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Old 06-11-2012, 09:04 AM   #51
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To "tub" mine originally I moved the leafs inside the frame. Didn't like the ride or traction issues, so instead of caltracs and better shocks and possibly a sway bar I went with a 4 link and coil overs. Here's a couple pics. 15x14 welds on 31x16 mt sr radials.
Looks like you reused the inverted spring mounts for your lower bar mounts. Good idea! Triangulated upper too. Nice work! Would you do anything different if you had to do it over?
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Old 06-11-2012, 09:52 AM   #52
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Looks like you reused the inverted spring mounts for your lower bar mounts. Good idea! Triangulated upper too. Nice work! Would you do anything different if you had to do it over?
Yes. Build a car to go fast, and keep the truck mild for cruising.... lol

Nah, I'd four link it to begin with. That's about it.
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Old 06-13-2012, 01:24 AM   #53
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bustedknuckles, any bed shots?
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Old 06-13-2012, 02:12 PM   #54
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yep.





after fuel cell install.





Getting ready to have it sprayed.
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Old 06-13-2012, 07:01 PM   #55
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Re: Pro street

Looking good. I like the stock appearing tubs.

Here is a pic of the inside of my bed. Somewhat similiar.
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Old 06-14-2012, 02:24 AM   #56
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Re: Pro street

mine has ladder bar/ coilover rear.
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Old 06-15-2012, 12:49 PM   #57
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Nicely done beds guys. dbmx66, do you have any suspension shots of what your set up look like?
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Old 06-15-2012, 01:36 PM   #58
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mine has ladder bar/ coilover rear.
damn thats nasty .i love the exhaust.makes me want to do that to mine.any more pics of this truck?its on my back ground at work on my comp.
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