Cranbery's Build - "Homelander"

[trexus]

Color is pretty close. I'll post the DIY later, but all in all I'm happy with it. I plan to do more, this was the test run.

Wow. Awesome job colour matching, that looks spot on!

 

[Badmothertrucker]

Color is pretty close. I'll post the DIY later, but all in all I'm happy with it. I plan to do more, this was the test run.

Pretty good match!

 

[Badmothertrucker]

I just put in the order with the shop for the RC 2.5 front, vertex rears, and the SPC control arms. Should be installed in a couple of weeks.

Skipped the bags for now because I don't have immediate towing needs and i can put that money elsewhere (audio, exhaust). I also already have an ARB, but the airlift works best with an airlift compressor and gauge so you can have them auto fill or work in increments. Still mulling this over, might just throw the RAS on and call it a day.

Audio is a commitment, from my research the most expensive thing I looked deeply into and I'm not willing to invest $5k+++++ Want to see how the Vertex turn out with upgraded control arms.

 

[Cranbery]

Audio is a commitment, from my research the most expensive thing I looked deeply into and I'm not willing to invest $5k+++++ Want to see how the Vertex turn out with upgraded control arms.

I'm not going that deep - adapter ($800), decent amp ($800-$1000), subs ($500-$800) plus install.

 

[Badmothertrucker]

I'm not going that deep - adapter ($800), decent amp ($800-$1000), subs ($500-$800) plus install.

That was my plan, originally had a $1300 quote with me supplying the amp but after they began the install they changed what needed to be done, then I got a second opinion from a highly regarded recommended guy that has all these awards and supposedly knows everything and he gave me a $7k option. I hope you figure it out for under $3k and I would be all for that.

 

[Cranbery]

My ambitious goals for the long weekend:

- install intercooler and BOV
- install front license plate relocation bracket
- install rear sway bar
- install cupholder, glovebox, and media light
- paint front and rear emblems (front black and orange, rear white and orange) and install
- paint side emblems (white and orange) and install
- paint remaining interior trims and install
- install foam tape on rear window to get rid of the damn rattle


Pending delivery:

- ordered a 2020 Ford performance Ecoboost engine cover, supposedly can be modified to fit a '21-'22, will try that and if it works going to paint it orange and white.
- if above works, going to paint some other items in the engine bay orange and white (such as intake cover)

 

[Fozzy]

My ambitious goals for the long weekend:

- install intercooler and BOV
- install front license plate relocation bracket
- install rear sway bar
- install cupholder, glovebox, and media light
- paint front and rear emblems (front black and orange, rear white and orange) and install
- paint side emblems (white and orange) and install
- paint remaining interior trims and install
- install foam tape on rear window to get rid of the damn rattle


Pending delivery:

- ordered a 2020 Ford performance Ecoboost engine cover, supposedly can be modified to fit a '21-'22, will try that and if it works going to paint it orange and white.
- if above works, going to paint some other items in the engine bay orange and white (such as intake cover)

Wow, I feel lazy now

 

[Cranbery]

Ended up spending my spare time this weekend cleaning and upgrading my Traxxas sledge, and i had to step out in the prime of my truck install time to sell my dji mini 2 (just picked up a mini pro 3) so didn't get as much time with Homelander as I had hoped for.

Have an extra set of hands this weekend hanging out with a friend so hoping to at least get the interior lights, sway bar, and intercooler swap on Saturday. He's also mixing a bunch of paint for me so i can spray the emblems and engine bay accessories, might get that done too (putting the paint in metal cans for storage).

 

[Yeti]

I drove my truck up the hill... and back down... without running out of gas.

 

[Mc_tagger]

I just put in the order with the shop for the RC 2.5 front, vertex rears, and the SPC control arms. Should be installed in a couple of weeks.

Skipped the bags for now because I don't have immediate towing needs and i can put that money elsewhere (audio, exhaust). I also already have an ARB, but the airlift works best with an airlift compressor and gauge so you can have them auto fill or work in increments. Still mulling this over, might just throw the RAS on and call it a day.

Have you had the SPC control arms installed yet? If so does your truck have the dynamic bending headlights and does the SPC control arm have a mounting location for the sensor that operates them? The only brand I've found that mentions the dynamic bending headlights are the Icon control arms but they also state they will not work with on the 22 model year

 

[Cranbery]

Have you had the SPC control arms installed yet? If so does your truck have the dynamic bending headlights and does the SPC control arm have a mounting location for the sensor that operates them? The only brand I've found that mentions the dynamic bending headlights are the Icon control arms but they also state they will not work with on the 22 model year

Mine are installed. Didn't check that, and i don't remember seeing a sensor on the stock ones that came off. I haven't paid particular attention to that feature after the replacement but I feel like it works still. I'll double check it.

