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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. Dec 13, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    Hell yea. Makes life much easier. I'm used to audio cable which is 24 wires in one. But only like 24 ga haha so this does the trick nice and is 14ga. Better then a shit ton of small wires everywhere.
     
  2. Dec 13, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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    Hey monte whats your mpg?? Im trying to get an estimate on my mpg, I think Im getting around 17-19 but not sure really
     
  3. Dec 13, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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    Monte - what's the big switch on the right for?
     
  4. Dec 13, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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    Slodgetto Über Posre

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    Master kill switch? :notsure:
     
  5. Dec 13, 2012 at 8:59 PM
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    NOS lol
     
  6. Dec 13, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    9-11 city and 13-18 hwy. it's pretty irregular I have found mostly due to my foot haha but I usually get 15 hwy and 11 city. The big tires and extra weight have talent their toll :eek:


    No to all the above haha

    It's my master on switch..it'll turn on all my aux lights at once :devil:
     
  7. Dec 13, 2012 at 9:45 PM
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    The 4.56s are calling ever more as the days pass.... I drive 80 miles a day and I could use the extra torque
     
  8. Dec 13, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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    Yea at would put you pretty close back to stock gearing. I don't want to put gears in without lockers and I can't afford that :eek:
     
  9. Dec 14, 2012 at 9:38 PM
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    I'm using your way of using a relay for sure, I was planning on redoing my lights while I added the leds might as well do it your way :thumbsup:
    Now I need 3 relays lol and ima change switches, but I gotta make a box for 4 switches? Hmm
     
  10. Dec 14, 2012 at 9:44 PM
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    4 switches..could be enough stock blanks that you wouldn't have to make a switch panel. Or use the clock location. I might do at for my lockers.

    And yea man, it's the best and simplest way :cool:
     
  11. Dec 14, 2012 at 9:57 PM
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    I got two switches next to the cigarette lighter on the bottom in those two little plastic cap things, I'd like to have all the switches together so I'm thinking a box mounted by the shifter would be best. And yea simpler and cleaner I'm also getting a fuse box to have it more organized lol
     
  12. Dec 14, 2012 at 10:07 PM
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    Fuse box will help a lot.

    Yea maybe go to radio shack and check out their small project boxes they have. Could be handy. Or at least the lid could be handy..
     
  13. Dec 14, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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    Yea ill be going tomorrow, and also to find a way to make some light brackets/mounts for the other lights
     
  14. Dec 16, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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    Hey Monte, trying to draw up my rear bumper design and was thinking of including the full side guards like yours. was wondering tho, do they have capped ends like that face towards your tires)? I am debating if I should make some or not, besides that im considering getting bushwackers and those might cover it anyways.
     
  15. Dec 16, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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    Yep it's has a lip all the way till the bottom half. Also sits about 3/8s from the body.
     
  16. Dec 16, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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    Awesome thanks man, you may have more questions to answer in the future lol especially about how you did your rack hitch. Im debating if i want to make a tire swing.
     
  17. Dec 16, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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    Rack hitch???

    And I'm getting a new latch rated for 2000lbs so it won't get damaged again. Haha
     
  18. Dec 17, 2012 at 1:26 AM
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    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    Well got a Bussman Relay/fuse box :D for xmas from my pops :bowdown:

    BTW, you can get it cheaper from here then from dessteroffroad or whater i posted before. Even if you have to put all the pieces together you'll end up with more pieces and its still cheaper..

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...rPzD5MNiv42RkI_5cK9Hw&bvm=bv.1355325884,d.cGE

    just make sure you have everything.

    and we talked out how the wiring would all work with a master switch so now i can come up with my offical wiring diagram which ill finish making and post for you all.

    hopefully everything will be wired up officially withing 2 weeks depending on parts.

    Still waiting on my biltzpro connectors and Rock lights and now the fuse/relay box.
     
  19. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Monte's next mod? :notsure:

    [​IMG]
     
  20. Dec 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM
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    Don't be silly...mine will be hydraulic haha
     

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