new look coming........

[0212353]

Well, a few changes!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/jjtintedtails2.jpg

Nabbed a set of 20" XD Hoss wheels wrapped with 295/60/20 Nitto Trail Grapplers. :rockit:

FINALLY getting my tails tinted too! going with the same slate gray on the stripe. :fuckyea:

[916Timmy]

Love the wheels!!!

[0212353]

not my first choice........but I couldn't pass up the deal I got!

[OklaHemi]

boss look jeremy. i like it

[(S.M.R) 101]

that's sick jj!

[ramthis9501]

Sweet dude!

[0212353]

thanks guys, I can't wait!

[myoung84]

Bad ass!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Love it!

[0212353]

first time I have EVER put new wheels on ANY vehicle I have ever drove.

weird huh?

[OklaHemi]

i remember someone saying they werent going to mod their truck at all..lol

[0212353]

i remember someone saying they werent going to mod their truck at all..lol

I would never say that.

LOL

I may say "not as much"...........which I WELL went past.

I think I have 2x as much in this one than I had in the 08. :favorites68:

[OklaHemi]

100% necessary though.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Did you say you are changing the stripe again?

[0212353]

hell no, I love that stripe.

Only thing I would change.......would be the word HEMI on it, can't really see it. I want it outlined in silver.

[Graygoose]

gonna look good!!

[myoung84]

So, when are these going on?

[0212353]

Either Thursday, Friday or Saturday........lol

The arrive Wednesday.

[myoung84]

Then I vote Thursday!

[0212353]

I would love that...........

but it depends on weather and my painter. LOL - I am not doing this in my garage with a f'n 4 way. I'm going to go to his place and zap them on. I wanted to do it Wednesday night, but he's painting some asshat's lights that night (damn me getting in my own way!) so I can't use the air when he is. Derrrrrrr...........

At the latest, I'll run it out there Sat morning and do it.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Puss...

[0212353]

I gotta weigh it all in man........

between working 4/10s, balancing family and the lights......lol - my truck doesn't hit a top priority.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Puss...

Burn....

[0212353]

well, priorities. LOL

Lets just say that over the last weekend I paid for 2/3 of this wheel / tire setup in my headlight sales. :D

[Graygoose]

there ya go, work equals play!

[0212353]

so, they came in today..........

no lug nuts, no spacers, and one is nicked. FedEx claim in progress, we'll see how this shit goes.

One of the wheels didn't have the cardboard on it. Happened to be the one that the goodies were taped to......nuts and spacers.

UGH!

So, FedEx can drag their damn feet on this shit now...........who knows when the hell this will go down.

I listed the fuckers on Craigslist tonight. If they sell before FedEx makes up their mind........whatever.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Dang... Hard luck man..

[0212353]

In the end, it will be cared for one way or another. Just frustrated.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

In the end, it will be cared for one way or another. Just frustrated.

I understand that!!

[myoung84]

Sorry to hear this! Fukk FedEx!

[0212353]

I don't know what is worse...........FedEx today, or dropping 180 bucks to ship 2 boxes to Canada. WTF? I think this bitch screwed me sideways.............most of the time shipping headlights to Canada is like 70-75, not 92 fucking 40 on one set!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Lame..... sorry dude

[Graygoose]

JJ, did you put a high declared value, you pay import duties and taxes, or customer?

[0212353]

FedEx told me they were not insured. He said $2,000. So.......fun!

[myoung84]

Double lame!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Fuck me...dude, what the fuck?

[0212353]

ok, the lady last night was an idiot.

They ARE insured, $500 per.

So, here's what they are doing now........they will pick up the one tomorrow. It will go to the local depot (15 minutes away). It will be inspected. A search and find ticket will go to 3 depots (STL, Ohio and NY - all 3 it hit) to find the missing lug nuts and spacers.

Then we get to see what they are going to do............

I guess 2-4 weeks of lameness.

[myoung84]

At least there were in fact insured and they are doing something about it. Hope it gets resolved soon...

[0212353]

me too.

But, lets be honest...........I would bet that most of us have dealt with shipping claims. They don't end well for us.

Kyle's light........waited 3 f'n weeks to just hear "no". They didn't even ask to see it. I just want to put the things on, I hate that they are sitting in storage, and one will go back to FedEx and SIT until they decide what to do. I wanted to put them on tonight!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

At least it's better than previously thought.

[0212353]

Yeah.

I'm glad I called back today. The lady I talked to today said that the one the claim is set up, they would have shipped the one back to him after inspection. Ummmm.............what? So I have 3, he has 1. Thats smart. THEN if they don't pay the claim, he has to pay to ship it back to me (if we came to an agreement on terms). OR......well, these other 3 gotta go back.

