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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Ace115, Sep 30, 2017.

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  1. Sep 30, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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    Starting a Build Thread to organize info and updates. Feel free to chime in with advice or questions/suggestions.

    Specs:
    2003 TRD SR5 V6 4x4 Auto w/rear E-Locker

    Acquired: June 2016 145K miles Bone stock from previous owner.

    Plans:LT Overland

    Front Suspension:
    LT Front - MCM Fab +3.5”, ADS RR C/O
    Limit straps set at 13.5” travel

    Rear Suspension:
    Expo/MT Rear - All Pro Expo, Bilstein 5160 RR

    Armor/Exterior:
    Rock Sliders - KM FAB
    Bed Rack for tent/tools - KM FAB
    Tube Front Bumper w/Winch - KM FAB
    Tube Rear Bumper w/High Clearance & Custom High Clearance Bumper - KM FAB
    Customized Wilco Tire Gate
    Front Range Offroad E-Locker Guard 9/08/2019
    AVS Vent Visors 9/22/2019
    Spiker Engineering HIGH-LIFT Hood Struts 9/24/2019
    Wheels - Method Standard 17x9 w/-12 offset
    Tires - BFG KO2 AT 285 70R17

    Accommodations:
    Roof Top Tent - CVT Mt Shasta
    ExPed Deluxe Air Mattress

    Electrical:
    UG Electrical(Alternator, Big 3)

    Extra Fuel:
    RotoPax Fuel case 3/3/2019

    Lighting
    Exterior
    Rago Fab Ditch Light Mounts 7/27/2018
    Side Marker/Blinker Mod 8/25/2019
    DRL Delete 9/4/2019
    LED Reverse Lights 9/22/2019
    HID Morimoto Projectors 1/16/2020

    Interior
    Installed Red dash cluster lights 11/17/2019
    Brice’s Urethane Auto Shifter Bushings
    2/25/2020

    Overland Bound Member #12946
    Tread Lightly
    IMG_1830.jpg

    This is current state 2/22/2019

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    To-Do List:
    Grey Wire Mod
    Big 3 Install
    31400 - 52D00 Alternator
    U-Bolt Flip
    Rear Upper Shock Mount Relocate
    Skid Plate Install
    WEW Tent Security Clamps
     
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    Ace115, Sep 30, 2017
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  2. Oct 2, 2017 at 1:27 AM
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    Looks tits the way it sits now!What kind of driving you plan on doing with it,wheeling,dd,weekend warrior?
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    LT 4x4 DC fuckin dope.
     
    Clay_916, Oct 2, 2017
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  4. Oct 2, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    TC 3.5 LT, RCV axles, Demello sliders, BD light bar/fogs, LP6, DMZ rear, SOS skids, custom bumper, King 16" triples, Locked-on hydro rear bumps...
    Nice man, what kit you got on it?
     
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  5. Oct 3, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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    Up front I'm running the MCM Fab kit with 600# coils. The coils will change with the install of a new bumper/winch combo. It's about perfect now and there is no way the rear can keep up. Still fun on the trails though.
     
    Ace115, Oct 3, 2017
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  6. Oct 3, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    It's a daily driver now and I plan to keep it able to accomplish that. Ideally it's going to get me anywhere I want to go for camping, backpacking, hunting, riding etc.
     
    Ace115, Oct 3, 2017
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  7. Oct 4, 2017 at 4:12 AM
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    TC 3.5 LT, RCV axles, Demello sliders, BD light bar/fogs, LP6, DMZ rear, SOS skids, custom bumper, King 16" triples, Locked-on hydro rear bumps...
    Nice man, when do you plan to do the rear?
     
    Coot83, Oct 4, 2017
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  8. Jan 22, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    In an effort to catch the Build Thread up, I’ll post this teaser picture of an upgrade in progress. This shot was taken in Aravaipa Canyon, AZ on the way to Turkey Creek 1/20/2018.

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    Ace115, Jan 22, 2018
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  9. Jan 23, 2018 at 4:12 AM
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    Is it me or do you have two different size tires front to rear?
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2018 at 4:26 AM
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    It’s you, tires are the same all the way around, 285/75R16.

    It could be the stink bug look that has you tricked. I installed AllPro Expo springs and without much weight in the bed the lift they give makes the truck higher in the rear than I want. That’s in the process of getting fixed.
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2018 at 4:42 AM
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    No probably my eye buggers this early in the morning. Truck looks tough.
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2018 at 6:07 AM
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    The truck looks great, I'm looking forward to the updates!
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2018 at 6:43 AM
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    These are a little old, but here are pics of my sliders built and installed by a local fabricator.

    Install Date June 5 2017

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  14. Jan 24, 2018 at 3:13 PM
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    So my factory alarm screwed up today and wouldn’t let me even Unlock the doors, let alone start the truck. After a few phone calls and some tinkering, I found out that my positive cable clamp was completely deteriorated from years of neglect by the previous owner. 24.40$ later I had a new cable clamp to install. Everything is back to functional now.
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    Here’s the condition of the old clamp.
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  15. Jan 27, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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    We are getting close to finished with the rear bumper just need some finish welds/tube plugs, anchor points installed and then paint.

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  16. Mar 25, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    Time to catch up the build thread a bit.

    Sept 2017- installed AllPro Expo packs I got off of @chrslefty

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    October 2017- cleaned up the engine bay and installed CNC battery hold down.

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  17. Mar 25, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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    How are the driving characteristics with the LT? I have Icon extended travels up front and would love to LT it but I’m afraid of losing the supreme ride it has now.
     
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  18. Mar 25, 2018 at 7:33 PM
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    TC 3.5 LT, RCV axles, Demello sliders, BD light bar/fogs, LP6, DMZ rear, SOS skids, custom bumper, King 16" triples, Locked-on hydro rear bumps...
    That's pretty funny. LT would redefine what a "supreme" ride would feel like...unless you like stiff.
     
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  19. Mar 25, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    I think it’s an incredible improvement over stock. The LT soaks up bumps and ruts on and off-road. I would strongly suggest going that route.
     
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    Only drawback with the first gen crowd is he will have to get a custom rear set up if he wants rear LT. I love being LT myself, makes anything I drive on like a cloud.
     
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