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Travis' daughter was born last night. Originally Posted by HS00XJ
Damn im lost who all is having a baby? Lol.congratats to all.lol
My daughter is 9 months old.
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My daughter is 9 months old.
Got it congrats guys.Originally Posted by Lowrange2
Travis' daughter was born last night. My daughter is 9 months old.
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She's 9 months in this picture.
Lol my 6yr old thinks hes a dinosaur.6 oclock in the morning when he woke up.lolOriginally Posted by Lowrange2
Just wait, she'll be chewing on your furniture in no time.She's 9 months in this picture.
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Congrats Travis
I got new tires last night. If anyone wants to buy new tires let me know I have a great hook up on tires.
I got new tires last night. If anyone wants to buy new tires let me know I have a great hook up on tires.
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Like heck, youll just do what myself or a few did. Thats put the toys away for a while and unwind. Then gradually get back into it.
Yaa... if i got this GA Power job I won't start till april... wife works only one week before her summer break... I probly will still be able to get some done really... I hope... want it back together even if it's little at a time...Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
Like heck, youll just do what myself or a few did. Thats put the toys away for a while and unwind. Then gradually get back into it.
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Yup. My daughter was born on May 17th. My trail Jeep hasn't moved since May 16th. lol
I can't go that long... lolOriginally Posted by Lowrange2
Yup. My daughter was born on May 17th. My trail Jeep hasn't moved since May 16th. lol
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Right. When I did mine I borrowed everything because I didn't think I would set gears again... Lol.
Good luck Travis.
First thing I'm gonna do is a truss. Might do the BTF and cover.
Also, I think I'll need ford inner shafts and Chevy outers... How much are shafts near you Travis?
Thank yas... I dunno about that part but most junkyards don't like to sell parts of axles.... I do know a chevy k10 that the shafts are already pulled... probly 30 or 40 each side... sitting by the truck... I took them out lol... One side had a busted joint... could always get my buddies dana 44 and have spare everything... Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Right. When I did mine I borrowed everything because I didn't think I would set gears again... Lol.
Good luck Travis.
First thing I'm gonna do is a truss. Might do the BTF and cover.
Also, I think I'll need ford inner shafts and Chevy outers... How much are shafts near you Travis?
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Congrats, Travis.
Better start building the power wheels crawler now.
Thanks and ya I could build a badass one... but not for a girl lol...Originally Posted by Lowrange2
I think Travis is occupied. lolCongrats, Travis.
Better start building the power wheels crawler now.
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Fair warning on the BTF cover (DIY) after it's welded the flange will warp a fair amount, the only way I could see it sealing was to mill it back flat, when we did the one I modded for the 14bolt shave mine warped about .100" total indicator run out. I would buy a solid cover unless you plan to weld brackets to it for hydro assist or something.
Ruffstuff for the win...Originally Posted by mdo817
Fair warning on the BTF cover (DIY) after it's welded the flange will warp a fair amount, the only way I could see it sealing was to mill it back flat, when we did the one I modded for the 14bolt shave mine warped about .100" total indicator run out. I would buy a solid cover unless you plan to weld brackets to it for hydro assist or something.
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Thanks man!!Originally Posted by mdo817
Congrats Travis, hope y'all are all good, let the next phase of fun begin.Quote:
Congrats huntingman my little girl was born july 27 ive been on the trail 1 time since.lol.i know what ya mean.
Thanks boss!!Originally Posted by HS00XJ
Congrats huntingman my little girl was born july 27 ive been on the trail 1 time since.lol.i know what ya mean.
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She's 9 months in this picture.
Got dogs for that... better not... lol...Originally Posted by Lowrange2
Just wait, she'll be chewing on your furniture in no time.She's 9 months in this picture.
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I got new tires last night. If anyone wants to buy new tires let me know I have a great hook up on tires.
Thanks killa!!Originally Posted by joshga171
Congrats TravisI got new tires last night. If anyone wants to buy new tires let me know I have a great hook up on tires.
