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gotrocks · « **Reply #1170 on:** Jan 30, 2009, 11:09:48 PM »

Yeah Rimrock will suck now. I can't believe how wide mine is now with the 42's on 15x12 (because of weld on beadlocks) with 2.5 b/s on. I just bolted on my buddy's 42's since mine are out on loan and I was like crap I'm nearly 18" wider than tall. It'd be insanely wide.

Not the best picture but you get the idea. Only an 1" is covered by the fender.

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1171 on:** Jan 30, 2009, 11:14:37 PM »

Hmm never thought of it like that... On 42's it was 81" wide and 74" to the top of the padding on the cage..... Now it'll be wider and hopefully around 72" tall this time...

KYOTA · « **Reply #1172 on:** Jan 31, 2009, 10:00:00 AM »

damn negro you're doin it up arent ya

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1173 on:** Jan 31, 2009, 11:44:23 AM »

Quote from: KYOTA on Jan 31, 2009, 10:00:00 AM

damn negro you're doin it up arent ya

Trying...

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1174 on:** Jan 31, 2009, 11:14:38 PM »

Axles are in. I need to put some 5* caster shims in the front and extend the shock hoops and finish a few things with the brake system. it's getting closer.

Damned truck is gonna be BIG..... The sheer size of the axles themselves mean the truck is going up a lot... Going to have to redo my suspension in the front I can see that already.

gotrocks · « **Reply #1175 on:** Feb 01, 2009, 09:48:53 AM »

Awesome. Its gonna look mean once it gets done

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1176 on:** Feb 01, 2009, 10:02:56 AM »

I'm Pretty sure you're right about that...

Before I swapped axles the rear end of the sliders was at 23" from the floor and the front was 26" sitting on the tires. As it sits now the rear of the slider is 24" and the front is 25" so it is up one in back and down one in front. That's pretty close to where I'd like it to be when it's done but the center of the rear hub is only 18" from the ground and the front is 13"... Pretty sure the 44's will raise it some

Oh and the inside edge of the front rotors are about even with the outside edge of the sliders.... holy crap it's gonna be a wide biotch!

IronClad · « **Reply #1177 on:** Feb 01, 2009, 01:46:52 PM »

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Feb 01, 2009, 10:02:56 AM

Oh and the inside edge of the front rotors are about even with the outside edge of the sliders.... holy crap it's gonna be a wide biotch!

yer gonna love it thought.. i think the best mod i ever did to my truck aside from the bodylift was going fullwidth

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1178 on:** Feb 07, 2009, 08:58:58 PM »

Bit of an update.. Reworked the front springs, now they have less than an inch of arch to them. Redrilled the front mount to drop the spring position about an inch and moved it forward another inch. Cut the old steering box mount off the frame, cut the old bumpstops off too. Also extended the shock hoops 3" higher to handle the new lowered suspension. Also noticed that when I origionaly welded the shock mounts on the passenger side is mounted leaned back about 2" and and about 2" too far in. I'll cut that off tomorrow and redo it correctly this time.

gotrocks · « **Reply #1179 on:** Feb 08, 2009, 11:55:40 AM »

you know its going to be wide when you WMS is outside the body

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1180 on:** Feb 08, 2009, 03:18:02 PM »

No doubt, and the wheels even thought they are 4" backspaced only cover the rotor, that's it... Gonna be a wiiiide pregnant dog with those fatty 44's on there.

BigMike · « **Reply #1181 on:** Feb 09, 2009, 10:45:11 AM »

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Feb 08, 2009, 03:18:02 PM

No doubt, and the wheels even thought they are 4" backspaced only cover the rotor

I think the 4" backspacing and your 33" tires will work just fine for ya WT

LilChief87 · « **Reply #1182 on:** Feb 09, 2009, 11:11:53 AM »

damn that black rig looks friggin sick

THK Matt · « **Reply #1183 on:** Feb 12, 2009, 07:25:24 PM »

Quote from: rebeltoy83 on Feb 09, 2009, 11:11:53 AM

damn that black rig looks friggin sick

That's GotRocks? Truck

sick aint it?

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1184 on:** Feb 12, 2009, 10:33:14 PM »

Quote from: BigMike on Feb 09, 2009, 10:45:11 AM

I think the 4" backspacing and your 33" tires will work just fine for ya WT

33's how cute...

I got some more done last weekend but my 'puter went haywire... Actually the screen took a dookie but thats another story...

Built teh new core support out of 1 3/4x.120 and the plates are 10 gauge. I used stud type shock bushings to mount the radiator to them so it should not see enough vibes to rear it apart being mounted solid to the chassis. I also mounted the power steering resivoir and figured out some wiring stuff. The coil is mounted, a power distribution setup is in place and the overflow is mounted as well.

I also picked up a couple diff covers from copperheadfab.com. Once I get them assembled I'll have a solid set of covers and a place to mount my steering ram to.

KYOTA · « **Reply #1185 on:** Feb 12, 2009, 10:46:34 PM »

you better pray OSHA doesnt read this thread cuz you'd get writ up for hazardous workplace! clean that shop up !!

monyman · « **Reply #1186 on:** Feb 12, 2009, 10:57:02 PM »

It's a rare work space that doesn't look like this to a degree. Heck, my garage without a vehicle is no picnic...

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1187 on:** Feb 12, 2009, 10:57:52 PM »

OSHA can lick me, if I take the time to shovel out the shop I ain't getting anything done on the truck and that isn't an option....

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1188 on:** Feb 14, 2009, 06:58:36 PM »

New tires showed up last night... Pulled teh front calipers off today to grind them so I can fit 15" wheels then I'll mount them and the truck will be back on it's feet again.

TIMS89CRAWLER · « **Reply #1189 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 06:46:43 PM »

hell ya thats gonna be sick!

KYOTA · « **Reply #1190 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 07:41:55 PM »

looks like a chop to me those are 35's max!

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1191 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 07:04:24 PM »

Just got home.. I'll snap some pics of the wife's work on the calipers.. Damn if they don't look SWEET all pearl disc'd smooth where she ground them down.. the truck will be on it's feet tonight. the beadlocks still haven't showed up so I'll just mount the tires on teh wheels so I can stare at it like a retard then break them down when the rings get here.

Those are 31's Kyota, you caught me...

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1192 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 12:01:40 AM »

Just got home this afternoon and had to get some work done...

Peanut ground the calipers down and she finished the last one tonight. turned out sweet.

I decided to mount up the tires now rather than wait for the beadlocks to get here.. I'll break down the outer bead when that get hear that'll be fun... Here you can see my lead grinder operator finishing the passenger caliper and mount.

And an overall. I think it looks pretty damned good.

At the front of the slider it's 27 1/4" and at the rear it's 25 3/4". Not as low as I'd hoped for but when I link the front I'll drop it down some more.

Oh.. You like my pink giraffe print brrom? That sweet baby only set me back $2 at biglots.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1193 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 12:14:14 AM »

almost didn't see the broom, i thought it was one of the seatbelt straps

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1194 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 12:24:22 AM »

Yea the broom is one of my crown jewels of the shop..

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1195 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 12:38:36 AM »

hey for $2 its a score

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1196 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 12:53:50 AM »

And it matches my crow bars, pry bars and other assorted hand tools. Now no one can borrow stuff and get away with not bringing it back.

DTB · « **Reply #1197 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 07:28:10 AM »

Lookin great!

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1198 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 03:26:03 PM »

Did a 2 day thrash fest to get the truck done for a recovery on a nature preserve that's been in the planning since it got stuck in October.. It's alive

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #1199 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 05:53:09 PM »

Very nice!

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