Samson

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Took a pic today from the side to show any drop in front end from mounting the Warn EVO VR 12-S winch:

with winch installed:

Prior to Winch install:

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[steffen707]

Also while traveling for the holidays, I had the opportunity to picked up a piece of plywood for my brother-in-law and helped him work on building a barn/shed. (@steffen707 clarified it was OSB - still same size.. hahahaha!)
#OSBrated

its all good, my Plywood rated decal is really OSB, lol

 

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I test fit my new KC Hilites PRO6 LED lights on the OEM steel bumper with the Warn Low Grille Guard installed.

They fit perfectly using the existing mounting holes. I was a bit nervous if they would actually fit with the grille guard installed fit when I ordered the lights. I even started looking into making a custom mounting bracket for the lights.

Now I just need to wire them up this weekend and install a few extra goodies that arrived the last couple days...

BTW - the lights look blue because I have not yet removed the Blue protective film. I also ordered a set of White Lettering on Black decals from Pixel Decals for the light covers. I didn't think the yellow letters would look right.

 

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Samson got a set of KC HiLite Gravity LED PRO6 driving lights wired and mounted to the OEM Steel Bumper using a BadgeGlow Aux board, wired from the OEM Aux switches. The OEM Aux switches are well worth the price!

I have power! These lights are excellent!

Here is a view from the trail cam (it was raining so a bit of water on the cam):

 

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This morning Samson had installed the BuiltRight Industries Utility Rail System, Bedside Front Rack System and their Red Bed Plug Cover.

Funny enough, during installation of the Red Bed Plug Cover, it started to rain.... So I pulled the tonneau cover over me and kept at it! I can just imagine what the neighbors thought if they saw me pull the tonneau cover over my head.

I also installed a Factor55 UltraHook Rope Guard for added protection for the synthetic rope on my Warn EVO VR-12S winch.

 

[Factoid]

I love this build, well done!

 

[TRI-JAB]

I love this build, well done!

Thanks! I am really happy with how it is coming together. Still more parts to come.... stay tuned.

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

Wonderful build man, keep it up!
Curious about the Red Bed Plug Cover install. Was the stock cover plastic and how difficult was it getting through the bedliner?

 

[TRI-JAB]

Wonderful build man, keep it up!
Curious about the Red Bed Plug Cover install. Was the stock cover plastic and how difficult was it getting through the bedliner?

Yep, the stock cover is plastic. I used a utility knife and cut around the plastic cover. Was not hard at all. I think because the plastic flexes, it allowed the liner to be cut.

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

Yep, the stock cover is plastic. I used a utility knife and cut around the plastic cover. Was not hard at all. I think because the plastic flexes, it allowed the liner to be cut.

Sweet, thank you

 

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Took Samson to two more S.C. State Parks today. Found a few mud puddles, got a little dirty - so Samson got a bath! Tried out the $12 Foam Cannon that I got on eBay to fit my Karcher K5 electric pressure washer

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

I spent a fair amount of time yesterday washing after fridays drive. I think I dropped about 100lbs of mud.

 

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I spent a fair amount of time yesterday washing after fridays drive. I think I dropped about 100lbs of mud.

I am a bit jealous... haven't had Samson truly off road yet. Hoping for a good trail run the first week of Feb. Just got a set of Rock Hard 4x4 Bolt-on rear lower control arm and shock skid plates in preparation. Planning to get them installed this weekend.

 

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Samson got a set of Amber Covers for the KC Hilites Gravity LED PRO6 lights on the front bumper.

Also decided to get “Stubby” for the first time!

 

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Installed Redline Tuning Hood QuickLIFT Plus progressive gas springs to lift Samson's hood today and eliminate the need for the prop rod.

https://www.redlinetuning.com/product-p/21-20004-02.htm

This actual install took less than 10 min and works very smoothly. I took a video, bit can’t seem to figure out how to post it.

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