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September 16, 2021
Took Delivery
Installed Husky all-weather floor mats
I don't plan on doing a whole lot of modification to this truck. While it's billed as an off-roader, it's really not - it's more of a rugged tow beast or a powerful station wagon for a family of 4. This wouldn't fit on the types of long back-country trails we do, and I never planned for it to. While I may hit the occasional trail with it (because I tend to constantly ask the question "what's down that little dirt road?") I don't plan to try to turn this truck into something it's not. I'll be looking at campers to pair with this beast until I find the right one - hopefully this winter or early spring 2022.
September 17, 2021
Installed Fuel Covert 696 18x9 -12. Really happy with how these look.
Installed Nitto RidgerGrappler 35x12.5x18 128 load range
This has made me think reverse leveling the truck might be the way to go. Looks great with 35's in this configuration with a little of the rake mellowed out.. Things that make me go hmmmm..
September 26, 2021
Installed Fox ATS steering stabilizer. Took about 15 minutes with help from my 11-year-old. He's been helping me since he was about 5, so nowadays I just talk him through the installation and help him remove and properly torque hardware that he's struggling with. Immediately took the truck out and decided for my preference the best all-around setting is about 9-clicks. Tested on some good washboard - the Tremor isn't as nice as my 4runner on these types of roads (I feel comfortable going ~65 in the 4runner on some pretty bad roads, felt like the Tremor got a little difficult to control around ~45) but to be fair the 4runner has more upgrades than Robocop. This stabilizer DEFINITELY is worth every penny, and makes a huge improvement in the steering feel of this truck. Highly recommended.
Swapped out factory running boards with some Rough Country aftermarket ones. Not a big fan of RC, but I will say that these have 3 additional attachment points than the stock running boards and in my opinion are far better looking. Got these to tide me over until I can have some actual, legitimate rock sliders designed and fabbed.
October 9, 2021
860 miles
Installed ICON 2.5 with remote reservoirs and valving adjusters on all 4 corners. After some testing I found that a setting of 5 in the front and 6 in the rear is extremely comfortable for street driving. I haven't taken the truck off the pavement since installing, but I'm thinking softening the shocks for slow rides and stiffening them for fast riding is going to be ideal.
HUGE improvement over the stock shocks - but in all honestly I was impressed with the ride quality of the stock shocks.
October 16, 2021
Purchased a Weigh Safe hitch. Also bought a travel trailer today - just waiting at the dealer to pick it up.
As a side note, I also Installed a Rexing V1P 4k dash cam. It has front and rear cameras and I installed it with the hardwire kit so that it will activate with motion detection or accelerometer when the vehicle is not powered on. Already caught an idiot doing stupid things on the freeway!
Future Plans
Suspension
I'll continue to update this page as the truck progresses.
Took Delivery
Installed Husky all-weather floor mats
I don't plan on doing a whole lot of modification to this truck. While it's billed as an off-roader, it's really not - it's more of a rugged tow beast or a powerful station wagon for a family of 4. This wouldn't fit on the types of long back-country trails we do, and I never planned for it to. While I may hit the occasional trail with it (because I tend to constantly ask the question "what's down that little dirt road?") I don't plan to try to turn this truck into something it's not. I'll be looking at campers to pair with this beast until I find the right one - hopefully this winter or early spring 2022.
September 17, 2021
Installed Fuel Covert 696 18x9 -12. Really happy with how these look.
Installed Nitto RidgerGrappler 35x12.5x18 128 load range
This has made me think reverse leveling the truck might be the way to go. Looks great with 35's in this configuration with a little of the rake mellowed out.. Things that make me go hmmmm..
September 26, 2021
Installed Fox ATS steering stabilizer. Took about 15 minutes with help from my 11-year-old. He's been helping me since he was about 5, so nowadays I just talk him through the installation and help him remove and properly torque hardware that he's struggling with. Immediately took the truck out and decided for my preference the best all-around setting is about 9-clicks. Tested on some good washboard - the Tremor isn't as nice as my 4runner on these types of roads (I feel comfortable going ~65 in the 4runner on some pretty bad roads, felt like the Tremor got a little difficult to control around ~45) but to be fair the 4runner has more upgrades than Robocop. This stabilizer DEFINITELY is worth every penny, and makes a huge improvement in the steering feel of this truck. Highly recommended.
Swapped out factory running boards with some Rough Country aftermarket ones. Not a big fan of RC, but I will say that these have 3 additional attachment points than the stock running boards and in my opinion are far better looking. Got these to tide me over until I can have some actual, legitimate rock sliders designed and fabbed.
October 9, 2021
860 miles
Installed ICON 2.5 with remote reservoirs and valving adjusters on all 4 corners. After some testing I found that a setting of 5 in the front and 6 in the rear is extremely comfortable for street driving. I haven't taken the truck off the pavement since installing, but I'm thinking softening the shocks for slow rides and stiffening them for fast riding is going to be ideal.
HUGE improvement over the stock shocks - but in all honestly I was impressed with the ride quality of the stock shocks.
October 16, 2021
Purchased a Weigh Safe hitch. Also bought a travel trailer today - just waiting at the dealer to pick it up.
As a side note, I also Installed a Rexing V1P 4k dash cam. It has front and rear cameras and I installed it with the hardwire kit so that it will activate with motion detection or accelerometer when the vehicle is not powered on. Already caught an idiot doing stupid things on the freeway!
Future Plans
Suspension
- PMF Suspension 2" Block (will lower rear 1.25")
- On the hunt for some good frame-mounted rock sliders. Not a lot out there, so I may have a buddy fab some for me.
- Banks Power PedalMonster
- Ceramic tint
- Looking for good replacement tail light housings - prefer a clear lens with a black painted body. Red LEDs to provide brake lights. Definitely will make this truck look cleaner.
- Most likely Recon Smoked, need to confirm fitment
I'll continue to update this page as the truck progresses.
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