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Well, I spent the morning correctly installing the panhard bar crossmember and mount. I also installed the core support crossmember. Pics...

Panhard bar mount and crossmember...
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Another angle
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Core support crossmember
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I am really stoked to be to this point, need to finish installing the truss and motor mounts on the main crossmember next.

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Nice! :metal:

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Nice Progress. Looking Good!

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way to go Buck, this is coming along nice. makes me want to spend my house project money, haha

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Kool ....... !

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Excellent progress on the chassis!

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Nice work! Love them PB parts :metal:

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Looking good. Those pics are making me re-think waiting on a DM.

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Killer progress! PB stuff looks great! Still salivating over the new wheels, too! Gonna look sweet on that white.

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Thanks guys! To this point it's just been manual labor, now the fun begins putting the puzzle together. :lol:

"If you have the means I highly recommend picking one up." - Farris Beuller

The only regrets I have are not going with the touring vs mild and not ordering the inner frame structure PB now offers. The reason I say that is I believe the touring ride height will be closer to the drop this truck had when I got it (5.5/7 vs 4/6) and I plan on driving this truck like a sports car so the inner structure would be nice to make the chassis more rigid. I may still order it and install it later when it comes in. :ito:

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Go on, order it, you know you want too!

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I want one too ..... !

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ME ThReE! That inner structure is sexy!!!

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I've been thinking about it the last few days and very well may. It'll probably mean the truck won't see the summer deadline I put on myself but I also don't look forward to pulling the motor to just to replace the crossmember. Just go with the touring and I'll buy your mild at a deeply discounted rate since its "used" :lol: :smoke: Seriously though if you think you may want to go touring hit me up.

I REALLY REALLY like the new crossmember brace but couldn't bring myself to spend that much money so I went with the adjustable TA one. Its totally worth the money but I'd rather have a DM instead.

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I'm going to find out if I can swap it even though I already cut the rear of the frame for the notch... We'll see what Nate says.

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Haven't done anything in a couple days, but here is another pic I found on my phone.

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Looks great Buck!

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Buck you've done alot so far and it's looking great. Your allowed a few days off :lol:

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Thank you brutha!

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Small progress tonight trailing arms are connected, coilovers next.
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My son and I spent a little time in the garage last night goofing with coilovers and frontend parts. :cool:

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Father Son time, priceless!

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Looks so good!

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Alright ...... ! Garage time is good ..... ! BUT Garage time with the kids is priceless .... !

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Very nice!

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Made more progress over the last few days.

Got the rear drum brakes removed and the CPP kit mocked up.
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Front end together with the exception of the tie rod ends. I didn't have a drill bit to drill the spindle to accept the bolts and hardware for the rod ends.
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Went to Lowe's first thing this morning and got a 5/8" drill bit.
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This is before trimming the rack to bring the toe closer to correct. I have trimmed each side a bit but I think more is needed. I'd like to get it on the ground with some weight before I trim any more.
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Productive weekend. Keep it up.

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Great Progress, Looking Good!

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Thanks guys! I'm hoping to keep some momentum but I will be waiting on parts for a bit. I have been on a roller-coaster this weekend with the thought of buying an inner frame structure and a possible swap to bags. I've been wanting the inner structure since I first saw it but the swap for bags came from my younger son. I received trailing arms with spring mounts on them with my kit and my son asked what they were for. When I told him he said, "So we could have bags?" I'm trying my best to stay on track but the T.A.D.D. kicks in and I'm off on a tangent. I have no idea when my parts will be in so it may be a rough week or so! :lol: Anyway, I am thankful for a wife who supports my truck habit, for my sons who dig trucks too, and for the truck guys who answer my crazy texts. I'll be praying to the parts gods and waiting for the big brown truck. I love the big brown truck! :metal:

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So C/O's may not be in the cards now, huh? Good luck making a decision.

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That inner frame structure is a very nice piece, I have been thinking about it for mine as well, and I say switch over to bags ;)

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Any progress on the decision? :)

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I ordered the upper bag mounts for the front yesterday. Anyone need a set of coilovers?

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^^^ Bahahaha. I knew that was coming. :lol:

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Everyone knew it was coming, they a read post#589. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

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I knew at post #1. This ain't the 1st time ;)

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That was my suspicion as well. You're going to have to change the name of the project when you switch paint colors!

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Good luck with this, I change directions every 10 minutes with my Burb Build! Ol Travis over at Pro Performance probably hates me because I have had him price out wheel sets about 15 times now! :D

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:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
I think I have a plan that will keep the project name safe and the truck white.

Yep, the key for me will be keeping the parts arriving on-time. I think creation of a spread sheet is in my future, something to keep track of progress and the parts and labor required. :metal:

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Nice, I think it is the right choice and you'll be happy with it. Believe me I know a thing or two about changing my mind during a build :lol: