I'd hoped it would be done today, but the wiring for the lights is taking longer than expected. Anyway, here are some in-progress pictures.

Shawn


In this picture the bumper is just hanging loose while the lights are wired in.
http://dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32037&stc=1&d=1168568269

This shows how the bumper attaches to the frame in the front.
http://dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32038&stc=1&d=1168568269

Yikes! Someone pulled my pants down!!!
http://dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32039&stc=1&d=1168568269

Rear bumper comparison.
http://dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32040&stc=1&d=1168568269

Road Armor rear bumper.
http://dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32041&stc=1&d=1168568269

Shawn,
Truck looks awesome! Those Road Armors are going to be sick! Congrats. I want to see some finished pics.
ac

Bumpers look sick! What kinda tail lights are those?

Bumpers look sick! What kinda tail lights are those?

Thanks guys. The tail lights are APC LED lights. I ordered them online from Stylin Concepts, but I don't see them on their website anymore. ?????

There are some for sale on eBay now, item number: 120072747441, or cheaper here 170068706525

Two questions, how much for both bumpers and where did you get the duramax sticker on your tailgate. thanks

Two questions, how much for both bumpers and where did you get the duramax sticker on your tailgate. thanks

Answer 1: A whole lot!!! $3795 shipped. :eek:
Answer 2: I bought it from a guy on eBay who no longer sells decals. See this thread for more info: http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118962&highlight=hood+decals

Those are quite honestly the FIRST set of LED tail lights that look nice, actually better than stock. Up until now, I'd never seen LED lights that actually compliment a truck, they always look s**ty and ricer!

So is everything back together or we going to have to wait till sunday to see the everything done?

Looks great!

John

I saw those taillights in a mag the other night and said the exact same thing.

So is everything back together or we going to have to wait till sunday to see the everything done?

It will be finished and all put back together this morning. I'll have final pictures posted before bedtime. :D

Man that truck looks sweet, Looks tough!!!:ro)

Looks tough, but is it tough? Looking at the metal thickness on the rear bumper, I'm not too impressed. Nor the front looks that heavy duty either. It's almost quite obvious these are mostly for looks.

Maybe I'm wrong. Then again I havent seen these first hand so what do I know.

Thanks guys. The tail lights are APC LED lights. I ordered them online from Stylin Concepts, but I don't see them on their website anymore. ?????

There are some for sale on eBay now, item number: 120072747441, or cheaper here 170068706525
Those tail lights are the best I've seen too. Called Stylic Concepts to inquire about them, reason they don't have them anymore, he said that APC went out of business. All he knows...

SSonnentag;

Congratulations on your new Road Armors bumpers, your truck looks sharp with them!

I use a Road Armor front bumper on a big lifted gasser, and IMO it is a very well made item with great design.

Even that the material used on it is not very thick, I find it strong enough to withstand heavy whinch use. I guess that the way the steel on it, is rolled and pressed, is what really makes the bumper very strong.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/garageimage.php?do=full&p=21852

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/garageimage.php?do=full&p=21848

Road Armor uses 1/4" steel for the mounting surfaces and bumper subframe and 3/16" steel for the outer surface. I've seen a couple of trucks after they hit deer and a donkey and the bumpers looked great once the blood was hosed off. I think they'll do.

^ Nice rig!

I am looking to getting Ruenel's Stainless front...I cant go painted with the stainless accents I have...

By the way Shawn, I see that you are a ham too!

73 es DX de XE2WCG

By the way Shawn, I see that you are a ham too!

73 es DX de XE2WCG

Yep, and that reminds me, it's just about time for me to renew my license. I'll be installing my radio in the truck soon. I just have to get a few antenna attachment parts.

Those are quite honestly the FIRST set of LED tail lights that look nice, actually better than stock. Up until now, I'd never seen LED lights that actually compliment a truck, they always look s**ty and ricer!


I was going to say exactly the same thing!

