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05-17-2018, 05:42 PM | #1 |
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Re: Let's Build A 1 Ton Crew Cab 4x4
I can still see your pics, but I'm running a browser plugin (Chrome) that fixes the broken photobucket links after their BS policy change last year.
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Re: Let's Build A 1 Ton Crew Cab 4x4
need more info.
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09-08-2018, 11:52 AM | #4 |
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Any updates on your build?
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11-08-2018, 10:09 AM | #6 |
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Had a somewhat huge setback. The stand for the bed collapsed not too long after it was completed and we were going to swap the cab out... So that's getting fixed now.
I was informed my tailgate wasn't so nice underneath several layers of hidden bondo so I had to get a new one and a few other parts as well.
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11-08-2018, 03:48 PM | #7 |
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Ugh.... that sucks about the bed. Glad you stopped by though.
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11-08-2018, 04:14 PM | #8 |
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Thanks! Wish I had more to show, if anything else happens Ill be glad to show it too. This dang truck is going from just a driver and something to haul a camper to probably a whole other level once it gets back from paint.
I have been building a little c10 short bed pickup to so we can develop some parts for it.
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11-09-2018, 12:30 PM | #9 |
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Awesome work! I just finished reading through the entire thread.
I've been trying to research how to 4x4 swap a 2wd 1 ton and so much of the information out there is wrong or does not take into account the differences between the 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton frames. Thanks for taking the time to document everything you've done its been an immense help. |
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You are absolutely correct about all the misinformation. I am so glad to help anyone through this. This kit I installed on my truck has now been installed on quite a few other trucks now to help them convert their 1 tons and crew cabs to 4wd!
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11-12-2018, 05:05 PM | #11 |
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Trying to see all what I have for this build and figure up what is left to buy. Also noticed I have noticed I some how ended up with 2 boost gauges... I kind of would either like to find a RPM gauge that matches the 2 banks gauges or I guess find a pyrometer and RPM gauge to match the ISSPRO one.
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11-26-2018, 04:32 PM | #12 |
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Finally got one of our aftermarket skid plates made for my truck! I really like this thing.
Also, wanted to show off my partners 4-linked & bag swap. Its really coming together.
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11-27-2018, 02:37 PM | #13 |
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You are correct... That 4 link set up is looking good. The fancy link bars aren't for me, but I can appreciate the work involved. I can't wait to link and bag mine. That will be a fun project.
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11-27-2018, 04:14 PM | #14 |
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Glad you like it! Yeah the link bars are mostly just for show and since we have a plasma table we wanted to cut them out and make them look cool.
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It makes sense to showcase the kind of work you can do. Regular boring round tube links aren't going to get much attention. A lot of people won't notice the link brackets and stuff, but those bars will get their attention and draw them in.
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09-17-2021, 01:53 PM | #16 |
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A few photo updates. I finally had to go snatch back all my parts from my painter. 3 years it spent in paint jail with nearly no progress. I am getting back on track now. The photo with primer is how it is sitting at the moment.
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Glad to see you back at it
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Nice ride! sorry to hear about your stint in Paint Prison . So whats the plan?
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09-20-2021, 06:53 AM | #19 |
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I have found someone else to paint it. We are making decent progress. It will be all black with several coats of clear so I can maintain the finish for several years with paint correction and coating.
So far sticking with the 6.5 diesel with the banks turbo setup and NV4500. I have a spare LB7 duramax I am about to start rebuilding that may end up in it if I can find a way to mate it to the NV4500 or find a good enough deal on a ZF6. I'm also currently building a new house so I'll have to prioritize it at the moment.
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I remember this beast. Good to see you are back at it!
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09-27-2021, 02:14 PM | #21 |
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One thing I noticed from the side view was that my silver tank stuck out like a sore thumb but also I realized that I did not have it mounted flat at all.
So I dropped it, took the mount out and a friend of mine came over and we devised a way to rework the factory suburban bracket to fit in my frame and mount it level. I also had to paint it black so maybe it would stick out less. I also had an issue with my new tailgate and new hardware. I finally realized the issue when comparing it with the factory mount. Once I ground it down I was able to fit the new tailgate properly. Glad I am doing this now bc I rubbed some paint off the first go round. I also am test fitting the bumper. I'm having to modify the end of my frame some more as well as chop up my new factory style brackets. I am still missing the inner DS bracket though because they are on back order so I cant finish the bumper modification. If anyone has one let me know a price please. Also, anyone ever modify the bumper to get rid of the round carriage bolt heads?
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I have seen guys just weld the carriage bolts to the bumper and grind off the head, but haven't done so myself.
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I got the newly modified front tank mounting bracket installed. I'm waiting on the tank insulation to arrive before reinstalling it.
I even played around and put the fuel door on. I'm really liking how it turned out. Next I started working on the tailgate band. I originally wasn't planning to run one so I ordered a new tailgate without holes. Now I am considering whether to double side tape it or add the holes. Luckily someone on a Facebook group was nice enough to go measure their gate and give me dimensions. I took it apart to fix the dents and weld the holes. It will be blacked out with the rest of the truck. I also saw a picture of these very interesting door panels but no one knew who made them. Anyone seen these in a thread before?
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I'm in love with these LS-Fab billet anodized door handles.
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Thanks for pointing out the tailgate hardware issue. I'll keep an eye out for that.
Those billet handles look sweet. If you can afford 4 I should be able to afford 2, right...
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