Merica!'s Build and Wheeling

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Merica!

Discussion Starter · Oct 24, 2014 (Edited)

I'm still fairly new here and since joining I've got a lot of inspiration from other people's build threads. So I thought I would start a thread of my own. It's got a long ways to go to get it where I want it. My long term goal is to eventually SAS it and create a expeditionary/trail rig. This is something that will probably happen slowly overtime as money becomes available. But I thought I'd share what I've got so far.

I bought the truck in Dec. 2013. And it was completely stock.

Since then I have installed a 3" body lift, cranked the torsion bars, installed a AAL and 2" shackles, bought new wheels, 33" m/t tires, Volant CAI, Supermod PTB, and SuperSparkz, plus probably some other things I can't think of at the moment.

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Merica!

Discussion Starter · #2 · Oct 24, 2014 (Edited)

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Eventually I want to do the following mods:

Trans- Corvette Servo (Done)
Trans Cooler (Done)
Engine- Tune
Ultragauge
Snorkel
OBX Header
Lighting- 40'' Light Bar
6000k HID Highs, Lows, and Fogs
100% LEDs
Custom LED Cluster
Under body lighting to see better when off roading
Exterior- Monstaliner (entire exterior and camper shell)
Fender Flares
Custom Grill
Winch
Suspension- SAS (D60/14bolt ff)

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Merica!

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 24, 2014

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The first time the Colorado went "wheeling".

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Bobby Boucher

· #4 · Oct 24, 2014

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I'm digging the orange, looks good.

Merica!

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 24, 2014

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mOWWck said:
I'm digging the orange, looks good.

Thanks. I like it too.

Merica!

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 24, 2014

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Pics from Uwharrie a couple weeks ago.

Night Wheeling!!

Little Dirty!

12 P.S.I.

More night wheeling!!!!

Broken 4WD Actuator

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Merica!

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 12, 2014 (Edited)

Re: Merica!'s Build/Wheeling Thread *Uwharrie Pics*

So yesterday I finished installing my B&M trans. cooler, installed a Corvette Servo, and replaced the trans. filter and upgraded to DEXRON-VI fluid. The trans feel much better now. Probably has something to do with the fact that the magnet isn't completely covered in gunk. LOL. Who knows when that fluid was last changed.

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Merica!

Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 25, 2014

Re: Merica!'s Build/Wheeling Thread *Uwharrie Pics*

So this came from the fedex guy today.

I'll get better pics once the roof mount comes in. It's definately bright though. LOL!

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Supermodulation

· #9 · Nov 25, 2014

Re: Merica!'s Build/Wheeling Thread *Uwharrie Pics*

I like your wheel combination for your truck. Are those STT's?

Merica!

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 25, 2014

Re: Merica!'s Build/Wheeling Thread *Uwharrie Pics*

Thanks. No they are kenda klever m/t's. I like them a lot but they have gotten a bit louder since I bought them.

Supermodulation

· #11 · Nov 25, 2014

Re: Merica!'s Build/Wheeling Thread *Uwharrie Pics*

I just noticed, did you re-used the center caps?

Merica!

Discussion Starter · #12 · Nov 25, 2014

Re: Merica!'s Build/Wheeling Thread *Uwharrie Pics*

I got the center caps at a pick-and-pull. 2 of them were cracked but I just used some super glue and sanded them down then painted them.

Racer X

· #13 · Nov 30, 2014

Re: Merica!'s Build/Wheeling Thread *Uwharrie Pics*

Sunburst Orange FTW!

Merica!

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 1, 2014

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So I got my 40" LED light bar mounted this weekend. Had to "modify" the left bracket cause the wire harness on the light was in the way.

I'll try to get better pics tonight. It's pretty bright though.

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Merica!

Discussion Starter · #15 · Dec 29, 2014

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So haven't done anything to the truck in awhile but today was kinda interesting. I replaced my trans cooler. Hopefully this fixes the trans fluid that's been leaking. If not probably gonna need a radiator. Also did an oil change while I was at it.

I took a look at my blower motor resistor. Looks like I need the resistor and the harness connector. a couple of the wires are burned. Also when I was backing the truck outta the garage the brake light came on. I topped off the fluid and went to try to tighten the e-brake cable and the adjuster snapped. FML.

On a good note, I bought some dupli color bed armour for my grill. Now I just got to track down some Sunburst Orange paint for my emblem.

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Merica!

Discussion Starter · #16 · Dec 29, 2014

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Hopefully when I get done with this maintenance b.s. I can start looking for SAS parts

evolocomotive

· #17 · Dec 30, 2014

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Looking good so far, keep on with the updates!

Merica!

Discussion Starter · #18 · Dec 30, 2014

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evolocomotive said:
Looking good so far, keep on with the updates!

Thanks man. So many ideas. So little time and money. LOL!

The Godfather

· #19 · Dec 30, 2014

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Merica! said:
Pics from Uwharrie a couple weeks ago.

HOLY SHIT!....... This def a Colorado poster child pic. [email protected] awesome!

fitsector

· #20 · Dec 30, 2014

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Nice tuck, radical change from first pic to the last ones.

Why you got the 4WD actuator broken? hit a rock or something?

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