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Stupid hurts.'s 5-Lugger Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Stupid hurts., Aug 30, 2009.

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  1. May 31, 2013 at 1:28 PM
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    Looks like ill be going icons with UCAs upfront..... Not sure what to do in the back... I'm rocking a fat Bob's spacer lift right now... Open for any ideas maybe lol
     
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  2. Jun 4, 2013 at 5:47 PM
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    American Motorsports Front Long Travel Kit, Total Chaos Rear Dual Shock Hoop Kit, Engage 50T Leaf Pack, Engage Front & Rear Hangers, American Motorsports Shackles
    A few updates, finished painting the kit and bumper. I also installed some rear spacers that the TC kit actually calls for as well as some hubcentric rings. Next up, some top springs and hydro bumps for the front.

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  3. Jun 4, 2013 at 6:15 PM
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    Is the kit flat black now? Or gray?
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2013 at 6:22 PM
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    Stupid hurts.

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    Flat black.
     
    Stupid hurts., Jun 4, 2013
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  5. Jun 29, 2013 at 4:26 PM
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    Is this truck your daily driver? How are the steering tie-rod heim joints holding up in terms of wear?
     
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  6. Jun 29, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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    This is in fact my DD. The heim steering works well and holds up just fine. No signs of wear so far.
     
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  7. Aug 1, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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    spying, I mean subbing on a sweet build:spy:.
     
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  8. Aug 1, 2013 at 5:04 PM
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    i think what would make this build much nicer would be a set of scs wheels :cool:
     
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  9. Aug 1, 2013 at 5:08 PM
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    Haha, thanks Vin!

    Couldn't have said it any better myself, Joel. :anonymous: :D
     
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  10. Aug 1, 2013 at 5:08 PM
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  11. Aug 1, 2013 at 5:11 PM
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    Is the slider and stop ring the only thing holding the coil there :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


     
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  12. Aug 1, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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    That was just temporary until I got my top springs. It's been a while since I've updated. I'm working on updating it now, haha.
     
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  13. Aug 1, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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    Alright, updates are loooooong overdue.

    Somewhere along the way, I installed some 38 mm wheel spacers to clear the double bypass and smooth body shocks that are mounted via the Total Chaos Dual Shock Hoop kit. The kit's instructions call for 1.5" spacers to be used in the rear.

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    Installed some 3x6x500 Viper Coil tender springs a while back. Big shout out to Dean over at Profender USA for the hookup and quick shipping. Got to me in just 2 days! They carry Viper coil springs and offer a variety of sizes and weights. You can PM them here.

    Another big shout out to blackhawke88 (Aaron) and his roommate Max for helping me with the install. Thanks again guys!

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    No more stinkbug...kinda, haha. Before (top) and after (bottom). Also you can see that I took some of the Plasti-Dip off the barrel of the wheels that the previous owner had sprayed.

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    Bought some steering rack boots to cover up the exposed rack. Had to find some boots that had a big diameter on both ends so I picked up some for a BMW 3-Series. Tight fit, but worked out perfectly.

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    Here's a random pic of my rear suspension at full droop.

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    This next pic made me laugh. I came across someone on Dezert Rangers who had spotted me. He took a pic and posted up here. The posts are priceless, hahaha. Yes, I drove like this for a while back when the American Motorsports kit was still in the works. :eek:

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  14. Aug 1, 2013 at 7:31 PM
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    Come out to Barstow next Saturday!
     
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  15. Aug 1, 2013 at 7:37 PM
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    Sent you a PM, Krish!
     
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  16. Aug 1, 2013 at 7:38 PM
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    Your truck's come a long way, Steven! I'm very happy for you!
     
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  17. Aug 1, 2013 at 7:42 PM
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    Thanks Joseph! What happened to your S/C'd Taco?! By the looks of your details, you got a WRX, huh?
     
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    Looks absolutely beast:cool:
     
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  19. Aug 1, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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    Thanks Nathan! It was cool to check out your Canadian rig and meet you in person!
     
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