Mod Thread for TXTee's Manuel aka Big Daddy

[TXTee]

Ok I finally took the time to locate as many pics I could of the mod process starting from stock. I will keep adding as I add to the truck, but hopefully there won’t be much more to see. Enjoy.

Stock photo:


Threw in 12" Kicker CVTs powered by a 1200W Hifonics Brutus Mono Block a few days after it came off the lot:







Added a nice heavy duty bed liner so the dog and loading of motorcycles would have traction:



It gets too hot in TX so I threw in the darkest tint allowable prior to a 4th of July summer fishing trip:



And while I was home I ordered a Carriage Works Billet Grille:



And a K&N 63 Series Cold Air Intake:



And made Big Daddy's 5.7 "talk dirty" to me with a dual in/dual out cat back FlowMaster 40 Series setup:





Well, I had a coupon for OEM parts and I’d been looking at the flares….so I picked those up prior to heading back to Cali since it was cheaper to get them in Texas and they were available at my local dealership:







Hated the missing fogs so added PIAA Extreme White 5452 Driving Lights and an Aries bull bar shortly after:





Then I decided to adopt more pets and opted for a Leer 100XR and added an Audiovox wireless backup camera to help me see better. The GCT state logo was added prior to attending a SoCal truck meet so I could represent even though I was in Cali:





I thought I was done modding for a bit and would just replace my stock tires. WRONG! After buying a set of take-offs, I changed my mind and kitted Big Daddy out with Bilstein 5100 adjustable front shocks, 7” BDS Performance Lift Kit, 325/65/18 Nitto Terra Grapplers, and 18” KMC XD Rockstars:









And he got to play in a little snow but no real offroading yet:



Lastly, I added a hitch cover with TX and some flames:



In February 2010, I also put up the GCT windshield banner I’d been driving around with for 4 months and did the center console cooler mod with tons of help. I’ll add those pictures another time though. But here is what Manny looks like as of February 20th:

[gpend5.7sport]

ur truck scares me when i stand in front of it

[dmonge90]

why the long bed?

[eaglesmerlin1]

LOL @ the candy cane underneath the truck

[TXTee]

Ahhh my 2010th post!!

ur truck scares me when i stand in front of it

Hey as long as the engine isn't running, you're safe....Big Daddy's only mean when you're blocking his way on the road.

why the long bed?

I wanted my tailgate fully closed when hauling my motorcycles and didn't have them in TX at the time I was purchasing so I played it safe and got the biggest truck available on the lot. It's been the best option yet considering I started a mini-farm with all my pets and all the traveling I do.

LOL @ the candy cane underneath the truck

My mom freaked when I ran over a few of them pulling into the driveway. Just had gotten it back from the shop for the lift and had no idea how huge those tires were. I can "see" better with the tow mirrors, that's why I always back into the driveway now. Plus it's more difficult seeing people/vehicles on the street when I get ready to leave with the dark tint + camper.

[Shawn]

lookin good so far.....

[eaglesmerlin1]

I think the long bed actually looks really good when lifted.It kinda looks awkward when its stock,but once they go up that high it somehow makes it look proportional.Plus you almost have twice as much bed room as the crewmax guys lol

[TXTee]

Thanks! Quarter panel looked so flat and long I decided to give it some more flair with the flares. Most people loved when I added the camper but it took me a while to fully appreciate it. The lift...well...I LOVE it! And I love when the guys' jaws drop at the gas station when I practically skydive out and they see it's a chick.

[TX_Ros]

get Tee great job on the mod thread

[Beezwax]

that last pic is SIKK!!!!

awesome truck Tam!