I got my new DB Prime about a month ago but did not bother seasoning it until I finished my modifications:

1) Don Godkes Downdraft
2) Joes Grill grates
3) Traeger Lil Tex Elite folding shelf
4) Removed the annoying/loud movable hooks

Can't wait to fire it up this weekend!

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Looks good!

That's a nice looking grill.  I hope it performs as well as my 2011 model! 

Thinking about one of these myself. Have you used the downdraft on other pits? Do you have any thoughts about them?
I assume you like it because you have one but wanted your input.

That's a list of well-chosen modifications.

This is Friday.  It's Test Drive weekend.  Give it a good workout and tell us how it went.  We expect photographs.

Thinking about one of these myself. Have you used the downdraft on other pits? Do you have any thoughts about them?
I assume you like it because you have one but wanted your input.

Yes, I was having uneven temperature issues on my DB Choice until I installed the downdraft.  I have also observed lower pellet consumption - I highly recommend it.

I've been using a 3" stove pipe elbow in my DB. I think the sliding heat shield really helped even my temps out. Next you need to add a second interior rack. I did on mine and I can really fill the DB up now!!  Why waste the smoke and heat on one just one item. I always ask my friends if they need anything done and they will bring it over.

BTW- Planning on picking up 6 racks of St. Louis style ribs from our local Aldi's.  $1.99 lb!!

Next you need to add a second interior rack. I did on mine and I can really fill the DB up now!! 

I have the removable shelf on my DB Choice, over the last 5+ years I have only used it once or twice.  I am tempted to keep the choice as well so if I really need the space I can just fire them both up!

How was the fit for the Traeger front shelf?  You had to drill holes in the legs correct?  I would like to add one myself,  it looks nice.

How was the fit for the Traeger front shelf?  You had to drill holes in the legs correct?  I would like to add one myself,  it looks nice.

On the DB Choice you just need to drill out 1 extra hole per leg.  On the Prime you need to flatten the L bracket and drill out 1 extra hole.  It took about 30 mins, not too bad.