Mhannis- Magma Build

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Mhannis

Discussion Starter · Jun 8, 2013 (Edited)

Mhannis' rig, Nicknamed 'Jules'

2012, CC, Pro-4x.
Anodized Orange paint code (EAF) advertised as, Lava Red.

Engine mods: Airbox intake mod. Painted engine cover, PCV canister

Interior mods: CB radio, LED console lighting

Exterior mods: Plastidipped rear emblems, modified license plate bracket, rear mounted CB antenna, 2nd tow hook, both painted red, BAKflip g2 Hard fold Tonneau cover,

Drivetrain: Axle vent mod completed

Suspension and Tires: http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f26/installed-spacer-lift-285-tires-95826/#post1293274, Calmini spacer swap/install Thanks JeniorNV!

Armor: Factory skids

Performance: K&N drop in filter

In progress: glovebox light install, painted door switch covers, Tinted fog lenses, grill/headlight mods, and drive lamps.

As Julius sits as of 1/15/14

a few shots of the completed and in progress mods. Will make new threads when theyre completed.

hitch connector mounting plate completed.

LED strip waterproof bed lighting

Painted Front Tow Hooks.

Calmini (used) blue 2" spacer and ADF bump stop for UCA.

LED console lighting forward of shift assembly.

Painted engine cover. likely to change in the future thanks to Hayli's painting talents.

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FrontierNation3

· #2 · Jun 9, 2013

Finally you got a Frontier. Haha looks great!

JB'sFrontier

· #3 · Jun 9, 2013

nice to see more pictures

JettyLife

· #4 · Jun 9, 2013

Mhannis, you notice a difference on the butt dyno with the air box mod? I've been considering throwing my stock one back in and trying some stuff to it.

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 10, 2013

JettyLife said:
Mhannis, you notice a difference on the butt dyno with the air box mod? I've been considering throwing my stock one back in and trying some stuff to it.

I really havent noticed too much until this morning. i think the cooler morning air and the dampness to it is what gave it more punch. i did notice, like..immediately following the airbox mod, that im using more gas. almost a whole MPG less than what i had been getting the few days prior. so with that in mind, i assume its breathing better. so the truck at least must notice the slight difference, even if my butt dyno didnt.

ill be posting a thread with all the pictures for all the mods i did this weekend. mostly cheapies...except the paint one..that ended up being at least 20$+gas runnin around to get done right.

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 11, 2013

JB'sFrontier said:
nice to see more pictures

gonna do my best to keep pictures flowing as the mods go, and the wheeling trips pile up. first trip is end of august. ill try to remember to take cell pics in between enjoying the experience.

there is an additional thread up with all the mods i did over hte weekend, and all the photos i took for them.

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 17, 2013

updated pics. CB stuff should be in this week. along with a new build thread detailing the hitch socket mount, and the cb when im done.

minitruckin

· #8 · Jun 17, 2013

looking good.great job on the relocated wire harness :goodjob:

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 17, 2013

Thanks mini, i think the hitch mod was both the most expensive (in terms of damage costs) mod so far, and certainly the most stressful. definitely a get it right the first time or else kind of feeling. im glad it turned out as clean as it did. my neighbor (gf's uncle in his 60s) even told me it looked factory. so i got an old mans approval ROFL

minitruckin

· #10 · Jun 17, 2013

NICE ! hope mine turns out that well.

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jun 17, 2013

i highly recommend using a hole saw that is rated for cutting metal. i used a plastic/wood one that i figured would get destroyed...i did not figure it would dull so quickly though. ended up having to perforate the metal along the circle that i had scratched, and then finish it off with the hole saw, and an AC powered hand drill. the battery operated DC drills were dieing too quickly. MAN did that get hot. i was afraid i was going to burn the paint, or catch the tape on fire. wd-40 held up though and it finally went through. took a lot of touch up paint and some grinding to smooth things out. but it got there. what shoulda been a half hour job took just over 2 hours. and i got rained on as i was finishing up plugging everything in and letting the paint dry.

minitruckin

· #12 · Jun 17, 2013

sounds like my luck.thanks for the tip.i will be sure and get the best bit i can find and use a spray water bottle for cooling

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 17, 2013 (Edited)

I bought an 8$ kit from a local hardware store. figured, if it got chewed up, i still have the 7 other bits around for whatever as this was probably the only time id need something like that. i cheaped out, and had to modify my approach, if you dont already have the 2 1/4 hole saw, i wouldnt go buy a top of the line one, unless youre that kinda guy and need something like that. but if you have one around, use it. otherwise, just be prepared to adapt.

oh...i also bought an 18" serrated machete while i was at the hardware store. for camping (and zombie apocolypse). it was on sale for 5$ so i couldnt resist. its badass...sits by my driver's seat now.

JB'sFrontier

· #14 · Jun 19, 2013

Mhannis said:
Thanks mini, i think the hitch mod was both the most expensive (in terms of damage costs) mod so far, and certainly the most stressful. definitely a get it right the first time or else kind of feeling. im glad it turned out as clean as it did. my neighbor (gf's uncle in his 60s) even told me it looked factory. so i got an old mans approval ROFL

I did the hitch mod myself, once the hole is drilled there's no going back. haven't towed anything since putting it on. hoping to get a pop camper at one point. need to find a good place to store it first.

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jun 19, 2013 (Edited)

yea. the no going back was what gave me heart failure when i realized the hole saw with my drill wasnt working.... i panicked

x_mods

· #16 · Jun 23, 2013

Guess I haven't looked at the new threads enough lately!

I'm sub'd now

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jul 1, 2013

i need to organize this a bit...and for anyone following the thread.. i shall do my best to organize and update by the end of next weekend. received a new mod to add on as well, and found some industrial velcro 3M strips that ill be using to temporary mount the cb radio under the center stack.

Anon717

· #18 · Jul 1, 2013

Your Engine cover looks awesome!

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jul 1, 2013

Anon717 said:
Your Engine cover looks awesome!

thank you. i wish i had considered the clear coat base beforehand though, as that skull would have looked really nice with the original design idea. o well, it did turn out pretty well.

Mhannis

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jul 25, 2013

duratracs are in, waiting on lift to arrive. will have update with pictures of lift, tires, HID's and oil catch can mod when i update next. edited original post for details.

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