(S.M.R)101 2012 Outdoorsman Build Thread

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yeah I wish i had everything ready to install. But its coming.

I'll have a few pictures up tonight :D

[(S.M.R) 101]

Got the old flares pulled off and test fit the New BW flares.. Perfect fit!

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[(S.M.R) 101]

Flares are off to Paint tomorrow!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Hell yeah!

[0212353]

how bad was the paint under the old flares?

[(S.M.R) 101]

Not too bad.. there was a lot of dirt and shit... some good 'Ol Fukken took care of that :D

Didn't realize how much shit creeps up under them bitches

[0212353]

yeah!

I just wondered if it rubbed your paint off yet LOL

[(S.M.R) 101]

nope, Paint was still good no scratches or anything

[0212353]

tits.

not that mine are ever coming off.............

[(S.M.R) 101]

My wheels and tires are on there way!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Wheels and Tires will be here WED!!!!!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Hell yeah. What did you do about the flares?

[(S.M.R) 101]

They are at my house in NY. I have one other shop that i'm going to try to get prices on monday. But if they try to fuck me around they are prolly coming to you Dave

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Just let me know.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Will do buddy..

Could you talk to your painter and see how much he would charge and shoot me a text?

[0212353]

how many flares you need David? LOL

Just curious Kyle - what are they charging you to paint your flares?

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

About a dollar more than no way in hell, Jeremy.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yeah... Story is, the painter that I use retired last month and handed the shop over to his 25 year old son. So I stopped by and asked him how much.........$100 PER flare...... I told him That's Fuckin crack prices dude.. he told me that "paint went up" after his dad retired... Get fucked

[0212353]

I hate to say it, $100 a flare seems about right.

The set we did, he was priced $400-$475 for it all. We did 'em for $225. If shipping wasn't stupid, and the risk of damage, well......you see where this is going.

Paint has gone up a bit in the past 6 months, but.......well, not a lot. I had to go up a HAIR, and I mean a hair.

[myoung84]

Bastards!

[(S.M.R) 101]

I'd be happy with 50 bucks per flare... a lot of the guys with painted flares up here told me that's about what they all paid...

I'll spend the money shipping them to OK to Dave if these prices don't come down some.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I should know what my paint guy says by tomorrow or Monday, at the latest.

[myoung84]

So Dave, are you getting his stock flares?

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yep I'm hooking Dave up with my flares... They are all boxed up and headed his way next week.

[myoung84]

Sweet!

[(S.M.R) 101]

OHHHHHH YEAHHHHHH

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2" Level and got the shocks on :D

[(S.M.R) 101]

One more

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[0212353]

spiffy duder

[myoung84]

Double spiffy!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Very nice Kyle.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Thanks guys! Can't wait to get the rest of the mods installed

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Sweet man, love the stance!

[OklaHemi]

killer stance, i am looking for land. and once i have it i will have the ultimate shade trre shop for orc members(paint booth included). i found 10 acres for 36k but its BIA and supposed to be a headache. i have some peoples doing research and pulling favors to see if we can expidite

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

BIA? Where are you looking for land at?

[OklaHemi]

collinsville

[(S.M.R) 101]

Business Improvement Area.....

Or Bought in Auction.. If it's Business Improvement Areas they are a pain in the ass to deal with

[(S.M.R) 101]

:D :D :D

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[0212353]

oh you mofo, those are tight!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Hell yes.

[(S.M.R) 101]

It's killing me... I really want to put them on the truck.... Tomorrow I hope.

[0212353]

when will the flares be done?

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Soon...very soon.

[ramthis9501]

Awesome man those look sick!!

[(S.M.R) 101]

I need to get the truck cleaned up.. But here are pictures for now.

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[Matt]

COMPLETELY changes the look of your truck

[(S.M.R) 101]

I know dude.... All from just new wheels and tires.. I love it

[Okiespaniels]

Wow! There's a nice change...time for a new sig pic!

[OklaHemi]

Bureau of Indian affairs

Pain in the ass too



Those wheels are sick Kyle

[(S.M.R) 101]

Thanks guys! I need to get it cleand up.... and get the flares back from paint and I'll be a happy camper :D

[ramthis9501]

Looks awesome!

