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I think it was JaredQuote:
Originally Posted by Seth
I got the Carli track bar in today, it was a pain because the axle brackets were sucked in from tightening the bolt so much to get the KORE track bar tight.
Overall this is a huge upgrade the front end is a lot tighter and no more bump steer. The old KORE track bar was 1 3/8 inch tubing where the new Carli one is 1.5 inch tubing. Also I went back with the 14mm bolts on the frame and axle
now all I need to do is re-center the axle, I swear I measured 3 or 4 times and it was 39 and 1/8 inches long however the steering wheel is off center and the axle is too far driver. Hopefully I can just take it off at the frame and legnthen it a bit and it should be fine.
Pictures:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5020118.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5020119.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5020120.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5020125.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5020124.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5020122.jpghttp://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5020123.jpg
(yes I know my bumps are not all the way in the cans)
Man who's good lookin red ford is that over there?
Put ~700 miles on my truck this weekend, Fuel consumption was a little high due to just hauling ass but got almost 12 towing Sam's buckwheat and ~15 unloaded.
The 37's are staying, turns out most of my issues were caused by tunning and have now been fix. Better drop hitch, air bags and gears will still be going on in that order. It's easy to see some hotter EGT's with the lower cruising RPM's, but that's just fixed by speeding up :D
Couple poser pics
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5070138.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5070141.jpg
BTW, Sam's has a really amazing place
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5070135.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5070128.jpg
For comparison, my place which is only 300 miles west (should be one tank):
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5080143.jpg
Pretty neat Carli blog, I would like to do something like this one day...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hhRlC9nuwX...f0/s1600/3.jpg
http://carlisuspension.blogspot.com/...s-r-party.html
Got the HID's on, easier than expected just plugged the factory fog light connector into the ballast. I'll be in the shop most of the day if any CS people want to stop by.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P5150152.jpg
I thought you were putting them in place of the factory fog lights.
can you legally drive on the road with those or are you just planning on using them for the beach and whatnot
I wouldn't use them anywhere traffic might be, but I have no idea about legal ramificationsQuote:
Originally Posted by AggieTJ2007
Couple pictures from the bumper I'm building. The brackets are 1/4 inch plate, would welding d-ring tabs to the front face (indicated in red) suffice for tow points? Also where is a good source for an aluminum skid plate? 3/8 or 1/4 aluminum plate?
the pry-bar was not used on the bumper...
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...Jo/bumper1.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...Jo/bumper4.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...Jo/bumper5.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g.../bumper6-1.jpg
I dig it. I would think tow points there should be good
Looks good travis.
Thats going to look slick... What size are the holes in the front plate going to be? We have a 2-3/8" punch for our iron worker, if that is about the right size, you could bring it up to paris and punch them out
Looks good. I would still add a place for a winch. Looks good though.
My last ditch effort to persuade you. I promise........You are going to use this truck right? Like possibly some go-fast stuff, possoibly so beach, woods, trail action? Are you always going to be with someone that can get you out.....get your heavy ass 3/4 diesel truck out?? Probnot right?
Well, if you you still say no, at least you have my number, so my old 1/2ton pickup can come winch your ass out ( w/snatch blcok of course since your truck is stupid heavy):flipoff2:
Sam- Can y'all punch a one inch hole and how thick of material?
John- I'll be putting a receiver hitch behind the skid plate, but have no plans or really any want for a winch in the front bumper. As soon as I have the means to bend 2 inch tubing I'll be making another one anyway
And thanks y'all :gigem:
Yeah we have a 1" punch. The rule is you cannot punch anything that is thicker than your holes diameter, so 1" punch can do 1" material, but 3/4" can only do up to 3/4"
I got a gasser, I'll get him out
Got the lower skid plate finished up, excuse the crappy cell phone picture. I wanted something strong so I used some 3x 1/4 inch angle that I had and I might end up reinforcing where I notched for the transmission lines, but I'm a little worried of it just holding mud and water. Not exactly sure what or if I'm going to do anything about it.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/DSC00120.jpg
I think if you drill one hole on each end on the backside it'll be fine
Steering box is taking a ****... or should i say piss. It's leaking a lot from the lower seal. Options:
1 buy seal kit ~$30 - I've never done this, how much work is it?
2 re-manufactured box ~ $200-300 - Advanced has one on their website for $130 but I think it is discontinued, if I can get it I'm going this route.
3 Upgrade to a Delphi box with hydor assist ~1100 http://www.pscmotorsports.com/03-08-...-kit-1794.html - this seems Ideal but is steep
With steps one or two I'll be adding a brace to the box in hopes this doesn't happen again. Something like this http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...er-p-2092.html
Website say the store in Magnolia has one in stock, we couldn't even order one at our store. Ask tommy if there's a way he can do a store transfer on that one to our store. He should be at work right now.
dont buy a seal kit
I like it... just gonna have a bolt up front plate i guess?
I'm happy how it turned out, I'll get better pictures this weekend when the lights are installed
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...bumperdone.jpg
Now that's something I might pay you to do to the white truck.
I'm making one for my truck so you can see what you think about it
Quote:
Originally Posted by Seth
Thanks man
Snapped a couple pictures at the beach this last trip. Also picked up another two driving lights and once I get them installed I'll get some better pictures. Just FYI but 4wheelparts has 15% off most everything right now.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P6050181.jpg
Air down the 37's is a complete pain in the ass, are there any good options for an electric air compressor for the truck? Also isn't there something I can screw on the valve stem and it will release air up to a certain pressure? The internet is ****ty were I'm at so searching sucks.
Staun auto tire deflaters, everyone that I know that has em loves em: http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Wheels-Jeep-...5&t_pn=STNSCV5
And I hate to say it but I have had everything from Powertanks and ARB compressors and used a Viair compressor set up also, and the best bang for my buck that I have ever had is the $50 O'Reilly's compressor that I keep in my Tacoma. http://www.amazon.com/Industries-MV5.../dp/B000BM8RT8
Hope this helps!
Outside of converted AC compressor that looks pretty decent. I have an even cheaper harbor freight version I use.
4wheel parts had a sale on smitty built compressors, similar to the one from amazon except 2.9 cmf vs. 2.5, for $69.99.Quote:
Originally Posted by FJAggie07
I always carry this small craftsman compressor that plugs into the cigarette lighter, but it's just not cutting it.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...463196626#desc
clean bumper dude.
With lights, still waiting on the other HID kit to show up
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...mperlights.jpg
and another from the beach
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...o/P6050182.jpg
San Luis or CC?
That compressor is now $79 at Oriellys.
Buddy bought the Smittybuilt one for $60 on sale at 4WP.