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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by mrbeggins, Mar 24, 2013.

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  1. Mar 15, 2014 at 1:30 PM
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    Thanks dude!!!!
     
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  2. Mar 15, 2014 at 5:58 PM
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    bilstein 5100, wheelers AAL, Trail gear bumper, SOS sliders, RAT skids, 35" Mtr/k
    Are you going to high clearance it now?
     
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  3. Mar 15, 2014 at 7:24 PM
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    Mock up and prep

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    Chopped 5" off the frame
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    Frame capped with 3/16"
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    My dad helped me hold everything up and get things straight while I welded. Great way TP spend the day with your dad :) he took some pics haha
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    Pretty much finished...just have to finish welding it out tmw and fab up the rear bumper
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    Total of 10.5" got taken out
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  4. Mar 15, 2014 at 7:28 PM
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    She don't get any more high clearance than that! Bumper build is tmw!
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  5. Mar 15, 2014 at 7:34 PM
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    You should cut it across like this and make a slanted plate bumper that is flush to the back of the frame so it can kind of act like a rear skid, with wrap-around plate of course haha. I think it would be unique.

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  6. Mar 15, 2014 at 7:46 PM
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    That's what I'm debating right now lol. I'm going to have to sleep on it...

    I do like the idea of the slanted bumper though. I had that idea in my brain at the beginning of the "chop thought" but everyone does that!! I kinda want to do something different.

    Here's a thought Brent....Picture from your yellow line down box liner'd black. Then the old hitch crossbar cut down to fit IN BETWEEN the frame rails!? It keeps everything hidden up super high, and I'd still be able to pull my trailer haha. Yay, Na?
     
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  7. Mar 15, 2014 at 7:47 PM
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    Hmm, I like that.
     
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  8. Mar 15, 2014 at 7:51 PM
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    It's kind of hard to picture it with below the tail lights still red. I think once it's black like the rest of the rocker panels, and the hitch bar tucked up in between the frame it'd look pretty good. Simple and a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a bunch of cold rolled 3/16 plate haha.
     
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    The only thing is that it doesn't provide much protection... Haha
     
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  10. Mar 15, 2014 at 8:38 PM
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    Protection....shits over rated ;) hahahah
     
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    Turned out great!!! :popcorn:
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2014 at 4:01 AM
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    Thnx dude! So far no bonds or anything has been applied and all the factory lines lune up, and all my joints are 100% tight. We'll see by the end of the day, how much filler I'll need haha
     
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  13. Mar 16, 2014 at 4:39 AM
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    Damn man! Looks good!
     
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    Nice work tanner
     
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    Thanks James and Paul! James, do you have any 3/16" square tube kicking around?
     
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    No square tube. Lots of 1.5" round though
     
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    Tanner, what kind of bedliner did you use in your truck. I'm messing with the flare but if it doesn't turn out right in going the bedliner route
     
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    I used the dupli color stuff in the 1 gallon can. It comes in a kit that you have to mix yourself. Rubber bits, hardener, and the black solution. I can attest to how durable that stuff is. I went through 2 flap disks trying to remove it from my rocker panels before welding.

    And it doesn't fade which is nice. Stays 100% black
     
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    Nice.. I got sweated by the cops about tires sticking out too far. Said I was right on the line. If the flares turns out like shit then I'm going to bedline. I only drive it once or twice a month.

    What's the final measurement of the bed? Have you ever seen a dc bobbed?
     
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  20. Mar 16, 2014 at 7:15 AM
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    It's such a stupid law if you ask me. Like...if your following to close to have rocks being thrown back at you, then you should probably use your head and back off a little. What's the difference between a bob tailing semi cruising down the highway without a trailer and are trucks. They don't have ANY tire protection lol.

    Just frustrates me...

    I will get the final measurement after I finish my coffee and newspaper haha. Moving pretty slow today, yesterday was a long day of cutting and welding
     
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