[Lt.Dan]

I officially love your truck budrow.

[0212353]

yup, needs them flares, but looking GREAT!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yes Flares need to be done now

[(S.M.R) 101]

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[myoung84]

I hate you!

[Lt.Dan]

Call me crazy. I kinda like the look without flares lol looks super clean

[(S.M.R) 101]

Hahaha... Thanks Morgan..

See I think the truck looks... Weird without the flares.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Truck looks awesome man!! I'm definitely jealous!! Can't wait to see it with flares!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I definitely like the look without flares, but only from the front.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

I like it a lot without flares... But that's because it has nearly the exact same stance as mine ;)

[(S.M.R) 101]

ok then I will only put the flares on the back.... Done!....

come on guys i'm excited about the flares lol

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Haha back only it is!! Jk jk, but while I like it without the flares I still think your truck needs em!! They'll complete your look and protect that paint!

[Matt]

Call me crazy. I kinda like the look without flares lol looks super clean

i was thinking the same thing it really makes it more squared off and really shows the body line looks mean

[myoung84]

I like it with flares better. Looks too naked...

[(S.M.R) 101]

I hear you Morgan.. Looks very naked... But I agree with Matt also it gives it that boxy look and just looks tough....

Well i'm already 400 invested into flares and about to be another 3 to 400 in paint

[(S.M.R) 101]

Got the truck all Fukked up.. and took some pictures with the DSLR..

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[Matt]

i think it's going to look great with the pockets but something about the flares not being there and the darker gray just being at the bottom squares the truck off and i like that ... maybe you should've pulled the flares first haha jk the pockets will make the truck look mean

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Damn man...it's crazy how much different it looks...wanna make a trip down here at the end of July?

[(S.M.R) 101]

I really want to come to MMM, So bad dude

[ramthis9501]

Damn dude looks mean! I think the flares will really set it off!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Looks sickman! can't wait to see it in person again!

[0212353]

I hear you Morgan.. Looks very naked... But I agree with Matt also it gives it that boxy look and just looks tough....

Well i'm already 400 invested into flares and about to be another 3 to 400 in paint

you got raped.

[(S.M.R) 101]

you said that 400 was about the going rate to get the flares painted lol

[0212353]

in a shop, sure.......

[(S.M.R) 101]

Got some LED Interior Lights

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[0212353]

thems are bright.

[(S.M.R) 101]

yeah its nuts..

Retro Solutions :D

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Too bright? Cost?

[myoung84]

Nice! I have all my LED lights from my 2010 sitting in my toolbox that I have yet to install. Also ordered some LED reverse lights from retro-solutions today... And I have my LED bed lighting sitting on my workbench ready to go in. I need more time!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Too bright? Cost?

578-6LED 578 3W Festoon ***
Price: $11.99
Qty: 1
Amount: $11.99
Options:
Select Color: White

T10-5LED T10 2.5W Wedge ***
Price: $9.99
Qty: 1
Amount: $9.99
Options:
Select Color: White

[(S.M.R) 101]

Too Bright it not in my vocabulary homie..

They are the perfect brightness dude not crazy bright but bright enough

[(S.M.R) 101]

Nice! I have all my LED lights from my 2010 sitting in my toolbox that I have yet to install. Also ordered some LED reverse lights from retro-solutions today... And I have my LED bed lighting sitting on my workbench ready to go in. I need more time!

lol I just ordered my CREE reverse lights too! and I got the Cargo LED lights as well.

I'm trying to find some for the plate light but i'm not sure if Todd at Retro's are can-bus proof... the ones I bought for my 08 ram, 1 of the lights flickered after about 2 minutes of use.. Found out it was something with the canbus wire system because I put them on my brothers Tahoe and they worked perfect.

The search continues

[(S.M.R) 101]

So now i'm gearing up for the next set of mods...

Color Match mirrors, Some headlight work. Tinted tails and 3rd break light... and some more paint work. :D

This is what i'm hoping for minus the paint work.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_0357111.jpg

[0212353]

spiffy

you gonna crack them bitches? :D:D

[(S.M.R) 101]

Flares are done and I am headed back to my house in NY tomorrow morning to pick them up!!

