywhere near that here or anywhere around the Mississippi/Ohio valleys goes on.
People in government want to shut down power stations due to the progressive influence from commiefornia, but all they ever do around here is add another scrubber to our numerous coal-fired plants. We have a thousand years of the black stuff and have people with common sense running the show. Nope, all that brownout crap is a direct result of the totally incompetent leadership of the whole left coast. Other states buy our electricity daily, we have plenty and the difference between the Midwest and a place like commiefornia is enough to amount to us being complete opposites.
We do everything differently, and I am saying this just to make a point. And the point is that liberal states have abandoned logic and reason and you can see it everywhere and in just about everything they do. Aside from the weather, these liberal areas are oppressive, and I can't imagine much fun to live in.
Out there for example, criminals are arrested and then released. Here they are arrested and if they ever get out, we shoot them and dump them in the river. We don't inspect cars for emissions crap and we are not saturated with police. Here everyone carries and in the tuck, we can legally use deadly force IF WE BELIEVE we are under threat of losing our lives or serious injury. Criminals know that and don't act like criminals often.
We protect our natural resources but if a man wants to dig a pond on his property, he just rents a backhoe and digs the darned hole. No permitting, no stupid regulation, nothing. It is what it is to be really free, not controlled.
Everything in conservative-run areas is different. We can't help people living in these oppressive states and we ask that those folks please remain there and clean up their own mess, our house is in order.
Sorry for the political outburst, but I guess that the folks living in these open-air prisons called states have lost so much of their freedom and rights that they actually believe what is happening to them is going to spread all over. I fear it will spread some, but for us around here in the midwest, we may just dig in our heels and let the stupidly run parts of the country meltdown in their own cesspools that no one but themselves created.
Post by: wilsonphil on September 07, 2022, 10:13:20 AM
https://www.rvtravel.com/state-motorhomes-exempt-california-smog-plan/
the retards running the state have now changed their minds again and WILL require out of state registered motorhomes be checked. they are setting up mobile sniffers to verify compliance on the spot.
Now all of you say how insane this is but it gets better, starting in 2025 you will have to have your motorhome/trucks/equipment checked QUARTLY thats right every three months!
All of you ask how CA was going to to completely switch to EV cars, this is how they will make it ecumenically unfeasible to own or operate anything else.
Pay attention here as thsi will be the blueprint of how other social issues will be a reality.
Post by: Flyin6 on September 07, 2022, 02:35:14 PM
To Dons point,You can fight them now or you can wait until they become larger, better financed, instutional and better entrenched...Because fight them you will!
https://www.rvtravel.com/state-motorhomes-exempt-california-smog-plan/
the retards running the state have now changed their minds again and WILL require out of state registered motorhomes be checked. they are setting up mobile sniffers to verify compliance on the spot.
Now all of you say how insane this is but it gets better, starting in 2025 you will have to have your motorhome/trucks/equipment checked QUARTLY thats right every three months!
All of you ask how CA was going to to completely switch to EV cars, this is how they will make it ecumenically unfeasible to own or operate anything else.
Pay attention here as thsi will be the blueprint of how other social issues will be a reality.
This is communism and socialism all set in the beautiful landscape of the California backdrop. This is tyranny. When did any reasonable voice ever get heard? Ever?
I doubt it.
I often thought about Sergeant York of WW1 fame who held thirty-some-odd Germans at bay and held prisoner with just himself and his trusty Springfield rifle. Had the lot of them just said, "To hell with this," and launched on the poor Sergeant, history would never have recorded anything about a Sergeant York at all.
Until some people there actually stand up and draw your line in the sand, the tail is just going to keep wagging the dog.
Funny thing, about the time the socialists finish destroying all of California, a new Mexican revolution will likely take it all back for themselves.
Post by: Flyin6 on September 07, 2022, 02:37:25 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 10:36:18 AM
Mudflaps from a USA made company
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Getting ceramic window tint all the way around this morning and will install mudflaps this eve after a half day of work.
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 08, 2022, 10:38:00 AM
Back to regular programming geezeDave please provide feedback on the tinting thing. I am running into headwinds of very steep pricing for the ceramic tint...$950 for the T-car! Outrageous!
Mudflaps from a USA made company
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Getting ceramic window tint all the way around this morning and will install mudflaps this eve after a half day of work.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 12:45:06 PM
My truck total price for expel ceramic window tint all the way around is $650.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 12:50:21 PM
The size of the glass on your Tesla is larger then standard vehicles so they have to order in a larger size roll. She doesn’t much like tinting them
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They. Do some really high end wake boats, paint protection film, window tint on buildings and vehicles
Iv know the owner since JR High
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 12:52:46 PM
Why is my man thread turning into a sissy Tesla thread all the sudden?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 01:01:24 PM
So…. Round two on the front glass.
