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Wheelerkr2's Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by wheelerkr2, Mar 26, 2013.

  1. Jan 11, 2014 at 3:57 PM
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    wheelerkr2

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    Got LR UCA's in the mail yesterday, installed today. Installation was easy except for the long uca bolt, had to bend the fender wall to get it out on both sides.

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    Ill post up more pics after alignment tomorrow.
     
  2. Jan 11, 2014 at 4:04 PM
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    nice build man! i just ordered the same suspension setup as you, how much lift do u have in the front with the 855s on 5100s?
     
  3. Jan 11, 2014 at 4:18 PM
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    thanks man, i love my set-up. I measured right after i put it on and got about 2 and 3/4 inches in the front but i think its settled to about 2 and a half. With the 2" aal in the rear i have a slight rake. ill take some pics tomorrow
     
  4. Jan 12, 2014 at 9:45 AM
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    Cab LED's, Color matched front grill emblem,ARE color matched hard bed cover, Audio amp and new speakers
    How did you get the badges off......
     
  5. Jan 12, 2014 at 10:18 AM
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    awesome! thanks man
     
  6. Jan 12, 2014 at 11:20 AM
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    fishing line then wd-40 for the sticky residue then wax

    no problem. You can see the rake in this picture.

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  7. Jan 12, 2014 at 11:27 AM
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    Debadged looks so good.. contemplating removing mine. Did you do the tailgate too? (sorry, too lazy to go back and look if you already posted haha) Looks good man.
     
  8. Jan 12, 2014 at 11:35 AM
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    yes, debadged all the way around. thanks! :thumbsup:
     
  9. Jan 12, 2014 at 11:47 AM
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    Think i'm going to do mine tomorrow after class. It'll give me something to look forward to. :rofl: My plasti-dip is starting to peel off around the edges so if I don't like the look i'll repaint them and put them back on haha
     
  10. Jan 15, 2014 at 7:25 AM
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    Great! Thanks for the pic, I kind of like the rake look. I want a 2.75" lift so I hope it doesn't settle too much lol. You have 265/70r16 tires correct?
     
  11. Jan 15, 2014 at 9:23 AM
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    Thanks. I think if you set your billies to .85 instead of 0 you'll get either 2.75 or 3 in the front, I'm not sure so i'd look more into that. And yes i have the stock 265/70r16 tires.
     
  12. Jan 15, 2014 at 11:25 AM
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    Awesome I will give that a try!
     
  13. Jan 24, 2014 at 1:48 PM
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    Had some fun in the snow today up by Mountain Lake

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  14. Jan 24, 2014 at 1:49 PM
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    You all got a good bit of snow over there!
     
  15. Jan 24, 2014 at 1:55 PM
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  16. Jan 24, 2014 at 1:56 PM
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    Yeah up in the mountains theres a good bit! by VT we didn't get as much
     
  17. Jan 31, 2014 at 2:26 PM
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    Got the recall done on the seat belts for the Access Cabs, also ordered the parts for the diff breather mod while i was there. I have read a few different things about the size of the fuel line needed. Can anyone give a definite answer on what size fuel line to get to do this mod? Also patiently awaiting the delivery of my Ultraguage from the group buy, should have that installed this weekend sometime.
     
  18. Feb 1, 2014 at 2:04 PM
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    Got my Ultragauge in last night and got it all hooked up today, still gotta play with it and figure it out.

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    Then went and found a trail just outside Christiansburg, not too long but fun. Had to take a few different lines to get through some icy parts on my stock tires but overall no problems.

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  19. Feb 3, 2014 at 2:17 PM
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    Completed the diff breather mod, since i have no drill with me at school i ran the end of it to behind the drivers side tail light like ChamYota did.

    I did manage to get this pic though
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  20. Feb 22, 2014 at 7:38 PM
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    Got a wheel of the ground for the first time today.

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    you can also see my new BAMF cb mount in the next 2 pictures.
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