Joined and stopped trolling!

[OC ZR2]

Great site, have learned a lot from all the posting and members. After almost 2 years, decided to stop being a troll and join, glad I did. I'll post pics of what I've done to my 2023 ZR2, now have 34k miles on it. I've left the suspension, wheels and tires alone, more than enough capability for my needs. Used all features of the 4x4 system and love it. We've gone from desert to the mountains and snow with it. I've gotten up to 33mpg on trips back home and saved it so people believe me. Done some Baja Designs additions, Borla S type exhaust and front PPF wraps protection. Thank you all for the great info and suggestions, look forward to more to come.
Carlo

 

[OC ZR2]

More Pics

 

[DNZR2]

Welcome and congratulations

 

[jruck]

Welcome! Nice rig! Really like the lights in the bumper. What are they?

 

[OC ZR2]

Those are the Squadron Pros from Baja Designs, wide cornering lens. Had to remove the bumper to get them in and cut behind a tad. With the SPod controller, I can actually dim them for on road use, not legal but not blinding. Run them about 30%
If I didn't already have the pros, I probably would have went with the S1's for space. Only reason I didn't go with the XL's under the headlight kit is because I wanted higher lumens with the 80's and they wouldn't fit in there with that kit.

 

[jruck]

Those are the Squadron Pros from Baja Designs, wide cornering lens. Had to remove the bumper to get them in and cut behind a tad. With the SPod controller, I can actually dim them for on road use, not legal but not blinding. Run them about 30%
If I didn't already have the pros, I probably would have went with the S1's for space. Only reason I didn't go with the XL's under the headlight kit is because I wanted higher lumens with the 80's and they wouldn't fit in there with that kit.

Love that setup. Something I’ll get to eventually.

 

[OC ZR2]

Super happy with it thank you, S8 will complete the front end and flush mount rear step pods for the back.

 

[jruck]

Super happy with it thank you, S8 will complete the front end and flush mount rear step pods for the back.

Yea I want to do that too. Everything I’ve read so far says that it is a real pain to do the back.

 

[22-ZR2]

Welcome, enjoy your new ride.

 

[OC ZR2]

Yea I want to do that too. Everything I’ve read so far says that it is a real pain to do the back.

Update on the Podhole rear step bumper lights. Did them yesterday and it wasn't too bad. Took longer to get those 3 clips lifted to remove the large plastic insert. This tool saved me a ton of time on the second side. I was able to do it from the outside lower edge of the bumper where the insert meets it, and not have to dig in from the back, underside of the bed, with a screwdriver, that's a PITA and you can't reach all clips. Use this hook to turn in and under the center tab of the clip and push it up, allowing the plastic insert to come out. Way easier, worked great. Other thing, make sure you flip the light so the larger fin back edge is on the bottom, for clearance against the bumper insert. Then flip the front ring 180 degrees so BD is reading right, not upside down. Nice lights, hooked them to the SPod so I can turn them on at will, didn't use the harness.

 

[AXE]

Update on the Podhole rear step bumper lights. Did them yesterday and it wasn't too bad. Took longer to get those 3 clips lifted to remove the large plastic insert. This tool saved me a ton of time on the second side. I was able to do it from the outside lower edge of the bumper where the insert meets it, and not have to dig in from the back, underside of the bed, with a screwdriver, that's a PITA and you can't reach all clips. Use this hook to turn in and under the center tab of the clip and push it up, allowing the plastic insert to come out. Way easier, worked great. Other thing, make sure you flip the light so the larger fin back edge is on the bottom, for clearance against the bumper insert. Then flip the front ring 180 degrees so BD is reading right, not upside down. Nice lights, hooked them to the SPod so I can turn them on at will, didn't use the harness.

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I love those picks. I've got two sets, a larger and smaller set. Use them all the time. Podhole lights are really nice.

 

[jruck]

Update on the Podhole rear step bumper lights. Did them yesterday and it wasn't too bad. Took longer to get those 3 clips lifted to remove the large plastic insert. This tool saved me a ton of time on the second side. I was able to do it from the outside lower edge of the bumper where the insert meets it, and not have to dig in from the back, underside of the bed, with a screwdriver, that's a PITA and you can't reach all clips. Use this hook to turn in and under the center tab of the clip and push it up, allowing the plastic insert to come out. Way easier, worked great. Other thing, make sure you flip the light so the larger fin back edge is on the bottom, for clearance against the bumper insert. Then flip the front ring 180 degrees so BD is reading right, not upside down. Nice lights, hooked them to the SPod so I can turn them on at will, didn't use the harness.

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Did you have to take the bumper off?

 

[OC ZR2]

No not at all. If you follow the videos from Podholes, he lays it out pretty well. First side took a minute but once you see the tabs in question, the other side is simple. He has a cut section of bumper as a visual but when it’s actually on the truck, it’s a tad tougher.