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The Frankenstein Build! LT/Expo/Trail rig..and BS

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Blackdawg, May 28, 2011.

  1. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:19 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    15x8.

    I like 8s over 10s. 10s look awesome. But 8s have their advantages to wheeling.
     
  2. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:24 PM
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    Yeah......I've been contemplating for a bit to go to 8s....but wasn't sure of the stance, but I love the look of yours, now that I know I gotta start saving my pennies.....again :facepalm:
     
  3. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:39 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    Yea 10s really make the tires look super wide.

    8s I like because you can air down will more confidence. And the rims aren't quiet as susceptible to rock rash. You also kinda gain a bit more height but really that's so small it's not really a pro..ha
     
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  4. Nov 6, 2015 at 7:51 AM
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    Mine are 15x8s also
     
  5. Nov 6, 2015 at 6:34 PM
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    Does anyone have a picture of the front diffs vacuum hardlines for ADD I went to put it back on and I don't know HOW THE FUCK IT BOLTS ON like am I retarded I sat there for a hour going how the hell did I take this off. FYI I'm talking about the vacuum line assembly that is mounted on top of the diff
     
  6. Nov 6, 2015 at 7:14 PM
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    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    This help?

    [​IMG]Front diff-3.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
     
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  7. Nov 6, 2015 at 7:30 PM
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  8. Nov 6, 2015 at 7:32 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    No problem.
     
  9. Nov 7, 2015 at 7:04 AM
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    I can't help but thinking of memories anytime I see a picture of our front diffs. So much fun doing the first time. Haha.....!
     
  10. Nov 7, 2015 at 7:17 AM
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    Wut are you guy doing? regearing?
     
  11. Nov 7, 2015 at 5:55 PM
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    My rear locker is 410 and my front diff is 391 so I put a stock clamshell with 410s on to match the gearing
     
  12. Nov 7, 2015 at 5:56 PM
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    Taking my front end off today and all the ball joints were a hair away from snapping I'm so lucky I don't drive it at the moment lol
     
  13. Nov 7, 2015 at 6:01 PM
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    Here's a video of the ball joint lol
     
  14. Nov 7, 2015 at 6:05 PM
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    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    :eek:

    Holy fuck dude
     
  15. Nov 7, 2015 at 6:10 PM
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    dakotasyota Just a Fringe of the Ging in your Minge

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    What he said :eek:
     
  16. Nov 7, 2015 at 6:11 PM
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    Hahahaha dude I was like oh my gawd I knew they were bad but not that damn bad Jesus hahahaha
     
  17. Nov 7, 2015 at 6:13 PM
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    btw those snap ring on the uppers are a bitch to get off
     
  18. Nov 7, 2015 at 6:22 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    Ball joint itself sucks to get out.

    Get some new ones ASAP haha
     
  19. Nov 7, 2015 at 6:24 PM
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    Haha yeah I got a guy with a press so it will be easy. And we'll they will be replaced with a uniball for the uppers and lowers will be brand new oem. Just waiting to buy the mcm kit
     
  20. Nov 7, 2015 at 6:33 PM
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    ? For you! When I go off like a step on a trail and my suspension droops real fast it makes a loud like screech or squeek could it be my upperball joints binding because of that unexpected drop so fast? If you know what I'm talking about lol
     

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