Progress Pic

[sigepmock]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495progress-med.JPG
Here's a progress pic of the new truck. About 1/2 way done now. Big thanks to Jason and the guys at Rancho Motorsports for all the work on the truck so far.
Next week it goes into the fabricators' for the new shock hoops and King 2.5" shocks. Door handles are on order and I have to put the billet grille and emblem on this weekend. Slowly but surely.
Chris

[Cole Trickle]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495progress-med.JPG
Here's a progress pic of the new truck. About 1/2 way done now. Big thanks to Jason and the guys at Rancho Motorsports for all the work on the truck so far.
Next week it goes into the fabricators' for the new shock hoops and King 2.5" shocks. Door handles are on order and I have to put the billet grille and emblem on this weekend. Slowly but surely.
Chris
Strangely I can't see anything?

[RexRathburn]

That's a really nice looking rig...keep up the good work! :cool:

[sigepmock]

Strangely I can't see anything?
The pic is on the ***boatpics so who knows.......It'll probably get eaten anyway. :D
Thanks can't wait to get it finished.

[TCS T]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jordy]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495progress.JPG
Nice looking truck. I really dig the color too. :D

[piper]

Damn these software blocks at work... all I see is a box with a red "x".

[Raskal]

nice looking truck .is that the 6 '' and how much for the lift & installed only

[phebus]

Let me know how the billet grill install goes. I want to do mine, but don't know how much cutting is involved, and how hard it is. Also post pics, and let me what brand grill it is.
Thanks,
Rick

[OutCole'd]

Let me know how the billet grill install goes. I want to do mine, but don't know how much cutting is involved, and how hard it is. Also post pics, and let me what brand grill it is.
Thanks,
Rick
I did mine. It was not that bad. To taking the grill assy out was the easy part. You have to cut out all that honey comb stuff all the way out & just leave the outer edge for a border.
Be careful what kind you get. Mine is billet aluminum with the face exposed, and the top & bottom of each fin were covered in like a plastic. I believe the whole thing was dipped in plastic, then they grind off the front face of it to expose the aluminum. Well the plastic is starting to peel off the top & bottm after about one year and it needs to be replaced.

[cc322]

Very nice for a chebby :p

[sigepmock]

Thaks again guys, secong round of mods starts this week. As far as the grille goes, I'll post some pics. I think I may just do the bolt-over style....... :yuk: I know but I don't know if you can even notice the difference. I did the cut-out lat time and compared that to my buddy's bolt-over and it looked the same until you got up real close.
I really like the Carriage Works grilles, and the T-rex isn't bad either.
Thanks again and I'll post more pics as I get closer to being done.
Chris

[sigepmock]

Here's some more updated pics. Got the King shocks and hoops on, exhuast is done, now all I have to do is build the trac bars for the air bags.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495progress2-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495front_shocks1-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495front_shock2-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495rear_shocks-med.JPG

[BRSTQUEST]

I See Ur Exhaust Dumps Right Over The Pumkin, Is That The Normal Banks Spot Or Just A Lil Bit Of Customization On Ur Part????? How About Gibson Stuff For A D-max????? I Know They Make Bitchen Stuff For Gas Applications Just Haven't Heard Anything About The D-max????

[riverbound]

Looks good now update your avatar and sig. ;)

[sigepmock]

The exhaust tip location is custom to avoid the shocks. The stock banks kit exit in the same location as stock. I have heard good things about Gibson kit just haven't seen it. The consensus I got was MBRP was the best all around for the LLY DMax, best bang for the buck. I went with the Banks just because I got a really good deal.

[sigepmock]

Looks good now update your avatar and sig. ;)
Working on it as we speak.
Just need to actually make a river trip to get some new pics. Damn pregnant wife :mad: Oh $hit I hope she doesn't read this......Just kidding honey. :)

[NOTALENT]

damn bro...my dream truck.... :jawdrop: :D its coming along nice!

