TCR1's projects completed
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Category: Modifications
Forum Name: Wish List
Forum Discription: Mods you'd like to do, or see done, or ???
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Topic: TCR1's projects completed
Posted By: TCR1
Subject: TCR1's projects completed
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:01pm
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I wanted to keep a track of the projects I have completed moreso than a wish list, as I think that will keep growing.
Hope you all don't mind.
But just in case, here are some things coming down the chutes:
Oilless High performance Drop in Filter (new idea in place of S&B cold air intake, though that would be preferred)
Billet Grille
Molded Dash Kit or send dash for dipping in a carbon fiber print due to scratches on instrument cluster surround by previous owner.
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Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:13pm
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First things First. FTADRL
Completed 2-12-2009
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Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:15pm
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Followed by a custom painted bowtie on 2-13 and 2-14-2009
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Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:17pm
Next came the refinishing of my cladding with Refinish Restorer on the weekend of 2-27-2009
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Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:21pm
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The Av got some shades on 3-2-2009. Put on by the folks at Colorado Off Road on Santa Fe and Hampden. Jerry Jones is the owner of the shop. Real nice guy and they do good work from what I can tell so far.  |
Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 8:06am
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Lots of work to do still, and as I suspected, its easier to add stuf to the list than to take it off |
Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2009 at 8:28pm
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Well a couple more things off the list thanks to Ken!
This weekend I used the torsion bar unloading tool that Ken let me borrow to install Readylift torsion keys. Then had the truck aligned.
 After the alignment, I had some time to remove the pinstriping with the help of a cool little rubber wheel that you attach to a cordless drill. Thanks Ken!
 I think I also figured out how to do multiple pictures in a single post
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Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2009 at 9:31am
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I repainted my bowtie due to some heavy chips in it. Decided to go with a metallic blue. It matches the new z71 graphics better. It is a little darker than I thought, but I like it.
I then had some custom vinyl work done by Mr. Sign in Englewood, CO. I found an image for a semi-pro team and altered it for me. Here is the final product. I took the photo with my phone, so its not the best, but gives an idea. I have some bubbles in the photo but removed them this morning.
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Posted By: chadstr
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2009 at 12:43pm
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The rhino looks good ryan.
I noticed to that you were wanting to put on 285 sized tires...if you didnt raise your front up an extra two inches above level, they may rub on the front when turning...depending on the offset of the wheels you get/have. Right now with mine leveled +2 when I turn clear right, I peeled my mudflaps off, and they were the skinny ones. Just FYI you may have to bump it down a bit. However mine is not cladded so there may be a big difference, I dont know.
Chad ------------- Yea, My modifications on my truck are worth more than my truck. |
Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2009 at 8:45pm
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Originally posted by chadstr
The rhino looks good ryan. I noticed to that you were wanting to put on 285 sized tires...if you didnt raise your front up an extra two inches above level, they may rub on the front when turning...depending on the offset of the wheels you get/have. Right now with mine leveled +2 when I turn clear right, I peeled my mudflaps off, and they were the skinny ones. Just FYI you may have to bump it down a bit. However mine is not cladded so there may be a big difference, I dont know.
Chad Thanks Chad. I was told that 285s will fit stock Avys with cladding. Mine has the keys done like you saw, but that doesn't neccesarily increase clearance. Just in a certain part of the travel. Chris has 285s on hers, so I figured I would be good to go (though her wheels are still stock so
 ). I will check with the folks at Discount tire to see if they will let me do a clearance test. The 265s just seem so small in it now.I am going to get the liquid Metal Rhinos ( http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/wheels/liquid_metal/product/byName.do;jsessionid=lLc3J1dCVDzLMlymm1QGXM2R7Ct1K0F7ph6N1G1Z41VxZHM3yn193jnyRQ1P4k5Wcwh5WbJGX90nYfSjjwRMsWNCTQJHXqZ1nC3rXHYbycLYcTvh2cQ19rBLVYrTKzLt!1937123322!210590157?r=CODINT%7Cpc%7C80109&tmn=Rhino&typ=Truck - http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/wheels/liquid_metal/product/byName.do;jsessionid=lLc3J1dCVDzLMlymm1QGXM2R7Ct1K0F7ph6N1G1Z41VxZHM3yn193jnyRQ1P4k5Wcwh5WbJGX90nYfSjjwRMsWNCTQJHXqZ1nC3rXHYbycLYcTvh2cQ19rBLVYrTKzLt!1937123322!210590157?r=CODINT%7Cpc%7C80109&tmn=Rhino&typ=Truck ). They have a 5" back space and are 9" wide, which should bring the outside edge of the tire near the outside of the fender well. Not sure if this will cause a problem inside though). The plan is to put those Hankooks on. They look great, just hope they are as quality as they are reported to be. I may be getting those on pretty soon since Discount tire has 12 months 0% interest, instead of waiting for July and just paying outright then anyway.
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Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2009 at 9:11pm
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I installed a Pioneer F700BT with HD radio, Bluetooth, Ipod integration, and steering wheel controls. It was given to me by a freind, who was mostly responsible for installation, so the upgrade was relatively inexpensive (still ran about 250 with harnesses and other odds and ends). I did have a good time tearing the dash apart though. Also got to drill my first hole in the vehicle Here are the pictures
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for the connection to the Ipod. I drilled into the back of the lower cubby beneath the 12V adapter and Cig lighter.Posted By: TCR1
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 11:04am
Had my new wheels and tires installed yesterday. It will be a little while before I do much more ot the truck. Need to sneak in those LEDs though 
 Also, my stock wheels are now for sale with Yokohama Geolander AT S tires in 265 70 R17. They measurea tread depth of 5 to 6 /32, so worn, but still good for several thousand miles.
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