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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by sytfu510, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. Dec 17, 2014 at 11:42 AM
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    sytfu510

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    yea DMZ does some good work. Truck is coming together, going by the shop tomorrow to help assemble the truck back.
     
  2. Dec 17, 2014 at 12:27 PM
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    I should go by and see :D
     
  3. Dec 17, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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    yeah come by if you like. send me text prior, just to make sure I'm there.
     
  4. Dec 18, 2014 at 8:49 PM
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    lookin good in here :spy:
     
  5. Dec 18, 2014 at 9:05 PM
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    Obviously, didn't make it today. Tomorrow is another day :D
     
  6. Dec 19, 2014 at 8:10 AM
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    and then.... :D
     
  7. Dec 19, 2014 at 8:27 AM
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    updates from yesterday, the bracing is all done, bump cans mounted and set. Started on the bed cage. Hopefully we'll finish it up today.

    Cross-members all done, braces the shackle hangers too:
    [​IMG]


    Bump Can mounts & strike plate
    [​IMG]

    Start of the bed cage:
    [​IMG]
     
  8. Dec 19, 2014 at 8:38 AM
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    very nice...doesn't look like you'll lose much bed space with the change :thumbsup:
     
  9. Dec 19, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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    Weather tech floor mats, fog light any time mod, derped front embelem, Pelfretbilt 3 hoop plate bumper, 10k warn xeon winch-s some leds, pelfreybilt roof rack, scs stealth series rims, wrangler authority tires, BAMF 96" bolt on sliders, BAMF dif skid, some dirt....
    ....... Sickkkkkkkk, so is your truck going to be ready for practically anything now?
     
  10. Dec 19, 2014 at 9:20 AM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    Anyone looking to install a DMZ kit on their 2nd gen needs to pay attention to these pictures right here.

    Crossmembers & gussets to the shackle hanger/pivots :thumbsup:
    And boxing the spring perches...glad I'm not the only one that overbuilds. :thumbsup:

    Not to mention bed can still be removed since cage looks like it's ultimately going to be bolt in.
     
  11. Dec 19, 2014 at 9:31 AM
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    i'm a huge fan of this
     
  12. Dec 19, 2014 at 8:35 PM
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    Almost done. Just waiting on driveshaft to get back. All fab work is done. Just need to put gas tank in, evap, then bolt up the bed cage and bypasses.

    As i left it tonight:

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Dec 19, 2014 at 9:19 PM
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    Looks great! When will you drive it off the lot?
     
  14. Dec 19, 2014 at 9:42 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    Did u guys shorten the bumps to 2.5" or just not charged?
     
  15. Dec 19, 2014 at 10:16 PM
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    very soon.

    not charged. but they're set at 2"
     
  16. Dec 19, 2014 at 10:55 PM
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  17. Dec 20, 2014 at 8:14 PM
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    Truck is done, just need to do some clean up work.

    Will get better pics soon. but here's a few for now:

    Underside:
    [​IMG]

    Bedcage:

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  18. Dec 20, 2014 at 8:20 PM
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    It look awesome! And I read up how to bleed the ABS with a Snap-On service tool. I think we didn't have the right menu going with the one we were using. Sounds like you step on the brake and run the diagnostic. The tool activates all the solenoids and when it's done, you bleed the brakes normally.
     
  19. Dec 20, 2014 at 8:24 PM
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    ah, well I'll take it to the dealer, thanks again for the help ian!
     
  20. Dec 20, 2014 at 8:30 PM
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    Coolio!
     

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