RustyBlue's Dream Build

Before Photo


Wheels
American Racing Mojave 16"
Nitto Terra Grappler 285/75R16
Gorilla Locking Nuts

Suspension
All-Pro UCAs
Fox 2.5 Non-Res Coilovers
All-Pro (Apex) Expo Leaf Springs
Fox 2.0 Non-Res Shocks
Timbren Bumpstops
Crown Performance Extended Flex Hoses

Lift Increase:
Front Driver - 3-1/4"
Front Pass - 3-3/8"
Rear Driver - 4-5/8"
Rear Pass - 5-1/8" (saggy OEM leafs)

Armor
4xInnovations Hybrid Front Bumper
Viking Bow Shackles
KB Voodoo Tailgate Cap

Performance
Stock

External Lighting
CSJumper LED Headlights
TaoTronics LED Fog Light Pods
Elusive Elements Light Bar
Kragen 7" HID Lights
AnzoUSA LED Taillights

Internal Modifications
BlitzPro Fog Light Switch
BlitzPro Rear Diff Locker Switch
BlitzPro Off-Road Light Switch

Sound System
Pioneer AVH-X1600DVD Head Unit
Power Acoustik GT1-1600 Amp
Pioneer TS-W260S4 Subwoofer

Current Photos

 

Danga zone!

Where's more pics!?

 

Construction Zone!

 

Finally got around to fixing my tailgate and installing the reinforcement!

Damage started on the top lip, and went up toward the tab:


After half assed straightening, shitty welding, and color-matching:


Finished product:


The tailgate will never be straight, but it will no longer buckle on me.

 

Took ol' RustyBlue to the dealership yesterday for 120k maintenance. Ihad extended rear brake flex lines for them to install before i put the expo leafs on. Just picked up the truck, and the damn flex lines were installed on the front brakes!!!!!! So i'll be returning on Monday to get those switched around at hopefully no charge.

On the bright side, the front diff fluid flush completely eliminated the grinding noise i first thought was bad wheel bearings then a bad needle bearing

 

About time you get that tailgate fixed!

Glad to hear you figured out the noise up front. How'd you figure out to change the diff oil?!

 

I didn't figure anything out. Just so happens the noise and vibration stopped after the maintenance was done. Since it included changing the diff oil, i assume that was what fixed it.

and that tailgate cap is awesome. day after i installed, i loaded a buddy's harley in the bed. Tailgate didn't flex

 

Little less rusty underneath. Painted the rear axle and differential today. Will get the axle closer to the hubs during suspension install.

 

Got the coilovers and UCAs installed last Sunday (30 Aug).


Coilovers gave me 2-1/8" lift on both sides, which about levels out the truck (1/8" of bro lean, NOOOO). The expo leafs are supposed to give me 4" in the rear, so i'll need to get those coilovers up to 3" before I change the rear.

While I was getting everything ready, I found the driver side rear brake flex hose is leaking at the upper bracket *facepalm. Damn dealership techs... I'll be taking a look at that when I do the rears this weekend.

 

Rear expos and fox struts installed today. No need to adjust the front coils; the height difference between front/back is 3.5".

 

this rusty frame crap is getting ridiculous. I didn't qualify for a new frame, so i got the goop spray. Removing the spare tire for the rear suspension change revealed this...



Large scale covered in the goop spray just starts falling away at my touch.

 

Why your thread dead bro, do you even OHVLOPDAOGT?!?

 

Not enough, I guess

 

I'm seein some exhaust pipe rust there, your hangers rusted through the muffler yet?

Just got stainless exhaust put on wondering how far away you are from that eventuality..

 

I'll keep my eye on it. It doesn't take much to push me for a new mod.

 

I don't quite know how to begin here but I felt I owe it to my friend to signal an end to his thread.

Earlier today, my best friend Bryan (OP) was killed on his motorcycle. I do not know any more details on the incident right now but if someone knew him locally and wants to know more, pm me and I can give you updates.

RIP my friend.

 

So sorry to hear, best wishes to you and his family.

 

Wow, I'm speechless. I'm really sorry for your loss as a best friend and a TW member. Definitely having a moment of silence for you Bryan, go build your dream taco in heaven man

 

Love to him and his family. Much respect and sadness.

 

Terrible. Thoughts are with his family and new kid. If anyone ever sets up some kind of go-fund-me type page, please let us know