Clean 2001 DD Build
07-31-2016, 09:19 PM
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Some more picture updates from today's progress. Got the front suspension mostly in and started on the flares. Really liking how it's starting to turn out.
08-01-2016, 09:50 AM
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Little bit of a pain but not too bad. Had to bend the upper control arm frame bracket apart a little bit to fit the heim joint in there and the frame brackets themselves are a little time consuming to get in, but other than that they pretty much bolt right in. The upper control mounts at the axle side seem a little wide for the bushings (I have brand new bushings in as well) and when tightening, the nut they provided stripped out before I even hit 60 ft-lb on the torque wrench. So now I get to carefully cut that off and replace the nuts with grade 8 lock nuts. Definitely like the kit so far though.
08-01-2016, 10:04 AM
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08-01-2016, 10:22 AM
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Since I never posted it, here's some pics of my stereo install. Put "dynamat" on all the doors, inside panel and out. Used Polk 6.5" db651 on the front doors as well as in the rear roof. Had to drill a few new mounting holes but they fit in just fine. The amp is an alpine Mrp-500 which is running the alpine type-r 10" sub. Has an alpine head unit as well. One day I'll make a fiberglass enclosure to fit in the rear cubby hole in the trunk.. More concerned with getting her driving again though at the moment!
08-02-2016, 01:51 AM
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Still need to install steering, track bar and brakes and the real wheels and tires in the rear, but she's gettin there! The stock midpipe doesn't fit with the full traction control arm bracket.. So have to figure out some way to get it down to the muffler shop so they can fab one up that fits. Need to adjust the control arms a little bit as the axle seems to be too far forward. Progress!
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