Brian's '96

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Re: Brian's '96

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Brian, Ever thought of the dead coils used for the Dodge 2500/3500s?

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/1829434169.html

Chop the 5 dead coils!
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tcm glx wrote:Brian, Ever thought of the dead coils used for the Dodge 2500/3500s?

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/1829434169.html

Chop the 5 dead coils!
Interesting idea, but what's the rate? I don't think they would yield enough travel.





Now, check out the cans on this! Haha! Haven't done a thing in a while, but got started on the resevoir cans this evening.


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cut on a mill?
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Dust wrote:cut on a mill?
Yeah. My laser hasn't arrived yet.
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yikes wrote:
Dust wrote:cut on a mill?
Yeah. My laser hasn't arrived yet.
I know the feeling I am waiting for the thought controlled unit, I wish it would get here I got something to cut!
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You sure that material is strong enough?
Sho nuff,
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SteveG wrote:You sure that material is strong enough?
Yer jus jealous.
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Cans are just about wrapped up.

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Alright. This appears to be the easiest mounting position for these monsters.

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Keep at it, you're almost there!
"If at first you don't succeed, it may be cheaper to buy it."
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Stop over-engineering the small stuff and work on the good stuff, damn it!
Sho nuff,
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SteveG wrote:Stop over-engineering the small stuff and work on the good stuff, damn it!
Ok B, the PM hath spoken!
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Nick wrote:
SteveG wrote:Stop over-engineering the small stuff and work on the good stuff, damn it!
Ok B, the PM hath spoken!
Did anybody else see small stuff? Cuz I sure didn't. Haha! Actually PM, it was not easy to come up with a location for these things. This space is a compromise of sorts. It blocks space where I planned to tie the bumper in originally. I went through a dozen different configurations and this was the winner. Now I can finally cut some hose and assemble the shocks. Woohoooo!!!
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yikes wrote:Did anybody else see small stuff? Cuz I sure didn't. Haha!
Haha, true!
yikes wrote:...it was not easy to come up with a location for these things.
I told you it would be a pain in the ass! At least you only have to do it once... hopefully!
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SteveG wrote: At least you only have to do it once... hopefully!
Yeah, we'll see about that! I was crying on Nick's shoulder yesterday and talking about cutting everything off and starting over.
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Ya know, I totaly forgot Revolution makes 4" C/O's. I know Ronnie has springs in stock. You might want to give him a call as you may be changing rates on the main before this is all over...........
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BDKW1 wrote:Ya know, I totaly forgot Revolution makes 4" C/O's. I know Ronnie has springs in stock. You might want to give him a call as you may be changing rates on the main before this is all over...........
Ha! As soon as I saw Revolution I thought "Oh yeah!!!". Can't believe I didn't think of that. Thanks!!
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I'm absolutely stoked right now!! Dust sent some Delrin my way and now I may have tenders. Wooohooooo!!!
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It's get difficult to get excited when a truck has been down for that long. Getting pretty close though! Hopefully you can get a hold of some springs... what else needs to be done besides that?
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Relocate the battery
Replace the T-case
Replace the Master Cylinder
Reroute brakelines
Replace rear wheel bearings
Build a rear bumper
Build a structure for the front end
Mount the glass hood
Finish the front bumper
Replace body mounts


Not necessarily in that order, but that's the short list.
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