Better then letting me leave and hope I don’t see it
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 08, 2022, 04:45:29 PM
On another note if you haven’t sat in a car with ceramic window tint I would suggest you do. Ask the shop if you can go for a drive or ride in a car with the product applied. I think you would be ok with the amount of interior comfort you get. If you can reduce the incoming heat from your car you can reduce your power usage not running the AC so hard. More mile to your charge!!That's a great point!
Why is my man thread turning into a sissy Tesla thread all the sudden?
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THe new Teslas all come with a new upgraded heat pump system that (as I can testify) does not use very much juice. But judging from today's drive, not having to use the AC as much could close the gap between the miles the car is supposed to get on a charge and what it actually gets
Today, pretty hot and sunny. I left with 276 miles of charge, then drove I estimate around 50-55 miles, and when pulling into my home the cat showed 207 miles. So 275-55=220. So that's 13-18 miles difference or about a 27% difference. Some of that was using the go pedal, but some of that was running the AC and the stereo.
Ceramic tint...We're on to something...
Post by: Flyin6 on September 08, 2022, 05:01:58 PM
Does the tint go on the outside of the glass?
I always thought it went on the inside...
Waiting to see pics of this awesome dually...
And I called around and found that the particular tint shop I priced was like 50% more than the others. I scheduled an appointment for all the windows on my T-car to get done for $474...although he wants to tint the huge back glass only up to the factory tint line which allows him to use a standard-sized sheet and not have to buy the crazy big 60" roll to fit the crazy-big T-car glass.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 06:57:43 PM
I’ll add some pictures one I get it washed. But inside doesn’t feel like I’m in a black hole but everything outside is still very bright looking out. One of things I like about these ceramic tints is, To block the view from outside in you don’t have to do the 5% limo tint stuff.
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It looks pretty dark outside but once you are inside it’s very bright. No manner of photo will express is. Worth it in my view for $650
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 07:05:35 PM
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Very good floor coverage, far thicker then the weathertech mats I have had in others cars. It’s a rubber not that stuff that when hot curls up to cause trip hazards
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 07:07:45 PM
OK, here's a really stupid question...Yes it goes on the inside.
Does the tint go on the outside of the glass?
I always thought it went on the inside...
Waiting to see pics of this awesome dually...
And I called around and found that the particular tint shop I priced was like 50% more than the others. I scheduled an appointment for all the windows on my T-car to get done for $474...although he wants to tint the huge back glass only up to the factory tint line which allows him to use a standard-sized sheet and not have to buy the crazy big 60" roll to fit the crazy-big T-car glass.
As for the tint line on the window I would thing the film will not be noticeable on the outside view. For instance around my mirror is a solid black shape you can’t see through. If the back of your Tesla is like that I would assume it’s fine.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 09:27:25 PM
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Front fenders require removal of three factory screws and installing the mudflaps. I don’t particularly like the flap sitting directly against my plastic or metal areas for debris to catch and rub. So I used a single sided sticky foam 1/8 and traced it to my flap then stuck the foam on the inside of the marks, blue tape worked well.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2022, 09:29:45 PM
The rear uses four factory holes and two that pinch their aluminum mount/clamp on the inner fender. I again applied some sticky foam and zipped the fenders on with the ol 90% drill attachment and dewalt impact
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Post by: wyorunner on September 09, 2022, 01:40:54 AM
Now, once all heat is out, it stays cooler longer than the taco does. Also seems cooler closer to the window. Have always thought that was strange but it’s installed and the installer is in AZ, so no need to fuss just deal.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 09, 2022, 08:03:20 AM
Just put a thermometer in each car and see what they show over a few hours. I can look into that with my black Jetta that’s tinted 5% and compare to my dark blue truck
Let me see about maybe a temperature recording style thermometer
Well that’s not in my cards. The ones I found were $100 and I don’t have Tesla money so…
But I can’t say I have noticed that. My work truck isn’t ever sitting except at night, and the windshield addition is new so I can’t speak to its abilities.
Id ya have time on a Sunday you could park two next to each other and check every few hours with a basic thermometer sitting on the arm wrest maybe
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 09, 2022, 10:45:05 AM
So I’m all finished with tint and the drive home was wonderful.I like that and am leaving in a couple of hours to get the T-car done.
I’ll add some pictures one I get it washed. But inside doesn’t feel like I’m in a black hole but everything outside is still very bright looking out. One of things I like about these ceramic tints is, To block the view from outside in you don’t have to do the 5% limo tint stuff.
