Finally got around to building some lug hole lights to replace my missing third brake light. Still waiting on some non-raining weather to actually install them.

 

I have not flipped it yet but intend to after the holidays. Not excited about doing it but from researching it might be a smart move.

 

Eliminated my factory rear tire carrier. Temporarily relocated my license plate & wired in my 3rd brake light in this location.

 

Installed a pair of KC LED headlights

 

Herculiner on my grill and fenders was so faded so I redid them and put a clear coat uv paint over it. We'll see how it holds up

 

Installed and wired my ACE rear bumper and tire carrier.

northridge 4x4

 

How do you like it? How was the install? Got mine ordered black friday, can't wait to take off my awful rancho

 

So far I like it a lot. The tire sits a bit high so you lose most of your rear view mirror but it's not a big loss for me. It sits tight in the cradle and doesn't bounce or rattle. The instal was pretty easy. No special tools. Just make sure to wire and place your light wires/loom behind the bumper before you snug it to the frame. I forgot and have to take it half apart again to hide the loom. If you watch and use their video instal it's a snap minus the wiring of the lights. 🤔

northridge 4x4

 

Installed airlift rear helper springs to level things out when I tow my boat and use my receiver rack. Also seems to help smooth out some of the bouncing on the road a little. Use my dual needle vlair gauge to monitor the pressure in the bags.
I also rigged up a manual inflate and deflate valve using a tire inflator with a bleeder button so I can make adjustments in the fly.

 

After waiting a couple of months for Rock Krawler to build my 8inch stretch, I have finally got it in my hands. Since I'm installing coilovers with the stretch, I will not install it for another couple of months need to save up for it. Thought I share it with y'all!