[phebus]

sigepmock, you mother, you were supposed to tell me what grill you went with. Looks good!! :D

[sigepmock]

sigepmock, you mother, you were supposed to tell me what grill you went with. Looks good!! :D
Sorry, it's a Trenz, Cut out style. I think you could do both the bolt-over or cutout with it but it was a 1/2 project and it looks better with the stock grille cut-out behind it. Jason (Rancho motorsports) hooked my up with the grille and the chrome bowtie.
Riverbound is the signature better? I need to work on my Photochop abilities. :D
Chris

[Mrs. casean]

Looks awsome Chris :D How's Carrie going to get the baby in it??? :D :D I thought you got white again... we'll take over that color :D I love your avatar now :D Thats great!

[sigepmock]

Thanks guys, if you really want to see a PIMPIN truck talk to SoCalHD. He went balls deep w/37's and Fox Bypass shocks. Here's pic:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495shockhoops-med.JPG
I wussed out and only ran the King shocks, these Bypass shocks are $$$$$$$$.

[sigepmock]

Looks awsome Chris :D How's Carrie going to get the baby in it??? :D :D I thought you got white again... we'll take over that color :D I love your avatar now :D Thats great!
With these.....
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495DCP_0545-med.JPG
:D
We kept the steps from the last truck. Hey I know a guy that could do some nice things to that new truck of yours......I mean Sean's :eek:
J/K Thanks,
Chris

[riverbound]

Riverbound is the signature better? I need to work on my Photochop abilities. :D
Chris
Its getting there. :D

[phuggit]

The sled looks good Chris.
Don't change your signature lol. Wait till you step up to the Trident.

[phebus]

Sorry, it's a Trenz, Cut out style. I think you could do both the bolt-over or cutout with it but it was a 1/2 project and it looks better with the stock grille cut-out behind it. Jason (Rancho motorsports) hooked my up with the grille and the chrome bowtie.
Did you install the grill yourself? If so, does the honeycomb insert have plastic rivets you cut off to remove it, or do you have to cut out each web?
Thanks

[SoCalHD]

Thanks guys, if you really want to see a PIMPIN truck talk to SoCalHD. He went balls deep w/37's and Fox Bypass shocks. Here's pic:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495shockhoops-med.JPG
I wussed out and only ran the King shocks, these Bypass shocks are $$$$$$$$.
Wussed out w/Kings-Whatever!!LOL Its funny, I was just about to email you to ask if ya had any new pics of the truck!
And I only did what the wife OK'd!! I just have an incredible wife!!!!

[Racer277]

:D :D :D
Nice Job!
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495truck_boat-med.jpg

[sigepmock]

Did you install the grill yourself? If so, does the honeycomb insert have plastic rivets you cut off to remove it, or do you have to cut out each web?
Thanks
I did the install myself. Had to cut out the honey comb at the first X so it left a small ring of the honey comb(like 1/8" or so) around the edge to hold the billet grille in place. Does that make sense? Then there are some U shaped clips that go on behind the grille and pull the billet grille back against the left over honey comb. I used a die grinder with a cutoff wheel and made quick work of it. It looks pretty clean from the front and you cant see the little ledge/left over honeycomb. If it doesn't make sense I'll see if I can get a picture.
Chris

[TrojanDan]

Looks good Sigepmock. My little bro is a Sig Ep from Cal Poly Pomona. I'll have to have him show me the secret handshake and challenge. :D
I just picked up my '05 3500 LT Diesel 4x4 (Silver Birch color) on my way back from Havasu on Tuesday. These aftermarket parts are addicting. I just ordered my SnugTop SL cover today and will get the spray-on lining done in a week or so.
What's the going rate on that billet grille and bow tie? Looks great! I'll be looking at the Amp Research Steps next. :cool:

[sigepmock]

What's his name? I'm a Cal Poly Grad too. Alpha Sigma Class. Tell him HFF(more secret stuff) for me.
I think I paid $130 for the grille and $30 for the bowtie but I'll have to check.
I lied about the grille earlier :yuk: It's actually a "Precision Grille", not a Trenz.
Here's the install instructions:
Install (http://www.precisiongrilles.com/pdf/801295instructions.pdf)
Chris Mock

[UnionJack]

wow, our trucks look alike

[sigepmock]

wow, our trucks look alike
Well then I have to tell you ....you have a great looking truck :D
and I think the same guy did the work too!!! :D Jason Riley???

