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Subway4X3 Shameless Copycat Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Subway4X4, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. Nov 30, 2016 at 10:58 AM
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    Subway4X4

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    Whoa, let me look up the laser level how to.

    I have a nice Porter Cable Laser level.

    Do you guys know what the cut-off measurement is from the top of the bedrail?
     
  2. Nov 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    I think its like 17". Its right below the tail light
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    You just cut even with the bottom of the tail light. That's your initial measurment. Match it on the other end.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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    It's a good sized gap. It's supposed to be so it can flex on the trails without hitting.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2016 at 11:10 AM
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    Can I please get a closeup pic of the cut line just below the taillight?
     
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  6. Nov 30, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    Ill take some pics now Lloyd. And of those brackets and of the trim stuff that i used
     
  7. Nov 30, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    I went a little below the tail light

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  8. Nov 30, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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  9. Nov 30, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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  10. Nov 30, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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    As stated, cut level with the tail light bottom. Billy said he likes to see 5/8" gap between the sheet metal and bumper when finished. I actually have less clearance in some areas than that, and after a three wheeling trips now, it doesn't seem to b a problem.

    Also, make sure you rip this plastic thing off the truck in the photo before mounting the bumper,
    It's under the tail light, held in with three plastic body clips, IIRC.
    Just grab and pull hard to break the clips. :D

    I don't know what it's called or what its purpose was.

    [​IMG]

    Also, you can easily retain your fender liners if you want to, which I recommend. Just don't cut them, and then "tuck them in" to the bumper and secure later.
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    @Crom what are those bed tie down things in your bed?
     
  12. Nov 30, 2016 at 1:29 PM
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    They are removable cargo fittings that hold all my stuff down in conjunction with ratchet straps. Especially useful for go-fast trails, or off camber, steep obstacles, etc. :D

    Photos in my build here
     
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  13. Nov 30, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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    Oh... I like those.
     
  14. Dec 3, 2016 at 6:50 PM
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    @stairgod - I wanna learn how to weld. Where do I begin?
    What mid-range equipment to I need to acquire?
     
  15. Dec 3, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    First off, I advise taking a welding course at your local community college. Then buy a good quality MIG welder. A 110 volt machine. 90-100 amp output is fine for any welding on our trucks. Then get whatever scrap steel you can and run beads until you never want to look at a welder again.

    After all of this you will be ready to learn.

    And p.s., read, watch videos, and live welding. Anything you can learn about welding and metallurgy will help. Jody from Welding Tips and Tricks.com is awesome and has some really helpful advice.
     
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  16. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:28 AM
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    First off, I advise taking a welding course at your local community college.
    Looked into it. Next class is spring and I'll enroll

    Then buy a good quality MIG welder. A 110 volt machine. 90-100 amp output is fine for any welding on our trucks.
    I wanna buy one soon so I can watch videos and practice. Give me recommendations please

    Then get whatever scrap steel you can and run beads until you never want to look at a welder again.
    I've been throwing away scrap metal forever. Fuck.

    After all of this you will be ready to learn.
    I'm always ready to learn.

    And p.s., read, watch videos, and live welding. Anything you can learn about welding and metallurgy will help. Jody from Welding Tips and Tricks.com is awesome and has some really helpful advice.
    Just saw some of these videos. Awesome stuff.
     
  17. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:41 AM
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    Sorry but have to laugh at your caliper. The company who made it took the time and effort to imprint an "IN/OUT" but couldn't be bothered to put vernier markings, which would have actually made it more useful. lol
     
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  18. Dec 4, 2016 at 7:03 AM
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    Good catch.

    It's a woodworking caliper, so I really didn't need it to be extremely accurate. The best I could do in my woodworking projects is 1/16" tolerance. That's on a good day.
     
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  20. Dec 5, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    @OZ-T - I'm gonna be in Scarborough, Toronto during the holidays, maybe.
    Best place to acquire the Scepter MFC and MWC?
     

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