Newbie looking for first rig (Rig acquired, now it's a build thread!)

[Smileyshaun]

I'll check out those Husky's, thanks!
The trans cooler is pretty big on this thing, I was surprised. I think it's quite a bit bigger than the 2000+ models. I don't plan on towing yet, but If I do, I'll swap it out.




That's great news! I'm not a fan of big, extravagant bumpers. I like to keep them low profile and practical. Although, since we do live in an area with a lot of wildlife, I will probably add a grill guard of some kind to protect the lights and radiator from deer/elk/moose.

the one I made I kept simple and only needed a angle grinder and some carful measuring, I didn’t make it super heavy duty it was more just a knock brush out of the way and hold the winch rather than bashing it off of rocks.

 

[toastyjosh]

I like bilstein 5100s or fox shocks. Ranchos and procomps 9000 are fine. I put rough country's on my 2500 and I am not impressed.

Also don't forget about the trans cooler, atomic fab makes a cool mount. A cool trans is a happy trans.

TruCool 40k Trans Cooler Mount - Atomic Fabrication

Laser cut aluminum trucool 40k transmission cooler mount for the 99-13 trucks. Cooler sold separately (I do not sell them). No hardware included (1/4" or 6mm is recommended).

atomicfabandperformance.com

 

[xjchad]

the one I made I kept simple and only needed a angle grinder and some carful measuring, I didn’t make it super heavy duty it was more just a knock brush out of the way and hold the winch rather than bashing it off of rocks. View attachment 636408View attachment 636409View attachment 636410View attachment 636411View attachment 636412View attachment 636413

That looks great Shaun!

 

[xjchad]

I like bilstein 5100s or fox shocks. Ranchos and procomps 9000 are fine. I put rough country's on my 2500 and I am not impressed.

Also don't forget about the trans cooler, atomic fab makes a cool mount. A cool trans is a happy trans.

TruCool 40k Trans Cooler Mount - Atomic Fabrication

Laser cut aluminum trucool 40k transmission cooler mount for the 99-13 trucks. Cooler sold separately (I do not sell them). No hardware included (1/4" or 6mm is recommended).

atomicfabandperformance.com

Thanks Josh!
The trans cooler on this rig is surprisingly large, but maybe not enough still? I'll try to post a pic and see what you guys think.
I'll look for those shocks also, thanks!