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It looks pretty dark outside but once you are inside it’s very bright. No manner of photo will express is. Worth it in my view for $650
What tint percentage did you select for your truck?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 09, 2022, 12:23:50 PM
Front drive and passenger 30%
Rear windows 20%
All ceramic Xpel products
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 16, 2022, 05:59:34 PM
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Took the wife n kids up to Boise to see a few new to us sites. Going to the air museum tomorrow am, tonight just gonna play in the pool I think
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 20, 2022, 08:05:38 PM
Packaging looks good, parts all seem to be decent quality metal/steel and install instructions seem to be straight forward
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Simply assemble in the desired configuration.
In my case I have the single bolt to remove the dash tray. Then to the work table to mark and drill four holes
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I eyeballed the tray location to center, used a silver sharpie to mark the holes and used the supplied drill bits to pop through the plastic. They supply these rubber collapse-able nuts to hold the base in. Tighten down and back to the truck
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The rubber mat got trimmed to cover up the single nut holding the tray in, I’m not 100% sure if the four screws are in contact with the underside of the tray. But seemed to snap back in place like factory designed.
Mounted up the carbon fiber rods and adjusted to fit my line of site.
I ordered the second arm to persuade the passenger to not stare at their phone on trips. Time will tell
. The only complaint I can see going forward is the cell phone mounts don’t wirelessly charge. Looking into different mounting options from other sources or maybe the 3d printer at work to mod something
More on that another time
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Post by: EL TATE on September 21, 2022, 11:15:14 AM
I've seen this before:
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 21, 2022, 10:57:00 PM
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They had some poor packing issues and I’m working on a discount on my unit because but… I like the design
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 21, 2022, 11:05:34 PM
Not sturdy enough to walk on like I could on my fiberglass hard cover. But again this rolls up so I don’t need to walk on it.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 22, 2022, 07:56:06 AM
Nice work there Dave
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 22, 2022, 08:01:28 AM
My bak flip folder didn’t rest against the cab. It had some struts to hold it in placeI few months back I polished a red cumins and his bed cover rested firmly against the cab with his struts on. I assumed they all had that issue.
Nice work there Dave
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 22, 2022, 10:43:51 AM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 22, 2022, 11:32:18 AM
Super clean/nice. I recently looked at this cover...considered it should I remove the topper from my truck.I wish it was a little more over the bed caps. It doesn’t utilize enough of the carrying capacity I think.
But it seemed to not flip n flop on the highway like some of the soft covers that roll up
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Post by: Bob Smith on September 22, 2022, 11:47:19 AM
Super clean/nice. I recently looked at this cover...considered it should I remove the topper from my truck.Don, if you never use the space provided by the topper and never plan to then change to the cover of your choice. Just remember you will be the guy with the blue tarp flapping in the wind first time you need to haul something that needs to be contained and is higher than the cover that is rolled up out of the way.
Dave, nice looking addition to the truck.
Post by: Flyin6 on September 22, 2022, 05:32:14 PM
Only on rare occasions do I use the added dry space...Super clean/nice. I recently looked at this cover...considered it should I remove the topper from my truck.Don, if you never use the space provided by the topper and never plan to then change to the cover of your choice. Just remember you will be the guy with the blue tarp flapping in the wind first time you need to haul something that needs to be contained and is higher than the cover that is rolled up out of the way.
Dave, nice looking addition to the truck.
I like the one Dave installed if it's like the one I looked like
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 26, 2022, 11:12:51 PM
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We are twinners so to speak color and year and model minus my hips.
Anyway he cut out PPF film for the dreadful door seals that every person with shoes drags their feet on. Getting in and out will soon enough take the paint right off so these cover that area. No silly stainless to catch stuff behind just good old clear protection.
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You can barley see it on the doors but in a hour or so it should be good to go!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 01, 2022, 02:44:35 PM
So that being said I have ordered banks Idash data monster, the pedal monster, the ram air intake system and soon to come the banks exhaust when offered for a DRW truck.
https://bankspower.com/products/cold-air-intake-42266-2020-2021-chevy-gmc-2500-3500-6-6l-duramax-l5p
https://bankspower.com/products/throttle-controller-64311-pedalmonster-throttle-sensitivity-booster-for-use-existing-idash-or-derringer-for-many-cadillac-chevy-gmc-chrysler-dodge-ram-ford-jeep-lincoln-mazda
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 02, 2022, 11:22:35 AM
Had my first need to boggy moment in the truck and I’ll tell ya what. A smooth acceleration to full throttle is much faster then the ever foot to the floor right now method.I added the pedal commander to my D-max. It for sure makes the truck boogie!
