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SMKYTXN's Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by SMKYTXN, Sep 2, 2012.

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  1. Jan 26, 2015 at 12:54 PM
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    I think that rear hanger bracket could be a niche item...one that I might need in the coming future when I do a spring swap :cool:

    BTW, the flatbed and spring swap are killer, very tasteful and thought out, I like it.
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2015 at 6:23 AM
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    Agreed! That's why I ordered a set :anonymous:

    Thanks again Nathan!
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2015 at 4:48 PM
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  4. Jan 30, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Need to start working on the shocks now. 2d5522b94379cedbb5dd248d91507243_29f756126841d1892fbaf2f3a1cd7543f5813501.jpg
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2015 at 5:10 PM
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    You running extended brake lines??
     
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  6. Jan 30, 2015 at 5:19 PM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Yes, but they're not extended enough. I had all of the mounts unhooked when I flexed it out. Took measurements and will order new lines.
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2015 at 5:20 PM
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    How many inches extra do you need with that droop?
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2015 at 5:47 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    What's the stock length. I figure a 33-36" line will be long enough. I had more droop than what's shown, but I ran out of ramp. A handrail got in the way.
     
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  9. Jan 30, 2015 at 5:50 PM
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    I was hoping you would know :p

    The guy on here that sells the nice braided brake lines said to just tell him how much longer you need them. I'm sure 36 inches would work for him too though

    Edit: I ask because I want to do the swap too and it would make life easier to have everything ready ahead of time.
     
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  10. Jan 30, 2015 at 5:52 PM
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    Shocks are gonna limit a bit of that travel if you don't run em inboard
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2015 at 5:52 PM
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    I'm talking with that guy about new lines as well. Just give him a total length and he'll make them. I'll be the guinea pig and see how 36" lines work out.
     
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  12. Jan 30, 2015 at 5:53 PM
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    Awesome. Your swap is really going to make mine easier! Thanks for playing guinea pig :D
     
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  13. Jan 30, 2015 at 6:36 PM
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    What do you mean inboard?
     
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  14. Jan 30, 2015 at 6:37 PM
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    / \
     
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  15. Jan 30, 2015 at 6:42 PM
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    So not \ /? All right. Thanks!
     
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    Ooohh I see what you mean. I hadn't even thought of that.
    mounting the top of the shocks closer to the diff so they are on an angle like this /\
     
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  17. Jan 30, 2015 at 6:51 PM
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    Right. I have seen some people with the shocks actually mounted to the top of the diff itself...that's why I ask :eek:
     
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  18. Feb 1, 2015 at 8:54 PM
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    We'll see about that. The current plan is to position the top of the each shock aft of the axle attached to the bed. I'm going to break out the forklift and flex out the rear to confirm that I'll clear the frame and the tires. I have a new set of wheels that will help me push the tire further out. I might have to resort to a 3/4" spacer to keep things spaced out.

    Once I get the full swap done I'll compile the whole thing into one post and put a link in the OP.

    A lot of the first gen guys mount their shocks inboard to get the max droop using a shorter shock. Since I'm running a lot of weight out back I'm going to put my shocks to as close to vertical as possible to help with dampening.

    Yeah, there won't be any retarded shock mounting to the diff. :D
     
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  19. Feb 1, 2015 at 8:55 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    On another note I just ordered the shock mounts and other stuff I'll need from ruffstuff. I'll be taking more measurements over the next couple of days to determine shock lengths and brake line lengths.
     
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  20. Feb 1, 2015 at 8:57 PM
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    Woot. I guess you won't be ordering shocks until the mounting spot is confirmed so you can get measurements?
     
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