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http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/15340/10002/-1

20-Gallon - 24'' L x 20'' W x 10'' H
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That looks sweet! Are you gonna just cut out a spot in the bed?
 
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I want that!.... Mmmmm.... Getting my ducks in a row now, just need to freakin graduate so I can start!
 
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Good gosh Zach I have been slackin lol...I need to stay up on your thread more...it just moves to dag on fast I just went back and looked at the pictures of the back..that looks awesome! Those Mud Grapplers look so nice :)
 
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i guess what i will do it wait to see where you put yours and go from there haha..

dont forget to take out the foam..
 
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Originally Posted by vansnxtweek
Good gosh Zach I have been slackin lol...I need to stay up on your thread more...it just moves to dag on fast I just went back and looked at the pictures of the back..that looks awesome! Those Mud Grapplers look so nice :)
LOL you missed the pictures of the back?
 
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Originally Posted by HighRollerII
i guess what i will do it wait to see where you put yours and go from there haha..

dont forget to take out the foam..
LOL thanks! I will be mounting mine in a few days.
 
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Sweet. Now that the gas tank is outta the way you can fit a doubler in there.
 
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Originally Posted by RazorsEDGE
Sweet. Now that the gas tank is outta the way you can fit a doubler in there.


In time. Ive got 2 1354s now
 
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Yes you do!

Even with the stock fuel tank installed a double fits. The hard part is the mounting plate that goes between the 2 t-cases.


You could have saved some money Beard and got a BII tank with the same capacity for less. I guess since you already had the pump adaptor it was worth it.
 
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I almost went the BII way but decided this would be easier and its only a 100 more. Most BII tanks go for around 100 new I think.

A 100 is a lot but this project is way over budget as is. I cant see me doing too many more modifications on the truck over the summer.
 
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I hear ya! I have looked into the 30 gallon BII replacment tank, but it is $400
 
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LOL not to mention the fillup price at the pump! but you could drive a while with it. I wanted a 25 gallon but too pricey
 
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Yea it would cost $110 or so to fill up. But i could go 450 miles on 1 tank at 15mpg. I will stick with my stock 20 gallon tank!
 
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Originally Posted by SuperGildo@RRP
also, dont do 18 inchs coilovers. unless they now have a spring that would work, no spring is long enough and upon full droop, the spring can unmount and fall under the shock tube. not something you want to chance for only two extra inches...


If travel was REALLY an issue (dont know why that much is) then you can mount the C/Os on the lower links to give a better net wheel travel
Gil, use a third spring. It's a very low-rate spring (maybe 5 lbs/in) and it goes between the top spring and the upper coil seat. When the suspension droops out that far, the third spring will push the other two springs down and keep them in the right place. When there is more weight on the coilover, the third spring is completely compressed and occupies perhaps 1/4" of the coilover. There's a technical name for it but I can't think of it right now.
 
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damn dude this is coming alone sweet i am currious how much money do you have into your truck total from the time you bought it just in add ons not including the price of the truck? 10k??? i would love to make my truck like yours.
 
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I bet $10,000 wouldn't touch it. I had almost $10,000 in my '97.
 
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really i didnt think you had that much into your 97 i wish i could of bought your 97 i love it i want me truck that tall so bad.
 
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Originally Posted by Gearhead61
Gil, use a third spring. It's a very low-rate spring (maybe 5 lbs/in) and it goes between the top spring and the upper coil seat. When the suspension droops out that far, the third spring will push the other two springs down and keep them in the right place. When there is more weight on the coilover, the third spring is completely compressed and occupies perhaps 1/4" of the coilover. There's a technical name for it but I can't think of it right now.
Kyle, thats called a tender coil. this has no bearing on the situation because as you know the slider/stops for the upper coils can only end at the shock body.
 
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really i didnt think you had that much into your 97 i wish i could of bought your 97 i love it i want me truck that tall so bad.
Not counting buying it, I had about $8,000 in it.
 
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Originally Posted by Downey
damn dude this is coming alone sweet i am currious how much money do you have into your truck total from the time you bought it just in add ons not including the price of the truck? 10k??? i would love to make my truck like yours.
unfortunately way more than i care to discuss.

10k isnt even half that.
 
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damn dude but look at your truck i think its the nicest truck on here i love it i want it lol/ im guessing your planning on keeping for a long time?
 
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no plans to sell it. too much time and effort put into to sell. plus the good memories. i dont see it going anywhere no matter the price of gas. its paid for so id just park it.
 
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no plans to sell it. too much time and effort put into to sell. plus the good memories. i dont see it going anywhere no matter the price of gas. its paid for so id just park it.
Im glad you feel that way. I am keeping mine forever...
 
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yeah i feel the same way and my truck is basicly stock im getting a beat 4cyl mustang next weekend that i can hopefully get running and then be able to save some money for my truck and just run my truck in the winter months
 


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