So that being said I have ordered banks Idash data monster, the pedal monster, the ram air intake system and soon to come the banks exhaust when offered for a DRW truck.
https://bankspower.com/products/cold-air-intake-42266-2020-2021-chevy-gmc-2500-3500-6-6l-duramax-l5p
https://bankspower.com/products/throttle-controller-64311-pedalmonster-throttle-sensitivity-booster-for-use-existing-idash-or-derringer-for-many-cadillac-chevy-gmc-chrysler-dodge-ram-ford-jeep-lincoln-mazda
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 02, 2022, 02:54:59 PM
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From top of plate to bed rail 3” from bottom of trailer plate to trailer is 11”. Should give me 8” of clearance between the two immovable objects to avoid bed contact and selling yet another truck
Next up trailer hook up
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 22, 2022, 08:11:56 PM
https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/accessory/16063/icon%2Daccessories%2D20%2Dup%2Dgm%2D2500hd%2D3500%2D0%2D2%2Dstage%2D3%2Dsuspension%2Dsystem/
If they work with stock wheels on a dually I might be game to check it out. I’d love to get this truck a little taller upfront with some larger tires that fit my flavor more then stock Michelins tires
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 04, 2022, 06:08:42 PM
The all on headlights, the reverse lights and mirror lights.
Simple enough to follow their YouTube videos
Then I set about wrapping the grill sections
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This is a buddies and I really liked it wrapped in black so I’m copying his
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My fingers are bloody from pushing the vinyl around so I stopped.
Did the dumb wood grain trim inside the cab also
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Much better until I get the grill finished and the passenger area in the back finished.
Next thing should be some reverse bulbs to a higher quality LED bulb. The gm LED package didn’t replace the reverse bulb, or the license plate to LED so I’ll fix that also
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Post by: wyorunner on December 04, 2022, 08:51:28 PM
We have done the glass and interior of the Model Y so far. Have the stuff to do the wheels and the rest of the body, just haven’t done it yet.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 04, 2022, 09:44:42 PM
Dave, did you ceramic coat anything on this truck? Seems like that flavor of product would be your area of expertise.Yes, I used a less permanent coating from Meguiars
We have done the glass and interior of the Model Y so far. Have the stuff to do the wheels and the rest of the body, just haven’t done it yet.
I wanted to be able to have some hydrophobic properties but still be able to polish and wax which is my preferred method of clean.
https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-hybrid-paint-coating-pro-grade-protection-durability-thats-easy-use
All the glass is ceramic tinted, the hood and fenders and PPF coated with Xpel
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Post by: wyorunner on December 05, 2022, 01:50:49 AM
I need to get some of that ppf on this object attracting blue car, seems to be a quality product.Dave, did you ceramic coat anything on this truck? Seems like that flavor of product would be your area of expertise.Yes, I used a less permanent coating from Meguiars
We have done the glass and interior of the Model Y so far. Have the stuff to do the wheels and the rest of the body, just haven’t done it yet.
I wanted to be able to have some hydrophobic properties but still be able to polish and wax which is my preferred method of clean.
https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-hybrid-paint-coating-pro-grade-protection-durability-thats-easy-use
All the glass is ceramic tinted, the hood and fenders and PPF coated with Xpel
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 05, 2022, 07:34:34 AM
It has been really nice on the truck for sure.I need to get some of that ppf on this object attracting blue car, seems to be a quality product.Dave, did you ceramic coat anything on this truck? Seems like that flavor of product would be your area of expertise.Yes, I used a less permanent coating from Meguiars
We have done the glass and interior of the Model Y so far. Have the stuff to do the wheels and the rest of the body, just haven’t done it yet.
I wanted to be able to have some hydrophobic properties but still be able to polish and wax which is my preferred method of clean.
https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-hybrid-paint-coating-pro-grade-protection-durability-thats-easy-use
All the glass is ceramic tinted, the hood and fenders and PPF coated with Xpel
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Post by: wyorunner on December 05, 2022, 07:02:08 PM
I PPF everything. It’s the best thing since sliced bread!Whole vehicle or just the front facing sections?
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 05, 2022, 08:39:20 PM
On the wife’s I did full front. Full hood, full fenders, front bumper lights and mirrors
In my sissy truck I did another special piece on the C pillar to protect against the buckles on my brief case/bag hitting the truck when I threw it in the back seat. Also did the rear bumper since it was painted.
Full body wraps are a waste unless you were like the guy in the shop that was having his entire Cadillac ESV-V wrapped. It was gloss black but he had a matte wrap out on it that made it matte black. It was sick!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 05, 2022, 09:52:08 PM
I love I can close my hood no matter how dirty the hood is. The ppf protects it !!
On board air huh? I can honestly say that as of my last trip I wasn’t even going to do airbags in this. It pulls so flipping smooth and steady, just like you said, it rides great!
Other then air bags Charles what else would I use the air for? Iv thought about retro fitting a compressor for air horns and then a air blower under the driver seat. I have found my Peterbilt floors look so much better when I blow my boots off before I get in. I think an air hose under my seat for that would be bitchen lol
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 06, 2022, 10:58:01 AM
You’ll never regret it. 5 gal tank fed by two 440C vi air will run everything you could ever want.
