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Clint's 1997 Reg Cab Build

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

  1. Feb 15, 2014 at 12:37 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
    Pretty close to level daja5a3e_61fb481223fb279b3eaddf13f03683c2f5e6d762.jpg
     
  2. Feb 15, 2014 at 1:58 PM
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    01Tac0ma

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    Look at build!
    Looks great man! That firestone lifetime is where its at! did it once and never looked back but last time I took it in I was told I have bent my passenger lca 4.5" :eek:
     
  3. Feb 15, 2014 at 2:13 PM
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    Great build:cool:. Sub'd:taco:.
     
  4. Feb 22, 2014 at 3:10 PM
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  5. Feb 24, 2014 at 4:10 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
    Rear shocks are wasted due to them being about an inch and a half too short. I ordered some 5125's that are longer and a set of 1-1/4" shackles to restore the rake on the truck. Wont have them before the Land between the lakes trip, but they will be on before I go back to Windrock. I am going to send the OME 60062s back under warranty and then put them up for sale.
     
  6. Feb 28, 2014 at 3:43 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
    Got my shocks and shackles yqu5eheb_cdfc50e56366b664f12a6385a6e9b4ff76c68262.jpg
     
  7. Feb 28, 2014 at 6:58 PM
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    5100 OME 3" front lift 1.5 rear All Injen cold air Intake N-Fab light bar Hella 500FF lights Alpine Heand unit Type R 10 sub r500.1 amp Alpine 6x8 comps up front Alpine 6x9 in rear

    Those are sweet, that's one of a few things I'm getting in a few months
     
  8. Feb 28, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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    Very nice! Looks great!
     
  9. Mar 1, 2014 at 2:56 PM
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    Done for now. I might remove the overload leaf again. py7utany_e2d9c5a0c113a570005821d1c4647145a1bd3cc7.jpg
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    The ride is so much smoother now.
     
  10. Mar 1, 2014 at 3:02 PM
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    I like the rear bumper. Gonna be my next mod:cool:.
     
  11. Mar 1, 2014 at 4:12 PM
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    Looks good clint
     
  12. Mar 2, 2014 at 12:26 PM
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    I'll get some more pics with my 33s on Friday before we go to Windrock. The truck rides nice and smooth with the new suspension, time to go flex it out.
     
  13. Mar 9, 2014 at 10:17 AM
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    Here is another windrock video from trail 22.

    http://youtu.be/zQo1LRyL6HY

    The rear suspension is very flexible now. I think the coils are too heavy in the front though. Anyone wanna swap 700# king coils for some 650's? :)
     
  14. Mar 9, 2014 at 3:48 PM
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    Look at build!
    Love the swingout on there! It looks awesome!
     
  15. Mar 9, 2014 at 4:25 PM
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    I thought that would be a great promo for it. I tried getting a video before but had "technical" difficulties. By the way how do I post the videos on IG?
     
  16. Mar 9, 2014 at 4:34 PM
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    Look at build!
    Heck yea! :cool: I really enjoyed doing it once I got the spacing and notching right on the plates for the hinge
    Not entirely sure on your phone, I cant on my windows phone without paying for it :eek:
     
  17. Mar 23, 2014 at 11:37 AM
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    Got a little fender damage at hurricane creek. Actually in the camping area when I was turning around. Damn tree! 9e7ype6a_de3cdb02cd0861c3cc7512e0184af1b0f2e6208c.jpg
    And Rhino chillin.
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  18. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:24 PM
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    Some bilsteins, OME 885's, and an AAL.
    Me and Greg watched that fender damage happen. You just said fuck it and kept on riding.
     
  19. Mar 31, 2014 at 6:03 AM
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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
    Well it was nothing my pry bar didn't fix later. After completely striping the paint at Windrock, I'm not worried about a little dent. :)
     
  20. Apr 2, 2014 at 4:11 PM
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    Got the news yesterday. I'm moving back to VA. At least we will make money on our house when we resell it in 5-7 years. Hope to get posted in TN after this rotation.
     

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