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Old 08-20-2013, 08:13 PM   #51
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Sweet project, I'm in
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Old 08-21-2013, 02:24 PM   #53
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What they said, nice project ! Dig the wheels !
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Old 08-21-2013, 06:52 PM   #54
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Old 08-21-2013, 06:54 PM   #55
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What they said, nice project ! Dig the wheels !
Thanks! Glad you like the wheels! They're amazing! I'll be hitting you up soon for some Slosh Tubz!
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Old 08-23-2013, 09:35 PM   #56
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I worked on the truck a bit tonight, was only able to get a little bit accomplished. I had to drill and chisel out quite a few rivets and those take a bit to get out… I was able to get the old front crossmember out and install the new tubular crossmember. I was also able to get the trailing arm crossmember mocked up.

Tomorrow I plan on breaking loose the last few rear crossmembers and mocking up the rear notch.

Here's a few progress pics.
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Old 08-23-2013, 10:44 PM   #57
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Very impressive! I wish I had the money for something like that. Keep posting those pictures! Haha.

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Old 08-25-2013, 12:09 AM   #58
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Very impressive! I wish I had the money for something like that. Keep posting those pictures! Haha.
Thanks! I've been saving up for quite a while to do this build. I should have more pics up tomorrow of a couple small updates.
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Old 08-25-2013, 06:00 PM   #59
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So it doesn't look like much from the last update, but it took quite a while to get here. There were a lot of stubborn rivets, but I don't think I need to get rid of any more, so I'm pretty happy about that. Right now the step notches are just mocked up, I have to trim a bit of the frame to get them to seat right. I also took a picture of the SPID.
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Old 08-25-2013, 06:25 PM   #60
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I actually just saved up enough for air management. No drop members though.
I am getting the PB kits but not the drop members. They're the front basic kit and the rear stage 2 basic kit but I opted for the step notch and replaced the dominator bags for the SLam 7's.
what size lines did you end up going with? I chose 1/2 ports to 3/8th so that I could have a little more control of how hard it goes up and down without using slow downs.
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Old 08-25-2013, 08:00 PM   #61
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I actually just saved up enough for air management. No drop members though.
I am getting the PB kits but not the drop members. They're the front basic kit and the rear stage 2 basic kit but I opted for the step notch and replaced the dominator bags for the SLam 7's.
what size lines did you end up going with? I chose 1/2 ports to 3/8th so that I could have a little more control of how hard it goes up and down without using slow downs.
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Nice! That sounds like it's going to be a great build! I'm planning on 3/8th all around, but I'm still not 100% sure on that either.
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Old 08-25-2013, 08:06 PM   #62
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The reason I chose 1/2 is because if its too much air then I can get the slow downs but if I'm not happy with the air with 3/8th then I will have re plumb it all with 1/2 inch lines.
I subscribed to this build! Looking forward to updates!
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The reason I chose 1/2 is because if its too much air then I can get the slow downs but if I'm not happy with the air with 3/8th then I will have re plumb it all with 1/2 inch lines.
I subscribed to this build! Looking forward to updates!
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That makes total sense. Thanks for subscribing!
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Old 09-03-2013, 08:45 PM   #64
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Worked on the truck over the long weekend and got a bit more done! My dad helped for a bit and it really makes a difference on how much you get done with 2 people working on it at once. We were able to get the rear notches in place and bolted in and I finally was able to cut out the front notches for the rack and pinion and got that mounted too.

