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jberry's Retarded Desert Penguin

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by jberry813, Feb 5, 2011.

  1. Sep 22, 2012 at 12:29 AM
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    bjasper

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    This is so true. :D
     
  2. Sep 22, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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    Removed the old axle today.
    Also did some initial measurements and mock up work.

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  3. Sep 22, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    wtf, I thought you were linking it
     
  4. Sep 22, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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  5. Sep 22, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    I'm not linking it. That's just TW tomfoolery talk.
     
  6. Sep 22, 2012 at 11:20 PM
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    RelentlessFab

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    Lookin good Jason
     
  7. Sep 22, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    so shiny..
     
  8. Sep 23, 2012 at 9:59 AM
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    did you already gear it?
     
  9. Sep 23, 2012 at 3:11 PM
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    Negative. Figured I can drop it off to get it regeared and locked while working on the axle.

    Worked on the truck today, but got annoyed and taking a Jack break. I got the AP spring perches from Poly when I ordered all my other crap. They are an absolute fail for SUA. Had to drill the holes out wider to fit the centering pin and they are way too long. So far I've shortened them 1.5". They'll prob be 2" shorter when I'm done with them. Still fitting and measuring.

    On a good note, I pulled the old axle apart. R&P are perfect. Side gears and the axles....not so much.
     
  10. Sep 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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    AP vs. jberry spring perches

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  11. Sep 23, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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  12. Sep 23, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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    Story of my life :pout:
     
  13. Sep 23, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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  14. Sep 25, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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    Both spring perches cut down to size.
    Mocked up rough location of the bumps. Gonna angle them slightly outwards from the frame towards the tires. The plan is to try to use the factory perches as pads. It looks like it will work with a little bit of finesse. Won't know for sure till I break down the spring packs again.

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  15. Sep 25, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    Nice! I opted not to cut off my stock perches for the same reason. You've built and rebuilt this whole truck in the garage by yourself dude thats so awesome! :thumbsup:
     
  16. Sep 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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    Thanks Krish.
    I wouldn't say I did it completely by myself. I've recruited my son, wife and mom for things that require two people or are just too damn heavy to do by myself.
    Plus I've gotten A LOT of verbal and "moral support" help from a couple guys on here. Honestly some parts I would have been completely lost had I not had them to bounce ideas off of.
     
  17. Sep 25, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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    Jk I haven't helped at all...yet...haha
     
  18. Sep 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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    Looks good man :)
     
  19. Sep 25, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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    How are you setting the pinion angle? its spose to be like 2* below drive shaft at ride height correct? how are you going about that?
     
  20. Sep 25, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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    RJALLDAY702

    RJALLDAY702 U MAD? OH U MAD

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    Hey Jason, How about I drive down and we fix my mounting points? :)
     
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