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Old 04-04-2012 | 01:44 PM
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I like the look. I need to find a nice local you pull it to find the parts I want.

I plan on doing the same when I remove my truck bed. I want to clean up the frame and paint it for protection from rust.

Keep the updates coming please.
 
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Old 04-04-2012 | 04:51 PM
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Third coat finished. Got one of the front shocks on, went nice and easy. The other side, not so much. Snapped off the lower mounting bolt. Then snapped off the screw extractor. Looks like I'm into drill and tap territory. Also got the light trim put back on.

Probably won't be doing much in the next few days, shtt is all jammed up for me.
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Old 04-10-2012 | 08:20 PM
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So, I got the shocks squared away. Also serviced the rear diff and the transfer case. Waiting on the front diff gasket to get it going again. Also got the torsion lift keys in and added leafs in the back.

Oh, and I got the tires/wheels on it! BFGoodrich 33x10.50x15s on some stock Dak rims I snagged off CL for $50.

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So all I have cosmetically now is lifting the front bumper and putting a new shifter **** on as mine is busted. Maybe a little touchup paint around the windows, but I don't care too much.

I also might add a 1-2" cheater block in the rear, as it sits level now and I'd like a little bit of rear elevation. Also, I imagine the add-a-leaf will eventually settle a bit and I'll be sagging in the back.

Other than that, it's now throwing a code 23, which is the air intake temp sensor. I can't seem to find it in the book (aside from 2.5l and 91-under 3.9s) Any tips on what might have made that go bad (just sensor or something more severe?) It started running pretty rough and wouldn't go above 55. Had to limp it home after the code came on. After it cooled down, I drove about a mile from my shop to my house, no code and ran fine.
 

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Old 04-10-2012 | 08:30 PM
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looks great, i really like how it looks white
 
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Old 04-10-2012 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 93MissDakota
looks great, i really like how it looks white
Thanks! I love white trucks. White is VERY forgiving of body damage and really looks good even after a beating. It's got plenty of dents/dings/imperfections, but you can't really notice them from 10ft or 10mph.

Also, as far as cheap paint jobs go, white just looks so much classier than black.
 
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Old 04-11-2012 | 01:22 AM
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Alright, I was going to wait to do my body lift until I needed new tires
(I already have the torsion keys and add a leafs)
But that looks sooo good with the 33's, as soon as I can I will be buying it. These photos have made me super excited. Make me forget about my other projects
 
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Old 04-11-2012 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Sauxon
Alright, I was going to wait to do my body lift until I needed new tires
(I already have the torsion keys and add a leafs)
But that looks sooo good with the 33's, as soon as I can I will be buying it. These photos have made me super excited. Make me forget about my other projects

The body lift was very easy. All I had to modify was the fan shroud (mine's 5spd and the clutch was hydraulic, no linkages to weld).

I'm going to make a thread later today detailing what parts you need to do a hockey puck lift. It cost me about $60 for the pucks and bolts vs the $120+shipping kit.
 
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Old 04-11-2012 | 06:39 PM
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Yeehaw!

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Old 04-12-2012 | 11:07 PM
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I am so jealous of those tires lol
The truck looks great btw!
 
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Old 04-13-2012 | 02:35 AM
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Agreed, looks sick! I like, and I want to do it.
 


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