I have to get the rear axle narrowed 1.5" so that the rims will tuck with out rubbing, so the rear can't go to much further right now. After we got the rear notches in place I grabbed my new gas tank to start test fitting that.
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Old 09-03-2013, 08:49 PM   #65
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Looking good....Nice progress so far! Did you get the trailing arm version or the 4 link DM version?
Also, what's the best strategy to narrow the axles? I'm in the same boat as you but I don't want mess up. Thank you!
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Looking good....Nice progress so far! Did you get the trailing arm version or the 4 link DM version?
Also, what's the best strategy to narrow the axles? I'm in the same boat as you but I don't want mess up. Thank you!
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Thanks! I'm going with the trailing arm version, waiting to get the rear narrowed before I get them mocked up. I'm having a local chassis shop narrow the axle, I don't have the proper tools and jig to get it done right. Hoping to get it to the shop this week...
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Looking good, where did you get your tank from?
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Old 09-09-2013, 09:18 PM   #68
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Looking good, where did you get your tank from?
Thanks! I got my tank from CPP, I've only got it sitting on the frame rails, but it looks like it's going to mount up great!
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Thanks! I'm going with the trailing arm version, waiting to get the rear narrowed before I get them mocked up. I'm having a local chassis shop narrow the axle, I don't have the proper tools and jig to get it done right. Hoping to get it to the shop this week...
That's the version I chose as well. I don't have the tools
To narrow my axle either. Waiting on my rear disc brakes (should be here Friday) and then figuring out the hard lines,prop valve and master cylinder before i tackle the axles.
What's the update on your end? Are they at the shop as we speak? Keep up the good work bud!
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Nice progress. I am getting close to the that part of my build. I should be getting my frame back from the sandblaster this week. Then all I have to do is wait, wait and wait for my PB parts to come in. Did everything bolt up pretty nice?
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That's the version I chose as well. I don't have the tools
To narrow my axle either. Waiting on my rear disc brakes (should be here Friday) and then figuring out the hard lines,prop valve and master cylinder before i tackle the axles.
What's the update on your end? Are they at the shop as we speak? Keep up the good work bud!
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Nice! What brakes are you going with? My rear axle got dropped off at the shop on Saturday, it should be done in a week or so. I can't wait to get it back and finish up the rear. Get my frame to be a roller again. I'm currently trying to pick up a set of cheap rims so I don't ruin my nice ones!
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Nice progress. I am getting close to the that part of my build. I should be getting my frame back from the sandblaster this week. Then all I have to do is wait, wait and wait for my PB parts to come in. Did everything bolt up pretty nice?
Thanks! Porterbuilt parts are well worth the wait, trust me! Those guys sure know what they're doing! Everything lined up really well, the instructions they have are great! I have the new Dropmember, which was a little different than what the instructions showed, but it's really straightforward. I only had to coax one piece and that's because I didn't drilled out a hole big enough. A clean frame fresh from the sandblaster will be a great start!
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Nice! What brakes are you going with? My rear axle got dropped off at the shop on Saturday, it should be done in a week or so. I can't wait to get it back and finish up the rear. Get my frame to be a roller again. I'm currently trying to pick up a set of cheap rims so I don't ruin my nice ones!
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Thanks! I went with the CPP rear kit as I already had the front CPP kit. I kept my 6 lug pattern.
Almost a roller for you! That's pretty good man!
I am in the same situation as you with the cheap rims...found out GM stocks 99-13 Won't work. I stumbled upon a RARE set of weld racing lug with caps and lugs BUT stil unsure if they'll clear the calipers. I also found a set of Titan 18" steelies. They ended up being too much for what I'm trying to do with them.
Too bad you aren't closer amigo...have my eye on 2 different sets of 15" stock rallys for our trucks that will clear up to a 12" rotor. 1 set is $75 and 1 set is $150. I wish I had my PB stuff like you do. Haha.
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Thanks! I went with the CPP rear kit as I already had the front CPP kit. I kept my 6 lug pattern.
Almost a roller for you! That's pretty good man!
I am in the same situation as you with the cheap rims...found out GM stocks 99-13 Won't work. I stumbled upon a RARE set of weld racing lug with caps and lugs BUT stil unsure if they'll clear the calipers. I also found a set of Titan 18" steelies. They ended up being too much for what I'm trying to do with them.
Too bad you aren't closer amigo...have my eye on 2 different sets of 15" stock rallys for our trucks that will clear up to a 12" rotor. 1 set is $75 and 1 set is $150. I wish I had my PB stuff like you do. Haha.
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Haha I'm having the same problem as you, not much fits around the calipers. I got the 13" rotors for the front, so I need to find some 16" rims. I've been looking at 07-current jeep wrangler rims. They're 5x5 lug and are 16" and up. The good thing is that lots of people get rid of their stock jeep rims, I just need to be on CL 24-7 to snag a set! Soon hopefully!
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Haha I'm having the same problem as you, not much fits around the calipers. I got the 13" rotors for the front, so I need to find some 16" rims. I've been looking at 07-current jeep wrangler rims. They're 5x5 lug and are 16" and up. The good thing is that lots of people get rid of their stock jeep rims, I just need to be on CL 24-7 to snag a set! Soon hopefully!
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Very frustrating when you're trying to make progress, huh? Haha.
I hope you find some cheap so we can see more pictures of your build!
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