Quasi242's RCD to DBR and other stuff
#52
So I took the truck out for a trial run last night. All I can say is wow. This truck is so much fun to drive now. It floats through the rough stuff and feels very controlled through the bumps and g-outs. Through the course of the night it became very clear that the rear of the truck needs a long travel treatment as well, as it could not keep up with the front. The RCD rear is much better than stock but no where near the DBR front. Unfortunately, being a night run, I did not get any pictures other than a cell phone picture of a sidewinder that we almost ran over. Front fiberglass is still on route. I will post more pictures when the fenders arrive.
Last edited by Quasi242; 04-11-2009 at 09:53 AM. Reason: Added picture
#53
I decided to do a 360 shoot today. I still don't have the front fenders, hopefully they will be on by next weekend. I am trying to decide if I can live with the current stance. I guess that it would be labeled a reverse California lean. Let me know what you think: Level it (drop the back) out or leave it alone?
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#58
Ultimately, I will LT the back as well. I will probably go with flipped hangers, Camburg shackles, and a Deaver G50 race pack. Obviously this will require new shocks and a bed cage as well. I am also considering the Giant 64" leaf pack. For now, I just need to adjust the stance and live with the current travel.
My only concern with removing the block or installing a shorter shackle is that I will be loosing 2"+ of bump travel unless I remove the bump stop extension and replace the RCD Bilstein shocks with a shorter body shock.
My only concern with removing the block or installing a shorter shackle is that I will be loosing 2"+ of bump travel unless I remove the bump stop extension and replace the RCD Bilstein shocks with a shorter body shock.
#60
well i was the one who was going to buy Matt's RCD kit, but after speaking with him several times and seeing his sick-a$$ build, i went out and purchased a DBR kit as well. should arrive in a few days... build thread to come.
so now, i hope one of you guys jump on the great offer that Matt has for his RCD, unless it has already been spoken for!!! i myself will also have part for grabs in the near future.
so now, i hope one of you guys jump on the great offer that Matt has for his RCD, unless it has already been spoken for!!! i myself will also have part for grabs in the near future.
#61
My front glass finally arrived from Fiberwerx. I bought them with a black gel coat since I knew that it would be a while before I got around to a new paint job. The match is far from perfect, but definitely beats the white fender look (IMO). The install went fairly easy and only took a few hours. The most critical part was locating an drilling the holes for the posts located on the back of the headlight assembly. Since we were working late at night, I did not take any progress pictures, but here is the finished product.
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#74
I am currently trying to decide whether or not I should add a skid plate to my current tube bumper or simply start over from scratch.
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