Air horns are a must for the morons that pull in front of you when you are towing heavy….
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Post by: wyorunner on December 06, 2022, 02:44:04 PM
Milton coupler near the rear receiver. Air tools. I carried an air over hydraulic bottle jack and an impact. When the family is sitting on the side of the road, those will make getting back on the road much easier. Also, inflating flat tires, blowing up floats at the lake, and being a hero in the RV park when someone else breaks…I think the tank I have sitting on the shelf is three gallon for the two viaair pumps we have on the dodge. But yea I agree with on board air for all the things. We had it on our 4runner years ago, such a wonderful add to a rig.
You’ll never regret it. 5 gal tank fed by two 440C vi air will run everything you could ever want.
Air horns are a must for the morons that pull in front of you when you are towing heavy….
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 06, 2022, 04:25:34 PM
Iv changed a tire with it and them triangle block deals. Plenty of dirt bike tires
Where did you have a five gallon tank mounted at Charles?
Is sure wish I had the funds at the time you were cutting your truck out. It was sure set up nice
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 06, 2022, 07:56:37 PM
I had a 5 gallon tank mounted inboard of the frame under the driver, and the compressors were mounted in the hollow area in the front of the dually fenders
I think my build thread had all that info and detail
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 18, 2022, 11:54:05 AM
Limited-time deal: SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulbs 6000K White, 168 2825 T10 W5W 3030 Bright LED Chips, Dome Light, Map Light, Door Light, Courtesy Light, License Plate Light, Pack of 10 https://a.co/d/36h5rK5 (https://a.co/d/36h5rK5)
SEALIGHT 921 LED Bulbs, 912 921 LED Bulb Reverse Light T15 Backup Light LED 2600Lumens 6000K Xenon White W16W 906 904 902 Super Bright Light, Pack of 2 https://a.co/d/7TctWWW (https://a.co/d/7TctWWW)
They don’t seem to put out an extreme amount of light but nearly 1/4 the price of diode dynamics or other high end they work and to be honest the back up camera really eliminates the need for bright lights
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 23, 2022, 08:41:17 AM
No noticeable power gain or torque but it looks better to me lol
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Post by: Flyin6 on December 23, 2022, 12:52:37 PM
Had a few min this morning so I replaced my bow tie.MPG's??
No noticeable power gain or torque but it looks better to me lol
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Post by: stlaser on December 23, 2022, 01:20:07 PM
Had a few min this morning so I replaced my bow tie.
No noticeable power gain or torque but it looks better to me lol
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Dave, is it supposed to still be a bow tie?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 23, 2022, 10:38:08 PM
No noticeable fuel economy increase while on my 2.8 mile drive to the shop, I’ll test freeway mpg this weekend while out visiting family to be sure.Had a few min this morning so I replaced my bow tie.MPG's??
No noticeable power gain or torque but it looks better to me lol
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 23, 2022, 10:38:44 PM
No I’m pretty sure it’s still supposed to be a bow tie just more of a Black tieHad a few min this morning so I replaced my bow tie.
No noticeable power gain or torque but it looks better to me lol
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 06, 2023, 05:59:24 PM
Cb radio stuff is next
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 14, 2023, 11:23:47 PM
Used my new Adams garden hose foam cannon
https://adamspolishes.com/products/adam-s-new-standard-foam-gun-32oz
Found some water spots on the rear fenders with some light scratches from I assume washing. Even using two wash buckets, fresh wash mitt only used on my truck you still manage to pick up particles that scratch. That’s why paint maintenance is key.
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You can see them in the overhead garage light reflection.
It still beads water really well after decontamination and washing. Happy with the products so far.
I have another trip to Idaho to get some CB stuff installed, tuned and calibrated in the DRW. Going to mount up some dash cameras as well.
When I get back from there I’ll polish, not compound but polish the paint and re seal.
Looks good still
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 15, 2023, 09:00:32 AM
Wish you lived close to me. I’d keep you busy on that black Yukon
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 15, 2023, 09:34:28 AM
Looks good.That black beauty would be great if it was your only task every day.
Wish you lived close to me. I’d keep you busy on that black Yukon
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To just wake up wash n wax
It sure looks good!
I guess gm is doing that black chrome package on the HD this next change. It will look good on them all.
Did talk the wife out of a new vehicle to our fleet. I don’t have to worry about that now
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 15, 2023, 10:55:24 AM
My fav blue of all time is a toss-up between the B-5 Mopar blue and Lemans blue used in 66-67 on Vettes.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 15, 2023, 11:09:00 AM
The gm 1500’s have a brighter blue option as well that I like.
I came to the options I wouldn’t do black ever again, I hate silver, I like white but they have always been white. I love red and mom hates it. So blue it was
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 15, 2023, 11:33:26 AM
See now I really like the bright Atlas blue ford has a lot.There is an Atlas-blue Tremor sitting in the driveway across from my house. Pretty truck!
