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MJ's build (yes finally finding time to do this)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by MJonaGS32, Jun 6, 2011.

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  1. Feb 23, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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    Yeah I almost went the DSM route, even with the Rebel Gift card (was going to just get something small at Rebel), but Matt seems pretty chill when talking over PM and I remember him being cool last year in Moab. But damn. If I knew it was going to be such a headache, I wouldn't have given it a thought.

    I doubt Rebel can get me new coils by this weekend, so idk when I"ll be able to work on this mod yet. Thanks for the offer though
     
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  2. Feb 23, 2015 at 9:09 PM
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    Total Chaos +2 LT w/ 2.5 x 8 Kings, 700 lb coils, Chevy 63s, BAMF Shock relocation, 12" King Smoothies, Locker Anytime Mod, 5% Tint All Around, 4xInnovations full skids, Custom Made Rock Sliders, 4xInnovations HC Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier, SOS Original Plate 2 Front Bumper, 130 w KC Slimlites, Homertaco Raptor Grill, Bestop Supertop, Smittybilt 9500 lb winch, Flowmaster 40 series, JVC deck w/ 12" Rockford Fosgate T1 in custom box, and lots more!!
    :confused: 18" coils will turn into a block at full compression but 16s should be fine... That's why I was thinking of going with 650lb 16"... Softer and longer. Maintain lift and reduce stiffness... :notsure:
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2015 at 9:17 PM
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    I might be able to help you as well. Let me know.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2015 at 9:19 PM
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    I saw the forcast for tahoe this weekend. I'd be up there if I wasn't in the middle of a move, painting a house, and recovering from surgery. Mj if you need a place to do an install or help let me know.
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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    You can't fit a 16" coil on OE replacements without preloading the fuck out of the spring. 14" is the longest. 16" or 18" coils for 8" stroke shocks.



    Forecast is still pretty weak at the moment. I'm not holding my breath, but I'll take any moisture right now.
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2015 at 9:31 PM
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    Thanks guys. I'll let you know. I should hear from Rebel tomorrow and find out what's going on
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2015 at 10:46 PM
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    :facepalm: my mind is on +2 LT. But hey now I know I can't run a 16 on OE replacements. :eek:
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2015 at 9:58 AM
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    Found exacly what I was looking for. Im going to build alittle platform for it there. Im going to order today.
     
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  9. Feb 28, 2015 at 8:13 AM
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    Yeah I actually take the whole 60% bottom out so that I can carry for misc items on the floor there
     
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  10. Mar 2, 2015 at 10:27 AM
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    This upgrade took longer than I expected, and it's still not done LOL

    -High Output alternator 250A
    -Big 4 upgrade (just like Big 3, but added another ground)
    -Dual battery set up (Red and Yellow top Optimas, Blue Sea ML-ACR)

    [​IMG]

    First step was to find where to mount the second battery. I chose to relocate the power steering reservoir and build a platform for the new battery.

    before:
    [​IMG]

    after:
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Then I had to find somewhere to mount the charging relay
    [​IMG]

    I still have to wire up the rocker switch somewhere in the cab. I'm out of switch blanks so I have to get creative on where to put it. Also waiting on my new voltage gauge to show up so I'll put that in at the same time.

    current gauge:
    [​IMG]

    new gauge:
    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Mar 2, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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    Sick
     
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  12. Mar 2, 2015 at 10:33 AM
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    Super Jelly. Ill have a dual battery setup one day...
     
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  13. Mar 2, 2015 at 10:54 AM
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    Looks good MJ!
     
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  14. Mar 2, 2015 at 10:59 AM
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    Thanks guys!
     
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  15. Mar 2, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    Mmmm me gusta :drool:
     
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  16. Mar 2, 2015 at 9:55 PM
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    Wow looks legit, nice work.
     
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  17. Mar 16, 2015 at 9:51 PM
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    Here's the new gauge

    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Mar 18, 2015 at 6:35 PM
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    nice!
     
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  19. Mar 28, 2015 at 10:47 PM
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    just a quick question on the speakers in the bed... how did you wire them
     
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  20. Mar 30, 2015 at 8:53 AM
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    A couple of shots from yesterday at Hollister Hills SVRA

    IMG_2373_zps8yml45is_a18333b52ffbda4c1b613961598d62dbabe9e5c5.jpg

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    IMG_2362_zpscdpgjyha_e1dd2e94d74d42541bb9cb6ceb98574495060171.jpg

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    I'm not sure if it's the suspension or the tires, or both, but my truck did awesome. Night and day compared to my OME set up and AT tires
     
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