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Started out as a stock XLT XTR. Came with a 2” spacer level.

2012 XLT XTR package, Supercrew, 4x4, 3.73, Max Tow with rear e-locker, 6.5ft bed and full factory skid plates

How it currently sits:
5Star tuned- octane adjustable, performance and performance tow.
275/70/18 Nokia’s Hakkapelitta LT tires
2” Bora Spacers
Bilstein 6112 front coilovers at 4th clip
Bilstein 5160 rear
Air lift rear bags
Raptor lined bumpers and lowers
Ford Raptor style Fender Flares
F150LED headlights
LED fogs
50% front tint


I am ready for a new vehicle, so not spending a ton on it right now. Just keeping it reasonable until a few new models come out I’m waiting to see about!
New 5th gen 2500 Ram Power wagon perhaps. Or a F250 Tremor perhaps...I’ve got a year or two max.

Anyway. Some current pictures.

Plans:
Better way to mount my phone for GAIA GPS
Have a new grille I need to paint match and install
Have some BD Squadron ditch lights to install
Want some 17” Fifteen52 wheels with cooper 35” Coopers.
Install onboard air - or get a portable compressor
Softopper to work with my roll up soft tonneau
Better way to strap stuff in the back.
We will see what else.

 

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Got out today in Northern Lower Michigan for a color tour. Ended up running the 18 miles long Tin Cup Springs ORV Route. It was gorgeous, but cloudy and sprinkled a few times. Overall love the Bilsteins on the truck.

 

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Didn't realize you were in MI too, where at?
Also, thought those trails were only ATV, I'll need to check them out next time I'm on that side of the state.

I am in Rockford, near GR. How about you?

They have both, ATV only and ORV Route. A Route is open to anything that can pass with street licensing. I stick to the routes with the truck.

 

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Few spots were sloppy with mud. Not terrible. But for the most part the loose sand dictates 4wd. This late into the year it’s been pretty loosened up by the SxSs.

 

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Got my Raptor style grill test fit today. Will finish up tomorrow.

Paint is actually a really close match at the same angle. Still needs to be finished but that will be a bit.

 

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Couldn’t wait. Paint looks better now too as it’s starting to cure.

 

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very nice! You may want to eventually cover the new paint with 2K clearmax, it is a super tough clear coat, but need to definitely wear a respirator mask. it is like aerosolized super glue, will mangle lungs.

Good thought. It’s got 5 coats of clear. Just needs a good sanding.

 

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Got my lights installed.
Went with the Baja Designs Squadron Sports. Chose the yellow combo lens (can be easily swapped for $10).
Mounted them up on a pair of mounts from SDHQ. The quality on these is amazing. True bolt on, no curing required, took about 5 minutes to have both installed.

Top 2 lights are spot, bottom are flood. Driving light, not DOT approved.

In use pictures are facing down a hill, not flat ground, so still some aiming to do. Taken with iPhone so the shutter and ISO were changing automatically....sorry.

Low beams

High beams

Ditch light only

Lows with ditch

Highs with ditch

Straight on

Really like them so far. Looking forward to getting out on the trails and country roads with them and getting them aimed just right. Throw out lots of light as is so happy with the purchase.

 

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Tidy wiring, nothing dangling by around!

 

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Since COVID and working from home, don’t drive the truck regularly. Was out today. No wind noise from these which is awesome. My dad has some cheap squat ones from amazon on his Rebel, and you can hear them whistle just enough.

 

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Better way to run/view GAIA and Nav now.