The gm 1500’s have a brighter blue option as well that I like.
I came to the options I wouldn’t do black ever again, I hate silver, I like white but they have always been white. I love red and mom hates it. So blue it was
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 15, 2023, 06:43:04 PM
Vantrue N4 3 Channel 4K Dash Cam, 4K+1080P Front and Rear, 1440P+1440P Front and Inside, 1440P+1440P+1080P Three Way Triple Car Camera, IR Night Vision, 24hr Parking Mode, Capacitor, Support 256GB Max https://a.co/d/hiWUYUg
Fairly straight forward install.
Had to order a hardwire power kit and SD card as they box doesn’t come with it.
Started at the rear camera by pullin the door seals and fishing wire over he headliner down the driver side up to the rear view mirror. I coiled the excess up and tucked it above the driver head.
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Then attached it to the camera
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I tried mounting it higher behind the mirror but it blocks the rotation of the mirror so lower it went. The camera has a view screen of the front, cab, and rear views so I figured I should leave it visible.
Then to power the camera system I ran the power wire down the passenger side pillar to the passenger side fuse box.
After that I went for the UsB plugs that came this week. The usb distribution block didn’t work so I went another direction
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I picked up two of these
[Upgraded Version] Quick Charge... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LKRDG2T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Popped two holes with the hole saw and ran the wires to the same location as the camera to hook up later for constant power.
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I’ll hook this up after I get the CB radio buttoned up. Still waiting on rightchannelradios.com to get me the correct antenna mount for the hood and I’ll start on that mess. I want to mount my head unit under the seat, the controls are on the mic so I’ll hang the handle below the start ignition button if the wires allow. The 3’ antenna will be on the driver side of the hood close to the windshield.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 15, 2023, 06:48:07 PM
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There is four bends in the bracket and it appears the third bend is at the wrong angle for driver side. Passenger side the slope would match the fender line but it then leans the antenna forward not vertical or even aft. So I’m in contact with them and their vender to get it sorted out.
If they can’t sort it out I’ll be going with one of these.
ZROADZ Ditch Hood Hinge LED Mounting Bracket - Compatible w/ 2019-2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 - to Mount (2) 3 Inch LED Pod Lights - Mild Steel Gloss Black Finish - Bolt-On Installation - PN #Z362181 https://a.co/d/8UtiCZj
These are stout design and would give a good location for the antenna but not ideal to have it moving on the hood for cable routing and such. I’ll give it a try and or modify if need be
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 17, 2023, 11:13:49 PM
And if you put a hole there it wouldn’t be so noticeable. Or get a magnetic mount.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 17, 2023, 11:33:40 PM
You’d get better reception and transmission if you have it in the middle of the roof as the metal surface acts as the ground plane.Definitely not going on the roof. I have a bracket that will mount on my bed cover but that’s last resort
And if you put a hole there it wouldn’t be so noticeable. Or get a magnetic mount.
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 20, 2023, 10:35:08 AM
Double tap on the roof.You’d get better reception and transmission if you have it in the middle of the roof as the metal surface acts as the ground plane.Definitely not going on the roof. I have a bracket that will mount on my bed cover but that’s last resort
And if you put a hole there it wouldn’t be so noticeable. Or get a magnetic mount.
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Not that noticeable, and enhanced performance. Seems worthy of consideration....
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 05, 2023, 02:13:09 PM
Each part for the RF was cleaned and inspected, then each part was added and tuned for maximum function via the brass screw at the top of antenna.
We started by tuning each antenna
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Had to drill the mount holes a little larger, then a ground screw hole as well.
Pulled each RF cable through the firewall using GM’s designed grommets, attached to the antenna and chased around in the cab. Chris made short work of all things. After a test drive Down the road we were able to talk to each other via the shop radio. Both of us seemed pleased with the results.
Then chris wouldn’t let me leave before he did at least one of the grill bars in a good n clean non wrinkle
That completes the grill now!
Then turned direction to hard wiring the USB plugs, driving cameras, and constant power to the CB radio.
The antennas have a bit of forward cant but I’m very happy with the function and the look. Using the antenna Quick connects I can pop them off real fast.
Time for bed, then head home tomorrow before it starts raining here. Can’t be havin dirty trucks!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 05, 2023, 05:53:08 PM
Here are the photos that didn’t load while up in ID
Some CB radio antennas my buddy Chris helped me run. Talked to a guy from Missouri on the way home to Utah on it.
Finished the black on the grill also.
Home and drippin in the what was a clean floor in the garage
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 02, 2023, 04:46:35 PM
Here is finished product after I coated the underside with amsoils under body protection stuff.