This is my MOST expensive mod so far, and it is just sitting. It kills me like you wouldn't believe.

[0212353]

worked a deal with the seller. I really didn't want these going back to FedEx.

So, ordered the lugs and spacers............they'll go on the truck next week sometime!!

[myoung84]

Sweet!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Nice dude...forget trying to work with Fedex.

[0212353]

I already knew what would happen. They would wait for a week or so to "try" to find the parts.........and then they would deny the claim for poor packaging.

I bought a new set of lugs for $31 and spacers for $16. Local was 2-3x that........so I'll wait a short bit to get 'em in.

[0212353]

guess what gets installed tonight?

[myoung84]

Don't come back unless you have pictures...

[0212353]

look who's back biotch! LOL

[myoung84]

:lewx4:

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Good deal jj.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Don't come back unless you have pictures...

Hahaha Pics FIRST! Then words! lol

[(S.M.R) 101]

Spiffy........(JJ Trademark)

[0212353]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/b07bd26c.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/a5e196b0.jpg

[OklaHemi]

sweet jj. i love the spring, modding is in the air

[0212353]

Crappy pics, I'll get better ones this weekend.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/a5e196b0.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/b07bd26c.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/49045848.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/8974f407.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/a5c39ab0.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/d910930c.jpg

Think I'm going to measure my clearance and possibly nab a 1.25 body lift now. LOL

[ramthis9501]

That looks badass! A body lift will look sweet to!

[myoung84]

Bad ass! Do you have any rubbing?

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Your headlights are sick man, Great lookin truck!

[0212353]

That looks badass! A body lift will look sweet to!

:fuckyea:

Bad ass! Do you have any rubbing?

slight, at full lock. I asked the prior dude, he didn't.......but I think he was on a 2.5" level. I'm seriously thinking about the 1.25" body lift now. LOL f me......

Your headlights are sick man, Great lookin truck!

Thanks!!

[OklaHemi]

Your headlights are sick man, Great lookin truck!


he knows a guy that knows a guy

beastly JJ

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Hahaha does a good job too!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Top notch buddy.

[0212353]

time to get some bumpers. and new door handles.

My wife is going to kill me.

She about came unglued when I told her what I paid for the wheels and tires. Then I gave her more cash and said "here's my headlight paycheck for the month, we good?" LOL

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Have you ever done lighting on a sema truck before the one your doing for the next show?

[0212353]

nope, I'm a SEMA virgin.......

Well, not quite. I did do a fixer upper on a set of lights that went to SEMA last year. But, the original work on that set was not mine, I just replaced the housing and fixed a few things on them.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Was your name associated with them at the show?

[OklaHemi]

Are we talking black bumpers and door handles?

[0212353]

Was your name associated with them at the show?

I think he had my logo, but nothing "formal"

Are we talking black bumpers and door handles?

black? oh now. Silver!

[OklaHemi]

Sweet

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Well goodluck handling all the business after everyone see's YOUR lights at SEMA lol. that truck looks magazine worthy too. wouldn't it be awesome if Retro Shop is mentioned in Truckin' haha

[Graygoose]

looks really aggressive now!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Retro Shop SHOULD be mentioned in Truckin'.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Retro Shop SHOULD be mentioned in Truckin'.

I agree!!!

[OklaHemi]

Retro Shop SHOULD be mentioned in Truckin'.

why hasn't it been? this is an outrage. this is why we all need to show at kicker bash. Truckin may be there again(Tracy?) taking pics, 15.00 and yours could be in there. maybe just a background shot but one of those awkward shots where it wont stop looking at the camera

[Graygoose]

Knowing Casey, I bet they are here again taking pics of the show....

[DoubleTakeDodge]

I can't wait for kicker!!

[Graygoose]

Should be great this year!

[OklaHemi]

Will be, i pray it is warm. we are looking at 79* tomorrow. Windows down, System up!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Will be, i pray it is warm. we are looking at 79* tomorrow. Windows down, System up!

Yes sir! perfect weather to start practicing wit the bow again ;)

[OklaHemi]

Just like Robin Hood!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

If i manage to robin hood an arrow i will definitely post pics!!

[0212353]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/9a312b55.jpg

day shot!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

One good lookin truck!

[0212353]

thanks!!

[OklaHemi]

bad ass JJ, those wheels are perfect for your look

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Seriously...it is like a completely different truck. I really like the look.

[OklaHemi]

If i saw that in my rear view i would move over

[ramthis9501]

Looks awesome!

