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Since my truck didn’t come with the brake controller built in, I bought some stuff and am building a spot for one.
Redarc TowPro Elite is the plan.

Need an idea for a switch to put there though.


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Apex wrote: Sun Sep 15, 2019 12:28 pm If anyone was wondering, here’s the AEV transfer skid vs the GM factory piece.

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Yea...that AEV part is epic compared to the embarrassing stock piece. The fact that it's a hot stamped part is even more :mindblown:
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Detroit wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:53 am
Apex wrote: Sun Sep 15, 2019 12:28 pm If anyone was wondering, here’s the AEV transfer skid vs the GM factory piece.

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Yea...that AEV part is epic compared to the embarrassing stock piece. The fact that it's a hot stamped part is even more :mindblown:
It really is an epic piece. Doesn’t weigh a ton either, which was helpful installing it myself. :lol:
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Apex wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:55 am
Detroit wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:53 am
Yea...that AEV part is epic compared to the embarrassing stock piece. The fact that it's a hot stamped part is even more :mindblown:
It really is an epic piece. Doesn’t weigh a ton either, which was helpful installing it myself. :lol:
Hot stamped Boron steel bro. Thinner than conventional steel, but stronger. Less weight, more strength win/win.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:58 am
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It really is an epic piece. Doesn’t weigh a ton either, which was helpful installing it myself. :lol:
Hot stamped Boron steel bro. Thinner than conventional steel, but stronger. Less weight, more strength win/win.
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I was thinking about picking up the rear diff skid as well. Thoughts from the collective on that?
With the ZR2 skids up front I should be pretty good.
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Apex wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 11:02 am
Detroit wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:58 am
Hot stamped Boron steel bro. Thinner than conventional steel, but stronger. Less weight, more strength win/win.
:science:

I was thinking about picking up the rear diff skid as well. Thoughts from the collective on that?
With the ZR2 skids up front I should be pretty good.
Shock skids are far more valuable than the diff skid IMO. I'd also switch to a steel driveshaft before a diff skid too. But that's really only for a lot of rock crawling.

For where you are and what you wheel, shock skids are all I'd recommend. Then bigger tires, but I wouldn't go above 33's on a Colorado.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 11:09 am
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:science:

I was thinking about picking up the rear diff skid as well. Thoughts from the collective on that?
With the ZR2 skids up front I should be pretty good.
Shock skids are far more valuable than the diff skid IMO. I'd also switch to a steel driveshaft before a diff skid too. But that's really only for a lot of rock crawling.

For where you are and what you wheel, shock skids are all I'd recommend. Then bigger tires, but I wouldn't go above 33's on a Colorado.
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Thanks for the insight, and agreed I’m looking at going to a 32-33 and that should be about it. Shock skids are cheaper too so that’s a plus. :lol:
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Apex wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 11:11 am
Detroit wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 11:09 am
Shock skids are far more valuable than the diff skid IMO. I'd also switch to a steel driveshaft before a diff skid too. But that's really only for a lot of rock crawling.

For where you are and what you wheel, shock skids are all I'd recommend. Then bigger tires, but I wouldn't go above 33's on a Colorado.
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Thanks for the insight, and agreed I’m looking at going to a 32-33 and that should be about it. Shock skids are cheaper too so that’s a plus. :lol:
I wheeled with a guy in northern MI who ripped the shock mount off the axle. It wasn't even over a crazy obstacle. Those things are just really vulnerable.
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Thanks for the insight, and agreed I’m looking at going to a 32-33 and that should be about it. Shock skids are cheaper too so that’s a plus. :lol:
I wheeled with a guy in northern MI who ripped the shock mount off the axle. It wasn't even over a crazy obstacle. Those things are just really vulnerable.
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Speed holes?
Frame holes.
So when towing thru Flagstaff my frame bends easier.
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Shock skids ordered. :popcorn:
Went with Datinfab, full bolt-on 3/16” steel that should ship tomorrow. The 589 skids were about $20 more but 3 week lead time.
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Apex wrote: Thu Sep 19, 2019 10:11 pm Shock skids ordered. :popcorn:
Went with Datinfab, full bolt-on 3/16” steel that should ship tomorrow. The 589 skids were about $20 more but 3 week lead time.
Very wise.

