03-27-2019, 10:02 AM | #51 |
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frame looks nice. curious if you did a step by step on the assembly, it would be good to see how it all fits together. looks like it's a full length frame rail minus the front bumper bolt on part, then the cross members also bolt on? and the IFS cross member bolts on as well?
what do you mean when you say the body and frame lay out at the same time? did I miss something by not being a bagged/slammed guy? |
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03-27-2019, 11:43 AM | #53 |
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ok, got it now.thanks. that is one thing I did on my frame swap, get the body as high as the frame so it doesn't hit first on speed bumps etc. we have a few monsters in some of the shopping areas. wish I were the snow removal guy on the grader JUST ONE TIME! they would get a hair cut.
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Wow looks awesome and I can't wait to see more pics!!! What stage chassis did you buy?
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Set the cab and front end on
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04-15-2019, 12:00 AM | #57 |
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Waiting on spindles
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04-15-2019, 01:03 AM | #58 |
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cool frame!
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Strong Work!!!!!
Fun to follow, just curious, any plans to do some weld stitches for insurance that any boltage loosens? Keep on keepin on Nuttz
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Tried my buddy’s wheels on the back
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Temp wheels these are 15’s. Can’t decide if I want the same ones in a 17 or not
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nice truck ans set up. what you end up doing with the other frame that has the porter built front suspension?
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oh nice good thing you were able to sale, so how long you think until your truck is on the road driving?
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Got the motor and trans in
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Looking good. dug
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Truck is looking awesome. Love the frame! What engine/transmission combo did you install?
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Bad@$$ Nailed the stance
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no real updates but hopefully soon
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Looking good. Hope you are having a blast doing it!
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01-17-2020, 03:58 PM | #74 |
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Had to get 17s to clear my brakes
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looking good. truck has serious attitude.
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