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littlebro 5 build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Littlebro 5, Nov 13, 2011.

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How do you like the truck

  1. Super sick

    128 vote(s)
    74.4%
  2. Its ok

    26 vote(s)
    15.1%
  3. Need more mods

    25 vote(s)
    14.5%
  1. Aug 28, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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    Littlebro 5

    Littlebro 5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    They sag easy but they Handel it well.
     
  2. Aug 28, 2012 at 9:33 PM
    #222
    Littlebro 5

    Littlebro 5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    :rangerThanks Same to you. I need to update my build
     
  3. Aug 29, 2012 at 4:57 AM
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    alove0750

    alove0750 Well-Known Member

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    Icon coilovers, shocks and springs SPC Upper Control Arms SCS Ray 10’s w/ 265/70R17 BFG KO2’s Leer 100XR shell
    Thanks! I think that is the route I'm going to go. Your's seem to flex very well and I'm just not 100% sold on the chevy 63 swap :rolleyes:
     
  4. Aug 29, 2012 at 8:13 AM
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    Littlebro 5

    Littlebro 5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I love thease leafs.
    What size tire you running?
     
  5. Aug 29, 2012 at 8:14 AM
    #225
    alove0750

    alove0750 Well-Known Member

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    33's keeping her low(ish) and slow :rolleyes:
     
  6. Aug 29, 2012 at 8:25 AM
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    J88logue

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    Well again my leafs are brand new - but i have two sets of stock leafs, a spare tire, and a tool box with 100+ lbs of gear and im still getting over 5 inches of lift :)
     
  7. Aug 29, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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    marsh97

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    Dude this is one of the sicker trucks ive seen on here.. :thumbsup:
     
  8. Aug 29, 2012 at 1:09 PM
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    Littlebro 5

    Littlebro 5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Haha thank you.
     
  9. Aug 29, 2012 at 1:12 PM
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    Littlebro 5

    Littlebro 5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I think 35's is just way to big for a first gens.
    Your truck looks clean on those tires.
     
  10. Aug 29, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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    alove0750

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    Thanks man, I appreciate it.

    How are you liking that ARB?
     
  11. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    Littlebro 5

    Littlebro 5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Love it no slip. Real time. Worth the $$$$
     
  12. Aug 30, 2012 at 4:25 AM
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    alove0750

    alove0750 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, it's crazy how much of a difference a locker makes when you put the truck in a tough spot.
     
  13. Aug 30, 2012 at 8:26 AM
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    J88logue

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    The only thing i've considered up front is an Aussie Locker - even though i plan to have on -board air.
     
  14. Aug 30, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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    Littlebro 5

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    Yeah am going to do ARB up front after I do my full mid travel:yay::spy:
     
  15. Aug 30, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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    alove0750

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    If you do a lunch box, you might want to look into doing the manual hub swap. It was great when I had the IFS setup.
     
  16. Aug 30, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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    Littlebro 5

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    yeah i will only do a ARB i like it being on with a switch.
     
  17. Aug 30, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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    Littlebro 5

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    i have needed to update my build so

    tc uca's:bowdown:
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    tc spindel gussets.
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    hi lift on the new bed bar and led lights.
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    ARB rear air locker :yay:
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    new lower control arm's, moog ball joints, moog outer tie rods, moog inner tie rods, rack bushing's, cut off the sway bar mounts, and welded the control arm's. ready for the bypass shocks:jerkoff:
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    5' fire stik quick disconnect.
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    2 5gal race cans.
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    painted the lame skid plate.
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    built a bed rack for my brother
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    then wheeled it in the sand for the weekend:headbang:
    [​IMG]
     
  18. Aug 31, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    Littlebro 5

    Littlebro 5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I was not stuck. Just flexing.
     
  19. Aug 31, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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    J88logue

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    Whats the best paint to use for the skid plate and frame??? like an anti-rust for the frame?
     
  20. Aug 31, 2012 at 10:10 PM
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    Littlebro 5

    Littlebro 5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    i just do a good grinding before painting.
     

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