Truck will be looking very sweet once done. And yeah those tails look good.

how heavy are the new bumpers?

how heavy are the new bumpers?

The shipping weight was 370 lbs for the front, rear and lighting. I'm guessing the front and rear OEM bumpers combined weigh about 150 lbs.

OK, here are some pics. The name badge still has to be installed on the front bumper, along with a winch, but other than that it's ready to roll. :cool:

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32080&d=1168650935
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32081&d=1168650935
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32082&d=1168650935
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32083&d=1168650935
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32084&d=1168650935
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32085&d=1168650966

Those are some aggressive looking bumpers! I will be in Yuma next week. I will be looking for that truck! Looks awesome.
ac

Oops, forgot one photo that shows the approach angle...

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32086&stc=1&d=1168654130

looks great

JP Customs carries the LED tail lights....$299 a set without the 10% off January sale. I am running them on my truck.

www.jpcustoms.com

Shawn;

The Road Armor bumpers along with that great looking grill and those beautiful wheels, give you truck a very distinctive and powerful look.

You just got the right combination, congratulations on your nice ride!!

Carlos.

Shawn;

The Road Armor bumpers along with that great looking grill and those beautiful wheels, give you truck a very distinctive and powerful look.

You just got the right combination, congratulations on your nice ride!!

Carlos.

Thanks, Carlos! That was the goal, function and style with a distinctive look.

I just looked in your garage....that's a nice collection of fun toys you have there. I especially like the long travel single-seat buggy. :)

All I can say is WOW!! Looks great!

Very nice....now ya need a set of piaa 580's for the top of the bumper....

wow, i bet thoughts would fit damn well w/ my cut-0ut's!......... hum...... boy if only i had a extra dime to drop.........

good work man!

looks like your ready to do a alittle nerfin or get nerfed lol.

looks great! wat winch are u planning on putting on? planning on one in the front and rear? going to throw so d-rings on those d-ring mounts?

looks great! wat winch are u planning on putting on? planning on one in the front and rear? going to throw so d-rings on those d-ring mounts?

A Warn 16.5Ti is what I'm planning on. I haven't decided on whether or not I want D-rings as my last truck had them and the banging every time you hit a large bump can get on your nerves after a while. :rolleyes:

I may pick up a smaller receiver hitch winch at some point, but I don't have plans to mount a permanent one in the rear.

A Warn 16.5Ti is what I'm planning on. I haven't decided on whether or not I want D-rings as my last truck had them and the banging every time you hit a large bump can get on your nerves after a while. :rolleyes:

I may pick up a smaller receiver hitch winch at some point, but I don't have plans to mount a permanent one in the rear.

im also planning on the warn 16.5ti, that is once my ranchhand full replacement comes in...i have a 9.5ti and have been happy with it, had the receiver mount on the front of my 1500, nice to be able to remove it. i just dont think it will be strong enough for my 2500 even with a snatch block.

going to throw so d-rings on those d-ring mounts?


See, now you have me searching the internet for strong stainless D-rings. :rolleyes: I think I'll just carry a pair in my toolbox so I'll have them if I need them.

im also planning on the warn 16.5ti, that is once my ranchhand full replacement comes in...i have a 9.5ti and have been happy with it, had the receiver mount on the front of my 1500, nice to be able to remove it. i just dont think it will be strong enough for my 2500 even with a snatch block.

Thinking of selling the 9.5 and receiver mount? :D

Thinking of selling the 9.5 and receiver mount? :D

the 9.5ti actually got put on my jeep, but the reciever is sitting around lol, not sure if i wanna sell it tho, just in case i end up getting another 9.5ti.

looks good. no titan option?

See, now you have me searching the internet for strong stainless D-rings. :rolleyes: I think I'll just carry a pair in my toolbox so I'll have them if I need them.

i think the 3/4" ones are the only ones that will fit in those mounts and i beleive all of which are rated the same. altho i have some warn rings and some no name brand ones i got from 4wps and they seem to look alittle different.