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The Alpha Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Alfuh, Aug 21, 2013.

  1. Apr 20, 2014 at 3:20 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    got my baby washed up yesterday and shes lookin good :D, also updated the OP with some new pictures I went out and took today

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  2. Apr 29, 2014 at 4:14 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    bought a toolbox finally and found something I can use my stickers for now :D, im lovin the tool box so far. I also relocated my spare tire into the bed and have it strapped down. also bought a 7.2volt drill finally and got my CB mic mounted finally installed, Im lovin the location of it now
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    I also found the culprit to why my drum brakes werent working, the adjuster lever was poped out from behind the star wheel piece, so the adjuster level wasnt doing anything at all since it wasnt even in contact with the star wheel. both sides were like that, but now the brakes are fairly stiff like they used to be and im happy, now onto fixing my tensioner pulley whine and driveline vibs...yay!!!

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  3. Apr 30, 2014 at 11:49 AM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    just placed an order for a set of maxtrac spindles and a BAMF driver side CB antenna mount!! Cant wait to get them
     
  4. Apr 30, 2014 at 12:01 PM
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    Nice! Now you will be cool like me & Nam. Haha
    You won't be disappointed & they're easy to install.
     
  5. Apr 30, 2014 at 1:24 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    heeeellll yeah :cool: Ill be a part of the cool kids now lol, thats what ive heard, they arent too difficult to install...cant wait!!!
     
  6. Apr 30, 2014 at 1:26 PM
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    Did you order them from Headstrong?
     
  7. Apr 30, 2014 at 1:50 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    ya I did $495 and free shipping, cant beat that
     
  8. Apr 30, 2014 at 1:56 PM
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    Tinted windows 5%, sill protectors, TRD stubby antenna, weathertech in channel rain guards, wheathertech floor mats, BHLM, Truxedo low pro qt, DTRL deleted, anytime backup camera, bed storage locks, fog lights on anytime, tailgate theft deterrent, painted engine cover, relocated horns, l.e.d bed lights, l.e.d engine bay lights, l.e.d lights above cup holders, in glove box, rear cup holder, in console storage & cubby next to steering wheel, Grillcraft grill, 17x8.5 SCS Ray10's, 35x12.50 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Borla cat back exhaust, map & dome l.e.d's, TEQ badge on grill, Redline tuning hood struts, Maxtrac spindles, SPC Light Racing UCA's, Bilstein 5100's front set at 0 with OME 885's & extended length Bilstein 5100's in the rear, All Pro expedition leaf springs & 2" blocks, extended brake lines front & rear, 1.5" 4crawler drive shaft spacer, Beefed Taco carrier bearing drop, 1.25" spidertrax wheel spacers on rear, Kenwood DNX570 touchscreen with navigation, 30" led light bar in lower bumper opening, 1/4" top plate spacer drivers side, Bullet Proof Fabricating skid plate, Cali Raised ditch lights & Rago f Fabrication brackets, Amp Research power steps, smoked l.e.d 3rd brake light, Wet Okole seat covers, under cab LED'S tied to dome circuit
    Nope that's the best price I've found & the free shipping is awesome cause those damn things ain't light. Haha
    Can't wait to see it, any plans for the rear?
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2014 at 2:35 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    not at the moment no...I guess if I decide to I can throw a block in the back....but I really dont want to do that, I want to see how the bro lean turns out after getting the spindles on and before lowering to COs
     
  10. Apr 30, 2014 at 3:24 PM
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    Yeah I got the all pro expos & went with a 1.5" block after I installed the spindles & billies set @ 1.75. I don't care for the bro lean too much. If I were closer I'd give you hand with the install, it took me, Lee (TacoNoBaka) & Rick (Blackhorse) like 4 hrs but that included switching my coils from stock to the billies.
     
