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MapleMoose's Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by MapleMoose, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. Jun 25, 2013 at 8:45 PM
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    MapleMoose

    MapleMoose [OP] Drunk Canadian

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    move along nothing to see here
     
  2. Jun 30, 2013 at 6:24 PM
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    That's something we can fix. Whipsaw thanksgiving weekend? Trying to get some guys together to do it. Any interest?
     
  3. Jun 30, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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    bulhas

    bulhas the habs fan

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    LS Swap 500 hp......


    possibly :spy:
     
  4. Jul 1, 2013 at 1:00 PM
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    MapleMoose

    MapleMoose [OP] Drunk Canadian

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    Sounds good to me!
     
  5. Jul 11, 2013 at 10:22 PM
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  6. Jul 11, 2013 at 10:23 PM
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  7. Jul 11, 2013 at 10:44 PM
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    MapleMoose

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    One more...

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  8. Jul 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM
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    MapleMoose

    MapleMoose [OP] Drunk Canadian

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    thats not a sledge hammer. thats for breaking beads off tractor tires ;)
     
  9. Jul 12, 2013 at 10:53 AM
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    Very nice!
     
  10. Jul 12, 2013 at 12:48 PM
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    Thanks man. It bolts on perfectly. I went with 2" Flat bar 3/8" thick and used the factory holes. You think 4 points will be strong enough? I also added 1" sq tub supports that go from the frame plates to the hitch
     
  11. Jul 14, 2013 at 7:20 PM
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    That looks awesome man.
     
  12. Jul 14, 2013 at 7:36 PM
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    Blackdawg

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    Sweet man.

    Just curious now come you didn't put the receiver up where the plates go?
     
  13. Jul 14, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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    Yeah should be good, my old hitch had 4 bolts. What are you hauling? If its not too heavy, I don't see a problem.
    If in doubt, add a couple gussets
     
  14. Jul 14, 2013 at 11:43 PM
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    thanks man, i love fabbing with steel so easy! I wanted to leave room for my license plate since its only 5" plate

    I wont be hauling anything bigger than single axle 3000 lbs. So 300 lbs will be the max tongue weight it will see. Once bigger tires and armor go on, there isnt much power left to pull a tandem trailer. Plus i would have to wire in a 7 way plug and brake controller.
     
  15. Jul 15, 2013 at 12:16 AM
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    How come you didn't opt for the folding plate mount?? Or more for towing then recovery?
     
  16. Jul 19, 2013 at 10:27 PM
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    MapleMoose

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    Painting tomorrow!

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  17. Jul 20, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    My clutch has been getting soft lately so im planning on upgrading to a HD clutch kit. Been looking at the Marlin 1,200lb kit and the TG 1,600lb kit. Both are around $300

    Meanwhile im going to try and adjust the peddle to see if that helps at all. Went out and measured the clutch freeplay and its definitely off from factory specs.

    My Clutch peddle free play: 6 5/8"
    Factory free play: 6.692−7.086"

    My Push Rod free play: 1"
    Factory free play: 0.197 − 0.591"
     

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  18. Jul 20, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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    somethinboutayota

    somethinboutayota Dorthy left Kansas for a reason

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    Debadged and painted, plasti-dip bumper , Sock monkey decals, tool box, K&N cold air intake, flag holder/fishing pole holder, Satoshi, magnaflow 40 series, spidertrax wheel spacers, map lights, led reverse lights, led dash assembly lights, roof top LED bar
  19. Jul 24, 2013 at 9:33 PM
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    MapleMoose

    MapleMoose [OP] Drunk Canadian

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    Finished up the plate bumper today. Couple coats of primer and couple coats of Black Paint. Pretty happy with it overall.

    Specs:

    3/16" Plate steel for the main body
    1/2" x 2" Flat Bar for the frame mount
    1"x1" 3/16" Square tubing for the hitch supports
    1/4" Hitch tubing

    Couple thing i want to add:

    LED License plate light
    Recovery Points (Although i can use the hitch shackle)
    Bedside protection
    Tire swing mount

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  20. Jul 24, 2013 at 9:35 PM
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    MapleMoose

    MapleMoose [OP] Drunk Canadian

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