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06-30-2010, 12:55 PM
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Its kicking my ***. Tight spot to work in... I have one more cut to make and then to fold up the other side. Then i will grab some RTV and start sealing stuff. I am going to use self tappers for now. And then when i go to build my rear bumper i will weld it all up then
06-30-2010, 01:51 PM
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06-30-2010, 01:53 PM
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It is a cheap ($5 at the salvage yard) alternative to buying S.S. lines. Just like the chevy 1500 lines. at $15 a line new and $5 a pair used for 28" lines.
06-30-2010, 02:00 PM
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That looks awesome, can't wait to do this. Any truth to what they say about it hurting some of the structural rigidity of the body?
06-30-2010, 02:05 PM
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I am going to weld mine up. If there is i think that welding will cancel that out. And after 14 websites that i read last night noone actually could give proof that it does or does not hurt the unibody strength. So once its welded up it will be like it was from the factory again.
I guess we will find out haha.
Thanks, i really like the way it turned out altho it is another thing to make my tires look smaller....
I guess we will find out haha.
Thanks, i really like the way it turned out altho it is another thing to make my tires look smaller....
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06-30-2010, 08:08 PM
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gave it all new coolant today. 3 gallons of PEAK 50/50 later it runs nice and green.
It was WAY overdue that i did a flush....there was about a 1" layer of grime at the bottom of the overflow tank. Took it out and hosed it all down. ran the system dry. Then filled it all back up! i will watch the level of coolant over the next week to make sure i keep plenty in there as it tops itself off.
It was WAY overdue that i did a flush....there was about a 1" layer of grime at the bottom of the overflow tank. Took it out and hosed it all down. ran the system dry. Then filled it all back up! i will watch the level of coolant over the next week to make sure i keep plenty in there as it tops itself off.
06-30-2010, 10:48 PM
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gave it all new coolant today. 3 gallons of PEAK 50/50 later it runs nice and green.
It was WAY overdue that i did a flush....there was about a 1" layer of grime at the bottom of the overflow tank. Took it out and hosed it all down. ran the system dry. Then filled it all back up! i will watch the level of coolant over the next week to make sure i keep plenty in there as it tops itself off.
It was WAY overdue that i did a flush....there was about a 1" layer of grime at the bottom of the overflow tank. Took it out and hosed it all down. ran the system dry. Then filled it all back up! i will watch the level of coolant over the next week to make sure i keep plenty in there as it tops itself off.
06-30-2010, 10:56 PM
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awe crap.....
Thanks man! i really like the way it turned it out. I cant wait till i build my rear bumper and build my tie in pieces to finish it all off.
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Alright so this weekend i took it up to the mountains 6%-7% grades the entire 57 miles. with 110* degree heat my needle never moved from 210*-220*(aftermarket mechanical temp gauge) that made me happy. It also made me happy that all of the washboard dirt roads i went down felt awesome with 25 psi in the tires and the new upper and lower control arms! It handled great! and driving home at night i got my roof lights nailed exactilly how i want them. it was nice to be able to see way far ahead and to see around the corners before actually getting to the corners. Turned night into day 
07-04-2010, 11:33 AM
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I got a stack of sanding disks for my rotary sander! (like 100 disks 
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With in the next couple weeks i should have a new paint job! =] (black of course)
Depending on how much i can get paint for i will spray it on with our sprayer. i want it to last atleast a couple years.
cant decide between satin or gloss black tho. any thoughts?
)With in the next couple weeks i should have a new paint job! =] (black of course)
Depending on how much i can get paint for i will spray it on with our sprayer. i want it to last atleast a couple years.
cant decide between satin or gloss black tho. any thoughts?
07-04-2010, 11:35 AM
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Alright so this weekend i took it up to the mountains 6%-7% grades the entire 57 miles. with 110* degree heat my needle never moved from 210*-220*(aftermarket mechanical temp gauge) that made me happy. It also made me happy that all of the washboard dirt roads i went down felt awesome with 25 psi in the tires and the new upper and lower control arms! It handled great! and driving home at night i got my roof lights nailed exactilly how i want them. it was nice to be able to see way far ahead and to see around the corners before actually getting to the corners. Turned night into day
I got a stack of sanding disks for my rotary sander! (like 100 disks )
With in the next couple weeks i should have a new paint job! =] (black of course)
Depending on how much i can get paint for i will spray it on with our sprayer. i want it to last atleast a couple years.
cant decide between satin or gloss black tho. any thoughts?
)With in the next couple weeks i should have a new paint job! =] (black of course)
Depending on how much i can get paint for i will spray it on with our sprayer. i want it to last atleast a couple years.
cant decide between satin or gloss black tho. any thoughts?
lolI wanna say satin.
