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Brett's average build thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Deathbysnusnu, Dec 1, 2013.

  1. Aug 19, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu [OP] Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    I looked for my receipt, couldn't find it of course, saved them for everything else.:rolleyes:
    It could be the 200 amp, but it could also be the 130 amp as I was mainly interested in doubling the output of the stock, which is around 65 amps, I think.
     
  2. Aug 19, 2015 at 8:55 PM
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    You likely got the same as me as we both bought at the same time. 130amp
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2015 at 9:25 PM
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    Wow I didn't know ours were only 65 still learning a lot about my truck! :notsure:
     
  4. Aug 20, 2015 at 5:06 AM
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    Deathbysnusnu [OP] Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    I believe you are correct. :thumbsup:
     
  5. Aug 20, 2015 at 8:42 PM
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    I'll be the judge of that.

     
  6. Aug 20, 2015 at 8:43 PM
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    It's rare that I shift over 3k :oops:
     
  7. Aug 21, 2015 at 4:35 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu [OP] Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    These showed up today.


    No need for a write up, the directions are top notch.:thumbsup:
    In fact, I installed them while waiting on my buddy to drive over so we can go camping. Took about 20 minutes.


    Coolest mod ever! Just need a little touch up paint on the rivets. Done and done.:thumbsup:


    **Edit, they are upside down in this pic:p
    The fat part, or the tube goes up, the rod goes down. They work either way but won't dampen or slow down if upside down.**
    Thanks @303tacoma!
     
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  8. Aug 21, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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    Hey I got mine last week nice job Brett..:)
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2015 at 6:28 PM
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    Trim taco Just one more stupid question

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    BDN, can u tell me what length coax you're running on your CB? Also, where did you coil the slack? Thx
     
  10. Aug 23, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    Around 10 feet or maybe a bit more. It's coiled behind the center console below the radio.
     
  11. Aug 24, 2015 at 2:47 AM
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    Trim taco Just one more stupid question

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    ^^ perfect. Thx
     
  12. Aug 26, 2015 at 11:50 AM
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    At 17 months of use, I'm having to replace the upper ball joint on the LT Racing uca's.:(
    Driver side has substantial play. So I'm ordering two. Luckily Wheeler's is having a sale.
    Honestly thought they would last for awhile considering how big they are, but offset joints are known to be a bit weaker anyway.
     
  13. Aug 26, 2015 at 7:02 PM
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    To ease the pain of having to deal with ball joints, I drank a beer and proceeded to figure out a way to mount the Smittybilt compressor. It's been living behind the passenger seat and sometimes passengers get "lippy" when I ask them to get out so I can air up. Of course this prompts me to say, "get out and walk"...and it goes downhill from there.
    So, time for a solution to keep the angry blonde from flipping her shit.

    I started by removing the base plate.
    And pre-wired a harness for the battery connection.


    Jigsaw, hammer, vise, and I have some mounting plates. Had to do two because I didn't have enough to do one piece. Turns out it worked out better for getting to and tightening all the various bolts.


    And miracle of miracles, it actually bolted up and fit. The bolts in the fender have an odd pattern because I used the existing captured nuts in the fender that were not being used. There is also a bolt through the bottom side of the fender (can't see it) for added support. I can shake the whole truck yanking on the compressor.




    There's even room to keep the hose next to it. The end for the valve stem is behind my seat in a seat cover pocket. In the upper right, just behind the wiper motor, you can just see the black loom for the wiring, routed to the battery.
    So now the angry blonde, or whomever, can remain seated and warm and dry. :cool::rolleyes:
    And I reclaimed much needed storage space behind that seat! :)
     
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  14. Aug 26, 2015 at 8:44 PM
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    Now that is extremely cool! I'm going to have to do something similar with my VIAIR compressor!
     
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  15. Aug 26, 2015 at 9:03 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu [OP] Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Do it. :) I wasn't sure it would fit, no way it would fit with the base attached.
     
  16. Aug 26, 2015 at 9:27 PM
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    Might also try with my q industries mv50 I just bought just need some metal plates! Thanks!
     
  17. Aug 28, 2015 at 12:03 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu [OP] Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    I managed to get a new balljoint from Toytec today to get this done before the weekend. I keep forgetting they are pretty close to me.
    I immediately removed the boot to see what was in there for grease.


    And while there is grease in it, it's really not enough imo. And nothing between the ball and socket surface. I went ahead and packed the boot full with the same grease and I'll see how long it lasts with regular greasing. Maybe once a year or more frequently.
     
  18. Aug 28, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu [OP] Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Changing these things is a piece of cake. Took 35 minutes start to finish, tools out and then put away too.

    I painted the old joint to mark it's location in an attempt to keep the alignment close.

    Use a bungie or something to hold the spindle from falling down and making a mess of things. The joint came right out, no pressing or hammering. Kind of surprised at that.


    45 ftlbs for the castle nut.
    150 ftlbs for the top nut.
     
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  19. Aug 29, 2015 at 8:34 PM
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    Seeing yours made me pull mine apart.
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    seeing your picture made me think you needed to work more grease in there like you would pack a roller bearing but now that i have them in my hands, i honestly dont think theres any getting grease on the bearing surface of the ball.
    its so tight that the ball is cleaned off every time you move it.
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    @CoTacoTRD will have to clarify but i think the spc guy told him the ball rides in a teflon socket.
    now that i have some in my hands, and given what ive been told, i think the sole function of the grease is to keep dirt and water out rather than to actually lubricate anything.
     
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  20. Aug 30, 2015 at 5:25 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu [OP] Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    After this weekends shenanigans, I can't believe how much quieter it is with the new one. The old one must have been worn for some time. I think you are right about the grease just being used for a "sealer" against moisture and crap. I still think filling the boot is a good idea. I didn't see any of the excess coming out today after wheeling all weekend.
     

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