I decided to clean this up a bit, I hadn't realized what a mess it was. I'll try to follow the KISS method of build threads from now on
Suspension:
- PML with Sway-Away torsion bars and AC adjustable lift shackles
- Rancho RS5000's for 3" lift
- AC Ultra-Low Profile suspension bump stops
- Removed front & rear sway bars
- Moog greaseable upper & lower ball joints
Steering:
- AC idler arm brace
- "New" re-manufactured power steering gear
- Adjusted steer stops out about as far as possible to eliminate rubbing at full clock
- Moog center link
- Deeza greaseable tie rod ends
- AC HD tie rod adjusters
Braking:
- Entire braking system stock for now, plans to upgrade
Wheels/tires:
- U.S. Steel 16"x8", 5" backspacing, matte black Daytonas wrapped in BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA/KO's, 265/75R16
Engine:
- Dual-core S/C radiator
- Removed resonators and baffle from intake
- K&N Drop in filter
- Seafoam treatment every other oil change, running only Mobil-1 Full Synthetic, Mobil-1 oil filters
- Custom CNC machined aluminum tie down clamp and wing nuts, designed and milled 'em myself
- DIY Low-Profile snorkel
Exhaust:
- Doug Thorley Long Tube headers (primary catalytic converters eliminated), OE-style secondary cats, CEL eliminators on rear O2 sensors
- Stock y-pipe and hanger pipe, from the hanger pipe back it's 2 1/2" pipe with a Flowmaster Super 44 muffler.
Driveline:
- All stock, 4x4, 4.9 LSD
- Warn Premium manual locking hubs.
Body:
- Removed all lower mud flap pieces
- Removed front upper mud flap pieces
- Extensive trimming on front bumper
- Removed body side molding
- Removed fender molding
- Bedlined headlight bezels, custom two-tone paint on grille
- Bedlined rocker panels, fenders, doors, emblems, door handles
Electrical:
- (5) 100W Halogen flood driving lights, 3 up front, 2 out back
- Pair of Hella FF75 spot lights mounted underneath OEM upper bumper
- Aftermarket headunit with aux. input
- Cobra 19 DX IV CB, Firestik2 4' antenna with 18' Firestik Firering coax, Workman PA speaker
- Amber LEDs in map lights, dome lights, and a strobe set up through cabin (one under each front seat, one in each front footwell, one in each rear footwell, one on each end of LOBO rack)
Storage:
- Small tool box with enough hand tools to do all the work I've done on the truck and then some
- Pair of military mortar tins housing recovery gear, extra fluids, etc.
Recovery:
- 20' 30,000lb recovery strap, extra clevis shackles, rope, clevis shackle in hitch receiver, stock recovery hook up front
Other:
- Hood rod mod (gas struts)
- Lots of decals, rust, hand grenade transfer case knob, flash suppressor transmission shift knob, rust, baby seat mod, a little dirt, a little mud, some leaves and sticks, lots of love, rust.
Possible future projects:
- DIY limb risers
- OBA & Power inverter
- Tube pre-runner bumper & rear tire carrier
- Sliders
On to some pics!
Where it started:
Where it is now:
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