After postponing this installation for a few years now, I finally buckled and picked up the Dynatrac Free Spin Kit. Following my “do it once, do it right” policy, I opted for the upgraded DynaLoc hubs and ProSteer billet ball joints. Pin it to win it, right?
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I recently installed a Wade Hood Bug Guard. I’ve seen this part on 4WheelParts.com but other brands, such as AVS (Auto Vent Shade), which are also available. This Manufacture offers their Bugflector II (full height and wrap) and Regular Bugflector (traditional hood width design, non wrap) Both come in smoke; However chrome is available, not my preference. Read more
I finally got the front air suspension, so I can complete my truck. I decided to go with a ShockWave with a single-stage adjustment. The bag allows a total of -5 drop and improves handling. The ShockWave design is a bag with a shock going through the center, and it allows for adjustment in shock firmness. The installation is pretty straightforward, with minor cutting to allow for extra clearance. The minor cutting can be done with a simple hand grinder.
A front grille guard isn’t complete without the lower bumper guard, and maintaining it is the same. Here is the good part: there is no cutting needed! It is designed to fit directly in the open space. The grille has tabs and bolts for you to fasten on the plastic lower portion of the bumper. There was some drilling but, because it is plastic, it should be a breeze to make the holes. The rest is like slipping on a glove and fastening it.
I finished installing my new rear suspension, but, like any air bag, you need to have a compressor, tank, switch, and gauge setup to control the height of the vehicle. After hours of reading and pricing, I decided to go with a VIAIR kit with a Firestone gauge and switch panel.
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I’m running 37-inch BFG tires on my 2003 Ford F-150 Pre-Runner. I upgraded to 4.88 G2 ring and pinion gears in the differentials to give the 5.4 liter engine and the transmission some relief. Unfortunately, the larger tires threw off the speedometer, so I needed to fix that.
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After a couple months of riding on my Ground Force lowering kit, like every guy’s mentality I just had to keep going…lower. In order for me to get the look I wanted, I would have to go with a company that manufactures what I feel are the BEST quality air bags in today’s industry: RideTech. I talked to Tony over at RideTech and with great enthusiasm they shipped me one of their production rear 2009+ Dodge Ram kits, which includes custom bags that are designed with a taper so the bag doesn’t get hung up or blow out when I run lower pressure for truck shows or parking. New heavy-duty sway bar links correct the angle, allowing the sway bar to function properly. The kit includes a pair of high-quality, smooth-riding shocks and any hardware needed to install the parts.
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I wanted to put a tonneau cover on my truck but didn’t want to go with a really expensive fiberglass one. I really wanted something I could take off pretty easily and wouldn’t take up a lot of room in my garage. The fiberglass tonneau covers look cool but they are really heavy.
Lund International makes a tonneau that fits my needs. They have a Genesis Tri-Fold tonneau cover that works perfectly. No tools are needed at all, making this a quick and easy install. It hooks up underneath your bedrail via clamps. The cover folds over twice, which makes your bed still useful.
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My 2004 Toyota truck came with a black plastic grille guard, which I immediately cut out myself and replaced with a sturdy bright aluminum billet grille guard made by Stull Industries. Installation is simple. No special tools are needed – just a simple hacksaw blade (fine, preferably metal for easy handling). Instructions are simple to follow. The end result is eye candy. If you maintain it, the lust should last for a long time. Should it ever pit, just use ultra-fine steel wool to remove it and Mothers aluminum polish to restore it.
When it comes to headlights, people always say HID is the way to go. There are a lot of different aftermarket companies that now sell upgrade kits for your truck ranging from $50-$100. Some of the guys here at work have bought some of those kits and they look and work great, but I decided not to go in that direction.
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