[UnionJack]

Jason did my rims and tires, and lifted my wife jeep.

[TrojanDan]

What's his name? I'm a Cal Poly Grad too. Alpha Sigma Class. Tell him HFF(more secret stuff) for me.
I think I paid $130 for the grille and $30 for the bowtie but I'll have to check.
I lied about the grille earlier :yuk: It's actually a "Precision Grille", not a Trenz.
Here's the install instructions:
Install (http://www.precisiongrilles.com/pdf/801295instructions.pdf)
Chris Mock
My bro (Andy Mendoza) will be 28 this October so I guess it makes him graduating class of 2001? He graduated from Whittier Law in '04 so that sounds about right.
Thanks for the install info. :cool:

[Mrs. casean]

With these.....
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495DCP_0545-med.JPG
:D
We kept the steps from the last truck. Hey I know a guy that could do some nice things to that new truck of yours......I mean Sean's :eek:
J/K Thanks,
Chris
Those steps are the greatest! I am not big on the chrome bars, but those are great! Our friend had those on his and I got right up last weekend :D I'm a shorty ya know :rolleyes: Well it looks great! We're not too sure about a lift... maybe a small one SOME day, but first... a boat! :cry: Sean's first stop will be RBP I know...

[cdog]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495progress-med.JPG
Here's a progress pic of the new truck. About 1/2 way done now. Big thanks to Jason and the guys at Rancho Motorsports for all the work on the truck so far.
Next week it goes into the fabricators' for the new shock hoops and King 2.5" shocks. Door handles are on order and I have to put the billet grille and emblem on this weekend. Slowly but surely.
Chris
Is your truck the silver birch color? What size are your wheels? Thanks, Corey

[SoCalHD]

Is your truck the silver birch color? What size are your wheels? Thanks, Corey
Yes, That is the Silver Birch color-the new Pewter! Those wheels are 18" with 35x12.50's Toyo Open Country Mud Terrains.

[sigepmock]

Yes, That is the Silver Birch color-the new Pewter! Those wheels are 18" with 35x12.50's Toyo Open Country Mud Terrains.
Thanks Chris, that is correct.

[SoCalHD]

Thanks Chris, that is correct.
Do I get a prize??? :D

[sigepmock]

If you're lucky I'll let you be boat bitch again :D !!!!

[garret]

Nice truck. This is my tow rig and yes i do tow with this.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2780DSC09265.jpg

[phebus]

Nice truck. This is my tow rig and yes i do tow with this.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2780DSC09265.jpg
It looks like you could mow the lawn with it. :D

[garret]

It is all about dragging body

[Reaper1]

Are those Toyo tires loud when they go down the road? I love how they look I just don't want something that is going to hum like Super Swampers. Do they wear good?

[sigepmock]

Are those Toyo tires loud when they go down the road? I love how they look I just don't want something that is going to hum like Super Swampers. Do they wear good?
So far they are pretty quiet, especially for a mud terrain, only have about 2000 miles on them. A ton quiter than Pro Crap X terrains, slightly quieter than BFG M/T's. My buddy has the Toyo All Terrains and they are a lot quieter and still look pretty aggressive. Might go that route when these are done.
Chris

[duffster]

So far they are pretty quiet, especially for a mud terrain, only have about 2000 miles on them. A ton quiter than Pro Crap X terrains, slightly quieter than BFG M/T's. My buddy has the Toyo All Terrains and they are a lot quieter and still look pretty aggressive. Might go that route when these are done.
Chris
Hey man I just want to say your truck looks great. Craig

[sigepmock]

Thanks Craig. Wonder where I got the inspiration??? :D