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[2000UZJ]

Looking great! I see the pup is a chick Fil a fan

Thanks! Great to see you still around. I hope all is well with ya! If your ever back in Atlanta, let me know and we can link up!

 

[2000UZJ]

Amazing work on the paint. I just redid the motor mounts on mine and it was a big difference.

Thanks! I still have a few spots to fix, but I am really happy with how it turned out!

I have a feeling my mounts are due, I feel like the idle should be smoother in-cab, feels like the motor is bouncing around under the hood but it's running extremely smooth. I exaggerated a bit, but it does have more vibration than I think it should.

 

[2000UZJ]

May Update: I've been heavily enjoying the 100. I seem to be driving it over my other vehicle constantly. The MyBMW App told me I had driven...0 miles in the 5-Series in April .

Completed:

• Bi-Weekly Leather Conditioner Application - Seats are pretty soft, still 18 year old leather but have held up extremely nice.
• Removal of rust on sliders. Talk about a pain in the ass.

To-Do

• Inner and Outer Tie rod on Passenger side. I believe the inner has play, causing steering to still be vague.
• Figure out why the steering rack locks up in parking lots. I think the rack is shot to s***, but isn't leaking, returns to center, and the new bushings made it drive like a new-ish used off road Toyota, lol.
• Install lower 555 Ball Joints to replace the OEM from 300,000 miles ago.
• Replace all of the 6K Eye f*#cking bright blue LED's with Warm LED's.
• Finish my peach vodka drink right after hitting Post. (Don't judge. It's already hot outside)

 

[2000UZJ]

It's been a while, not many crazy updates but figure I'd post!

• ARB Combo 2003+ Installed with ARB LED Fog Lights
• Bilstein B8 5160's
• Dobinson's Adjustable Rear Control Arms (Upper and Lower)
• Rebuilt Swing Out Spindles.
• 2700K Interior LED's
• 35L Fridge + Fridge Slide
• Extended OEM Camera to Carrier
• Clear Coat on Hood
• Overhauled every inch of wiring and added a new control panel (8 Gang Paen)
• YotaMD Key (Black with Green Accents)

She's getting ready for her inaugural trip to the mall

 

[turBRO]

I love your truck. It's a huge inspiration, thanks for posting.

 

[Land Shark]

It's been a while, not many crazy updates but figure I'd post!

• ARB Combo 2003+ Installed with ARB LED Fog Lights
• Bilstein B8 5160's
• Dobinson's Adjustable Rear Control Arms (Upper and Lower)
• Rebuilt Swing Out Spindles.
• 2700K Interior LED's
• 35L Fridge + Fridge Slide
• Extended OEM Camera to Carrier
• Clear Coat on Hood
• Overhauled every inch of wiring and added a new control panel (8 Gang Paen)
• YotaMD Key (Black with Green Accents)

She's getting ready for her inaugural trip to the mall

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Interested in knowing how much those B8's made for a better ride?

 

[2000UZJ]

Interested in knowing how much those B8's made for a better ride?

They are fantastic for the money, around $1,000 at my door. Coming from OME NitroChargers that had 100K on them, it was night and day. I was torn between the Dobinson MRR (Adjustable) shocks which ran $2,600 at my door. I am very happy with it, for how heavy this truck is, and the "heavy" springs, they control the weight pretty nicely. I'd buy them again. The only thing I don't like is the digressive valving. They handle big stuff with grace, but small cracks in pavement and metal plates come with a stiffer transition.

8/10 for daily and light offroad. This truck is my "hobby" late at night. It's not really meant to do what my old 2000 did. It's fun, not meant to hardcore wheeling. I'm proud to have it as a pavement pounder, and monthly beach machine.