Cut out the front crash bars, very slight rubbing on the rear crash bars (I think) when in reverse at full lock. I actually didn't catch that until last weekend, and that's the only rubbing I've heard.
The camera? No. Once you remove the adhesive bit, there are two bolts that hold the camera assembly to the tailgate. Once you remove the bolts, the camera unplugs from the cable harness. You can remove the camera head from the assembly by removing the screw and carefully prying the plastic clips...
Yup, just 7". I tried vinyl, but the shape made it start to peel back a bit by the backup camera. I removed the camera and "painted" the shroud with a few coats of black plasti-dip.
I honestly couldn't say for sure, but I wouldn't think the Icon kit would on it's own, should just change the ride. I put it on at the same time as the tires/wheels which lifted whole truck a solid 2".
Unfortunately no, the wheels are faux beadlock. The real deal is too rich for my blood. I...
Stage 5: Skid and Hook
Ordered the OEM Skid Plate exclusive to the FX4, and replaced the front spoiler. While I was down there, I took the time to remove and paint the front tow hooks using some red caliper paint from Auto Zone. They won't get a done of use, so i'm not too worried about the...
Stage 4: Wheels, Tires, Lift
With some assistance from XTP Diesel and Off-Road here in Dayton, got some 17x9.5 Black Rhino Barstows w/ +12 Offset. Mounted these on some 285/70-17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, all paired with a 3.5" Icon Stage 2 (tubular) lift (Temporarily a Stage 1 while we wait for...
Stage 3: Grille, Auto-Fold Mirrors, Grille Lights
Installed Raptor KO Grille from "Connecticut Joe" (See j0shm1lls's post related to it here. He did a super-helpful write-up and YouTube video for it).
With the help of RCMUSTANG's thread here, installed the mirror auto-fold module. This may be...
I'm a little late to starting this thread, since I've basically finished my build. Thought i'd post how everything went along the way, so others can use for input in their own builds or to decide for themselves whether to go with any of the mods I did.
Credit to j0shm1lls, Msfitoy, RCMUSTANG...
Understandable. You have a timetable on the stage 2 kit yet? The shop that's doing my +12's and 285/70/17 Ridge Grapplers is also doing a Stage 2 Tubular at 3", but he claims he can have it delivered within 48 hours once they get the truck.