Exterior mods are done! (Took 6 Weeks)

[eyeonmusic]

First added the Maverick letters to the tailgate (easy). Then the Rough Country hard tri-fold tonneau cover. Also pretty simple to install, but it leaks! Haven't figured out how to remedy that yet. Then the rim switch. Love the black with the space white color. Then the Husky fender flairs. Not fun at all to install. Put the truck on four jack stands to make it easier but it was still hell to install. Most of the holes in the flairs did not line up. Had to ask my wife to help me, and it was hot as hell out. Took about two hours. Since I had the wheels off, I sprayed some Rustoleum undercoating in the wheel wells (good stuff). Then painted the calipers. Bought a Real Truck hood protector and installed (also easy). And lastly the two skulls on the tailgate. Whew! Also had the front windows tinted to match the back. Paid to have that done.

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[theflynlion]

First added the Maverick letters to the tailgate (easy). Then the Rough Country hard tri-fold tonneau cover. Also pretty simple to install, but it leaks! Haven't figured out how to remedy that yet. Then the rim switch. Love the black with the space white color. Then the Husky fender flairs. Not fun at all to install. Put the truck on four jack stands to make it easier but it was still hell to install. Most of the holes in the flairs did not line up. Had to ask my wife to help me, and it was hot as hell out. Took about two hours. Since I had the wheels off, I sprayed some Rustoleum undercoating in the wheel wells (good stuff). Then painted the calipers. Bought a Real Truck hood protector and installed (also easy). And lastly the two skulls on the tailgate. Whew! Also had the front windows tinted to match the back. Paid to have that done.

Looks good…nice touches, making it your own!

 

[ElNopalGris]

I like the hood protector. Looks sharp. Dig the fender flares too but not the hassle putting them on.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Looking sharp

 

[Master Blaster]

It looks a lot like my 23 with mostly the same mods. There is something about white that just shouts out for black accent stuff. I also added 1.5" wheel spacers on the rears because they didn't look right with the really wide flares.

 

[HiltD]

And I thought my woodpecker decal was cool! Love the flares!

 

[NHRider]

First added the Maverick letters to the tailgate (easy). Then the Rough Country hard tri-fold tonneau cover. Also pretty simple to install, but it leaks! Haven't figured out how to remedy that yet. Then the rim switch. Love the black with the space white color. Then the Husky fender flairs. Not fun at all to install. Put the truck on four jack stands to make it easier but it was still hell to install. Most of the holes in the flairs did not line up. Had to ask my wife to help me, and it was hot as hell out. Took about two hours. Since I had the wheels off, I sprayed some Rustoleum undercoating in the wheel wells (good stuff). Then painted the calipers. Bought a Real Truck hood protector and installed (also easy). And lastly the two skulls on the tailgate. Whew! Also had the front windows tinted to match the back. Paid to have that done.

looks awesome. Love the white / black contrast. Love the painted brakes and have thought about doing same. Any advice on how best to do it?

 

[eyeonmusic]

looks awesome. Love the white / black contrast. Love the painted brakes and have thought about doing same. Any advice on how best to do it?

I jacked up one wheel at a time, took each wheel off and put jack stands under each. (Big Red Torin 3 ton jack stands from Amazon) Also (Mapleza 4 pack jack stand pads). Really helps protect the pinch welds from bending, also Amazon. The caliper paint is G2 High Temp Paint Caliper Paint System. Not cheap but it has everything you need, Amazon. Just follow instructions. When I first opened the box the paint can was so small I didn't think there would be enough for one coating. I put three coatings on each caliper and was probably enough for two more.

 

[eyeonmusic]

I jut installed a Rough Country cover. The cover will never be 100% water proof. But additional sealing is needed.

I added more butyl tape at the cab area where the ridge is and sealed the end of the rails at the cab. I will post pictures soon of all of the sealing I have done.

Saw where you put the butyl. I'll give that a try. Thanks!

 

[Rick65]

Looks great! Do you happen to know what % tint they used on the front to match the back doors? Looks like a perfect match.

 

[eyeonmusic]

I was told it was about 25% ceramic tint

 

[Vydeoguy]

Looks nice like those wheels! I did the same with my flares and lettering, waiting on my husky hood flare now I’ll send pics once it’s installed. Great look though!

 

[Pappamoto]

After seeing the front side marker mod the OP put on his, I had to do that mod! It makes a huge difference for such a small change IMO.

 

[Pappamoto]

In Virginia it would fail inspection. Side markers must be amber in front and red in rear. So no changes here can legally be done. I know some do it but they can lose their registration.

We don't have to worry about inspections here in Alabama. It only takes a minute to swap them out though, so pretty easy for the inspection.

 

[JP4AZ]

First added the Maverick letters to the tailgate (easy). Then the Rough Country hard tri-fold tonneau cover. Also pretty simple to install, but it leaks! Haven't figured out how to remedy that yet. Then the rim switch. Love the black with the space white color. Then the Husky fender flairs. Not fun at all to install. Put the truck on four jack stands to make it easier but it was still hell to install. Most of the holes in the flairs did not line up. Had to ask my wife to help me, and it was hot as hell out. Took about two hours. Since I had the wheels off, I sprayed some Rustoleum undercoating in the wheel wells (good stuff). Then painted the calipers. Bought a Real Truck hood protector and installed (also easy). And lastly the two skulls on the tailgate. Whew! Also had the front windows tinted to match the back. Paid to have that done.

Looks great Larry, but trust me, You are never done with upgrades.

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