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[turbojunker]

hmm... you make a good point

the only thing is that both call for them

i'm not running them though... KYB's all around did me well

You're probably better served with KYB's anyhow, since you're out there tearing up the auto-x. Mine handles about like a Crown Vic.

[flinterman2000]

I understand what you are saying. The bump stop should make contact before the shock bottoms out anyway.

[dogred]

Can you guys move this hijack to somewhere else, please.

[bracktheron720]

lol post a couple more pics that might help!!but any ways your truck is sittin really nice in the front are you on the bump stops??and i really like how short your standard cab is!!

[dogred]

I am not on the bump stops but very close. I will measure bumper height later, and post a couple of new pics.
Modified by dogred at 12:30 PM 1/20/2010

[dogred]

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[dogred]

[PEZi]

do you plan on cutting down the bump stops or getting shortened ones? cause if you're that low you're more than likely ON them with simple cornering like turning at lights and such... thus the suspension has infinite spring rate and bumps are killer... just a thought.... i cut mine down

[bracktheron720]

dogred if you do anything to the bump stops let me know i need to do sumthing with mine im sittin on them.......any ideas are always a help.

[turbojunker]

dogred if you do anything to the bump stops let me know i need to do sumthing with mine im sittin on them.......any ideas are always a help.

Up front I ran a sawzall through mine and made them about an inch tall. I unbolted the rear ones and threw them away.

[dogred]

It is a little bouncy up front, multiple bumps close together make for an interesting ride. I am not going to cut them, I was thinking of raising up the front 1". I will do more after I replace the lower ball joints. I have to get some rear shocks, maybe 2" blocks for the rear. I still need to haul load every now and then.

I had the front lower than it is now but I have to negotiate speed bumps on a daily basis.

[dogred]

how much you want for a set??????

I found an awsome deal $120 for some chrome ones and tires. The tires still have alot of tread and the chrome is good.

[dogred]

New update, I have been trying to find some rims that match my current rims but are 15 or 16 inch. Finally got the timing down and my truck runs like a champ, thanks to the redoing of the valve lash. Picked up a second transmission to do the bell housing swap and pray that is what is wrong with the starter problem. Also picked up some bucket seats, and currently looking for a center console off a early body D21.

[dogred]

Got some side mirrors off an 83 Datsun, smaller than originals but looking good, also installed a tach.

The tach install was very simple, alot easier than I originally thought. Next up, install rear shocks2" lowering blockslower ball jointsdifferent transmissionsteering wheelnew rims 15x8 or 16x8fender flares

[dogred]

Lowered the rear 3", plus new shocks,added some bumps and put on some new rubber on the front. Also installed two Accel Super Spark coils. Pics comming soon. Any one have a good idea to getting the lower ball joints out?

[Aven]

Dogred, PB Buster, breaker bar and a pickle fork applied with a sledge hammer. What's hanging you up?

[flinterman2000]

Yeah man. Use some muscle!!!

[Aven]

Dogred, I've got a 24" breaker bar that should give you the leverage you need to break the bolts loose. When I did the passenger side, I had a hard time with one of the bolts. It took several applications of PB Buster and the longer breaker bar to get it to let go. Send me an email if you need to borrow it.

[Charlie69]

BFG Big F%&*(() Hammer! Heat from a torch, you are replacing them?

[dogred]

Got the lower ball joints done, finishing the front end soon. New bushings, inner, outer tie rods and new center link. Got some 15x7 rims for the rear and lowered 3" in the rear. Pics coming soon.

[dogred]

Got the lower ball joints done, finishing the front end soon. New bushings, inner, outer tie rods and new center link. Got some 15x7 rims for the rear and lowered 3" in the rear. Pics coming soon.

[Aven]

Just finished the tie rods ends. They were much easier than the ball joints. Having a lift will make things even easier for you.

How's the bed coming along?