Talked to the guy and told him I wanted him to do some more paint work on my truck and he ended up telling me that he is only going to charge me $200 for the paint :D

[myoung84]

Sweet deal!

[(S.M.R) 101]

spiffy

you gonna crack them bitches? :D:D

I might get you to do another "simple" set for me

I'm going to play around with my stock ones and try some ideas

[0212353]

simple? wheres the fun in that? LOL

[Lt.Dan]

So now i'm gearing up for the next set of mods...

Color Match mirrors, Some headlight work. Tinted tails and 3rd break light... and some more paint work. :D

This is what i'm hoping for minus

guess I should have read this before I commented on the photo shoot. Lol. Atta boy

[(S.M.R) 101]

Got my flares back!!

Did a little test fitting. It will be a day or 2 before I can get them installed but had to test them out.. I love them

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[Matt]

are they the same color as the bottom or are they black?

[(S.M.R) 101]

Same color.... They are about a shade off of the stock paint... Which is weird because it's the same paint that is on the rockers... But it might be the way the light is hitting it.. When I test fit them on the other side with the sun it was very very close to the color.. Not noticable at first glance.. you'd really have to look to see it

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

They look great.

[myoung84]

Those look awesome! What size tires are you running? Your truck looks a lot bigger than mine now with the rims and flares...

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Looks amazing man!!! You and Morgan's rigs are really makin me want a 4g 3/4ton 4x4 lol

[(S.M.R) 101]

33/12.50/20x9

[Lt.Dan]

Looks SOOOOO much better!!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Thanks buddy

[(S.M.R) 101]

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[DoubleTakeDodge]

I love that stalky "bulldog-like" stance from the front view! This truck is definitely much better lookin than your last one. I'm jealous lol

[(S.M.R) 101]

as much as I miss the 08'................. I love this truck lol

[Okiespaniels]

Just the the right amount of "beef" without being overdone.

You and Dave made a great swap...your old flares look right at home on Daves' Ram.

[(S.M.R) 101]

I agree.. It couldn't have worked out better than it did.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Hot damn Kyle, you set that up perfectly. The flares with that wheel and tire offset are awesome.

[myoung84]

I give it an A+! And I hate you! You're making it hard for me not to want rims!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Morgan these rims would look bad ass on your truck.

Thanks Dave I, was worried about the offset and not being wide enough. But it worked out.

[myoung84]

Which model are they again and what's the offset? I really want a 34-35" tire and I might need a little less offset since I still need to be able to do this:

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[(S.M.R) 101]

They only offer this wheel in a 0 offset for the 8 lug

BMF Novakane Stealth 20x9. If I would have went with a 35 it would have rubbed at full lock

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[(S.M.R) 101]

I got my LED CREE reverse lights and LED cargo lights from retro solutions today.. I fought the pain to install them lol. I'll take some better pictures at a later time when it's darker outside

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[OklaHemi]

did you hit a cow, because your truck is lookin extra beefy. the flares look killer buddy

[(S.M.R) 101]

A few cows lol..

Thanks Mike.. I really like how she is turning out

[0212353]

so what do you think of those LEDs at night?

[(S.M.R) 101]

Dude... They are awesome. I didn't know if they needed to be plugged in with the lights facing a certian way... But the reverse light is a whole reflection bowl..

But they really light shit up

[ramthis9501]

Truck is looking better all the time, flares look awesome

[0212353]

Dude... They are awesome. I didn't know if they needed to be plugged in with the lights facing a certian way... But the reverse light is a whole reflection bowl..

But they really light shit up

point the LEDs out.

Takes a few minutes to get it right, as the bulbs only fit "right" in one side, so - just make sure its good!

When you look at it from the back, you should see 2 LEDs looking you dead in the eye.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Right where they should be then :D

[(S.M.R) 101]

Snapped a few more pictures of the LED Cree lights..... and the truck :D

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[0212353]

tits.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Truck looks amazing dude.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Oooo... Like the new sig pic Dave

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

LOL, thanks.

