A couple of flex pics
Jul 31, 2002 | 03:48 AM
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A couple of flex pics
I decided to experiment with the flex in my new lifted setup.
Next time around, I will disconnect the front sway bar (If I can ever track down NUKE).
It also highlighted why a locker would be good...that lowest rear wheel started spinning when I tried to drive forward out of the ditch
Rear axle droop
Rear axle stuff
Hardware
In this last picture you can see the Billy, the top of the Downey spring and just see the custom bumpstops. Those of you with 99 and up trucks will note the lack of the stock isolator cone...the new setup is much smoother.
Just got to iron out that small vibration problem.
David
Next time around, I will disconnect the front sway bar (If I can ever track down NUKE).
It also highlighted why a locker would be good...that lowest rear wheel started spinning when I tried to drive forward out of the ditch
Rear axle droop
Rear axle stuff
Hardware
In this last picture you can see the Billy, the top of the Downey spring and just see the custom bumpstops. Those of you with 99 and up trucks will note the lack of the stock isolator cone...the new setup is much smoother.
Just got to iron out that small vibration problem.
David
Last edited by nrgetic99; Jul 31, 2002 at 03:50 AM.
Jul 31, 2002 | 04:04 AM
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Looks good. By the pics, you've got the same problem I have... super stiff front springs combined with IFS makes compressing the front pretty difficult. Looks like you've got some good flex in the back though. Disconnecting your sway bar will help a little, but it takes just the perfect situation to really pack the front tire. I've only ever been able to do it once...
My rear tire spun too, so this was as far as I could get. Maybe we should start a group buy on lockers
My rear tire spun too, so this was as far as I could get. Maybe we should start a group buy on lockers
Jul 31, 2002 | 04:54 AM
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Next years project is an ARB.
I really like the idea of having onboard air so I think the ARB will be the ticket.
The plan is to get the compressor late this year and install under the hood so I have my onboard air and then get the 3rd member work done March 2003....I am out of money until then !
I still have to buy and install this year...
Nuke Discos
32's
Sliderz
Level 10 tranny upgrade
305 cc injectors
So, unless I marry a very rich woman
I really like the idea of having onboard air so I think the ARB will be the ticket.
The plan is to get the compressor late this year and install under the hood so I have my onboard air and then get the 3rd member work done March 2003....I am out of money until then !
I still have to buy and install this year...
Nuke Discos
32's
Sliderz
Level 10 tranny upgrade
305 cc injectors
So, unless I marry a very rich woman
Jul 31, 2002 | 09:23 AM
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After looking at these pics for a while it is obvious why serious off roaders ditch the IFS in favor of a Dana axle.....look at how much droop and stuff you can get in back versus the front :pat:
Perhaps its time to get cuttin
Not !
Perhaps its time to get cuttin
Not !
Aug 1, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by David_Vestfal
Oooooooooooooh! I love them when they are clean!
Oooooooooooooh! I love them when they are clean!
to work on a dirty truck.BTW David,
Post some details of your light bar/front guard...please !
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