[rvarela]

man looks so good!

[myoung84]

It's like McDonalds!

https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSckY065sHQyskY-qloiUYclyL7T8qVyZypZkJ_U82yQH64RiDa

[Graygoose]

the day shot is the money maker, looks great!

[0212353]

how are they money shots? LOL

I'm up in the air on the bumpers......the 5100s or the body lift. too much shit!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05549.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05551.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05552.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05554.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05555.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05556.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05557.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05558.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05559.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05560.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05561.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05562.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05563.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05564.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05565.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05568.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05569.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/JJ%20-%20New%20Wheels/DSC05570.jpg

[Graygoose]

money shots ( looks great) :D

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Dude...get that front end up ASAP.

[myoung84]

I agree! Get the 5100s.

[(S.M.R) 101]

bad assness

[0212353]

5100s or 1.25 body lift?

Here's my dilemma........
5100s would cost me about 225 shipped. Plus labor..........plus alignment. (no, I'm not doing the labor on that, its not worth my time)

Body lift.......$118 shipped to me. Labor looks easier, I could do it. No alignment needed after.

I guess I need to measure my fuckin' clearance on the garage first. LOL

[ramthis9501]

Looking awesome JJ

[myoung84]

How close are you to being level? You have a 2" spacer up front don't you? For the money and ease of installation, I would go with the body lift. Then you can always add the 5100s later if needed.

And why isn't your step going all the way up?

[0212353]

2" and yeah - thinking about that BL.....

Step........right - thats driving me nuts too. I gotta get under there and take a look. I noticed it the other day and thought "WTF?"

[myoung84]

There's also two different versions of the arms. I went through this when one of mine broke and the sent me an early version and it doesn't go up as much and of course isn't compatable with the new revision. Look at the rubber stoppers, I think the latest ones will have one black and one grey stopper. Might have to scrape some crap off since the grey might look black, that's how I ended up with the wrong one. Mine suck all the way to the pinch weod with no gap at all.

[0212353]

thanks for the info - I'll take a look!

[0212353]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/9c46412a.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/c88ad67a.jpg

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

You can spare another 1.25", right?

[0212353]

yup. gonna do it, as soon as the vendor on RF gets on and replies.

[myoung84]

Sweet!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Gon' look good!!

[0212353]

then I gotta figure out when I'll have time to put it on! LOL

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

So will this level you out?

[0212353]

nope, this would be a body lift - decided not to take out the level and put 5100s in. But, it seems that I could do both - but I don't want to screw with that front end!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I think if you could just bring the nose up a bit it would be perfect.

[0212353]

I was looking at it a little bit............tossing the 5100s vs the BL. I think with the beefcakiness of the tires, a BL would be better than .8" more lift in the front - and taking the chance of a lovely vibration in 4wd. The BL is also cheaper, easier to do, and gets me higher. LOL

[0212353]

body lift should be in tomorrow or Friday. I am hoping to get it done next weekend.......we'll see.

Here's a horrid chop.

before:

http://retroshop.us/0212353's%20Truck/slides/DSC05557.JPG

after?

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/0212353/bodylift.jpg

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Daddy like!

[0212353]

shit yeah. it will be here tomorrow. The painter and I are going to put it on...........I hope to sweet talk him into that next weekend. LOL

[myoung84]

Much better! Sweet talk that painter or yours into painting your chrome bumpers.

[0212353]

I already have my cost on that.

New bumpers............I wouldn't paint these. both have a couple small dinks in them. So, new bumpers, in primer. $400-$480. Paint, $200.

What sucks..........I know we will have the bumpers off when we do the BL. BUT, I just don't want to drop another $700 right now. I just dropped over 2 grand in the past month into her, with the new wheels / tires / head unit. I hate to say it, I almost like the chrome.

[Graygoose]

what about having them LineX'd? ive seen it done, and on flares of 4x4 trucks...looks good, rugged, and no dings and rock chips :)

[OklaHemi]

The only way I could commit to something like that would be to plasti dip it first

[myoung84]

Powder coating? Mine only cost me $200 and I'm sure they could probably match the silver.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

There you go!

[Graygoose]

line x off a simple search, but gives the idea
http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/attachments/1gen-tundra/13708d1153332395-rear-bumper-line-x-pics-p2.jpg
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-general-discussion/26051d1151862914-line-xd-rear-bumper-dsc01648.jpg


and they can add color, so be silver too :D

[0212353]

Any way that I do it......it would be new bumpers. Never know if I'm going to keep this one, and I keep ALL of the OEM parts.

I'm going to rock the chrome for a bit.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Going to look sick JJ