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Complete as Gm should have shipped it
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 24, 2023, 12:01:17 AM
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Passenger side, passenger doors done.
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Post by: Flyin6 on April 24, 2023, 08:57:28 AM
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Why the tape Dave?Waxes and polished don’t play well with plastics. Often times the wax will haze or leave white marks all over the plastic (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230424/3c153474866e1981940bc46a7663b652.jpg)
Point in case, not all products do it but most do
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Post by: Flyin6 on April 24, 2023, 09:53:13 AM
When buffing, I tape over the edges and do them by hand...
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 24, 2023, 10:48:23 AM
I need to make a few phone calls about what the best product for this PPF is. The polish seems to clean it up nice but I’m not sure if or how the ceramic will react to it.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 11, 2023, 09:44:36 PM
1000k miles and avg 18.5 mpg with cruise usually on 85mph
And I think the wife has picked out our new BullMastiff
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 23, 2023, 05:57:02 PM
Just rolled 10k miles on the truck on the way to bring home the puppyLooks like the pup is mimicking dad!
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I was in the driver seat lolJust rolled 10k miles on the truck on the way to bring home the puppyLooks like the pup is mimicking dad!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 05, 2023, 12:38:01 PM
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The Bulletpoint dash mount has its issues in my opinion. In order to get a phone or screen to not jiggle down the road I have had to rest the arm on the dash.
In order to fix the issue I pulled the 3m tape and used small 4mm screws to bolt it to the plastic tray. It helped a squeak but not fix the jiggle on my phone.
The wireless mag charger seems to work well as far as mag strength and charge speed. It been hardwired to the power plug we put inside the upper glove box. No battery drain issues with such a small draw on the system. Extended parking hasn’t been explored yet.
Rear window still drips ever slightly but not enough I want the dealership to fuk up my interior to fix it.
Tires and icon level kit are still on my list.
Need to order the banks exhaust now that has been released for the DRW truck.
Otherwise very happy with the simple modification I have made.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 05, 2023, 12:41:40 PM
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So far 10959 miles on the truck, MPG is going up a little bit every couple Of 1k miles I drive it.
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Seems I’m due for another oil change, I figure I’ll switch over to amsoil and du fuel filters at the same time.
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The banks Idash is still useful, the disturbing part is reading how often my truck keeps regen happening.
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Seems I avg about every 400 miles or so. I know it doesn’t see much freeway day to day as the commute to work is only 3 miles and back. But why park the nice ac vehicle when the other car AC sucks
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 20, 2023, 08:54:14 PM
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Post by: Sammconn on August 21, 2023, 09:22:22 AM
He started running an additive…that eluded me at the moment.
I want to say power service grey jug but not sure.
He now is more like 7-800 miles I think.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 21, 2023, 11:47:17 AM
Dave. A buddy of mine with a Ford was re-gening all the time too.That sounds real nice!! If you would follow up with him and ask what it was for sure. I do put the amsoil fuel stuff in but it hasn’t changed anything as far as my regen
He started running an additive…that eluded me at the moment.
I want to say power service grey jug but not sure.
He now is more like 7-800 miles I think.
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Post by: Sammconn on August 22, 2023, 10:39:11 AM
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Said it upped the re-gen interval significantly and quieted down the engine noise.
2019? F250 FWIW.
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Post by: stlaser on August 22, 2023, 11:02:24 AM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 22, 2023, 10:22:32 PM
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Post by: JR on August 23, 2023, 08:37:07 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 08, 2023, 05:38:16 PM
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The good news is I have a dent repair guy who says $200 maybe less to fix
The PPF did 100% protect my paint thankfully. So I should be relatively relaxed about how big of a jack ass I am.
Took some adhesive remover and the paint still looks perfect just with some extra anti radar shape to it
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 08, 2023, 09:43:03 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 25, 2023, 09:58:44 PM
Lots of work and fun as we wrapped up the dirt work season.
Picked up a new dirt wagon for my semi
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Had some truck parts show up on the porch for my Christmas gift to myself
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The plan is wait till bilstein shocks to get her next week.
Plan is to look like this guys right
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35/12.50’s on stock wheels with some spacers in the back.
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Post by: Flyin6 on December 26, 2023, 11:21:00 AM
I thought a hippie commune kidnapped you.
So, two things
Is that yellow tractor yours? I totally missed it if you mentioned it somewhere.
Second, so getting ready to lift the dually?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 26, 2023, 06:07:02 PM
He's back!Definitely not suicided by any means.
I thought a hippie commune kidnapped you.
So, two things
Is that yellow tractor yours? I totally missed it if you mentioned it somewhere.
Second, so getting ready to lift the dually?
The yellow Peterbilt is not owned by me, if the chance comes to purchase I will gladly. It’s been my company truck for three years now. We replaced our End dump dirt trailer with a three axle 26ton capacity side dump trailer. Gross 88,000 pounds down the highway.
