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« on: May 26, 2010, 07:13:04 PM » |
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This is what I started with: 1986 K5 Blazer M1009 US Army Decommissioned 6.2L Diesel TH400 NP208 Factory 10Bolt axles F/R 3.08 gears 31X10.50R15 Yokohama A/T  First thing was to remove the front axle and springs:  Installed 4' lift springs and it's ready for the new Dana44 with 3.73 gears:   The front is now ready for some bigger skins. I picked up some 37X12.50R16.5 Military OZ Hummer takeoff's:  Time to start on the rear. Installed a Corporate 14bolt 3.73gears and a Detroit EZ locker. For now using 4" blocks until I do a shackle flip:  All done with the tires on the rear:  Testing the flex behind the shop. I have a little trimming to do in the front. Other than that this thing is going to be awesome:  Thanks to Moorehouse for all of the assistance:  The outcome of the build: 1986 K5 Blazer M1009 6.2L Diesel TH400 NP208 Dana 44 Front/ 14bolt Rear Detroit EZ locker 3.73 Gears 37X12.50R16.5 Goodyear Wrangler Military OZ Hummer Tires Total Lift = 7" |
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moorehouse77
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Dave... FSJ the other Jeep!
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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2010, 07:37:43 PM » |
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Thanks to Moorehouse for all of the assistance: Yeah Yeah ........ You and Chief are both cut off from the "moorehouse truck lifting shop"!!!!! Its my turn for a project!!!!!  dave. |
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JustChad
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2010, 07:39:07 PM » |
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Its my turn for a project!!!!! Whenever you're ready!!!! |
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2010, 07:56:38 PM » |
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Just kidding man always glad to help! Can't wait to see that thing in action!!!
Dave.
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2010, 08:31:07 PM » |
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I take it that it'll be ready for Borrego.
You should repaint the tire pressure labels on the fender to read 8-15psi or whatever you'll run on the trail.
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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2010, 09:25:07 PM » |
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arent you guys supposed to be making banjo's there?
great job on the truck. you bringing it out saturday?
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2010, 06:15:09 AM » |
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Luckily the banjo shop owner likes offroading so we get to pretend we have a fab shop.
dave.
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Metal Twister
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« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2010, 08:23:28 AM » |
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Looks great guys  Man, what a difference a day makes. Im soooo liking it How's the ride? |
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JustChad
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« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2010, 12:40:14 PM » |
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This monster will definately make it's maiden voyage this Sat. Can't wait!!!!!  The ride is fantastic. Better than it was before the lift. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2010, 12:55:49 PM » |
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Looking real good Chad. Wish I was there to help out with the lift instead of being stuck in Seattle. Looking forward to seeing the beast in action. I am sure it is gonna handle the trails with ease. And Dave, when ever you make up your mind as to the direction you want to go, you know I will be there wrenching on yours. The owner of the Moorehouse fab shop has to take time for his rig at some point.
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« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2010, 01:14:03 PM » |
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Looks good.
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« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2010, 06:34:25 PM » |
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that thing turned out AWESOME cant wait to see it on the trail this weekend.
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« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2010, 07:27:56 PM » |
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that thing turned out AWESOME cant wait to see it on the trail this weekend.
Theres a run this weekend? |
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« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2010, 05:07:23 PM » |
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While the wife was off getting a pedicure I decided to lay down some roll on bedliner. I used the Duplicolor stuff from Kragen. Before:  After:  The plastic is keeping my access panel separate until everything is dry. I really like how it turned out and it only 5 hours including dry time between coats. I put down 3 coats and had to wait 1 hour between coats. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2010, 07:40:13 PM » |
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looks good one ofthese days ill get to geting the zuk done
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« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2010, 07:48:40 PM » |
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thats exacatly what i want to do. let us know how this stuff works out and if its worth it.
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« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2010, 09:38:07 PM » |
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I did the same for my K5 Blazer. I removed everything except the door panels and it came out okay. My only problem was a few areas that I didn't prep right. You have to spend the extra time to sand the whole thing down and de-grease it too. I bought my stuff at Harbor Freight and only spent about $100 for the whole thing plus some spray can liner for hard to reach spots and corners. Now when I clean it out after a run, I park it on a slope and rinse it out. Don't forget to drill some holes in the low spots for proper drainage.  |
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« Reply #17 on: August 15, 2010, 09:55:18 PM » |
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That is exactly what I want to do... rinse it out with the hose. |
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JustChad
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« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2010, 04:17:53 PM » |
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I have had a winch laying around for a couple of years. It has been giving me the middle finger every time I look at it cause it isn't being used.  Well no more!! I finally got off my butt and made a bumper. This is before:  I started with a 4"X6" .188wall square tube steel. Layed out the pattern and cut it up.  Then started the fun of trying to get everything to line up and weld it.   Had to use the forklift to help get it lined up for the frame brackets.  After a whole day of grinding, I checked the fit and it was ready to paint.  The paint dried and now my winch doesn't give me the middle finger.  Total cost for the bumper was about $110. Total cost if someone wants me to make them one $6000. All in all I have about 48 hours into it. |
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« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2010, 04:38:00 PM » |
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SSSSSEXY Bumper ya got there Chad. Looks good on the beast. Its amazing how those giant rigs make those big bumpers look small. Nice Job How much to make me one for the rear? |
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