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Lembowski Greyhound LT BUILT RIGHT

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by lembowski, Feb 16, 2010.

  1. Jan 3, 2014 at 11:46 AM
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    Thanks Tyler, it won't be done front to back until later next year. Right now is just the cab cage tied into the bed. Later on I will do the engine cage and redo the bed cage.
     
  2. Jan 4, 2014 at 5:29 PM
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    Well technically you can tune the last end of the stroke to act as a bump zone, but you still need a bumpstop of some kind. I just wanted a hydro.

    For the rear, not sure if I would call it a "benefit" to get rid of the dovetail to get a standard shackle over an inverted shackle. The shop wanted to try something different and I was game.
     
  3. Jan 29, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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    Moved the battery back under the bed on the passenger side. The heavy ass battery was ripping the core supports and causing the most annoying squeak ever.
     
  4. Jan 29, 2014 at 3:19 PM
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    Same, this fixed it thoughh agaquzyv_2296465eacde2b9d9e43430926d117981609acc9.jpg
     
  5. Jan 29, 2014 at 3:37 PM
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    We built a box a year or so ago and that solved it for awhile. Superstition really killed it though. It was moving so much my ground to the core support off the battery was acting like a limit strap and that ripped off lol
     
  6. Jan 29, 2014 at 4:48 PM
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    Here are some pictures:

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    Cables bolted on the bed are to my breaker.
     
  7. Feb 1, 2014 at 9:41 PM
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    I think we already talked about it, but those shock towers will not work with a remote resi smooth body correct?

    Nevermind I found it a few pages back :)
     
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  8. Feb 10, 2014 at 11:55 AM
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    Had Linex of San Diego do my bed rails and splash area. Came out amazing and super thick! No worries about it ripping through like every other bedliner I have used up till now!

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  9. Feb 10, 2014 at 12:08 PM
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    Nice! Cost?
     
  11. Feb 10, 2014 at 12:25 PM
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    Give them a call and ask for Dallas (619) 477-1796, just tell him you saw my truck and wanted a quote. I'm sure mine was a different price since they sanded off the crappy Monstaliner I had on there. I'm going to go back and get my sliders and a few other items done too.
     
  12. Feb 10, 2014 at 11:36 PM
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    We will see if it holds. :p
     
  13. Feb 11, 2014 at 5:51 AM
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    I'll be pissed lol

    But this isn't anything like the do it yourself shit. Its so thick.
     
  14. Feb 12, 2014 at 9:23 AM
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    Is that cross bar tube the factory tube the cage is welded to or was the end replaced? Just curious as I like that idea.
     
  15. Feb 12, 2014 at 9:46 AM
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    Ends were boxed up and replaced, but it is the stock factory tubes in the center.
     
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    I see it now. Thanks. (wrong picture but I see where the tack welds are)
     
  17. Feb 12, 2014 at 11:07 AM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  18. Feb 27, 2014 at 9:09 AM
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    Finished up plumbing my ARB Twin air compressor in a Pelican case behind the passenger seat. Pretty happy with the results:

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    Locker as well? Or no?
     
  20. Feb 27, 2014 at 1:45 PM
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    I'm an offroad...
     

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