 

[Mc_tagger]

Mine are installed. Didn't check that, and i don't remember seeing a sensor on the stock ones that came off. I haven't paid particular attention to that feature after the replacement but I feel like it works still. I'll double check it.

Driver side has a bracket mounted to the control arm that holds the sensor which tracks your steering for the dynamic bending headlights. Maybe your truck wasn't equipped with that feature?

 

[Cranbery]

Driver side has a bracket mounted to the control arm that holds the sensor which tracks your steering for the dynamic bending headlights. Maybe your truck wasn't equipped with that feature?

It definitely had it, i have seen it at night time and it's a fully optioned 402A. I'm wondering if they relocated the bracket, or if they didn't even know. I don't remember seeing anything on the stock UCAs before I tossed them, hopefully it wasn't still sitting on it. I'll look into it.

 

[Cranbery]

Is this it? It's only on the driver's side. The passenger side has a hole there but not this whole piece.

Looks like it has a wire and a sensor on it.

 

[Mc_tagger]

Is this it? It's only on the driver's side. The passenger side has a hole there but not this whole piece.

Looks like it has a wire and a sensor on it.

Yeah it looks like the spc uca incorporates a mounting location directly to itself. Where as the icon requires an additional part. This is a photo of the stock setup for reference.

 

[Cranbery]

Yeah it looks like the spc uca incorporates a mounting location directly to itself. Where as the icon requires an additional part. This is a photo of the stock setup for reference.

Great! Thanks for asking, I didn't even consider it. Glad the shop knows what they're doing and SPC makes the parts right.

 

[Charky]

Great! Thanks for asking, I didn't even consider it. Glad the shop knows what they're doing and SPC makes the parts right.

@Cranbery would you please confirm the part number for these SPC upper control arms? Glad to hear they're working well for you!
Thanks.

 

[Cranbery]

@Cranbery would you please confirm the part number for these SPC upper control arms? Glad to hear they're working well for you!
Thanks.

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[Cranbery]

Alright fellow wallet Drainers, finally got around to installing more parts, and taking some pics.

I got installed a few weeks ago the RC vertex rears, and the RC leveling front coils, with the SPC uppers. Here are the pics. So far so good, drives great, really enjoying the ride.

I did the media and cup holder light, it wasn't hard but it took a lot of patience and care. Imo worth it, they look great. I got the tremor plates off Etsy. There's a whole thread on this on gen14.

I also installed my radar detector, it's a valentine new version. I used the built right mount, which is great, and i wired it through the console while I was doing the cupholder and media lights. These trucks have mini double fuse or triple fuse, keep that in mind if you order a fuse tap. I only had a fuse tap for a regular double because I didn't check the fuse panel, and i had to use a wiretap on my dash cam wire to get the radar on, but it works fine. Looks very clean imo, and room on the mount for other things in the future.

I did the mishimoto intercooler, turbo smart BOV today. Overall it wasn't hard, i did it without lifting the truck. It's a little tight but not bad. Highly recommend having a power wrench. BOV sounds great, intercooler looks great. I did it alone so it took a lot of upper body strength holding it in place and getting it bolted up - i recommend super glueing the grommets when you swap them over because they won't be as snug and if you're alone you won't be able to hold it all and bolt it in. I got the mishimoto front license plate relocation but I had to remove it because it triggers one of the front sensors unfortunately. Pics and video of sound attached. It feels good driving it.

Also did the rear sway bar today. This took a while because they didn't send me two nuts and i had to go figure out new screws and nuts at ace hardware, but it wasn't hard. Also did it without lifting the truck. Kind of tight, but doable. Need a torque wrench. I did rip some corners and it makes a difference, much tighter. So far so good. Pics attached also.

Basically just puffed the magic dragon and installed car parts all day, it was great.

On my to do list i currently have sitting in my office:

- remaining interior trim pieces to paint and install
- new engine cover to paint and install
- borla exhaust should be coming out next month
- livernois tune with i get the exhaust

Videos (imgur wasn't working):

20220723_150852.mp4

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20220723_150819.mp4

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[Fozzy]

Do you have quick disconnects on the sway bar? It will totally kill the Tremors off-road abilities.