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MiniSimp · « **Reply #60 on:** Mar 04, 2005, 02:40:48 PM »

Got the carpet ripped out today. Floor is pretty clean.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #61 on:** Mar 04, 2005, 02:41:35 PM »

Getting ready for liner.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #62 on:** Mar 06, 2005, 08:08:21 PM »

Got some steel cut.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #63 on:** Mar 06, 2005, 08:09:01 PM »

Makes a good temporary bed.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #64 on:** Mar 06, 2005, 08:11:02 PM »

Went over to Dave's Offroad Outlet to test out my crap on the RTI, and also see what limits.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #65 on:** Mar 06, 2005, 08:11:44 PM »

Still a little light in the rear.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #66 on:** Mar 06, 2005, 08:12:26 PM »

No bump stops, shocks not touching.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #67 on:** Mar 06, 2005, 08:13:48 PM »

Once I have some kind of a bed on there, it should do well.
That, and the tires were touching the chassis again.
Really need those wheel spacers!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #68 on:** Mar 07, 2005, 10:30:08 AM »

Just noticed, there is a deffinite improvement in flex.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #69 on:** Mar 10, 2005, 05:12:51 PM »

Had 2 mounts made for my tow bar.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #70 on:** Mar 11, 2005, 05:24:43 PM »

Got my Johnny Joint Shackles in today, I hear the hardest part is putting on the snap ring, if that's it....cool.

The shackles are 5" eye to eye
The bolts are 5/8" & 9/16"

MiniSimp · « **Reply #71 on:** Mar 13, 2005, 06:47:07 PM »

Just ordered (4) 1.5" wheel spacers and (2) low profile magnetic drain plugs from Marlin!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #72 on:** Mar 15, 2005, 11:53:58 AM »

Got the 1-1/2" spacers, and the low pro plugs today.
Thanks

for the fast service!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #73 on:** Mar 21, 2005, 04:42:51 PM »

Put on the wheel spacers.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #74 on:** Mar 21, 2005, 04:43:21 PM »

In the rain

MiniSimp · « **Reply #75 on:** Mar 21, 2005, 04:43:59 PM »

They are extremely well made!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #76 on:** Mar 21, 2005, 04:46:31 PM »

Here is a shot of my Dodge Dakota and the Toyota after the wheel spacers.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #77 on:** Mar 21, 2005, 04:48:30 PM »

Because of the rain, I didn't get anything done, so the miss' and I decided to give our 14 year old cousin her first driving lesson.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #78 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:00:18 PM »

Dave and I mounted the Johnny Joint shackles this weekend.
All I can say is what a pain in the

to put on the snap ring.
Dave made a custom tool from a 1" deep socket, 1.75" flat washer, and a 3/8"x6" bolt and nut.
We had to compress it about 1/4" further than when first assembled to get the washer in far enough to put in the snap ring.
Both bolts are greasable.
The shackle was mounted 5" back from the stock shackle location eye to eye.
Enough babble, on to the pics.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #79 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:01:04 PM »

Dave burning out the chevy bushings.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #80 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:01:51 PM »

Shackle hanger welded, assembled.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #81 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:02:37 PM »

Slots for grease in the chevy spring bushings.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #82 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:03:11 PM »

Me burning off the other chevy bushing.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #83 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:04:00 PM »

Me pushing out the bushing with a screw driver.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #84 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:04:47 PM »

Final assembly.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #85 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:05:51 PM »

Testing out the new Johnny Joint shackles!!!!

They flexed with flying colors!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #86 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:06:30 PM »

Practicing for the Gate Keeper.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #87 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:07:11 PM »

The chevy's love to go flat.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #88 on:** Mar 27, 2005, 08:07:53 PM »

And, good droop.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #89 on:** Apr 07, 2005, 09:59:24 AM »

Ordered up my In-Cab cage

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