So, have got a few updates and the ball is rolling along.
Got the windows tinted at Xpertint in Amelia,OH. Does an awesome job and is as professional and perfect as it can ever be. Made the thing look amazing...
Before pic just a few posts above, but here it is with tint:
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Friday, received a skid full of yummy goodness!
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Here are the parts for the lift. The workmanship is absolutely amazing. I am amazed at the craftsmanship. Definitely not a lift kit from Pro Comp!! I know the Radius arms and such are not in the proper location relative to the way they go on, I was just laying everything out to inventory.
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Here's a couple of examples of the welding that goes on. Nothing is cast and nothing is done half ass. Larry and the guys are awesome:
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Did the shock upgrade also for all around:
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And the steering stabilizer setup:
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Did the rear wheel spacers to give it an equal stance front to back. These will help when the fender flares are on also.
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Did some cosmetic upgrades also. Front brush guard hand made by Action Van. Same workmanship as seen in the lift kit. The powder coating and everything is spot on. I almost hate to install this as it is so awesome looking!! It is actually bigger than I expected. I was thinking I was getting a much smaller version and was VERY happy to see the bigger unit.
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Lights go on top of the main bar like so:
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Bought some fender flares to widen the look and to protect the body from debris from the bigger wheels and tires...
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Also got a spare tire carrier from Aluminess. Pretty awesome work on this also by those guys:
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Last but not least in the kit, I got some new wheels. American Racing's ATX wheels in 17s with Teflon coating. All 5 are gonna look sweet!! Will be wrapped in some beefy skins!
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Pretty much it for now. Hoping to start this thing next weekend and have it done soon. I'll leave the stocker wheels and tires on for winter and then have the good stuff on for Spring. Will have the wheels and tires on initially to get it aligned and setup and will take pics once completed!
I cannot recommend Larry and Action Van enough. They have been so awesome to deal with. I am across the country and he was very patient, very informative and NEVER once tried to upsell me on silly things I didn't need. In fact, he pushed me away from a few things as he thought they were not needed and would be wasting money.
I actually bought everything but the tint so far from him and will probably go to him for anything else he can get.
I will be moving on to the interior in the Spring, but if the weather stays like it has been, I might start sooner!!! Cosmetic and outside first and then on to the inside!!