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2005 edge dana 30 4 link swap

   
Old Apr 17, 2012
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Truck runs :)



And the shocks are in

 
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Old Apr 18, 2012
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Truck is sitting in my driveway :)
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012
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Pics?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012
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Will take some after work today. What all does everyone want pics of?
 
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Will take some after work today. What all does everyone want pics of?
Any flex pics…

Looking good.

when is the kits going to be ready for sale…

Nice work.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012
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Tried to gauge were to trim the fenders. THis didn't really help need to find a way to flex it out at home.













 
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Looks good.

Nice work.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012
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Truck looks really good!!!!! Looks like u wont have to trim much.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012
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Trimmed the rear fenders out they should be able to clear a 42" tire as it sits in the rear.









Also finally mounted the front license plate.

 
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Looks good. What size and backspaing are your rims?
 
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Looks good. What size and backspaing are your rims?
They are 16.5x9.75 and I think 4.75" backspacing but I am not positive on that.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012
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Hooked up the on board air. For now there is a tire filler hose hooked up to the regulator basically to test the setup. Still have to set the solenoid up for the front locker off of it.
 
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Looking awesome! I still can't believe those tires came off my brothers truck! I can't wait to sas my truck.
 
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Looking awesome! I still can't believe those tires came off my brothers truck! I can't wait to sas my truck.
They came out nice once I grooved them and took the chrome off and painted them black. I can't believe they had tubes in them.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012
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2hrs on a dirt roads...Truck ran well no issues, flexed good rode well etc.







Only the sides got dirty the underside of the truck is pretty clean still.
 
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Truck looks good!!
 
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Are you going to cut the front fenders? Looks like they need it.
 
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Old May 2, 2012
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Are you going to cut the front fenders? Looks like they need it.
Trimmed the bumper yesterday will pull the flares and trim a little out of the front this weekend. It only hits on the lower rear of the flare with the wheels turned to the lock and flexed out.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2012
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All that's left is fender trimming and the solenoid for the front locker.



 
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I don't remember is that a trail gear bumper?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2012
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Originally Posted by 98liftedranger
I don't remember is that a trail gear bumper?
Nope local shop made it.
 
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Truck looks great man! Really stuffing those front fenders. Can't wait to see some actual action shots!
 
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What set up do you have on the rear? Looks clean with the lcg instead of towering.
 
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What set up do you have on the rear? Looks clean with the lcg instead of towering.
The rear is BDS J4000 4" lift leafs, Zone 1" XJ lift shackles and a 1" full perch length steel block that has the leaf packs centering pin run through it. Net lift was 5 or 6". I prefer the LCG look and it performs better here.
 
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