TORQUEHAPPY / THE BUILD CHECKLIST
A little more preparation. A lot less guesswork.
https://torquehappy.com/build-checklist/

A planning worksheet, not installation or fitment instructions.
Keep your completed copy private.

Your project: ________________________
Date: __________  Next change: ________________________

START WITH YOUR TRUCK.
[ ] Know the exact configuration.
    Record model year and refresh, engine, bed type, wheel size and the modifications already installed. Keep personal identifiers in your private records.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

[ ] Name the reason for the change.
    What are you trying to improve? What tradeoff would make the change a bad fit for your everyday use?
    Notes: ____________________________________________

[ ] Capture the baseline.
    Keep dated photos and observations before changing anything. Distinguish measurements from impressions.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

MATCH THE WHOLE SYSTEM.
[ ] Confirm the exact part number.
    Check the complete assembly and its separate pieces. A rail number, replacement component or similar product name may describe a different thing.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

[ ] Ask about the connections.
    Confirm fitment with the manufacturer or installer for your actual configuration, including supporting parts, clearances and existing modifications.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

[ ] Ask what else has to change.
    Find out whether the proposed setup needs calibration, alignment, supporting hardware or specialist work. Ask the relevant provider about applicable requirements.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

BUDGET BEYOND THE BOX.
[ ] Write down the installed cost.
    Separate the part, shipping, labor, supporting hardware and any follow-up work. A secondhand purchase price is not a current retail quote.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

[ ] Check the return and support path.
    Confirm the seller’s return conditions, warranty eligibility and who will answer questions after installation. Keep the actual terms privately.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

[ ] Keep the original setup in mind.
    Discuss a sensible recovery path with the installer before work begins. Keep useful original parts and records when appropriate.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

LEAVE A USEFUL RECORD.
[ ] Separate bought, fitted and returned.
    Record what was actually installed, its date and any replaced or returned items. A receipt alone does not confirm installation.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

[ ] Write down what changed.
    Record dated outcomes, the conditions and how you checked them. Don’t turn one driving impression into a measured performance claim.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

[ ] Keep the next question visible.
    List unresolved fitment, setup or outcome questions. Bring them to the right manufacturer, installer or specialist before making assumptions.
    Notes: ____________________________________________

NEXT CONVERSATION
Who: __________________  Question: ________________________

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