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Not for a girl? Why not?Originally Posted by huntingman2706217
Thanks and ya I could build a badass one... but not for a girl lol...
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I said the BTF one because it has a simple bridge truss and the cover ties into that. I didn't figure I could warp in any with everything bolted together. I might just do a small bridge and cheap cover. I'll probably do hydro assist eventually, but it will be passenger side mounted.
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Not for a girl? Why not?
You don't know my wife... lol... it wouldn't be my choice... lolOriginally Posted by Lowrange2
Not for a girl? Why not?
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The bolt on cover to the truss isn't bad but it's not really neccessary... plenty of others... just make sure to get one that has has a flat top if u can... makes It easy for suspension build later if ever need be... Artecs trusses are sweet Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
I said the BTF one because it has a simple bridge truss and the cover ties into that. I didn't figure I could warp in any with everything bolted together. I might just do a small bridge and cheap cover. I'll probably do hydro assist eventually, but it will be passenger side mounted.
very low sitting to... for up front that's very important in order to clear the tall 4.0 blocks oil pan... ruffstuff has a very simple and cheap truss... but very stout... course TnT is nice.. I've never really shopped BTF I've just seen many pics on show trucks... your axle man do what u like! Everyone's got their own build in mind fo sho!
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Artec doesn't have a radius arm 44 truss from a ford, TNT is expensive as **** with all the mounts, and I need to look into others obviously. Front swaps aren't cheap... Especially if you keep a coil and shock set up
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What job did you get a GA power? I forgot I have the guy in charge of Wansleys I&C departments email...
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Naw u buy the truss and then buy the upper truss link mounts and lower link mounts... like I did...Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Artec doesn't have a radius arm 44 truss from a ford, TNT is expensive as **** with all the mounts, and I need to look into others obviously. Front swaps aren't cheap... Especially if you keep a coil and shock set up
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I haven't gotten one for sure yet... I made it all the way to the last step which is the interview... I'm told by friends their bosses said I did good and should be getting a call soon... we will seeOriginally Posted by 94XjSport94
What job did you get a GA power? I forgot I have the guy in charge of Wansleys I&C departments email...
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I haven't gotten one for sure yet... I made it all the way to the last step which is the interview... I'm told by friends their bosses said I did good and should be getting a call soon... we will see
Originally Posted by huntingman2706217
Naw u buy the truss and then buy the upper truss link mounts and lower link mounts... like I did...I haven't gotten one for sure yet... I made it all the way to the last step which is the interview... I'm told by friends their bosses said I did good and should be getting a call soon... we will see
They were different for the radius 44 and leaf sprung or cast ones.
The TNT truss is like $179, upper link, lowers, coil and shock, and track bar are like another $300, the come welded except for the lowers, but that's like $500....
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They were different for the radius 44 and leaf sprung or cast ones.
The TNT truss is like $179, upper link, lowers, coil and shock, and track bar are like another $300, the come welded except for the lowers, but that's like $500....
I don't get what u mean? A dana 44 is still a 44 regardless of what factory mounts were on it... I mean my truss and ram mount are for a 85-91.5 ford dana 60... they axle on my 06 now... I know they have a ford 44 drivers side truss...Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
They were different for the radius 44 and leaf sprung or cast ones.
The TNT truss is like $179, upper link, lowers, coil and shock, and track bar are like another $300, the come welded except for the lowers, but that's like $500....
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I don't get what u mean? A dana 44 is still a 44 regardless of what factory mounts were on it... I mean my truss and ram mount are for a 85-91.5 ford dana 60... they axle on my 06 now... I know they have a ford 44 drivers side truss...
This^^^ The only major differences are things like overall width or knuckle assemblies but the carrier itself is still a D44 unit.Originally Posted by huntingman2706217
I don't get what u mean? A dana 44 is still a 44 regardless of what factory mounts were on it... I mean my truss and ram mount are for a 85-91.5 ford dana 60... they axle on my 06 now... I know they have a ford 44 drivers side truss...