Here are a few I just took today:

 

Thats what $9k in mods looks like. lol

 

LOL..true true.

It's actually over 10k with the gears & front LSD install, new beadlock hardware, new tunes for the SCT, misc powdercoating, etc. Would have been more - but, I saved a fair amount of money by asking my buddy to help install the RCD kit.

Plus - that money was just for this recent round of parts (3+ months).....much more $$ than that sunk into her over the years!

 

Where did you get your MT/R's? I'm looking at 35x12.5x17 and found them for $319 a piece at discount tire. Cheapest I have found.

 

I paid a total 'Out the Door Price' of $1,550 for the set of five (35x12.5x15's)...works out to be $310 a piece. I also purchased mine from Discount.

Since these were going on my beadlocks..that pricing didn't include mounting, balancing, valve stems, tire disposal fees or anything additional like that. I did get the tire certificates so I think that added like $155ish to the total.

 

How many inches from ground to top of wheel well?

 

yeeeessssss

 

I think I measured it before it was 100% done but I was around 45" for the front and like 46.5" on the back (give or take). I could easily adjust my coilovers to get the front higher (but I'm being lazy) - Plus I'm sitting around 79"-80"to the top of the cab..which barely clears my garage door as it is!

So, I'm good (for now!)

lol - glad you approve!

Your peer pressure in the other thread got me off my *** Sunday to take those pictures!

 

This is the Truck your mother warned you about.

 

lol nice one!

If I had room in my signature...I would add your quote!

 

looks badass

 

Little minor update:

Today I ordered some custom machined one piece anti-cone ring's for my Trailready beadlocks. I designed them on my computer - then contacted a machine shop to actually produce them.

They will be powdercoated black and made out of 6061-T6 aluminum to replace the multi-piece plastic setup that Trailready offers.

The anti-cone ring fills some of the space between the beadlock sealing surface & the bead of the tire to prevent uneven stress & bending of the surface ring due to the height difference. You basically need them when using tires that have an overly thick bead. It should seal much better since it's a single solid piece.

Going custom on this is pricey as all hell - but I'm already into it a ton anyway, so what’s some more! LOL

 

Ehh. It's only money right? Sounds like a plan though.

 

looks good bud! i like it

 

Good choice on 6061. Should be soft enough that it bends before it breaks. Wanna toss me some custom parts?

 

Yep! Why not!

Thanks - Means a lot coming from you Zach!

Yeah, but in this case it's just use to help fill a gap between the two uneven surfaces.

Hmm...let me think about that. LOL

 

Just a small purchase for the Ranger today:

I ordered a Jimmi' Jammer & Gate Keeper setup from here - mainly because it was something that is made for my truck that I didn't already own! LOL

I’m flirting with getting a bunch of Dynamat soon and installing it in the doors since I'll have everything apart to install the security products anyway.

Plus, then maybe I'll actually install my '06+ mirrors I've had sitting in my garage for the past few months!

 

Well, I the other day I got my sound deadening delivered.

Nothing better than coming home to a huge stack of boxes from Jegs!

 

Let us know how it turns out. I've been thinking of doing something similar to reduce road noise in the cab

 

your truck looks beautiful

 

Yeah - I can't wait for it to get warmer outside so I can wrap all this stuff up. It should work great, I've never heard anything bad about putting in some sound deadening products.

Should tighten things up nicely.

Thanks!

 

Well – The next heavy round of 'improvements’ are just about underway:

I've been talking with Jon the owner of Fearce Offroad (Fearce Offroad-Heavy Duty Winch Bumpers for Ford Trucks and SUV's) about making a heavy-duty bumper for my truck. I wanted a non-winch bumper (so it could mount nice and tight to the truck) but still fully reinforced so I can install a receiver mounted winch when desired.

From the time I first saw one of his bumpers - I knew I needed one. He has been great to work with, even during all my change requests & pesky little questions. LOL

They are not cheap and therefore not for everyone - but as you can tell from the rest of my truck, I'm a firm believer in the saying 'you get what you pay for' - and I never have a problem paying for this level of quality & craftsmanship.

 

Sick. I've been impressed with his bumpers since I first saw them. Can't wait to see yours on.

 

Nice. I can't wait to see this. I've been looking at offroad bumper options

 

How much did the sound deadening material set you back? and how many sq/ft?