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Ya they will be paying more then just replacement
On top of the free detail
They ordered the wrong side first and couldnt return them so gave me both sides

Also there are a few what I would call stop spots where the ceramic is screwed up so they will be repairing that whenever I want to take it there....if it keeps bothering me I'll get it fixed only visible at certain angles up close

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Nice Build!  We just wrapped up our build last night.  Received the truck in January and has been a work in progress since. We ran into several road blocks due to parts availability / compatibili

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Monday the exhaust disappeared Did the flowmaster 817933 It is quite aggressive just alittle less bite then no exhaust FYI if u have built in fifth wheel package u will have to cut and weld the drive

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Here is how I routed all my wiring   They are all weather tight electric connectors    

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Still have to finish

Splash guards

Tailgate bar

Plow mount

 

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Been quite some time since posting but finally got plow installed next month or so I'll be finishing up some other projects

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Today's work

Front timbrens

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Led reverse lights

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Trimmed and Reinstalled lower valence

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Ran wires thru grill

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Tomorrow will install tailgate bar

And hopefully upfitter switch's that I've been putting off for months

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Upfitter switches done

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Tailgate bar all wired in

Reverse lights are super bright

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What type/brand of light did you get for the back up light? Looks good.


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Cheap ebay light used them a few times now and they are as bright as opt7 but a 3rd the cost and last 2 years (died in the winter few times)
They are directional turns so they go from center out best bang for the buck
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274426698996

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Got my winter tires on....was cheaper to buy custom rims then used stockscb958401251998c6422f1671df444cb9.jpgccc23d36dabc37d580dd0537aa001b2b.jpg
Then had to work in a muddy area....they don't like mudd
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Still have to get aux battery wired in...but after that I think I'm done

 

Well I may put in the bed heater this year but money is tight with the new toy accessories

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So finally got my second battery installed and charging
It's just a quick install to try out this smart relay will finish cleaning up after I know it will work for me
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Bed heater installed should work as good as the last one
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What’s the purpose of a bed heater? I assume it’s for things you can’t put in the cab that you don’t want freezing?


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What’s the purpose of a bed heater? I assume it’s for things you can’t put in the cab that you don’t want freezing?


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Fire fighting stuff.... keep it warm or dry it out....also helps melt the snow off the cover so it can operate
In my 1500 I had it set high and cover open to keep coolant temp down while out plowing
Not sure if that will need to do that for this truck

The 2 temp controls work together if ones not on the heater won't run
One kicks on when coolant temp gets to set point
Other kicks off when temp in bed gets to set point
Powered only when ignition on

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On 10/25/2020 at 2:26 PM, mkeddie said:

Reverse lights are super bright

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How is this with the backup camera? Does it interfere or actually look significantly better/less grainy than just the IR

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