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Author: | KChurch86 [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:03 pm ] |
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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: |
Author: | daggerdoggie [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:27 pm ] |
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Wow! Nice work and build log! |
Author: | xtraveler192 [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:46 pm ] |
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Looking for sliders? PM me if so. |
Author: | Bass4Runner [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:03 am ] |
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Great Mod Thread The X is looking great! Keep the mods comming |
Author: | TomsRedX [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:29 pm ] |
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Very nice, good start to a great build. |
Author: | KChurch86 [ Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:27 am ] |
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Thanks guys! |
Author: | KChurch86 [ Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:45 pm ] |
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Author: | KChurch86 [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:00 pm ] |
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Author: | KChurch86 [ Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:00 pm ] |
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Author: | KChurch86 [ Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:59 pm ] |
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Author: | KChurch86 [ Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:02 am ] |
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Author: | Bass4Runner [ Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:49 pm ] |
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X is Looking Great Nice progress |
Author: | KChurch86 [ Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:13 pm ] |
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Thanks man! Waiting for the day I make some real progress and put that pile of parts to good use |
Author: | TomsRedX [ Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:41 pm ] |
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The dash looks good painted. Good luck with the suspension install. |
Author: | KChurch86 [ Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:45 pm ] |
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Thanks, Tom! The torsion bars have me a tad worried, they're pretty rusted into their anchors. The rest I'm not so worried about, everything looks pretty clean elsewhere. |
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