[myoung84]

Kyle, would you mind taking some measurements for me? From what I gather, the 4th gen PW is not lifted from the factory near as much as the 3rd gen. With your 2" level, you should theoretically be the same height as me in the front, but I suspect that's not the case.

I need the height from the ground to the top of the tire and the height from the ground to the bottom of the fender on all 4 corners. I'll measure mine this evening and post up the results so we can compare.

[myoung84]

Damn, that last sentence sounded a little gay. :3639243774_5f528137:3638400157_e7de35b0

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Damnit...I really wanted to point that out.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Hahahaha yes I will "measure mine" and send the results as well.

[myoung84]

Here are mine. These are from the ground to the bottom side of the fender flare. The truck sits a little low on the driver side...

Tires: 31.5"
Front Left: 40.25"
Front Right: 40.5"
Rear Left: 42.25"
Rear Right: 42.75"

[(S.M.R) 101]

Morgan I did not forget about comparing sizes........ lol I'm in Colorado for work. I'll be flying back to pa Saturday.

On another note. I got some tinted tails level 1 coming from Jeremy and I also just bought a 22" LED CREE light bar from Jeremy as well..

Can't wait to get them installed!

[myoung84]

Sweet!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I want one of those led bars so bad.

[myoung84]

If it wasn't for my winch, I would have probably bought one...

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yeah I'm pretty stoked about it.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Morgan pull them lights off that bar and stick a 32" light bar on that bitch...

[myoung84]

That would be sweet, and 32" is perfect. But I don't want to drop $700 on a light bar right now, especially since I am trying to sneak some rims and tires past my wife...

[0212353]

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

I have 2 bars headed my way for my truck.

LOL

Now, they are the small ones, 7" - but they should fit great behind the grill. 2800 lumens each. That'll do.

Kyle's bar is almost 12K lumens...........I can't wait to see that fucker lighting up the planet.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Dude I cannot wait!!! I had a dream about it last night haha

[(S.M.R) 101]

That would be sweet, and 32" is perfect. But I don't want to drop $700 on a light bar right now, especially since I am trying to sneak some rims and tires past my wife...

Yeah I have dropped a lot of cash flow in the last month lol..... and I never told emily about the wheels and tires until a week after I put them on the truck.. But when I did send her a picture of it she told me that the truck looked really good... Never once said anything about me buying them.

But the Light Bar is not going to be revealed..... so shhhhhh everyone :D

But I guess that's what I work for, to spend it But the wheel and tire combo you picked out will look amazing..

[myoung84]

I have a few mods that never got revealed... Like the Vararam intake... ;)

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Where are you mounting it Kyle? I'm assuming between the tow hooks? You should do it custom and get it flush with the bumper...can you imagine how good that would look?

[(S.M.R) 101]

Thats the plan D man.. I hope I will be able to fab something up.

[0212353]

:D:D

I am starting to wonder about moving my 7s down to the bumper. But I kinda like the idea of hiding them...

As for the mods, I don't hide shit from the wife anymore. She started to give me shit when I bought the hood and I told her that I had a GREAT month in April. I mean GREAT. Tax season rocked. I banked what I wanted to that month, AND got the hood.

After starting the business, she leaves me alone. I work hard for my play money damnit. :D

She'd shit if she knew how much I have spent this year though......and this is just the shit I can remember:
Wheels / Tires - 1800
Hood / CAI / Paint - 1400
Radio - 325
Body lift - 125
Tips - 300
Bedrug - 400
Tails / 3rd / Tint - 300

almost 5G.......in 6 months? umm.....I'm going to go shoot myself! LOL

[(S.M.R) 101]

Here you go Morgan.

Tires: 31 3/4"

Front Driver: 41 3/4"

Front Pass 41 1/2"

Rear Driver 42 3/4"

Rear Pass 42 7/8"

I tried to get on a level surface as I could... but there is no such thing as level pavement in PA...

[(S.M.R) 101]

:D:D

I am starting to wonder about moving my 7s down to the bumper. But I kinda like the idea of hiding them...

As for the mods, I don't hide shit from the wife anymore. She started to give me shit when I bought the hood and I told her that I had a GREAT month in April. I mean GREAT. Tax season rocked. I banked what I wanted to that month, AND got the hood.

