my 90 ext cab 4x4 fixer upper

[54 jimmy]

got my cup holder day before christmas. also got a vacume guage. it is temporarly mounted on the dash till i get my guage pod for the a pillar. also got a cold air intake on the way. that was my x-mas present to myself.

[54 jimmy]

my cold air intake came today. had it on in 20 min. now all i have to do is fab a box so i'm only sucking cold air from outside the engine comparnment.

[benoit454]

You do know the factory air cleaner and tube done the exact same thing the high price tube you got now is doing, except it pulled air from the fender behind the parklight. That's how my 88 is, only thing that setup you bought does, is smooth out the path for sure and look better, definately for sure on that one lol.

[54 jimmy]

loudnlifted88 yes i got them off e bay and they work great. i just had to extend the wire a bit that is all.

benoit454 i know but the stock filters are restrictive. i got a great deal on the cold air intake on e bay. $39.00 shipped to my door. i couldn't pass it up when everyone else wants a $160.00 to $300.00. i plan on making a box that will draw the air from the factork location. probably this week ,if i can get up my uncle shop to use his break and bender.

[loudnlifted88]

Originally Posted by 54 jimmy

loudnlifted88 yes i got them off e bay and they work great. i just had to extend the wire a bit that is all.

yeah i had to extend mine to and where did you pick up that filter on ebay?

[54 jimmy]

this is the seller name on ebay fuzionmailzone626

[loudnlifted88]

Originally Posted by 54 jimmy

this is the seller name on ebay fuzionmailzone626

thanks

[Dub_X]

I know this is kind of reviving a semi-dead thread, but I have a question. When you put the 33's on, was your truck stock height in the front and did the tires rub? Or were the t-bars cranked?

[54 jimmy]

truck was stock height. they rubbed only at full lock. they rub a little when turning on the pass side inner fender but my cab is a little tweeked on the frame. the driver side didn't rub the inner fender except at full lock. the back of my truck has two leafs added and a 2in block.

[Dub_X]

Originally Posted by 54 jimmy

truck was stock height. they rubbed only at full lock. they rub a little when turning on the pass side inner fender but my cab is a little tweeked on the frame. the driver side didn't rub the inner fender except at full lock. the back of my truck has two leafs added and a 2in block.

Was asking because I'm probably gonna put 32's on my '88 Chevy, and it sits stock. If I have to, I'll put blocks in the back, and crank the t-bars then get it realigned. I just wanted to know if I would have a clearance issue leaving it stock height.

[54 jimmy]

might have a little rub on the front.

[Dub_X]

Originally Posted by 54 jimmy

might have a little rub on the front.

I figured so. If I have to, like I said I'll just crank the t-bars and have it re-aligned. Or just crank t-bars and wait on alignment lol because the truck's not tagged and doesn't go anywhere except move around the yard and down the road every now and then

[Dub_X]

Looks good man. Looks real good. Lol by the way, I wanted to ask. What'd it take for that semi truck front bumper to fit?

[54 jimmy]

had to make my own brackets to fit in the stock location. oh and lots of cutting,bending and welding. lol. thanks i can't wait to see it in it's new coat of international harvester red. paint cost me $49.93. that was paint,hardener,and thinner. i love tractor supply.

[Dub_X]

Lol yeah tractor supply is indeed awesome for the things you need. Don't forget to upload pics when the truck has its nice new paint coat on!

[54 jimmy]

i'll have pics tomorrow night right after it is painted. while the paint is still wet and the after in get it put back together for sure.

[bulldog2513]

great progress man. lookin good. think i may have to borrow the semi bumper idea for my 95 z71, that looks KILLER! especially since im a truck driver lol cant wait to see the new pics

[54 jimmy]

thanks. no problem steal my idea for the bumer. beats paying $800 + for the same bumper you can make. i can't wait to see it painted either.

[bulldog2513]

yeah no joke there. even my small budget has a small budget. i have wanted a big bumper but never thought about cutting down a texas bumper. have thought about fabing my own brush guard and have the idea of how i want it to work. when i get around to it ill post u a pic. hope it turns out as good as yours

[54 jimmy]

well mine isn't finished. i plan on making a full face brush guard with a hood protector too. kinda like the hummer guard. i hope yours turns out better than mine. kinda like these.

[bulldog2513]

that would be SWEET! i have never seen those before. i assume they hinge for engine access. i have to get a notcher and bender before i even attempts brush guards. maybe soon.

[54 jimmy]

well she is painted. before and after pics.

[Dub_X]

It's so beautiful!! Lol

[bulldog2513]

lookin good man! looks like a big shiny red fire truck or ummm international tractor.

[54 jimmy]

here is a pic of the finished product. well for now till i make my cowl hood and finish the brush guard.