What have you done to your K2 today?

[wildhunter]

RCX 7" lift? And what shocks do you have now?

 

 

- Mike

IG: @BlackPearl_Edition

Bilstein 5100, have a rcx 7.5 lift.

 

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[Silvern Sentry]

Here's a picture of the hood installed. Still needs prep, paint and final fitting.

 

 

2 Question why did you install before painting and where do you live? that poor fender needs some tender love

[crafferty]

 

2 Question why did you install before painting and where do you live? that poor fender needs some tender love

I installed the hood first to make sure it fit and to note any adjustments I may need to make. I'm hoping to get the underside of the hood painted next week. And I bought my truck with hail damage brand new for half off. I'm figuring you suspected I lived in a bad area and someone beat my vehicle to death lol.

 

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[Silvern Sentry]

I installed the hood first to make sure it fit and to note any adjustments I may need to make. I'm hoping to get the underside of the hood painted next week. And I bought my truck with hail damage brand new for half off. I'm figuring you suspected I lived in a bad area and someone beat my vehicle to death lol.

 

 

Na was wondering if anywhere near my area and could take a look at it or recommend a place. The hood is nice, might want to take note of any weight difference if you are an anal type of truck owner like me. Also it is an actual functional 'ram air' style hood as in directs to air box or does that 'hood scoop' just go into engine bay (or is it just fake, hard to tell from pics)

 

*Half off really is not a bad deal at all if you have body shop connection, the bed itself would be the only if was heavily damaged, It is a rolled piece of steel so cannot really be 'worked' at all just body filled. Some people might beat me over the head for saying it but do not be too afraid to look up paint guys on craigslist etc. Of course vet them but knowing a few myself I know they often do side jobs and you basically get same quality and same dude that would do in a shop for much more. Case of beer and $50 + supplies and I would paint that hood for you good as any body shop since most of the prep is done. I would even detail it after . I am in Canada though.

Edited July 27, 2016 by Alpine Truck Life

[crafferty]

 

 

 

Na was wondering if anywhere near my area and could take a look at it or recommend a place. The hood is nice, might want to take note of any weight difference if you are an anal type of truck owner like me. Also it is an actual functional 'ram air' style hood as in directs to air box or does that 'hood scoop' just go into engine bay (or is it just fake, hard to tell from pics)

 

*Half off really is not a bad deal at all if you have body shop connection, the bed itself would be the only if was heavily damaged, It is a rolled piece of steel so cannot really be 'worked' at all just body filled. Some people might beat me over the head for saying it but do not be too afraid to look up paint guys on craigslist etc. Of course vet them but knowing a few myself I know they often do side jobs and you basically get same quality and same dude that would do in a shop for much more. Case of beer and $50 + supplies and I would paint that hood for you good as any body shop since most of the prep is done. I would even detail it after . I am in Canada though.

I wouldn't worry about the weight, both hoods were very light and were probably within 5lbs. But that's not scientific, just based on feel. I must say the overall fit and quality is top notch for a fiberglass part. And you are correct, the ram air is indeed a functional ram air which directs the air directly over the air intake. On top of that it also has two sections that are functional heat vents.

I'm not too worried about the paint at all. The inside of the bed is in perfect shape and didn't not receive any hail damage. The passenger side of the truck is what took the damage. But I have been working the dents out and covering them with bondo. Once I'm done with this and the underside of the hood is painted she'll be taken in to be covered in line-x top to bottom. If pricing isn't too outrageous on the color match it'll be color matched except for the bed and roof. Those two areas will be Line-X premium so they have a gloss finish.

As far as location goes I am located in Tuscaloosa, AL. Where abouts are you in Alabama?

 

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[Silvern Sentry]

I wouldn't worry about the weight, both hoods were very light and were probably within 5lbs. But that's not scientific, just based on feel. I must say the overall fit and quality is top notch for a fiberglass part. And you are correct, the ram air is indeed a functional ram air which directs the air directly over the air intake. On top of that it also has two sections that are functional heat vents.

I'm not too worried about the paint at all. The inside of the bed is in perfect shape and didn't not receive any hail damage. The passenger side of the truck is what took the damage. But I have been working the dents out and covering them with bondo. Once I'm done with this and the underside of the hood is painted she'll be taken in to be covered in line-x top to bottom. If pricing isn't too outrageous on the color match it'll be color matched except for the bed and roof. Those two areas will be Line-X premium so they have a gloss finish.

As far as location goes I am located in Tuscaloosa, AL. Where abouts are you in Alabama?

 

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Canada not Alabama unfortunately.

[Abearclaw]

Once I'm done with this and the underside of the hood is painted she'll be taken in to be covered in line-x top to bottom. If pricing isn't too outrageous on the color match it'll be color matched except for the bed and roof. Those two areas will be Line-X premium so they have a gloss finish.

 

 

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You're gonna line X the whole damn truck??? Oh man that ought to be interesting lol

 

 

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[Silvern Sentry]

You're gonna line X the whole damn truck??? Oh man that ought to be interesting lol

 

 

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I have seen it (not on a K2), it looks badass in the black 'premium' or whatever it is called Line-X. T.

[EChavez]

Picked up my tips for the new exhaust. It's all coming together slowly.

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[crafferty]

You're gonna line X the whole damn truck??? Oh man that ought to be interesting lol

 

 

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Yes sir!

 

I have seen it (not on a K2), it looks badass in the black 'premium' or whatever it is called Line-X. T.

That's the goal! My local Line-X guy does a phenomenal so it should turn out great.

 

Canada not Alabama unfortunately.

Well if you want specific pictures let me know.

 

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[Silvern Sentry]

DO it. I got quote from my guy 1200 for bottom and up around the natural wheel flare. Love to see the pics.

 

I live in a place where 'westcoast paintjob' is a thing and it means when you have your sides all scuffed up from branches which have overgrown the paths / trails.

[litetech]

For Super Mario fans, here is my homemade Bullet Bill hitch cover. Made it with a Bullet Bill belt buckle and some scrap metal laying around, cost me around $8.

 

 

 

 

 

[crafferty]

Bullet Bill looks great!

 

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[Abearclaw]

 

I have seen it (not on a K2), it looks badass in the black 'premium' or whatever it is called Line-X. T.

Yes sir!

That's the goal! My local Line-X guy does a phenomenal so it should turn out great.

Well if you want specific pictures let me know.

 

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Well I would love to see the final result no doubt about that!

 

 

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[crafferty]

Well I would love to see the final result no doubt about that!

 

 

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Will do. I really need to update my build thread.

 

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