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Long Travel BS Thread

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by amaes, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. Aug 12, 2016 at 5:55 PM
    glorifiedwelder

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    I ran my tpms. I'm not a fan of dash lights, but if they don't bother you then they really dont matter
     
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  2. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:09 PM
    Hippiglass

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    i guess it would be worth the extra cost then
     
  3. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:15 PM
    glorifiedwelder

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    Whats the extra cost?
     
  4. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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    i think they quoted me 130 to mount the tires and add the tpms.. so roughly 32 a tire.. so far i only called one shop though
     
  5. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:26 PM
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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    There's a way to fool the system, I jumped a wire somewhere on mine, no lights and no sensors
     
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  6. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:33 PM
    mahaloTaco

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    snip the warning light wire
     
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  7. Aug 12, 2016 at 7:36 PM
    Basikbiker

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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    Gunna finish welding the shit out of this tommorow!

    image.jpg
     
  8. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:11 PM
    jeffz0rz

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    Are you going to run a b-pillar?
     
  9. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:13 PM
    Basikbiker

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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    Yep, and a whole c pillar setup tied to the b and harness bar to the roof, just gunna finish welding the roof section tommorow lol
     
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  10. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    You're doing a fantastic job. A true inspiration to the do-it-yourselfers out there. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of this truck come to life.
     
  11. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:34 PM
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    Best thing is stock box. I have no core support and it was sketchy with a cone filter. With the stock box I'm not worried anymore
     
  12. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:35 PM
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    I seriously wish ours had "side doors"
     
  13. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:53 PM
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    you think it will still be sketchy with a shield around the filter.. i mean it doesnt rain "that much" here in socal lol
     
  14. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:58 PM
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    Not sure but i always feared sucking in water. I capped off my side outlet. Cut out the front and added a shield to my stock box
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  15. Aug 12, 2016 at 10:09 PM
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    I might do an ump filter when I cut out my core support or build a box around my cone. The biggest issue I have is collecting a shit ton of dirt. I'll have to take out my filter and hit it against the ground every few hours. Cone filters just don't have the surface area for dust.
     
  16. Aug 12, 2016 at 10:33 PM
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    Have you tried using a pre filter wrap over your cone filter? I use one with pretty good results.

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  17. Aug 12, 2016 at 10:39 PM
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    thanks!....ive always had the build it yourself mentality. this is a tough project, never done a cage inside a truck lol. the c pillar is gunna be a real bitch to weld in the upper corner since I made all the tube junctions as tight as I could lol.
     
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  18. Aug 12, 2016 at 10:43 PM
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    K&N "Dry Charger" pre filter. I used to do the same until I threw one of those on, keeps alot of shit out!

    Edit:06 beat me to it... haha
     
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  19. Aug 13, 2016 at 7:04 AM
    MadTaco461

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    I run a pre filter too. It's a must. I guess I like playing in silt.
     
  20. Aug 13, 2016 at 7:11 AM
    jeffz0rz

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    I raw dog it. No filter. It feels better.
     

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