After starting the business, she leaves me alone. I work hard for my play money damnit. :D

She'd shit if she knew how much I have spent this year though......and this is just the shit I can remember:
Wheels / Tires - 1800
Hood / CAI / Paint - 1400
Radio - 325
Body lift - 125
Tips - 300
Bedrug - 400
Tails / 3rd / Tint - 300

almost 5G.......in 6 months? umm.....I'm going to go shoot myself! LOL

I hear ya JJ...

$2,500 on wheels and Tires
$425 on flares + $150 paint
$400 on new bilstein shocks
$150 on level + install for that and shocks another $150
$500 on the light bar
$ Tinted tails coming from you
$4,425 Thats all just the last month...

Plus I just dropped $5,500 on a new SUV cuz they took the work cummins from me..

Im about 10 grand in right now hahaha... But we make it to spend it

[myoung84]

Here you go Morgan.

Tires: 31 3/4"

Front Driver: 41 3/4"

Front Pass 41 1/2"

Rear Driver 42 3/4"

Rear Pass 42 7/8"

I tried to get on a level surface as I could... but there is no such thing as level pavement in PA...

Thanks Kyle! Once you deduct the extra 1/4" for your tires and 2" for your front level, the Wagons look to be lifted a whopping 1" in the front and none in the rear... This assumes that your 2" lift gave you exactly 2". If it's any less than that, then the Wagons are lifted even less than 1"...

[(S.M.R) 101]

I'll have my tinted tail's and 3rd break light tomorrow!!

[0212353]

I'll have my tinted tail's and 3rd break light tomorrow!!

:fuckyea:

[(S.M.R) 101]

Got my Tinted tail lights & 3rd Break light from JJ today.. I love them

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_0496.jpg

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Just what the truck needed!

[myoung84]

Looks awesome! Nice and subtle! I could probably do this and my wife would never know!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Good thinkin..... Mine will never know :D

[myoung84]

Gotta sneak some in while you can!

[(S.M.R) 101]

you damn right!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Looks great man!! That dark red rather than black really goes great with the truck!

[0212353]

spiffy! :D

I should have talked ya into some mineral gray ones. LOL

[(S.M.R) 101]

I thought about doing that JJ.. But i'm glad I stuck with the black

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Prefect.

[myoung84]

So, JJ, what would this little mod cost me?

[(S.M.R) 101]

Buck in a half... little less.

I did the core program. I'm shipping the my old tail lights today

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Damn thats all? Great prices.

[myoung84]

JJ, shoot me the details. ;) That's a great price.

[(S.M.R) 101]

You can go on his website and start the order form. He has it all set up now to where you input everything right on his site with what you want.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Soooo...... I would like to get some bigger tires as some of you know... 295/60/20

I'm looking at about 1500 bucks for the rubbers and don't think a set of 20" M/T tires will move very fast, me selling the old ones.. I only have 375 miles on these but Idk what to do now..

What are you guy's feelings? and be honest with me.. Do the tires look to small on the truck or is it just me?

[myoung84]

That's a tough call. I think they look good but bigger would look better, if that makes any sense. Will your tire shop help you out any?

You should try and post them on Craigslist before you order new ones and see what kind of bites you get.

[(S.M.R) 101]

I am going to try and contact the shop that put my level kit on and see if they will swap my tires but the owner corey is kind of a dick so I'm not going to bank on him agreeing to do that.

My next option would be craigslist..

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I personally like them. Here's my honest opinion:

Compared to Morgan's truck, yes, you need bigger tires. However, Morgan's truck has more of a rough tough offroad look to it, which I do like.

Compared to that, your truck has (and I mean this VERY lightly and non-offensively) more of a street lifted truck. It's (you're going to hate me) prettier. I really like the look of your truck and I think the ends do not justify the means.

[(S.M.R) 101]

No, I agree dave. I was totally going for the offroad/street truck.. and at some views I love how the truck looks.. But other times I look at it and the tires just don't look right...

I'm just looking into it way to hard... Almost like i'm trying to find a reason to bitch about something... I have had so many people come up to me and tell me my truck is perfect that they would not change a thing... But I just don't see it lol

[(S.M.R) 101]

Even if I do go with a 295/60..... I would probably rub the bottom rocker...

