4Crawlin Build Thread
Looking good!
- bartonmd
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Looks good nice work.
- dlcsjoyce
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so when are you going to let the guys on the trailvoy site in on the fun?
"Please consider a search before posting. Folks on this site PIONEERED functional offroad use of these trucks."
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
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Im not posting pictures over there till I get some trail photos. (end of the month)
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AWESOME!
"Please consider a search before posting. Folks on this site PIONEERED functional offroad use of these trucks."
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
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navigator - Moderator
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dirty anton - Trail-Blazer
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Thanks guys, I have a huge list for this weekend, but just got word im leaving town for a few days. Guess its back to picking at it in the evenings again (missing out on a full saturday sucks!)
I wanted to get it outside, but that may have to wait another week.
I wanted to get it outside, but that may have to wait another week.
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chevycrew - Veteran
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I sure hope someone has already gotten you decals for that truck Mr.Crew. 
- bgwolfpack
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hey what are your thoughts on spare tire location? lol that tire's gonna look huge anywhere
on the truck if its a fullsize!
on the truck if its a fullsize!
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dirty anton - Trail-Blazer
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No decals for me yet, I try to keep my rigs sticker free. But we will see how this one goes.
Spare tire will be on the rear, with some cool tube work.
Spare tire will be on the rear, with some cool tube work.
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Made it back home, and snuck a little more time in.
Rear shackle hangers are done, and its now sitting on all 4 tires.
The rear springs had add-a-leafs in them when they came from the junk yard. I left them in until I had the suspension figured out, now they need to come out. Im sitting about 1.5-2" tall in the rear.
If the add-a-leaf removal isnt enough, I can shorten my rear shackles (6" eye to eye) or add another leaf up front for a little more lift.
Rear driveshaft is installed, front is about half way in. I need to swap yokes on the front axle, then hook it up. It looks like the t-case crossmember will need modified, I only have about 5" of droop before the driveshaft touches.
Right now its sitting at 86" to the top of the roof rack rails (no crossbars in)
Getting closer for a test n tune day!
Rear shackle hangers are done, and its now sitting on all 4 tires.
The rear springs had add-a-leafs in them when they came from the junk yard. I left them in until I had the suspension figured out, now they need to come out. Im sitting about 1.5-2" tall in the rear.
If the add-a-leaf removal isnt enough, I can shorten my rear shackles (6" eye to eye) or add another leaf up front for a little more lift.
Rear driveshaft is installed, front is about half way in. I need to swap yokes on the front axle, then hook it up. It looks like the t-case crossmember will need modified, I only have about 5" of droop before the driveshaft touches.
Right now its sitting at 86" to the top of the roof rack rails (no crossbars in)
Getting closer for a test n tune day!
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chevycrew - Veteran
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has your temp tag expired yet? Lovin' it!!
Gettin' Dirrty in Jersey
2003 GMC Sierra z71
7" FTS lift
35x12.5 Toyo MT on 18x9 MotoMetal 962
2003 GMC Sierra z71
7" FTS lift
35x12.5 Toyo MT on 18x9 MotoMetal 962
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Oh yeah, it was only a 10 day tag issued on april 1st.
I have to get a trip permit when I get it finished so I can run up to Idaho and title it. (Dont ask... LOL)
But 175 miles of freeway should be a good idea of how it does lifted. (Ill probably run the 37" tires off my tow rig)
I have to get a trip permit when I get it finished so I can run up to Idaho and title it. (Dont ask... LOL)
But 175 miles of freeway should be a good idea of how it does lifted. (Ill probably run the 37" tires off my tow rig)
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man you are flying on this build!! and i know you really haven't had a whole lot of
time either.
time either.
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dirty anton - Trail-Blazer
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I can't wait to see it standing on all 4s. This definitely has the mental wheels turning.
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There seemed to be a request of it sitting on all 4s! This is the best I can get with it in the garage.
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Temporarily moving this into the lounge to prevent prying eyes.
BTW, are you sure you're going to make it out of the door? Looks sweet so far.
BTW, are you sure you're going to make it out of the door? Looks sweet so far.
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Yep, I put a set of roller 33's on the just the back last night, it sits 81.5" to the top of the rack rails. My garage door is 82".
I still have the option of putting rollers on the front too.
I still have the option of putting rollers on the front too.
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JamesDowning wrote:Temporarily moving this into the lounge to prevent prying eyes.
BTW, are you sure you're going to make it out of the door? Looks sweet so far.
I saw that to, first thought that came to mind.
3...2...1....FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!
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How do you think the I6 will handle the power needs? This build is so f'n inspiring!!!
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