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Clint's 1997 Reg Cab Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by cdj1, Jun 1, 2013.

  1. Sep 17, 2014 at 6:20 PM
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    cdj1

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    King Extended travel coilovers, 5100 Shocks, Daystar shackles,OME Leaf Springs,255/85/16, front diff drop, RAT skid plates, 4.56 gears, LSD in rear, Aussie locker in the front, Front Range Offroad twin sticks, trail gear/ Bash Fab rear bumper, elite off road front bumper and sliders, warn m8000 winch, in cab winch control
    I painted the rims. Hate plasti-dip. Here are some fence pics 02b335e7d037636d0f6312e5c8dda0f5_ab6fd6f68161be02aafe5be312e24cb7b04a08d3.jpg
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  2. Sep 17, 2014 at 6:39 PM
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    StAndrew

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    :thumbsup: turned out nice man! Let me know when you start the shed siding. I need to swing by for a few cold ones one of these afternoons. Invite Scott over; now he can hide behind the new fence :D
     
  3. Sep 19, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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    cdj1

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    Getting it done. 3fe88c89d0abf5cf71062185244b5078_9c7e8d9edca7eafa3241f1cb1d0f96546fb2d3e5.jpg
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  4. Sep 19, 2014 at 12:47 PM
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    cdj1

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    King Extended travel coilovers, 5100 Shocks, Daystar shackles,OME Leaf Springs,255/85/16, front diff drop, RAT skid plates, 4.56 gears, LSD in rear, Aussie locker in the front, Front Range Offroad twin sticks, trail gear/ Bash Fab rear bumper, elite off road front bumper and sliders, warn m8000 winch, in cab winch control
    Forgot to post pics of the Icon springs on my King coils :D
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  5. Sep 19, 2014 at 2:32 PM
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    King Extended travel coilovers, 5100 Shocks, Daystar shackles,OME Leaf Springs,255/85/16, front diff drop, RAT skid plates, 4.56 gears, LSD in rear, Aussie locker in the front, Front Range Offroad twin sticks, trail gear/ Bash Fab rear bumper, elite off road front bumper and sliders, warn m8000 winch, in cab winch control
    Repainted the valance and wiper arms. fbca9c62fe78a24e47e445da913ff0d8_074b1420339e0c1594908945245c0b66a17fd557.jpg
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  6. Sep 19, 2014 at 2:36 PM
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    King Extended travel coilovers, 5100 Shocks, Daystar shackles,OME Leaf Springs,255/85/16, front diff drop, RAT skid plates, 4.56 gears, LSD in rear, Aussie locker in the front, Front Range Offroad twin sticks, trail gear/ Bash Fab rear bumper, elite off road front bumper and sliders, warn m8000 winch, in cab winch control
    New side shot. 842c1084c110b74fca1a9879c37a99d7_04af57fb893913f70ad05c752f0fa27cb031abbf.jpg
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    And smokin brisket. :p

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  7. Sep 19, 2014 at 4:23 PM
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    So the rigid d2s dominate (as they should four 10x the price) but the cheapos aren't bad! ffaded1e3d2fa2cb2e7a0afc56a8913c_a9dc378e4bb90bde398882515523b445a02692a6.jpg
     
  8. Sep 19, 2014 at 4:49 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  9. Sep 20, 2014 at 6:42 AM
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    Night view of lights.
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  10. Sep 20, 2014 at 9:06 AM
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    Look at build!
    Looks good Clint!

    I start a new job Monday and have plans for tires and gearing finally so we can finally plan a wheeling trip!
     
  11. Sep 20, 2014 at 3:37 PM
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    Painted the 3rd piece of my skidplate and installed. And a better side view pic. 312e080f61d2767e4ae1c680c8e99554_ba01c1d4fdf9ccece0a7133c406acb08e08d6e38.jpg
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  12. Oct 8, 2014 at 7:27 AM
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    The latest mod 2d0c152b1a343e9813e748ad65c59caf_4e0e1de8c405b2e15f9431e8666883f2c812d03c.jpg

    Going to save up for Aussie locker for the front and trailgear twin sticks
     
  13. Oct 8, 2014 at 8:20 AM
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    Sweet. Twin stick could have been very helpfull at Big Dogs. To tell you the truth, I kind if wish I had one on some of those down hill... Might follow Pauls lead one of these years...
     
  14. Oct 8, 2014 at 9:20 AM
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  15. Oct 9, 2014 at 8:36 AM
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    Yeah the 650# coils are definitely what I needed. There was plenty of thread on the king coil over left. No more bouncy bouncy. :p
     
  16. Oct 10, 2014 at 7:12 PM
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    Look at build!
    Get the FROR twin sticks, I love mine!
     
  17. Oct 11, 2014 at 6:53 AM
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    What is the part number on those ext travel kings? I think I'm going this route.
     
  18. Oct 11, 2014 at 6:59 AM
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    I don't know what the part number is. I just called down south motorsports and told them that I wanted some kings. They asked me a few questions, and then shipped them to me. I just would not recommend 700# coils if you are a regular cab 4 cyl :eek: It was way overkill. Make sure to ask for the extended travel coilovers (internal bumpstop removed). If I remember correct they were about $930 with the TW discount. They knock some of the price off for being a TW member.
     
  19. Oct 11, 2014 at 7:04 AM
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    Ok thanks for the info. I think I might stick with the 700# since I have a v6 ext cab plus the weight I will be adding. I'll just ask their opinion when I call. Thanks for the fast response.

    Oh and keep it up! I am really enjoying your build thread.
     
  20. Oct 11, 2014 at 9:51 AM
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