Starting the build process
#201
This is going to be a mess of the post, but hopefully the photos will cover most of it.
13.5" from ground to hitch, 15.5" to tank, mild notching of the tire carrier will be required. Centerline of fuel filler about 22", top of tank is 21", filler hose is 1.5", vent hose is 3/4". Filler positioned 6 inches inboard on center to go around the shock, positioned halfway seated to allow maximum filling level. I'm having a 10x10x2" sump added by http://lairindustries.com/
13.5" from ground to hitch, 15.5" to tank, mild notching of the tire carrier will be required. Centerline of fuel filler about 22", top of tank is 21", filler hose is 1.5", vent hose is 3/4". Filler positioned 6 inches inboard on center to go around the shock, positioned halfway seated to allow maximum filling level. I'm having a 10x10x2" sump added by http://lairindustries.com/
#203
#204
Damn. I guess Google caught on to what I was doing....grr. Hotlinking post-photobucket is damn near impossible anymore.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GTRVBFmAnwTwdBkb9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GTRVBFmAnwTwdBkb9
#205
Damn. I guess Google caught on to what I was doing....grr. Hotlinking post-photobucket is damn near impossible anymore.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GTRVBFmAnwTwdBkb9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GTRVBFmAnwTwdBkb9
#207
#208
I've yet to deal with one, only ads I think they do is in multi-image dumps, they put the occasional ad between them. Unless you put a description for each image. Most uploaders put "No ads." between each picture and it seems effective. The images themselves are perfectly fine.
#209
I've yet to deal with one, only ads I think they do is in multi-image dumps, they put the occasional ad between them. Unless you put a description for each image. Most uploaders put "No ads." between each picture and it seems effective. The images themselves are perfectly fine.
#210
Talked to the Mickey Thompson rap at the Fall Nationals. He suggests the 3062S tire with a 12" wide wheel to make the sidewall straight. If that is still too weak for the weight of the truck, then add tubes.
The 3062S is what I was leaning towards anyways. Specs are 29.5 tall, 10.2 tread width, 13.5 section width. They say max suggested wheel width 11", but again for the weight, a straight sidewall will be stronger with a 12" wide wheel.
The bigger question is how wide of a wheel/section width can I fit between the leaf spring and the body of the truck.
I have had to revise the to-do list due to funding... It has been an expensive one here lately.
1) Tonneau Cover
- $325 - September - Done
2) Air Throttle System
- Have Air Cylinder
- Need Air Tank $50 - Eventually
- Need Air Compressor $200 - Eventually
- Need Air Hose/Fittings $60 - Eventually
3) Nitrous and Air Throttle Wiring
4) Front Suspension
- Need Front Springs $250
- Need Spring Spacers $50 - Done
5) Rear Suspension
- Need CalTracs $400 - December
6) Fuel System
- Need Fuel Tank $250 - September - Done
- Need Fuel Tank Modified $100 - September - Done
- Need Main Fuel Lines $40+240+240 - December + January- Switching back to braided lines due to vibration concerns
- Need Fuel Pump $600 - January
- Need Fuel Pump Speed Controller $350 - November
- Need Fuel Pressure Regulator $200 - January
7) Assemble new engine
- Need Throttle Body $630 - February
This breaks the costs down...
September - $325 for the tonneau cover, $250 for the fuel cell, and $100 to have the cell modified = $675
October - Catching up on CC debt to afford the next influx...
November - $350 for the speed controller + $50 for fuel tank straps
December - $280 for the pressure side fuel line (3ft of 12AN and 20ft of 10AN) + Christmas gifts cost money
January - $600 for fuel pump and $200 for fuel pressure regulator and $240 for return side fuel line (20 ft of 10AN)
February - $630 for the throttle body
My CC will be begging for mercy in January and February. I loathe those months...
Running hard lines for the fuel system would be a whole lot cheaper, but the more people I talk to, they are vibrational cracks just looking for a time and place.
The 3062S is what I was leaning towards anyways. Specs are 29.5 tall, 10.2 tread width, 13.5 section width. They say max suggested wheel width 11", but again for the weight, a straight sidewall will be stronger with a 12" wide wheel.
The bigger question is how wide of a wheel/section width can I fit between the leaf spring and the body of the truck.
I have had to revise the to-do list due to funding... It has been an expensive one here lately.
- $325 - September - Done
2) Air Throttle System
- Have Air Cylinder
- Need Air Tank $50 - Eventually
- Need Air Compressor $200 - Eventually
- Need Air Hose/Fittings $60 - Eventually
3) Nitrous and Air Throttle Wiring
4) Front Suspension
- Need Spring Spacers $50 - Done
- Need CalTracs $400 - December
6) Fuel System
- Need Fuel Tank Modified $100 - September - Done
- Need Main Fuel Lines $40+240+240 - December + January- Switching back to braided lines due to vibration concerns
- Need Fuel Pump $600 - January
- Need Fuel Pump Speed Controller $350 - November
- Need Fuel Pressure Regulator $200 - January
7) Assemble new engine
- Need Throttle Body $630 - February
This breaks the costs down...
September - $325 for the tonneau cover, $250 for the fuel cell, and $100 to have the cell modified = $675
October - Catching up on CC debt to afford the next influx...
November - $350 for the speed controller + $50 for fuel tank straps
December - $280 for the pressure side fuel line (3ft of 12AN and 20ft of 10AN) + Christmas gifts cost money
January - $600 for fuel pump and $200 for fuel pressure regulator and $240 for return side fuel line (20 ft of 10AN)
February - $630 for the throttle body
My CC will be begging for mercy in January and February. I loathe those months...
Running hard lines for the fuel system would be a whole lot cheaper, but the more people I talk to, they are vibrational cracks just looking for a time and place.
Last edited by magnethead; 10-11-2018 at 11:03 PM.