Think I would?

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_0331.jpg

[myoung84]

Mine comes very close in that exact spot. I think it does rub a tiny bit, I saw some scuff marks on the plastic earlier, but only on the driver side. And I agree with Dave, you truck has more of an elegant look to it with the painted flares and grille. Like I said before, your current tires look great as is. Unless you can get them swapped out for cheap, I'd keep them.

[myoung84]

Also, keep in mind the 295/60 would be about 1 to 1.5" narrower than what you have now.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Keep them Kyle. Once you add the light bar it'll look even better.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Keep them Kyle. Once you add the light bar it'll look even better.

Lol, No Doubt dude

[(S.M.R) 101]

Lookie what I bought last night :D

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/KGrHqFHJCEE8ldS-TBPM-qmNobQ60_12.jpg

[0212353]

So, JJ, what would this little mod cost me?

Buck in a half... little less.

I did the core program. I'm shipping the my old tail lights today

Damn thats all? Great prices.

JJ, shoot me the details. ;) That's a great price.

You can go on his website and start the order form. He has it all set up now to where you input everything right on his site with what you want.

:D:D

Morgan, tails / 3rd run 135 on your set. Cores are in stock and ready to be dropped with the painter too (a core fee would be collected, but refunded when yours come back).

Here's a link for 'em - http://shop.retroshop.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TNT%2ETAIL

:fuckyea:

And Kyle.......I don't think you need new tires. I have gone back and forth on it......but I think its great where its at!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Few pictures of the truck from today... Did some color edit's on them..

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_06492.jpg

I really like the the ass shot :D
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_05412.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_05322.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_05292.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_05102.jpg

[0212353]

thats hot

[(S.M.R) 101]

:D:D

Morgan, tails / 3rd run 135 on your set. Cores are in stock and ready to be dropped with the painter too (a core fee would be collected, but refunded when yours come back).

Here's a link for 'em - http://shop.retroshop.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TNT%2ETAIL

:fuckyea:

And Kyle.......I don't think you need new tires. I have gone back and forth on it......but I think its great where its at!

Thanks JJ.. I guess I'll keep them :D

[0212353]

Thanks JJ.. I guess I'll keep them :D

put your tire money towards something else.............. :dogpile:

[myoung84]

Like some new headlights! :D

[myoung84]

:D:D

Morgan, tails / 3rd run 135 on your set. Cores are in stock and ready to be dropped with the painter too (a core fee would be collected, but refunded when yours come back).

Here's a link for 'em - http://shop.retroshop.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TNT%2ETAIL

:fuckyea:

And Kyle.......I don't think you need new tires. I have gone back and forth on it......but I think its great where its at!

You should see an order from me next week!

[(S.M.R) 101]

You guys are bad haha.

[Lt.Dan]

Your tires are perfect on there bud

[0212353]

Like some new headlights! :D

:rockit:

You should see an order from me next week!

:chewie:

You guys are bad haha.

:angels25:

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Trucks lookin good buddy. I think the tires look fine!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Alright guys.... A guy that I work with want's my 33's that I have now. He told me he would give me $1100 for them.. I think i'm going to go with the 295/60/20...

I know we have had this discussion before but I want a little bit of a taller tire.. Now the question is do you think it would be worth it going up 1" in tire size.. Will it make that much of a difference in appearance

[myoung84]

You have my thoughts... :D

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I agree with Morgan.

[(S.M.R) 101]

me and Morgan have been covert texting D. Man..

I don't know guys since I don't drive the truck all the time now I might do the 295/65/20.. I know I will get a little rub but since i'm not driving the truck all the time.......yeah buddyyy

[myoung84]

I'm not sure how much of a difference your 0 offset wheels will make, but I only get a slight rubbing on the plastic fender liner on a full lock left turn in reverse. A simple set of 1/2" longer control arms will solve this. Top Gun Customz has arms for about $200...

[(S.M.R) 101]

Hummm

[0212353]

I'd leave it. Its not horrible, and ..... put the money towards something else. What would that be, the 4th set of tires on that truck?

