Well guys, I think I've started something. I went 4.5 months without adding any accessory to my truck aside from the nerf bars for the wife and kids to climb up in.

While planning our summer vacation to Yellowstone, I reasoned that I really "need" a heavier duty bumper. You know, incase a buffalo walks out in front of us. So I had a Ranch Hand Bull nose installed this week. Looks real good.

Now I have light tabs on my new bumper. I know those light tabs should have lights on them, right? But now the Front does not match the back.

I am going to have to buy the rear to match. All the while the wife keeps rolling her eyes.

Also, we can't have our luggage and belongings just sitting in the bed of the truck now can we. So yesterday I ordered an Undercover. Will be installed next week.



See... Once it starts, it never stops. :ro) Here we go. Back to the poor house.


Mark

Can't believe no one has anything to say.

Can anyone recomend a 6" light? I live on the Gulf coast so they need to be corosion resistent.

About the only thing I have found so far is Hella 6" round. Shows to have a plastic housing.


Mark

id get a good set of PIAA lights, and a RANCHHAND bumper......have fun in jellystone, loved it up there.......

lightforce lights

well now you need a power programer to haul the weight better. a built tranny to hold the extra power! and more power to keep the tranny happy. dont forget the 6" lift and 35" tires because the bumper makes the truck look low.

As much as I would like to bump up the HP, for now I am going to leave the engine alone. I don't want to expose the truck's weak links with extra power that I don't really need.

As far as a lift goes, I still want to be able to get into my garage. The antenna already hits the door frame.


Mark

Just wait the power bug will get you. There is no shot for this sickness, and it only gets worse!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/crazy.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/Insane.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/help2.gif

Better start on the bigger garage now then, eh?

i've heard great things about lightforce lights, hella makes some great lights too. You could always use some tried and true KC daylighters if you don't want to spend a lot of $. I had the 150watt sealed beam daylighters on my jeep and those things were bright!

Just wait the power bug will get you. There is no shot for this sickness, and it only gets worse!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/crazy.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/Insane.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/help2.gif
NOS is the only SHOT that I know of that will somewhat cure it. But it is a short lived one and you will always need to get it redone to see the benifits. Kind of like herpes. It's always with you now.

Glad to see you got a taiste for it! Its a never ending cycle. :rolleyes: When i finally get a long anticipated mod for my truck, i find myself lookin ahead for they next one :eek: .

They are not round but take the cups off and holly @#$%%%! :eek:
So much light the sun gets mad.
www.brightheadlights-hid.com (x1010)

jim

Had an Undercover tonneau installed today. I think I'm infected with the bug real bad. Now I "need" to have a rear bumper installed to match the front.

Still looking for lights for the front bumper. I think I am leaning toward the Hella #500. These are 6" round. But I am still looking.


Mark

with a new bumper you will probably notice you need new shocks, the stockers wont last.

I was afraid of that. Is Rancho 5000 the one's to get?

Buy Bilstein

IIRC The company that builds our stock shocks builds ranchos.

Ditto on Bilstein's.
A Brite Box set up to activate low/high & foglamps and Sylvania Silver Stars is great way to go for more light on those mountain roads. All OEM connectors, a little pricey but a very clean installation with no wire hacking.
But if you really gotta fill those holes on that new bumper, remeber . . .ya gotta install another switch, run wire etc. not a bad thing.
Like you said, once you get started. . .
My wife even said "what's the next piece of truck jewelry?"
But honey, it's all practical, useful and adds functionality! It's a good thing, really. Of course, now she likes driving the rig as much as I.

Can you post some pictures of the bull nose installed on your truck?

Once you get those Bilsteins bought and installed, you will prob want to think about a bypass oil filter system and also a pre OEM fuel filter. Also, then you may want to think about Super Diesel's tie rod ends. Then, you'll find you may want to change the exhaust. You really should change out the hitch to a class 5 hitch in the back. I can go on some more.....hehehe. Welcome to a new drug!!!

I would go with Bilsteins, I havent yet but i took a 2000 mile trip this past weekend and i thought i was on a boat.

for some other fantabulous addons, check here

http://www.kalecoauto.com/perf.htm

I found this site awhile back and still cant get over the incredible genious of these power enhancers.
You will probably want to forgo alot adons for some these products.

Kalecoauto, too funny! Wonder if they sell a reverse kanueter valve? Thinking about a tire air filter as well. . .
Sorry 'bout getting off topic here, couldn't help it.):h

I will try to figure out how to post some pictures this weekend. Have to involve my 10 year old daughter. She is the one with the digital camera and the smarts to post the pictures!!!

Mark

Kalecoauto, too funny! Wonder if they sell a reverse kanueter valve? Thinking about a tire air filter as well. . .
Sorry 'bout getting off topic here, couldn't help it.):h
I am sure they would be glad to include that in their inventory:rolleyes:

Can't believe no one has anything to say.

Can anyone recomend a 6" light? I live on the Gulf coast so they need to be corosion resistent.




Mark
Hella Rallye 4000
Magnesium Chassis.

Hella also has a line of 'Marine Rated' Lighting.