My X build

[sk8ordie]

got pics of the front grill, back emblem, and new stickers...

also got the bottom and top frame all welded up.

 

[Sierra Lima1470]

How is that roof rack that you are building coming along?

 

[sk8ordie]

well the roof rack is all welded up now. there is about 68 joints. just need to clean it up and paint it with bed liner. total size is 72"L x 45" W x 6" H. its a monster. lol. got about $70 in material and 15hrs in it. could have shortened the time but only worked on it a couple hours at a time and included set up and clean up each time. im super stoked on it and will post pics tomorrow.

 

[Sierra Lima1470]

Awesome! I bet it'll look great! Its too bad I'm not crafty like that. I'd be able to save a whole lot on a roof basket like you are.

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[sk8ordie]

pics of the rack.... like i said just need to clean up and paint,

 

[Sierra Lima1470]

pics of the rack.... like i said just need to clean up and paint,

That is REALLY nice! You did a great job! Do you plan on mounting equipment or lights on it?

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[Mikes05expy]

pics of the rack.... like i said just need to clean up and paint,

Nice job sir.

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[sk8ordie]

thanx, it actually came out better than i thought it would.. lol.. i just bought some platinum burner 5.5" offroad lights from the clearance rack at wally world for $20 and already dipped the rock guards black.

thought about going LED but i cant justify the price for them and have mixed reviews like some are super bright and some not so much. but read nothing but good stuff about the wally specials.


Optronics Platinum Burners Series 5.5" Off-Road Lights : Amazon.com : Automotive

 

[Sierra Lima1470]

thanx, it actually came out better than i thought it would.. lol.. i just bought some platinum burner 5.5" offroad lights from the clearance rack at wally world for $20 and already dipped the rock guards black.

thought about going LED but i cant justify the price for them and have mixed reviews like some are super bright and some not so much. but read nothing but good stuff about the wally specials.


Optronics Platinum Burners Series 5.5" Off-Road Lights : Amazon.com : Automotive

Nice! When I finally find a basket that is big enough and not crazy over priced I'll have to pick some of those up! That is quite a good price for that size and I hadn't realized Walmart carries stuff like that. Also led bars are quite expensive, and I don't really care for the look of them.

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[sk8ordie]

finally finished the rack and installed it. I think it looks pretty sweet. the lights are not wired yet i just didnt want to mess with mounting them while on the truck. used 4 cans of bed liner.

 

[sk8ordie]

finally rememberd to take daylight pics.


also just bought today 4 used BFG T/A KO's. stuck with the stock size since i got a good deal. got off craigslist mounted on 05 F150 steelies and about 75% tread. just need to head to a tire shop and swap tires. i checked the tread depth on my current tires and 3 of the 4 were in the red! also the PO had 2 cooper ATR's up front and 2 yokohama ht-s in the back. its been driving me batty having 2 different tires... now if only i had a way to turn off the traction control before i swap tires.....

 

[Sierra Lima1470]

finally rememberd to take daylight pics.


also just bought today 4 used BFG T/A KO's. stuck with the stock size since i got a good deal. got off craigslist mounted on 05 F150 steelies and about 75% tread. just need to head to a tire shop and swap tires. i checked the tread depth on my current tires and 3 of the 4 were in the red! also the PO had 2 cooper ATR's up front and 2 yokohama ht-s in the back. its been driving me batty having 2 different tires... now if only i had a way to turn off the traction control before i swap tires.....

That basket looks terrific! And you can turn off the traction control. Just hold down the Traction Control button for 5 seconds and the emblem on the dash should blink a couple of time indicating that all systems are off.

 

[sk8ordie]

i dont believe i have a traction control button??

 

[sk8ordie]

just pulled the trigger and bought a SCT 3015 off ebay. cant wait till it gets here!!