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I know you guys have been covert texting...I've been intercepting them.

No, honestly, I just put that for the hell of it.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yeah..... I Think i'm going to run this set down then maybe next time i'll go for bigger tires...

I just get these impulse to want bigger tires... I don't know why.

Haha Nice Dave

[myoung84]

You will always want bigger! Hell, I still want 35s on mine.

[(S.M.R) 101]

I want 35's too.... But it's not going to happen... unless.......4" lift :D

[0212353]

I want some gangsta 30" rims bitches.

[(S.M.R) 101]

I want some gangsta 30" rims bitches.

Hells yeah.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yep.... I need bigger tires and a lift to compete with this big Mf'r
:D

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120731_200633.jpg

[(S.M.R) 101]

Oh, And some of the pipeline workers bet me my truck could not pull the A40 D... So the Crew Chief is leaving tomorrow for break so I think i'm going to pull this big bitch tomorrow at quitting time :D

I'll make someone take a video

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Just remember, whatever breaks can be upgraded.

Oh, and after seeing that pic, I say no to bigger tires.

[myoung84]

Just put it in 4Lo and pull away!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Agreed Dave.

I'm going to give it hell Morgan lol.

[(S.M.R) 101]

My light bar might be here next week!!!

I cannot wait to mount that bitch :D :D :D

[0212353]

it better be.......lol

[(S.M.R) 101]

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/526635_4487399909856_1892378354_n.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_0698.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_0699.jpg

It sounds awesome.. I'll get some videos of it soon.

[myoung84]

Edit: I'm an idiot...

[myoung84]

Crap, didn't see the the exhaust post! How does it sound?

[(S.M.R) 101]

I was like....husky liner......? Hahaha.

It sounds wicked dude.

[myoung84]

Man I'm an idiot, no more forum surfing right after inwake up, didn't realize I went to the first page...

I almost went with the Aero exhaust this time but I've always done magnaflow and didn't want to risk not liking it.

[(S.M.R) 101]

I will from now on stay with aero.. the truck sounds like a beast.. every since I bought that aero for the 08' I fell in love with it..

Ill post some videos of it.. maybe you will like it. You should post a video of your exhaust. I would like to hear yours since we have the same set up but different muffler.

[0212353]

I thought they went out of business? Guess I just read wrong.

I have heard these before, just awesome sound from them! Great choice!

[(S.M.R) 101]

They did go out of business. You can only find them on ebay now from odd sellers.. Whiche sucks because they made such a good product

[(S.M.R) 101]

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/Untitled-2.jpg

[myoung84]

Sweet pic!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

What a dick...I've wanted rolling pics for SOOO long every any and every vehicle I've owned...I just never have the chance to set it up.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Well why don't we take some rolling shots of your truck when I'm down there in the next few weeks I'll have someone drive my rental car while I'm in the passenger seat seat taking pictures of your truck while you're hauling some ass

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I love you...(possibly a little homo)

[(S.M.R) 101]

hahaha... I don't know why we didn't do it last time I was down there, we had plenty of time..

We can do it when I come down next month.. <<<(No Homo) maybe a little homo...

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Hahaha sweet pic man, got dates on when you're gonnabe here?? i,ve been so busy i haven't been on here lately but things are finally starting to calm down. but i'd be up to meet!

[(S.M.R) 101]

7th of September to the 14th

[(S.M.R) 101]

So got around to doing some stuff to the truck and got my 22" LED Light bar in.

Thought I'd share some pictures.. I'll have pictures of the paint with the tires on tomorrow. It got too dark today.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120813_192040.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120815_221410.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120815_221355.jpg

I was only test fitting..... It is going to be a bitch to mount this thing and I have to come up with something but it could be awhile before I get it mounted.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120815_150418.jpg

[0212353]

I wish I knew of an easy way to mount these fuckers.......

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Kyle, I wonder if we could come up with a way to actually put it behind that gap? I know you were only test fitting, but by the looks of it you wouldn't lose any light output that way and it would look very clean.

[0212353]

I like that idea!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yep that is my plan.. I'm going to take out the semi grill thing that is down there and flip the light bar upside down and I am going to try and mount it to the metal sheet that the grille thing is bolted too.

