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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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that looks to be a bit to much work and I like the TG kit wil the twin stick for $199 Ill prolly go with that and and there dual adapter and use my stock crossmemberfor now
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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the 37s rub on the inner fender on the firewall only cuz i moved my front axle back 1" for when I install a drop hanger that will move it forward .5-1" will prolly remove the axle relocating plate til I install the hanger and put the axle back at 1.75" forward of stock and I shouldnt have any rubbing (hopefully)






will try to get closer pics of tire/wheel wellat lock n stuff

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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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also have a 2" bodylift on the way that I scored a great deal on
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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That is a sweet truck dude!
Great work!
One of my favorite 1st gens ever
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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That is a sweet truck dude!
Great work!
One of my favorite 1st gens ever
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also i want to spool my rear and would like to just weld my rear but im runnin V6 3rds and I know its possible to weld it but a ppl keep tellin me it prolly wouldnt hold long an find a 4cyl 3rd with the same gears or just pony up th $$ for a spool
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4YOTA


Those 37's make the yota axle look tiny! Haha
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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yeah thats why I ordered a 2" body lift to make it look a lil more praportionate
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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went wheeling last nite

went wheeling tonite with a friend had a blast and broke my front drive shaft (wish I had a rear locker) but still went on it 2WD lo and kept up no problem got a few pics but it was dark, cold, & snowing









friends SA frontier (let him borrow my 37s since his 35s were bald and he wanted to check clearence for 37)




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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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ok so as far as lockers go I wish I was still rnning 4cyl 3rds so I cold just weld them up but am running V6 3rds instead so now its not that cheap/easy so I am prolly going to jsut buy a coulpe aussie locker since they finally came out with the V6 or just spend money and have someone install a spool it would all be about the same price...
http://www.aussielocker.com/item.php...0/120009/.html
http://www.datinfab.com/spoollocker6cylinder.aspx

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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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ok so as far as the lockers go I did find more on erlding up a V6 3rd and it really helped so I think Im gonna try it and if it doesnt work Ill just pitch the money for a spool... I just need to find someone with a welder stronger than my 90amp
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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got my body lift installed and I am happy with it so far... It was a 2 day process since I had to patch weld my floor on the pass side it was completely rusted through... now that I haev the room I want to raise my gas tank and tranny to clear the bottom up more and then hopefully get my G52/54 5 speed swapped in and start on some dual cases and rear locker



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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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well I thing after a coulpe days of driving Im gonna cut the body lift down to a 1" and add a front drop hanger to level with the rear and correct my pinion angle and I am saving for new gears and a rear locker prolly spool unless I can get enough for the V6 aussie




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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Looking good. You keep saying aussie locker, but i didn't know they made one for the V6 third. It has been in developement for years.

Have they finally finished it and started selling them?
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Yes they finally have them!!!

http://www.aussielocker.com/item.php...0/120009/.html


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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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aussie finally released the V6 so now I am really leaning toward it if I can save the money
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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ok so I came across a local deal to get 2 factory V6 4.88 3rds for $150 each should I do it or save for 5.29... I dd my truck on my 32s but wheel with my 37s... after my 37s wear out I will prolly stick with a 33" or 35" tire and figured 4.88 would be a good nutueral gear since I plan to run dual cases that will be for trail so the gear choice is more a matter of choice for street...

so with that said 4.88 or 5.29s

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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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I think the 4.88's will do fine as long as you don't go above 35's. But that's just my opinion, I'm running 33's with the 4.88's and an auto...for now.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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how strong are the factory V6 4.88 3rds compared to a regeared V6 3rd and could I still put a spool in a factory 4.88
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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any one heard of the company called durasolid found them on pirate 4x4 and they say its the company that makes them for yukon the make them for 4cyl and V6 for only $69
http://durasolid.com/ProductDetail.a...4&ProductName=
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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ok so how hard would it be to install a spool by myself?

also how are the driving characteristics of a spool on the highway 65-75mph is it any different then around town 25-45mph
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