Project: Ballistic Titan - Page 5

Joeycurl · 11-12-2008, 12:10 PM

Nice work thus far...I have to say something about DTD..I have been going to them (mulitple times) to swap out my tires and rims for my auto-x car and they have the best prices and professionalism. I'm glad to see that they are build this project truck and when it comes time to upgrade my tires and suspension, I'll be going to DTD first to see what they can do for me. In any case, some of the products listed here are going to be heavily considered.

**Discount Tire** · 11-12-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brundy

You can take pics of mine if you like. The PRG spacers and shackles aren't visible, so the susp. looks stock photgraphically. My Ranchos are off a stock rig too. PM me if you want to try it.

Thanks for the offer, I may actually take you up on this. There are a few other Titans here at work that I may shoot I really want a completely stock 2dw KC to shoot side by side and I plan to get underneath it too shoot each section of parts that get replaced or added for before and after shots. I think they will be the easiest for everyone to see how and where all the new parts end up. The lift is the most complicated install we have here and I would like to explain it in a relatively efficient way.

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Originally Posted by Joeycurl

Nice work thus far...I have to say something about DTD..I have been going to them (multiple times) to swap out my tires and rims for my auto-x car and they have the best prices and professionalism. I'm glad to see that they are build this project truck and when it comes time to upgrade my tires and suspension, I'll be going to DTD first to see what they can do for me. In any case, some of the products listed here are going to be heavily considered.

Thanks for your support Joey. There are a lot of us here that are enthusiasts just like you guys. Some of us are truck guys, some of us are classic car guys and some of us are into track and speed sports as well. We're glad you like the write up. let us know when we can help you again with your wheels and tires.

-Travis

**Discount Tire** · 11-17-2008, 05:27 PM

I will have to apologize in advance, the pictures for this install will be mostly close ups because I can't giveaway the finished look of the truck until I have completed all the write-ups. (2 more after this) You'll have to use your imagination for the time being.

Project # 5: Bushwacker Pocket Fenders
Product: Bushwacker Pocket Fenders 70907-02 (Utility Box option)

Installation Time: 1 1/2 Hour
Difficulty: 3 (1-10 scale)
People Needed for the Job: 1 (2 would have been helpful and faster)
Tools Needed: Utility Knife, #2 ratcheting screw driver, Drill w/ 5/16th bit, T45 torx bit (included), 1/2" socket.

Instructions are available for download at Titan Bushwacker Fenders Click "Download instructions sheet". (there are also some pretty good pictures to give you an idea of how the finished product will look.)

First Check for Parts: Driver Front flare(1pc), Pass. Front flare(1pc), Driver Rear Flare(2pc), Pass. Rear Flare (1pc), Hardware bag (1), Edge Trimming (1pc).... Check.

Step one: Install Rubber Trim on the top edge of all flares. Strip backing off in 1ft increments press into place, cut (utility knife) to length after installed.

Step Two: Use Your 5/16" drill bit to drill through dimples in each flare.

Step Three: Insert bolts (don't forget the washers) tighten with 1/2" socket and T45 Torx (Torx included), Repeat a gazillion times.

Step Four: One corner at a time, remove the factory fender lining screws (black ones only) align the Pocket fender up to the truck and reinstall the factory screws. (do not tighten) Install new clips where indicated by instructions. Once all clips and strews are started, double check fender alignment and then tighten each screw.

(new clip proper installation)

Step Five: Install Driver Utility box fender. First strip off edge protector on utility box door.

Align and install 2 piece Driver fender making sure the door has clearance to open and close before tightening fender liner screws.

Step 5: Finished.

Here are a few tease shots, I will post a before and after once all of the write ups are complete.

Installation and Product Review
Once again I am impressed with another after market product. These were easier than I expected to install and would be even easier to take off in the future if you were to choose to. There were a lot of little steps that take some time i.e. drilling all the holes and installing all the bolts, one at a time but it is worth it for the finished look. It was also a little difficult to hold the fender in place while starting the first few screws but once you get two of them in it was easy. All the parts were included. I was happy to see the torx head or it would have cost a trip to the hardware store. And everything aligned nicely. In comparison to some of the horror stories I had heard about tuner body kits not fitting and needing bondo or a skilled fiber glass repair man, these were a piece of cake. I choose to leave them in the matte black finish to match the wheels and I can't wait to show you guys the finished product. They compliment the black accents on the truck nicely. These flares added 2" to the body width and are now protecting the truck from most of the mud and road debris that's getting kicked up by the Mud Grapplers.

Two thumbs up here from me.

-Travis

albonismo · 11-17-2008, 05:33 PM

those bolts are just for looks right? if they are, are they close enough to scratch the paint underneath? thanks Mr.TT Tire, haha.

**Discount Tire** · 11-17-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by albonismo

those bolts are just for looks right? if they are, are they close enough to scratch the paint underneath? thanks Mr.TT Tire, haha.

haha, I dig it. They aren't close enough to scratch the paint, there is plenty of space between them and the truck. You would have to smash the fender in to get them to scratch and if that were to happen, you'd probably have bigger problems than scratched paint.