MTNative's '04 DC 4x4 build

Just seen this in person @ medmall n HSv. Looked better in person.

 

Sub'd!
Sweet truck, man. That supercharger is loud as eff.

 

Daniel, Yes sir that was me. Had to take the girl friend in to town today. Really wanted to do some work on the truck but some things a guy has to do. LOL Maybe I will get the UCA's on tomorrow.

Thanks Keith, and yes it is loud.

 

Finally got some time to install the UCAs today. The install was pretty easy with the exception of the ball joints, what a PITA. I will have the front end aligned tomorrow and post the results.

 

What problems did you run into with the balljoints? What did you do about it?

 

Getting the original ball joint out without a press was a bitch. Just needed a BFH and a few pursuasive hits and it was out. Got the alignment done today and everything is back in the green. woohoo I'll drive it a couple days and report back. As of now I'm glad I finally put them in.

 

The truck is running down the road straight and I have been giving it a workout offroad as well and nothing seems to have moved out of alignment.

 

Definately out of alignment. I had it in the 2 different shops and both came up with the same results. Adjusted to the max and was no where near being close to the green. Put the UCAs on and no problem getting it dialed in.

 

Well I got about a 1,000 miles on since the UCAs were installed and really have no complaints. The allignment is holding great. Did some pretty rough 4-wheeling and had the allignment checked after and nothing out of wack. I have developed a slight vibration above 60mph but I'm thinking it might be the tires. I'll live with it as I only have about 2k miles on them. Now I just need to search for my next mod. Maybe a SAS.

 

Well I finally broke down and bought some 305/70 Mud Dawgs. They fit well with a bit of remodeling the inner fender . Also added some 1 1/2" wheel spacers. I like the look and wish I would have done it sooner. I'll get some pics up tomorrow.

 

Finally did the "Grey Wire" mod today. Not sure why I waited so long.

Also, started putting on a Daystar 1" Body lift. Had to do it for the mudders to have a lil more room so I don't smash up my fenders. I should have the lift on tomorrow (as long as the rain isn't to bad) and will post some pics.

 

A few new pics of how she sits now.

 

As she sits as of 26 Feb 12.

 

About Time! Looks good man!

 

Yeah it took longer than I was wanting but I finally got some new pics up. Thanks Travis.

 

what did you do with your old fender flares?

 

Sold them.

 

Truck looks great. Trying to order bushwackers and they keep saying they don't make it for the dc. Obviously they do since you have them on your rig, did you just order the ones for the extended cab?

 

looking good! how much did the mud dawgs run you?

 

Thanks Saundern, $175 and my 265/75's with about 2500 miles on them.