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Builds wiseinvestor's budget build of "Big Slick" (3 Viewers)
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LC porn
The new setup looks perfect with those tires. Goldilocks, man
reddog90
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What's your mileage at these measurements? I took before and after measurements when I installed my lift and I had suspected my factory suspension was tired, making it seem like I gained more in my lift. Did Eric say if the new OEM struts will settle at all?
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Just under 99k. Im sure the old ones were tired. The spacer and new springs prevent me from knowing what difference new factory parts might have on hight but my guess is very little if any. Ymmv
reddog90
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I missed the part about the spacer. Truck looks great.
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Briefly explored a bit of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this weekend.
I made lunch while the kids played in the river.
I should have let it cool for a min before I called them.
Beautiful area. I will be back when I can stay longer.
I made lunch while the kids played in the river.
I should have let it cool for a min before I called them.
Beautiful area. I will be back when I can stay longer.
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Added WiFi in the car recently. Kids love it.
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Gamiviti dropped me some accessories for the rack. Looking forward to getting organized up there.
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100K mile service is done.
The radiator swap and other pm items are on deck this week.
I stuck the new cupholder in. I'm liking it quite a bit. When I first saw people doing this, I just assumed they had completely run out of modifications to do. But after having my truck for 2 years I realized how much I hated the factory cup holders. So, it actually is pretty nice.
The radiator swap and other pm items are on deck this week.
I stuck the new cupholder in. I'm liking it quite a bit. When I first saw people doing this, I just assumed they had completely run out of modifications to do. But after having my truck for 2 years I realized how much I hated the factory cup holders. So, it actually is pretty nice.
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I've been taking some measurements and trying to figure out how to fit a deployed xped, a fridge, water, propane, table/chairs, and still keep the a third row seat in.
I ordered this slide from clearview mirrors as it is expandable. I have set it at it smallest setting and it works with my budget fridge. I have some ideas but it is a work in progress.
I ordered this slide from clearview mirrors as it is expandable. I have set it at it smallest setting and it works with my budget fridge. I have some ideas but it is a work in progress.
Neat build, like your style
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Preventative maintenance completed: New Radiator & Hoses, Water Pump, Thermostat, Serpentine Belt & Tensioner, PCV Valve, Bracket, Fan Clutch, and Idler Pulley.
Airflow sensor cleaned. Full of fresh extra special pink stuff, and a top off on trans fluid.
Not exactly the stuff of childhood bedroom posters but here you go...
Airflow sensor cleaned. Full of fresh extra special pink stuff, and a top off on trans fluid.
Not exactly the stuff of childhood bedroom posters but here you go...
Did you DIY?
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Missed the moment, but... she's broke in now.
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Not sure how I have not seen your thread before, but really nice build. The truck looks great and the best part of any build thread is seeing people use their trucks.
And not to be overly sentimental because everybody has their own motivations for owning 200s (or any vehicle for that matter) and investing huge amounts of time and/or money to build them up and customize them. There is nothing wrong with pushing things to the extreme and testing the limits of your vehicle and yourself, and there is nothing wrong with simply getting joy out of stepping outside and looking at your rig sitting in the driveway everyday.
To me, everything is all about
I rarely remember the trails or obstacles (that's what cameras are for), but I remember every cup of hot chocolate watching Perseids at 2am and every trailside cooking adventure with the kids (like trying to make grilled cheese with the kids in 50 mph wind gusts).
I really appreciate your stories. Thanks for sharing.
And not to be overly sentimental because everybody has their own motivations for owning 200s (or any vehicle for that matter) and investing huge amounts of time and/or money to build them up and customize them. There is nothing wrong with pushing things to the extreme and testing the limits of your vehicle and yourself, and there is nothing wrong with simply getting joy out of stepping outside and looking at your rig sitting in the driveway everyday.
To me, everything is all about
I rarely remember the trails or obstacles (that's what cameras are for), but I remember every cup of hot chocolate watching Perseids at 2am and every trailside cooking adventure with the kids (like trying to make grilled cheese with the kids in 50 mph wind gusts).
I really appreciate your stories. Thanks for sharing.
Where is this exactly?
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Thank you for the kind words. I agree with you 100%. The moments with friends and especially with the kiddos are my favorite. The truck is both a fun hobby and a tool. It doesn't make the rocks skip farther or the sunset prettier, but it does give me the confidence to go. Your truck is awesome btw. Cheers!
Did you DIY your maintenance? If not, what was the cost?
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Gravel road is upper tremont road, and the lunch spot is at the Elkmont Truss Bridge over little river.
