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Rondog's Long Travel Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by rondog, Mar 16, 2011.

  1. Jun 14, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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    rondog

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    I dont have a full shot of the truck..I'll get one tomorrow :D
     
  2. Jun 14, 2011 at 9:24 PM
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    sweet, i actually have a few questions, ill pm you right now
     
  3. Jun 14, 2011 at 9:51 PM
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    Nice set up man, hit me up when you head out I still need to get my bypasses dialed in
     
  4. Jun 14, 2011 at 11:07 PM
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    Did giant provide directions. Also did they give you the pinion angle you need to you use?
     
  5. Jun 15, 2011 at 9:09 AM
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    thanks you too..I've looked at pretty much all your pics. Hopefully in the next couple weeks my roommates truck will be done and we will roll out there. I will def. let you know

    No written directions, but he did give me these links and the pinion angle is supposed to be about 3°. I just eye balled it

    Here is an install link.
    http://www.desertrides.com/reference/giant_64.php

    Here is an install video.
    http://www.motortrex.com/channels.php?id=61&channel=8

    ^^^ They're both on rangers but its the same idea. What isn't shown in the video is the damn rivets. Toyota rivets are apparently a hell of a lot harder than ford's
     
  6. Jun 16, 2011 at 10:13 AM
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    ok here is a full shot with the rear on finally. Yesterday got both bed sides cut and shaved. Just need to make all the screw holes and slap em on

    photo.jpg
     
  7. Jun 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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  8. Jun 16, 2011 at 10:36 AM
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    thank you sir...still gotta buy limit straps..probably saturday after I get paid. I have the extended brake lines sitting in my garage but I'm too lazy after work to put em on
     
  9. Jun 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM
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  10. Jun 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM
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    Did my brake lines which ended up being a pain in the ass since I had to reflare the hard line. Also added locks to my rear shocks

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  11. Jun 21, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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    im so jealous of you right now brotha!!!!
     
  12. Jun 21, 2011 at 10:22 PM
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    you missed the install!
     
  13. Jun 21, 2011 at 11:19 PM
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    Are you going to have a bumper fabbed up?
     
  14. Jun 21, 2011 at 11:19 PM
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    ^chris are you gonna start fabbing bumpers?
     
  15. Jun 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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    going to build one myself
     
  16. Jun 22, 2011 at 4:20 PM
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    lets meet up...i got a prerunner bumper on mine right now but i need to make a plate for it to cover up the sides of the radiator.....see if you like it..
     
  17. Jun 22, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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    Sweet!! Thats the way to go
     
  18. Jun 24, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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    Got one bed side pretty much on after work today..still need to shave a little bit to fit the tail light a bit more snug

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  19. Jun 24, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    bro i think its time to ditch the nfabs :)
     
  20. Jun 24, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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    starting to look like a truck again

    X2 on ditching the n-fabs
     

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