Overland build

hendersonc047 · March 12, 2019

Yo! Sorry I havnt been keeping up with this thread guys! Thank you everyone for the compliments!

I've done a little more to the truck but not much. I'm a college kid... so it's a budget thing.

Really wanting better suspension and really in love with icons stage 2....

1. Rhino rb 20 running boards

2. Diode dynamics sl1 headlights

3. Kc cyclone lights in the grill

That's basically it hahaha

hendersonc047 · March 12, 2019

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midwestdenaliguy · March 12, 2019

1 hour ago, hendersonc047 said:

Yo! Sorry I havnt been keeping up with this thread guys! Thank you everyone for the compliments!

I've done a little more to the truck but not much. I'm a college kid... so it's a budget thing.

Really wanting better suspension and really in love with icons stage 2....

1. Rhino rb 20 running boards

2. Diode dynamics sl1 headlights

3. Kc cyclone lights in the grill

That's basically it hahaha

Looking good! Man I'd love to overland my truck in the desert (Moab is on my check list). I've got a small lift (2.5" front, 1" rear) and 33's so I could get away with it, but I wouldn't say it qualifies as an overland truck until I figure out something for the bed (tent? cap?). I restored a 1997 Wrangler a few years ago, but sold it last year. That was a real trail rig and I'd love to get another one. The Sierra Denali would only see open land overlanding and no tight trails/rocks only because it's so pricey (and pretty). Def want to do another Jeep build but that'll hold off until next year.

Here's what I built...was bone stock to start. 3.5" lift, 35" mud terrains, quick disconnect sway bar, and the list goes on...

hendersonc047 · March 12, 2019

8 minutes ago, midwestdenaliguy said:

Looking good! Man I'd love to overland my truck in the desert (Moab is on my check list). I've got a small lift (2.5" front, 1" rear) and 33's so I could get away with it, but I wouldn't say it qualifies as an overland truck until I figure out something for the bed (tent? cap?). I restored a 1997 Wrangler a few years ago, but sold it last year. That was a real trail rig and I'd love to get another one. The Sierra Denali would only see open land overlanding and no tight trails/rocks only because it's so pricey (and pretty). Def want to do another Jeep build but that'll hold off until next year.

Here's what I built...was bone stock to start. 3.5" lift, 35" mud terrains, quick disconnect sway bar, and the list goes on...

Heck yea dawg! That's sweet, leitner designs has a cool rail topper if you're looking for something open

But I went topper because I go camping and like to keep all my stuff dry haha I still use a ground tent because I like driving to other places while camping. But these trucks can do a lot more than people think, i just wish the suspension wasnt un godly stiff.

Let's see the truck!

midwestdenaliguy · March 12, 2019

11 hours ago, hendersonc047 said:

Heck yea dawg! That's sweet, leitner designs has a cool rail topper if you're looking for something open

But I went topper because I go camping and like to keep all my stuff dry haha I still use a ground tent because I like driving to other places while camping. But these trucks can do a lot more than people think, i just wish the suspension wasnt un godly stiff.

Let's see the truck!

Here's a couple pics, everything I've done to the truck is in my signature. Next projects are adding the intake cover over the manifold, installing my recently ordered catch can, and possibly doing traction bars (get wheel hop on WOT due to my tuning/upgrades). Topper makes sense to keep everything dry, I've been camping during torrential downpours and it sucks!

Edited March 12, 2019 by midwestdenaliguy

hendersonc047 · March 12, 2019

20 minutes ago, midwestdenaliguy said:

Here's a couple pics, everything I've done to the truck is in my signature. Next projects are adding the intake cover over the manifold, installing my recently ordered catch can, and possibly doing traction bars (get wheel hop on WOT due to my tuning/upgrades). Topper makes sense to keep everything dry, I've been camping during torrential downpours and it sucks!

Dope! That thing it sweet, the 2016s are so cool looking and you're doing it right

jgraves13 · March 13, 2019

I'm also eyeing some icon coilovers, hard to put close to $2k down on a set though

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hendersonc047 · March 17, 2019

On 3/13/2019 at 12:57 AM, jgraves13 said:

I'm also eyeing some icon coilovers, hard to put close to $2k down on a set though

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Yea I hear that.... seem to be the best bag for the buck though, especially if I'm planning on having the truck for awhile but it still makes my stomach hurt. Let me and us know if you end up getting them. Theres a thread on here about them but everyone on the thread seemed to not even know what icon was so theres that.

jgraves13 · March 18, 2019

Yea I hear that.... seem to be the best bag for the buck though, especially if I'm planning on having the truck for awhile but it still makes my stomach hurt. Let me and us know if you end up getting them. Theres a thread on here about them but everyone on the thread seemed to not even know what icon was so theres that.

They're more well known among the Toyota crowd, they're on par with fox and king. It's all just personal preference

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Ducky · April 25, 2019

Any updates to your builds? I'm trying to decide if I want to keep my RTT on my truck year round or on my M416 trailer. Or Sell it and get a Hardtop RTT and keep it on the truck. I'm very good at not committing to a plan when it comes to building out my truck.

jgraves13 · April 25, 2019

Any updates to your builds? I'm trying to decide if I want to keep my RTT on my truck year round or on my M416 trailer. Or Sell it and get a Hardtop RTT and keep it on the truck. I'm very good at not committing to a plan when it comes to building out my truck.

What rack is this mounted on? Been looking into rtt and don't see many mounting options for our trucks

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Ducky · April 25, 2019

16 minutes ago, jgraves13 said:

What rack is this mounted on? Been looking into rtt and don't see many mounting options for our trucks

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Its Leitner Designs Active Cargo System... a bit spendy, I struggled with having something to mount the tent lower, like a 1/2 height rack, but ultimately need the annex. Now I need to save up for the pods for the rack for storage.

hendersonc047 · April 25, 2019

No updates so far, still saving money..... never ends...

Also, going on vacations and stuff cuts into it. Having fun while I can!

Honestly the rack is dope, the only trouble I have with rtt's is that I cant drive anywhere after I have my camp set up but that's just me. Leitner is dope!

hendersonc047 · April 25, 2019

In addition, I've been reading a lot about cold air intakes. I've read all the threads and stuff on here. There are two sides, one being that they make the intakes efficient enough and that the cold air intakes are bogus, the other side being that they are 100% better. Do you guys happen to have any knowledge on them? I just want to know from people who actually use them on our trucks. And also if it is worth the upgrade? Thanks guys.

Madcow2020 · April 25, 2019

They do make everything sound better. There has been tests that show slight increases. Don’t get an oiled one. Use the factory filter or an oilers one. Oh did I mention I like the throatier sound mine gave the truck. I think the biggest gain will be seen with an exhaust. They factory ones are much better now than the ones in the past. You could always just get the tube that replaces the factory one and it frees up space makes the engine compartment look better, oh and sounds better.

I think I covered the topic. Mine is a coolant MIT Kit with the non oiled drop in filter.

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