I'm going to take some pictures of that ares later and see if you guys have any suggestions as well.

[myoung84]

You should be able to mount behind the bumper and fab up some sort of bracket that attaches behind the tow hooks...

[(S.M.R) 101]

Kyle does not "Fab" lol...

I will try and figure something out

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Dude, if you were here we could knock it out quick. There is a guy down the way from me that can cut, bend, weld, etc anything you want...and rarely charges me.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Damn dude... I wish..

I just don't have anybody that would be willing to help me with this and not charge the shit out of me.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I wonder if I could get Nick to let me check his out and see what can be done.

[(S.M.R) 101]

That would be awesome dude

[(S.M.R) 101]

Alright guys.... I need some thinking and some help from you all..

Here are some pictures of what I'm dealing with, trying to mount my light bar.. As you can see I don't have much to work with

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120816_195747.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120816_195741.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120816_195612.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120816_195604.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120816_195524.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120816_195514.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/20120816_195444.jpg

And as you can see the bumper has a curve to it so the light will not sit flush with the bumper so it will have to sit about 1 inch inside the bumper......

This is going to suck

[(S.M.R) 101]

Ohhh and another thing...... My fucking truck doesn't have a factory skid plate on it.... All outdoorsmans are suppose to come with them..

It's even in my build sheet....

I'm selling the truck and going to buy a chevy... tired of getting ripped off by RAM

[0212353]

I can see the skidplate in your sigpic?

Any luck on the bar? I'd think something will have to be tied into the tow hooks?

[myoung84]

What skid plate are you missing?

[(S.M.R) 101]

I was thinking the same with the tow hooks... it seems it would be the simplest place to put it..... now I just have to figure out how to fab one up.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Got all the breaks painted up and did another cheap little mod :D See if anyone can pick it out...

Also got the truck all Fukked up today... Our high up here in PA today... A cool 69 Degrees... Loved it

I'll help... It's only shown in 1 picture :D :D



http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_07573.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_0768.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_0766222222.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_0763-2.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_0754.jpg

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Kyle_Andress/IMG_07522.jpg

[(S.M.R) 101]

You guys think I could make this work?

If I went with a 30" bracket I might be able to fashion something up

http://www.rigidindustries.com/product-p/eseriescradle.htm

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

What's the little mod? It's too early for me to stare at your truck any more. It looks great by the way.

[0212353]

I know............but thats because of the crazy flury of responses on RF. :D

Kyle, hard to say on that man......wish you weren't the first with this!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Lame...I thought that was done already.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

I like those man,truck's lookin great! Shorty antenna? that the other little mod? lol

[(S.M.R) 101]

Haha.. Thanks JJ..

I blacked out the Ram Head on the Tailgate.. Nothing special.. Tell you the truth, Don't know why I waited so long to do it..

Yeah I sat in front of the truck for an hour yesterday trying to figure something out.. A Company makes kits for the 3rd Gen rams to fit the light bar in the lower portion of the grill.. But nothing for 4th Gen yet..

Rigid makes kits for Raptor, F250-F350 and Chevy...... But no Ram kit wtf.......

So the planning continues

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Bring it to Oklahoma dude....

[(S.M.R) 101]

Dudeeeee... 24 hours straight.......

Damnit

[ramthis9501]

Truck is looking sick!

What kind of camera are you using? Those pictures look amazing

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

What kind of camera are you using? Those pictures look amazing

Good question.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Cannon T3 dslr

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Damn..same as mine...pm me your settings.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Man.... it's a secret dude

I'll have to show you how to do this when I come down...

[(S.M.R) 101]

You guys think I could make this work?

If I went with a 30" bracket I might be able to fashion something up

http://www.rigidindustries.com/product-p/eseriescradle.htm

So I think I can make this work... if I go with the 30" bracket i'm pretty sure I can get it to the plow brackets... (My truck is part of the plow group) Just found that out after I was looking for places to mount something and seen two brackets coming from the frame.

34 bucks and I can fab it if need be..

[OklaHemi]

Dayum Kyle, you're truck is looking sick.

[(S.M.R) 101]

lol thanks buddy