I had the gen 1 589 ones on my truck...which required drilling. They were effective, but a bit bulky. I just realized I forgot to take them off before turn-in, so someone's going to get a used ZR2 with shock skids.
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Detroit wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:07 am
Apex wrote: Thu Sep 19, 2019 10:11 pm Shock skids ordered. :popcorn:
Went with Datinfab, full bolt-on 3/16” steel that should ship tomorrow. The 589 skids were about $20 more but 3 week lead time.
Very wise.

I had the gen 1 589 ones on my truck...which required drilling. They were effective, but a bit bulky. I just realized I forgot to take them off before turn-in, so someone's going to get a used ZR2 with shock skids.
Clearly I’m not opposed to drilling holes in a newish truck, but I’ll go for an easier bolt-on option when available. And wifey and I are heading out to Rausch next Sunday so didn’t want to wait too long.
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Apex wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:22 am
Detroit wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:07 am
Very wise.

I had the gen 1 589 ones on my truck...which required drilling. They were effective, but a bit bulky. I just realized I forgot to take them off before turn-in, so someone's going to get a used ZR2 with shock skids.
Clearly I’m not opposed to drilling holes in a newish truck, but I’ll go for an easier bolt-on option when available. And wifey and I are heading out to Rausch next Sunday so didn’t want to wait too long.
Yea, I would have gone bolt-on as well, but nothing existed when I bought mine.

:excited: to hear about Rausch. I want to hit that up badly.
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Clearly I’m not opposed to drilling holes in a newish truck, but I’ll go for an easier bolt-on option when available. And wifey and I are heading out to Rausch next Sunday so didn’t want to wait too long.
Yea, I would have gone bolt-on as well, but nothing existed when I bought mine.

:excited: to hear about Rausch. I want to hit that up badly.
Will report back!

Thinking about doing another trip in October, waiting to hear back on some schedules.
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Apex wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:38 am
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Yea, I would have gone bolt-on as well, but nothing existed when I bought mine.

:excited: to hear about Rausch. I want to hit that up badly.
Will report back!

Thinking about doing another trip in October, waiting to hear back on some schedules.
I should have my Gladiator within a few weeks...depending on timing, maybe I can make the trip out...
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Will report back!

Thinking about doing another trip in October, waiting to hear back on some schedules.
I should have my Gladiator within a few weeks...depending on timing, maybe I can make the trip out...
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You and [user not found] can setup a tiny glamper compound. :lol:
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Apex wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:52 am
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I should have my Gladiator within a few weeks...depending on timing, maybe I can make the trip out...
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You and [user not found] can setup a tiny glamper compound. :lol:
My pop up would look like a palace by comparison.

I'd probably just bring my small tent :doe:
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710 changed and shock skids installed! Nice pieces and install was pretty simple. :excited: to wake up early tomorrow and venture out to PA.
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Also, I :wub: my stupid :truk:
Little things like adding the t-case and shock skids just get me excited about it.
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Apex wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:01 pm 710 changed and shock skids installed! Nice pieces and install was pretty simple. :excited: to wake up early tomorrow and venture out to PA.
:popcorn:

Shock skids were smart.
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Apex wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:02 pm Also, I :wub: my stupid :truk:
Little things like adding the t-case and shock skids just get me excited about it.
:fuckyeah:

I'd say I miss my truck but...yea...

Was a great :truk: :doe:
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Detroit wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:02 pm
Apex wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:01 pm 710 changed and shock skids installed! Nice pieces and install was pretty simple. :excited: to wake up early tomorrow and venture out to PA.
:popcorn:

Shock skids were smart.
Yeah, that’s a :fullretard: design on the shock mounting to the axle.
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Detroit wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:03 pm
Apex wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:02 pm Also, I :wub: my stupid :truk:
Little things like adding the t-case and shock skids just get me excited about it.
:fuckyeah:

I'd say I miss my truck but...yea...

Was a great :truk: :doe:
Not all of us can get sweet employee lease :dill: :lol:

Tomorrow might push me in one direction or another... we’ll have to wait and see.
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Not all of us can get sweet employee lease :dill: :lol:

Tomorrow might push me in one direction or another... we’ll have to wait and see.
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