[47 Fasttoys]

OK, here we go.
#1 I don't remember the front weight of the donor, NADA says it's curb weight was 4831#, I do know with the wood bed and 1/2 a tank of gas the COE weighs in at 5000# with an even 50/50 balance, yeah that surprised me to.

#2 I would say it is very close to to donor on the front axle.

#3 Control arms are flat. I had it aligned after finishing the build with the stock suspension and with uncut springs and it was very close with only a very small adjustment needed on the toe in.

#4 For the bed is heavier then the stock bed for sure. Now, that being said my donor was a short bed extended cab so some of the weight on the rear axle was from the cab. All that being said I would guess I picked up around 400# on the rear compared to stock.

#5 The ride is very good, maybe a little softer in the rear due to the bed weight.

#6 I do not hit the snubbers. I do hit the fenders from time to time as they are a bit closer to the tires then needed. More on that in a minute.

#7 I went with the long wheel base because it was available at a very good price and the mileage was low. I had also set my sights on 2003 to 2005 1500 series only for Gen 3 ECU, DBW and rack and pinion steering. It took about 1 month and the right one fell in my lap, only 6 miles from my house.
The bed was built for loading and overall space, I do use the truck as a truck on a regular basis.

#8 I don't notice any abnormal brake issues, 4 wheel discs all stock components with the ABS not hooked up.

#9 Suspension mods, yep, I run 8" airbags in the front, 5" helper air bags in the rear. I do still have the stock rear leaf springs in the rear and stock shocks all the way around. no front sway bar, I may put this on with the camper later. Normal ride pressure in the front is 85 PSI, the rear is at 5 to 10 PSI. With the wood bed I ran 0 PSI in the rear. 20 or more PSI in the rear will pick the rear up 2 to 3 inches when unloaded. Maximum load to date has been around 1500# on the bed and it was no problem at 50 PSI. I ran it up to 100 PSI once and it turned into a rock in the rear. The rear bags solved question #6.
The only time I have interference issues is when I drop the front, at that point turning the wheels is not a real option. Front bumper will hit the payment.

#10 I have insulation over the front engine covers which are under the seat. no heat issues from the engine.

# 11 Noise, very very quite, stock exhaust, no cats. I do get asked if its running often. My wife hates the sound (or lack of it), she wants it to rumble.

#12 Sir she said she was 18 officer and I had no idea her dad was the sheriff Sir. Sorry....flashback.

Other info: 1/8 mile time 10.541 @ 68 MPH, 3rd in truck club autocross out of 15. 17 to 18 MPG.

Thank you all for the compliments, this has been, by far, the most satisfying build I have done.
Rob