Builds wiseinvestor's budget build of "Big Slick"

[Eric Sarjeant]

Foggy headlight repair. I have some slight sunburn on the factory headlights. At 10 years and 125K this is expected. I have seen some good suggestions on this forum as well as youtube on how to renew the look of the plastic. However, with humility I offer my suggestion on the absolute best way to restore factory headlights.

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[Eric Sarjeant]

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[wiseinvestor]

Truck update: Spoiler not much to update on.

The Truck has been running perfect as expected. I did a few cosmetic updates.

I swapped out the sunburned headlights with new Toyota replacements.

I threw in some:
PHILIPS Xenon X-TremeVision Gen2 +150% D4S HID Xenon Two (2x) Bulbs 42402XV2C1
Philips 9005 X-tremeVision Upgrade Headlight Bulb

My Kelvins don't match but I can see down a country road like never before.

The cost is high replacing the entire units but the result is so good.

 

[wiseinvestor]

At 135K miles the driver seat was looking a bit tired of my butt sitting on it.

New Cushion and Cover from Toyota makes the rest of the truck feel old!

I will add that my experience is that interior parts for my 2013 are starting to get harder to order. I could not find a replacement for the back of the seat. I have the part number but it is not currently available in the US. I'm also struggling to find multiple interior trim pieces available to order.

 

[wiseinvestor]

I have been running without a rack for the last month. Gained at least 1mpg.
I got the kit on amazon with the shorter bolts and covers.

yeah... Yakima skybox sale forthcoming.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Not that it is needed on this forum, but shout out to @Eric Sarjeant and his team. I just feel lucky to be able to access that level of experience and knowledge from a dealership.

 

[reddog90]

Truck update: Spoiler not much to update on.

The Truck has been running perfect as expected. I did a few cosmetic updates.

I swapped out the sunburned headlights with new Toyota replacements.

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I threw in some:
PHILIPS Xenon X-TremeVision Gen2 +150% D4S HID Xenon Two (2x) Bulbs 42402XV2C1
Philips 9005 X-tremeVision Upgrade Headlight Bulb
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My Kelvins don't match but I can see down a country road like never before.

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The cost is high replacing the entire units but the result is so good.

This is exactly what I need to do. How much of a PITA was it to replace the headlights?

 

[wiseinvestor]

This is exactly what I need to do. How much of a PITA was it to replace the headlights?

Well my friend helped me to do the swap, but it was not a pita.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Couple of minor things that I have been pleased with..
Installed a dash cam with front and rear cameras.

I looked hard at Blackvue and others but settled on the Viofo A139 Pro with Sony's the new starvis 2 sensor.
Very please with the video quality. Few quirks with the camera but that is to be expected. App works well.
Will post some screenshots soon.

Secondly, I installed ARB cable guide for my fridge. This thing has been in my garage for a year and I just got around to putting it in. Kicking myself for waiting so long. Works a treat.

 

[wiseinvestor]

LCDC 9 = Redemption

I first visited Fort Collins during LCDC6 in 2019. With no experience and few modifications to my truck I joined the group.
I signed up for Kelly Flats for the first day of trails. I showed up, drove to the base of Heart Attack Hill and realized I was out of my comfort zone. I did not attempt it and decided to return to camp. With better armor and more experience, I went back this year knowing I was going to do that trail. In the 5 position I headed up.

It was great and felt like a personal accomplishment. I know from comparing the footage from LCDC6 to my experience that the trail has had some of the obstacles dialed down. I was looking for one spot in particular where @Romer spotted trucks in 2019 only to realize I had already been though it without issues. It was a great day all around.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Miller's Rock. This trail was a last min swap for Storm Mountain. I was a bit anxious about it. However, I was part of an amazing group of drivers. @tincan45 up front, @TheGrrrrr in the back, and @linuxgod helping choose lines.... along with the others spotting along the way. I couldn't have done this trail without their help.

 

[wiseinvestor]

2480 miles completed on this trip. Worked my mpg back above 12.4 as I averaged about 15.5 on the journey (not including trails.)
Got some great bbq in Kansas City at Joe's. Colby Kansas is starting to feel like a second home. And I don't care what people say about Kansas... I think it is beautiful in it's own way...

All around a great trip.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Scuffs and bumps report:
The Budbuilt skids and sliders were great protection and they did get a few battle scars as expected. That is what they are there for after all.

I damaged the trailer electric port as it is low hanging fruit and I didn't bother to tuck up and away as advised.

Mudflap needs reattached.

Exhaust will be fine. lol.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Now... my Tupperware got involved on the way back down Kelly Flats. Mostly on the rear bumper but evidence exists up front as well.

rear passenger:

rear driver

front center

4 years ago I really did grin at how "extra" people's modifications were. The further down the road I go the more I understand the functionality that comes along with the decisions people make. Things to think about.

 

[Leelanau]

Great pics and writeup @wiseinvestor! Amazing how green Colorado is this year! I was recently out in Boulder visiting my daughter and it was just beautiful.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Great pics and writeup @wiseinvestor! Amazing how green Colorado is this year! I was recently out in Boulder visiting my daughter and it was just beautiful.

Thanks. I don't know if the amount of water they got this year is a good thing or a bad thing, but is was pretty. Fishermen were delegated to the shoreline as the rivers were moving.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Detailer fit me in today for some paint love after my shenanigans last week. Road to recovery begins here.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Little Sunday morning breakfast with a few of the local Toyota group.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Edit: Adjusted for regular drive shaft lubrication.

I am not an expert... but this is my maintenance schedule cheat sheet I use to ballpark when the truck is due for something. It is not comprehensive but I thought I would share. It is based on the maintenance book that came with my 2013. There are two schedules in the book, regular and heavy use. I use the heavy use because it can't hurt. Also, there are items listed here that are not in the book. Again this is not a recommendation, only what I use to help me when making regular service appointments.