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Old 10-06-2013
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oh heck ya!
 
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Got some more pics and video on my other camera just can't find the cord.
 
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Very nice. Looks great sir. Well done. How's everything feel? Ready to change anything yet?
 
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Felt pretty good overall. I do wish I had more uptravel and assist for the steering.

If I notch the frame and use smaller bumpstops I should be able to gain 1"-2" uptravel.

My steering box is already tapped just need the cylinder/hoses and a cooler. Steering box got extremely hot.

Traction bars probably wouldn't hurt it either.
 
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Sweet offroad pics!!!
 
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Nice pics and vids! Looks like a good time. Im ready to get back out there bad!
 
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Started swapping in the manual tcase. Still need to get that paper gasket before I put it in. I thought it was just rtv and probably wouldn't hurt to just use rtv but I'm gonna get the paper one.







 
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Awesome build! U gonna wire the manual case to actuate te 4x4 lights on the dash? If so I'd love to see how that's done
 
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I just use RTV, works fine.

Did you already have a front shaft?
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
I just use RTV, works fine.

Did you already have a front shaft?
Not yet. I have an explorer shaft I'm gonna have lengthened/splined and 1350 joint on the axle end.
 
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Nice sounds good! You will enjoy having 4wd back
 
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Originally Posted by 03edge
Awesome build! U gonna wire the manual case to actuate te 4x4 lights on the dash? If so I'd love to see how that's done
Still need to figure out how to wire up the lights. I'd like to have them working eventually.


Got the case in and working on the shifter. The holes for the shifter bolts on the tranny were packed with mud. Still trying to get those cleaned out all the way.




I want to offset it like this to keep the cupholders.
 
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Picked up some 38" TSL SXs. These things are gnarly. I drop the truck off Friday to get the front gears and locker installed. So all that will leave is getting the front driveshaft and t case shifter made then boom 4WD!



Found a shifter boot from a 97 F150 but still working on the linkage.
 
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How much did that boot cost you matt? I need something to cover up this hole

 
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I found it on ebay for $30.
 
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Cool thanks bud. Trucks looking good btw
 
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so close! looking good,be a whole new animal with 4wd and those TSL's!
 
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bout time! Lookin good!
 
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97 F150 huh. I needed that information. I want to keep my cup holders as well
 
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Still haven't got the new tires mounted or reworked the tcase shifter. But this thing is 4wd again! Hell yeah!!

 
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ooo0ooo pretty!
 
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Truck looks good man! Really cool build
 
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uwharries open now, when are you goin down?
 
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bout time!
 
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Originally Posted by DangerRanger96
uwharries open now, when are you goin down?
I might head down the 19th and then there is a big get together at the Flats offroad park in Marion the next weekend.
 


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