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I actually purchased them from KP Components. After I cut them all up I could of actually made them. I added the piece of square tubing in the center for added assurance. I had to trim them back a bunch when i changed the panhard bar that I got from Nate. It all eventually came together really nice.
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Looks like super nice project. I really like the attention to small details. I'm in too.
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Here is the pic of the fixed bag:
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And these are some of the other problem areas:
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doesnt look all that bad..
is that first pic the firewall channel?
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Re: El Chingon
When you got your rear diff powder coated did you tear the rearend all the way apart or can you just drain the oil and close it up. Will the heat cause damage to the bearings or seals?
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I took mine down to the bare housing for two reasons, first it needed a complete rebuild and second that is the way my powder guy wanted it. lol
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OK thanks. Nice build by the way.
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Ran into another snag last night. I am using a factory cross-member that I cut up to fit the application. Well I decided to flip the carrier bearing to align the drive line. In doing this I noticed that the factory carrier hanger has angle built into it. So i relief cut it to angle the bracket down instead of up to accommodate the new angle it has acquired with the dropmember. I also may a layout of the holes to make sure it went back to the same location after cutting and welding.
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Now I have it angled down so that the carrier bearing is in the same plain as the drive shaft. Just a little info for you guys doing the same thing.
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This is the factory modified cross-member I am speaking of.
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Got this over the weekend, let the fun begin:
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what up
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Sick build mate. Love it, I'm in for sure!! Lovin ya dually! How did ya get those truck rims on it? Cheers
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it is done via an adapter that takes it from stud centric to hub centric ten lug. At the time I was building the truck it was very expensive, now they are a dime a dozen.
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any progress lately?
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Not really, I have been super busy at work with projects and doing some trade shows in the sheet metal market. Been traveling to Atlanta, Orlando, and Vegas. Leave for an Elk hunt in Colorado on Tuesday. My Daughters birthday is in November and with all the Holidays coming I dont know when I will have time. Just stocking some parts right now and doing research. I thought it would be further along then this, don't we all.
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Re: El Chingon
Great looking dually and love the frame. What did you use for your disc brake conversion on the rear?
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Captain Fabs D52 brackets for the rear.
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What calipers and rotors?
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