  11. Apr 30, 2014 at 3:36 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    that doesnt seem too bad, all im doing is putting the new spindles in, but I gotta get my brake lines moved to the rear as well when i get this done. Since Restylers were complete dumbasses and put my extended brake lines for the rear up in front :facepalm:
     
  12. May 16, 2014 at 11:03 AM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    I got my BAMF driver side antenna mount in today :D, its no longer in the bed :spy: I just need to get a spring for it now and it'll be good, freakin tall now that the mount point its level with the bed sides relatively

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    originally had it mounted here
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  13. May 18, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    maxtrac spindles got installed today...finally, looks amazing, but I may need to lower the coilovers just a bit to lower the front end slightly, I'll have to take better pictures tomorrow after work :D :cool:

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  14. May 25, 2014 at 6:35 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    lowered the coilovers to 0", looks so much better without the ridiculous bro lean hehe and also had another meet over in Apalachicola/Tate's Hell, freakin awesome weekend, lookin forward to the next

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    my cb antenna broke off and is somewhere out in Tate's Hell National Forest lol...well thats what I get for not putting a spring on it haha, oh well...time to get a firestik now :cool:

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    heres the video (also in the OP) of this meet

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFxqA538CwQ&feature=youtu.be

    EDIT: some of the pics in the OP got f'd up by my camera, it for some reason decided to change settings and took smaller pictures....
     
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  15. May 30, 2014 at 8:31 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    broke 132K miles a couple days ago :D
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    spray painted my BAMF antenna mount flat black and also ended up breaking my CB antenna off at the last off road meet lol, gonna order a FireStike here soon
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    and now im planning on getting a set of 315/75/R16 DuraTracs next hopefully by mid month...if not by then end then definitely due to the fact that I somehow picked up a nail in my back right tire sidewall...

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    plugged it up and let it dry for 3 or so days to see if it held its air..so far so good
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    so I had to drive around like this for those couple days
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    put that tire back on today and ive been doin a lot of drivin around to see how the tire holds up, seems pretty air tight and no leaks
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  16. Jun 10, 2014 at 2:28 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    color matched my grille and side view mirrors the other day, I also have some new rear bump stops and shims on order. so I'll finally be able to install my ubolt flip kit and get rid of my vibs hopefully

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  17. Jun 22, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    good little update here hehe, got some stuff done in the past 2 weeks that has been needing to get done, so a little picture heavy on this post lol

    got all these goodies installed finally that I got my shims in from Toytec

    - Toytec 3* Shims (new center pins as well)
    - Allpro U-bolt flip kit
    - Daystar 4.5" Bumpstops
    - removed the rear wheel spacers

    im lovin all of it now that I finally was able to get all of this stuff installed
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    factory stops vs daystars
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    good amount of space left with the bumpstops even after back on all 4 wheels, none the less, im happy with the turn out of everything :D

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    here are the things that I have been really needing to get done but I have not had the time to do it due to my work schedule

    - all 3 U-joints replaced
    - tensioner pulley bearing replaced
    - new wiper blades (uh yay? hehe)

    my drivetrain vibrations have been pretty much eliminated after the ujoint changes and the shim installs :cool:


    drive shaft out to get the joints replaced
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    all new joints from Oreilys
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    the #1 reason for my driveline vibrations
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    new GATES pulley that replaced my tensioner pully bearing that was whining REALLY badly
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    how far the wheels stick out now that I have no wheel spacers on anymore, I really do like the change in looks. 4.5 BS on the wheels and an extra .75" from the maxtracs up front
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    the horrid sounds of the tensioner pulley bearing
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wHwhCmeVxU&feature=youtu.be

    all fixed now with that bearing replaced, really weird remembering that the tensioner is lefty-tightey and righty-loosey
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjyumeoAWzM
     
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  18. Jul 5, 2014 at 8:55 PM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    installed a flag yesterday for the 4th of july occasion and I love it, and today I fixed my driver side CO collar and it spins freely now and she sits pretty much level like she used to. I also updated the OP with some up to date photos of Laylah :D

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  19. Jul 5, 2014 at 10:25 PM
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    Jon850FL is Lurkin'

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    now just pull off that dip on your hood and under the headlights. :rolleyes:
     
  20. Jul 6, 2014 at 8:41 AM
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    Alfuh

    Alfuh [OP] It's pronounced alpha

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    quit hatin' ;) jk lol, ive been thinking about taking it all off, but id like to get new headlights before doing that...they are so horribly yellowed on the inside. I might try reopening them them cleaning the insides on them
     

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