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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. Mar 22, 2013 at 7:59 AM
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    BradyT88

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    Yep. Ben did it.
    [​IMG]
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  2. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:03 AM
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    Btnewman

    Btnewman Benjamin Newman

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    Uh. It's beat to he//. But it's only 1 owner.
    Custom body work/damage ARB rear locker Bumpers Shocks Other parts Tires and Rims Air tank fully plumbed into truck "Golf ball mod"
    Nother pic of it

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  3. Mar 22, 2013 at 11:01 AM
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    Blackdawg

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    That would be idea for a topper no doubt.
     
  4. Mar 22, 2013 at 11:01 AM
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    Awesome, I might try to do this...
     
  5. Mar 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM
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    Btnewman

    Btnewman Benjamin Newman

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    Strongly recommended, my spare tire hanger is still keyed so theft is not much of a worry here.
     
  6. Mar 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM
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    Yeah, I'll do this whenever I get a bed rack from BoxRocket. I don't want to put it on top because I'd like to still be able to see out the back. So this would work great.
     
  7. Mar 22, 2013 at 1:53 PM
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    BradyT88

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    That's a good idea! Maybe I should bolt mine to the bottom of my toolbox and my spare can ride there. haha
     
  8. Mar 22, 2013 at 3:02 PM
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    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    Should work okay. Seems like a waste if space to me personally...

    Would it even fit under there? Would be a bitch to get too I feel like.
     
  9. Mar 22, 2013 at 3:13 PM
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    How would it be a waste? It would be tucked up under the basket and I'd still be able to store stuff on top of the rack when I need to, like a tent or something...
     
  10. Mar 22, 2013 at 3:19 PM
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    BradyT88

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    I still have the factory spare and yes it would fit I think. My tool box doesn't drop all the way down.
     
  11. Mar 22, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    Back of tailgate is currently unused space. With the tire on the rack it just means you couldn't put other stuff in that spot or stack stuff as high in the bed.
     
  12. Mar 22, 2013 at 3:24 PM
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    Ugh, it seems like there's no good spot for a spare! I found this, it's removable to I could move it as needed. But it's really expensive...

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Mar 22, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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    I know a guy that could easily build somthing like that :cool:... maybe not quite a fancy, but it could still be removable
     
  14. Mar 22, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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    Hmm.... I'll have to remember that. I just want something that I can remove for when I need to load stuff into the bed.
     
  15. Mar 22, 2013 at 4:14 PM
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    Agreed...
     
  16. Mar 22, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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    Pm inbound
     
  17. Mar 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    Think of how the tire would hang..not think of how you would pack the truck with it in the way..you won't be able to get stuff under it easy or on the sides if it due to size.

    Oh I thought it did
     
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    Stop it!! Both of you!! Lol
     

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