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The Frankenstein Build! LT/Expo/Trail rig..and BS

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Blackdawg, May 28, 2011.

  1. Jul 5, 2015 at 10:45 PM
    SconnieHailer

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    Awesomeeee!!
     
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  2. Jul 5, 2015 at 10:50 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    Dude the truck drives so good. haha Well..alighment could still be a tad better. But considered the rear setup i was going 30-50mph over some rough ass shit. Was super fun! Can't wait for bumps and real rear setup. Haul major ass then.
     
  3. Jul 6, 2015 at 7:50 AM
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    I would agree for boost a sc is waaaaaayyyy easier. As i know you know, a turbo is way more efficient and powerful. More work to put in, but can also give you the future potential for lots more power.
     
  4. Jul 6, 2015 at 3:29 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    No doubt. However from what im reading, tuning is damn near impossible with our trucks on bigger injectors. Won't idle for shit. the port fueler is key.
     
  5. Jul 6, 2015 at 6:24 PM
    StAndrew

    StAndrew Wait for it...

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    Not true. AEM FIC can tune injector pulse width. Even without that ability, 400cc injectors tend to be the top end of ok.
     
  6. Jul 7, 2015 at 10:01 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    I fucking hate differentials.

    Every time i touch one they fight back.

    Fucked up one of my bearings tonight trying to remove it from the carrier. So much for new..ordered a new one and a new bearing puller..

    also had a bolt strip on the ring gear that is on the locker. Had to weld a nut to it.

    hate this bullshit.
     
  7. Jul 7, 2015 at 10:07 PM
    SconnieHailer

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    Sorry for the heartache. I hate diffs too and I've only ever pulled one not set one up...
     
  8. Jul 7, 2015 at 10:08 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    well take it from me..those pre assembled thirds form ECGS...totally worth it.
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2015 at 8:09 AM
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    That's why I just pull my diffs and take them in to a shop to let them mess with that shit!
     
  10. Jul 8, 2015 at 8:11 AM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Even with the hassle, cost, and wait of shipping?
     
  11. Jul 8, 2015 at 9:01 AM
    Supra TT

    Supra TT Supercharged Lifter

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    ECGS ftw. 5 year warranty too.
     
  12. Jul 8, 2015 at 4:20 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    what hassle? sitting on your butt waiting for it to show up and then just swapping it and shipping back?

    WWAAAYYYY fucking easier. thats like 0 hassle compared to doing it yourself. haha

    and yea, warranty.
     
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  13. Jul 8, 2015 at 4:57 PM
    SconnieHailer

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    If I can squirrel away the monies its what I'm gonna do... KO2 in the 35" flavour and go with 4:88 from ecgs. Unless Monte you want to set up my diffs :laugh: I mean your dad's seem to be doing fine :D
     
  14. Jul 8, 2015 at 5:14 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    Well your rear would be super easy compared to our since its the elocker. Backlash is super easy to set on those. Just ratchet it in or out.

    The front...idk...haha

    I figure if they didn't explode when hauling Frank across Montana they must be good! haha

    35s eh? for real?? Sick :cool: 35s FTW. I love having them.
     
  15. Jul 8, 2015 at 5:37 PM
    SconnieHailer

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    Yea... Who am I kidding, it will happen eventually, why not this summer. Just gotta prepare myself for the cutting and bashing. Plus gears will suck.
     
  16. Jul 8, 2015 at 5:40 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    Yea you will need the gears at the same time probably. The highway will suck otherwise.

    And wow this summer huh??? bad ass!
     
  17. Jul 8, 2015 at 5:48 PM
    SconnieHailer

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    :pray: slush fund is growing!

    Yea gears or 35's don't happen imo. More like 1st low will feel like 100mph!

    Sometime this summer or fall hopefully.
     
  18. Jul 8, 2015 at 7:08 PM
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    That 5 year warranty is the shit! Just have to make sure you have a DD, because it's about a week to 2 week wait time if you have to use it.


    I want dirty-fives:pout: No way I can run them with my rear setup though. I've have to cut the shit out of my bed. My 33's have already cracked it they hit it so hard... I'll have to run a bed cage and ditch the bed before I can step up in tire size.


    So no more roof rack Monte? Or are you going to rebuild it?
     
  19. Jul 8, 2015 at 7:18 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    wow. Well sweet! stoked to see it. Be ready by august????


    No roof rack. Thought about the Prinsue one but decided not too. I like the cleaner look now anyways.
     
  20. Jul 8, 2015 at 7:52 PM
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    Why is there a wait time? Can't you just order the pre-built thirds, install them, then mail your stock ones back?
     

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