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Great White Taco build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by fatfurious2, Mar 28, 2016.

  1. Apr 10, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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  2. Apr 10, 2020 at 11:02 AM
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    Wonder if Ive made it into that category yet or not. Think I just habitually like 2 or 3 of your posts on the last two pages :rofl:
     
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    So whats the full setup going to be?
     
  4. Apr 10, 2020 at 11:22 AM
    fatfurious2

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    This is what ive got currently. These new arms allow me to add an additional shock in the front (way way down the road).

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  5. Apr 12, 2020 at 4:22 PM
    fatfurious2

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  6. Apr 13, 2020 at 4:20 PM
    fatfurious2

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    hey @EatSleepTacos any advice on a magnetic ground for the welder?
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Not really, I have no desire to use one. Magnets are annoying with how many shavings they attract. I’ve yet to see a need for one.
     
  8. Apr 13, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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  9. Apr 13, 2020 at 4:27 PM
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  10. Apr 13, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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  11. Apr 13, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    The sleeves are great for summer welding. Get a skull cap too. It’s extremely nice when you’re getting pelted with sparks.
     
  12. Apr 15, 2020 at 10:38 AM
    fatfurious2

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    @cynicalrider how much of a pain were the coil tower dual shear kit to weld in?
     
  13. Apr 15, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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    You guys have more space than me so probably easier for you TBH. The hardest part was getting in there to prep the metal and the constant removing/installing of the UCA to get the fit right. I had to modify the gussets quite a bit.
     
  14. Apr 15, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    That's how it is for us too, at least on a third gen which is basically the same thing. It was tough with an angle grinder but I'd guess a 2" right die grinder would be a bit easier.
     
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  15. Apr 15, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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    I also feel like it would be better to install the double shear kit before welding this in?

    https://www.chaosfab.com//PDF/install/accessories/86610.pdf
     
  16. Apr 15, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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  17. Apr 15, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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    i did this and it was super easy using the chaos kit.
    i would weld them all at the same time imo
     
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  18. Apr 15, 2020 at 11:09 AM
    fatfurious2

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    its going to be a process. I might get the double shear kit soon.

    The instructions for the dual shock indicate having the the shock in hand for placement of the resi holders. Thats a big buy on top of the $600 dual shock hoop kit. One that I wont be ready for, for at least a year
     
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    Yeah the back side of the tower was the hardest to get to, same with the top of the tower since I did a gusset for that too. But really most of my time went into making sure the bolt went in super straight and getting the UCA in and out wont be too much of a PITA.
     
  20. Apr 15, 2020 at 12:34 PM
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    Damn you managed to weld the back of it too?! Impressive.
     
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