$750 for the build, $150 for powdercoat. Ended up actually making money through the bumper switches!
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$750 for the build, $150 for powdercoat. Ended up actually making money through the bumper switches!
hikingff77
Adventurer
Nice looking rig. I do like the new bumper much better, not so much the skid plate, but the overall look is very nice.
Took a little two day hunting trip in the Alberta rockies.
Drove some pretty decent trails. Had to break through some 3/4" thick ice early in the morning. The truck performed great and was a comfy ride doing it. Had to turn back on one trail cause it got real tight and a snowstorm was coming in. Amazing how there can be a blizzard up in the mountains and sunny and warm at home. Came back and went golfing. Ha.
Great little trip. And, clearly, got rid of those scoops finally!
Drove some pretty decent trails. Had to break through some 3/4" thick ice early in the morning. The truck performed great and was a comfy ride doing it. Had to turn back on one trail cause it got real tight and a snowstorm was coming in. Amazing how there can be a blizzard up in the mountains and sunny and warm at home. Came back and went golfing. Ha.
Great little trip. And, clearly, got rid of those scoops finally!
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Jack Rabbit
New member
like your truck
Magnuts...
Just wondering what you did for a leveling kit. Did you install new keys or just crank yours up?
Also, do you have any rubbing issues with the 305's on the factory rims? How do you find the performance with the larger tires. I have an '03 2500 with 4:10's but was skeptical of going too large as I haul a camper. I'm looking at 285's rught now.
Love the bumper. I wouldn't mind getting the name of your fabricator.
Magnuts...
Just wondering what you did for a leveling kit. Did you install new keys or just crank yours up?
Also, do you have any rubbing issues with the 305's on the factory rims? How do you find the performance with the larger tires. I have an '03 2500 with 4:10's but was skeptical of going too large as I haul a camper. I'm looking at 285's rught now.
Love the bumper. I wouldn't mind getting the name of your fabricator.
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Very nice bumper build. Tuck up close and looks great.
Chevrolado
Cruisin'
Great lookin truck. The new bumper setup is way better. Good choice. Looks like a fun little trip there. Thanks for sharing.
The truck was actually leveled before I bought it. I just added airbags in the rear.
I don't have any rubbing issues with the 305's but I suspect that with a stock bumper some trimming would be in order.
I stepped up from 265/75/16s to the 305s and did notice a drop in performance. I wasn't looking for such wide tires at the time but got a great deal on them. I've been keeping an eye out for a good deal on a set of 285s or maybe even some 255/85/16s. The fabricator is Chad at YotaFab in Calgary. If you google that you can find his website
Thanks all. Heading out again this weekend and camping overnight. Also have some plans to rebuild my trailer so I'll be throwing some pics up on here of the progress
Well it's been quote some time since I've posted in here but I've made a few changes to my truck.
It's now sitting on new 285/85/16 Grabber AT2s on powder coated stock wheels with bed lined centre caps.
Also ditched the canopy and just finished up a home brew fairing for the roof basket that I picked up.
Sold my off-road utility trailer and bought an enclosed trailer for tools, but have thrown a futon mattress inside a couple times for camping.
I also built a cargo management system for behind the rear seat. Holds a small shovel, hatchet, first aid kit, mag light and a couple spots for gloves and stuff.
I have some plans for a smaller trailer with RTT and perhaps a rear bumper with tire carrier.
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It's now sitting on new 285/85/16 Grabber AT2s on powder coated stock wheels with bed lined centre caps.
Also ditched the canopy and just finished up a home brew fairing for the roof basket that I picked up.
Sold my off-road utility trailer and bought an enclosed trailer for tools, but have thrown a futon mattress inside a couple times for camping.
I also built a cargo management system for behind the rear seat. Holds a small shovel, hatchet, first aid kit, mag light and a couple spots for gloves and stuff.
I have some plans for a smaller trailer with RTT and perhaps a rear bumper with tire carrier.
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chilliwak
Expedition Leader
Hey Mag, I was wondering why you got rid of the rear canopy? I thought you wre going to use it for camping. I like the new bumper:drool:just like everyone else. I also enjoy your pics from the Great White North adventures that you are having. Keep us updated, Cheers Chilli.
Thanks Chilli, I did camp in it a few times which was great, but overall I found it was more of a hassle than it was worth. Between work, mountain biking and other activities it seemed to be in the way. And I got tired of crawling inside to access my toolbox
Heading to whitefish MT next weekend. I'll try to grab some pics all loaded up
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Heading to whitefish MT next weekend. I'll try to grab some pics all loaded up
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