Yes the dually is getting a face lift, I “need” (want) more bumper clearance for bigger rubber and dirt road capabilities.
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Post by: Flyin6 on December 26, 2023, 07:53:49 PM
Oooh, I like where this may be going.He's back!Definitely not suicided by any means.
I thought a hippie commune kidnapped you.
So, two things
Is that yellow tractor yours? I totally missed it if you mentioned it somewhere.
Second, so getting ready to lift the dually?
The yellow Peterbilt is not owned by me, if the chance comes to purchase I will gladly. It’s been my company truck for three years now. We replaced our End dump dirt trailer with a three axle 26ton capacity side dump trailer. Gross 88,000 pounds down the highway.
Yes the dually is getting a face lift, I “need” (want) more bumper clearance for bigger rubber and dirt road capabilities.
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Oh and getting way out in front of this, but I will be coming down near your AO sometime in July. Doing some wheeling in the snowy range and the Tetons and camping on Freemont Lake. Then plan to blast down to the Colorado to try and run the Red Cone trail. I'll keep advised so maybe I can see you and the lifted 3500 in person.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 31, 2023, 11:55:51 PM
40 inch to top of wheel well is now 42.75”
Nothing to complicated. Rough country does a good job with instructions for install. New arms, new shocks, 2” block in the back.
I still have room to turn the front up but not needed for tire size I’m installing. Ride is good, smooth, handles bumps well.
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Now for an alignment, wheel spacers and tires to be installed later this week if I have time
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 01, 2024, 10:23:48 AM
Post by: JR on January 01, 2024, 12:53:15 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on January 01, 2024, 01:09:57 PM
Yep, now you have a hole to fill.So, I'd suggest the stock-size tire works well with the leveled look. That and no loss of power and mileage and no computer shenanigans.
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Post by: stlaser on January 01, 2024, 10:04:31 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 01, 2024, 11:04:00 PM
I concur a 2 finger gap min is best….. :tongue:At the rate I kick rocks out of the semi duals I wanna four inch gap lol but that just collects larger rocks
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 04, 2024, 08:50:32 PM
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Shop guy brought them home from the shop in his fully stocked truck lol
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I think it will work great and look awesome
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Post by: oklawall on January 04, 2024, 09:09:04 PM
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Post by: stlaser on January 04, 2024, 11:01:45 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 04, 2024, 11:11:23 PM
No rubbing?Dead blow hammer should fix any lol.
No I have seen a few guys who have 35’s and no vertical increase no rubbing
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 04, 2024, 11:15:34 PM
I guess my program will be a sturdy regiment of check tire pressure which is easy on the dash and tire rotation which I am terrible at!!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 12, 2024, 11:39:03 AM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 12, 2024, 03:50:32 PM
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Post by: oklawall on January 12, 2024, 03:57:50 PM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 12, 2024, 06:40:33 PM
But I love it for sure.
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Post by: JR on January 12, 2024, 06:44:05 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 12, 2024, 11:58:06 PM
Also per Shawn I ordered springs for our work project from ALCAN.
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 13, 2024, 09:01:39 AM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 13, 2024, 10:34:04 AM
I like it Dave, almost has a smart/sophisticated look about it...Like someone has put a lot of thought into it!I don’t know about all that
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 14, 2024, 02:37:05 AM
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Does well in the snow!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 08, 2024, 06:21:37 PM
Shock issues in the front end of the truck.
First off the rough country shocks are trash. Might as well just put rubber bands on. So I ordered Bilstein for the whole unit. They only have two size option +1” or +4-6” I ordered both and one was two small and would limit my down travel, the other longer left me zero up travel.
So after many of conversations I ordered fox shocks for the front only. The back shocks are the 4-6” longer and seem to have plenty of room for up and down.
Anyway I look forward to my freeway drive tonight to the shooting range with one of the twins.
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No photo of the fox shock sorry
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Post by: JR on February 08, 2024, 08:21:14 PM
Does that have a rear sway bar?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 08, 2024, 10:08:43 PM
I have Foxes up front, added with the lift. Still running Bilstiens in the back. With 2" blocks they are right in the middle of travel.No sir, I don’t believe GM has added that, it appears to only be a dodge thing.
Does that have a rear sway bar?
The new 8.1l megamax dually might have one but not much information has been released and mostly speculation
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 12, 2024, 11:07:15 PM
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This is a good representation of my contact patch on the 12.50 wide tires
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 05, 2024, 02:41:38 PM
Oh my gosh
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 05, 2024, 02:43:09 PM
More stable in the corners on the freeway. I haven’t towed yet but I think this will be a much more comfortable drive.
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Post by: JR on April 05, 2024, 03:57:21 PM