Desert Eagle Build Thread

[DesertEagle]

Hey fellow members. Thanks for checking out my build.

Purchased a 2013 Terrain Screw from my local dealership back in July. It had 23k miles, the 801A Package, Moonroof, and a Line-X'd Bed. Here she is on Day 1.

 

[DesertEagle]

Let there be Light!

Now, I had all of these auxillary switches and nothing to use them for. I knew lights were going to be first on the list.

I decided to go with Rigid D2's in the factory fog location. I purchased 2 Driving Beam and 2 Wide Beam Lights. For small lights these sure do put out a lot of light! I also really like that the beam pattern has a very wide spread. I wired them all to the aux 3 switch.

I also purchased a 40'' Blackhawk LED Bar from the guys at TMX. I considered many options but liked that the beam pattern was primarily a tight 8 degree spot. I knew that mounting the light behind the grill would cut down an ample amount of light so the tighter the better! I am very impressed with this light bar. Even behind the grill it lights up the road for a few hundred yards. I mounted it with the Rigid L Brackets and wired it to the Aux 2 switch.

 

[Jimbo]

Welcome! Great truck and good mods.

 

[DesertEagle]

Rio Grande National Forest Trip

Within a month of ownership, I took the truck on a family backpacking trip to the Rio Grande National Forest. I was really impressed pulling a trailer with a sidexside, four wheeler, coolers, gear, etc. Felt so good I would almost forget the trailer was behind me!

On this trip, I really BROKE the truck in (*see the picture below). As you guys can probably guess, it was the power steering pump. I've read about many others having similar issues. Hope this is the last time this happens! Oh and by the way, Ford Roadside Assistance is NOT 24/7 if you are in one of the least populated towns in the State of CO!

However, being the optimistic guy that I am, I decided to look at the positives: extra day of vacation and I got to see some more beautiful country tracking down parts! For this one incidence, I do plan to upgrade the power steering in the future.

 

[DesertEagle]

Decided to do a couple of small mods.

First up: Mirror Reflector Delete.
Second: DeeZee EZ Down Tailgate Assist.
Lastly: Stubby Antenna.

 

[DesertEagle]

Bakflip F1

I decided to buy a bed cover. I was looking for something that was strong with a low profile design. I had it narrowed down to the Bakflip F1 or the Undercover Flex. The reviews on this forum and talking with a few individuals helped me decide on the Bakflip F1. I'm very happy with my decision. It's strong, low profile, and allows me to use all of my bed when needed.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Have TMX install the Power Steering reservoir with the cooler. That was one of the first thing I had TMX install and knock on wood, mines been helping on multiple runs I've been on so far.

 

[DesertEagle]

SVC Chase Package & Corsa Xtreme Exhuast

Just purchased the SVC Chase Package. I chose the Fox Bumps over the Kings and the Deaver +2s instead of the Deaver +3s. Really looking forward to getting these installed on the truck. I'll be sure to give a full review.

Also purchased a Corsa Exhaust system. I was debating between the Sport and Exreme version. Couldn't find any negative reviews about the Extreme, while some that had the Sport wanted a little more "umph" out of it. Chose black tips over the stainless.

I'll get some pictures of up both during install.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Nice looking truck. Not wasting any time getting in on the mods. Good for you.
Planning on any raptor runs?


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[CoronaRaptor]

Nice mods! Lights was my first mod as well. What's next?