Got my truck back from a mechanic today. Had them do some work that I couldn't do, and some work that I could but was too lazy to get to. I still have plenty of other work that needs doing that I will be doing, so I'm not completely lazy, just occasionally.
So, I already installed a bumper platform on the driver's side, and cut a piece of 1/4" diamond plate for the passenger side, but hadn't got around to it.
I installed a new, custom made battery box on sliders, but had them put a bar across the top to keep the batteries from bouncing too much. I still need to secure the box so it doesn't roll out during an accident. A cotter pin, hidden by the door keeps it from sliding out. I'll probably string a cable lock through here for extra security in the future.
Door locks, I had an idea, but they came up with a better one, so I had them install them. The locks are 2 parts: one part welded (they're designed for this) to plates and bolted the plates to the door because the skin of the door was too thin to weld, but the metal of the frame below the door wasn't, so the other part could be welded directly. These locks were originally designed for shipping containers. They're big and beefy and mostly designed to deter unprepared thieves or slow them down. These locks can be left open or closed and the key removed in either case.
Also had an A3 air intake installed with a butterfly shut off. The shut down is electronic, but needs to be manually reset. Might just use it as an additional security measure against theft. That work w/pics is in a thread under Deuce Mods.