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I'd sell that work body bed fast, you'll recoup at least your full initial investment just by getting rid of that. Or hit up 100dollarman for a M105 trailer and swap the mil box to the truck and build up the work box into an offroad trailer.

I've read that Tahoe rear leaf springs are appropriate for use in modified MJs, being the same spring rate and forward length but 5in shorter on the backside. Since I was out dragging my rear bumper on the rocks a few weeks ago I've gotten very interested in reducing rear overhang, moving the spring shackle 5in forward sounds like a good start and a heck of a lot easier and cheaper than a 3-link. Does anyone have experience with this or know which specific Tahoe is appropriate to yank springs from? I saw it mentioned briefly on JF that it was done but there was no detail and it's crowded there so I figured I should ask here first.

Balancing beads work, when I was a heavy equipment shop we used them in 19.5s and above, and they definitely reduced cupping and improved ride.

I'm literally just now today about to cut all my flares off. Which part should I save for guys who want to keep it stock? I have painted flares. They're coming off and the inner fenders are getting cut out.

They'd certainly have made it easier on us.

Deal is dead, no more closeout premium filters for now.

I need to do this. I was figuring on using 2x6 though. My rockers are gone.

Easier than going with that 2500 front end. I hear those take forever to show up. And while I like the look of Commander headlights, they seem like an all-work-no-gains scenario.

They're certainly a different look.

IMO, round headlights look alright with the late grille if it's done well. I don't like a narrowed grille or those eBay projectors though.

You can adapt anything, it's just metal. Or maybe plastic, if you prefer a heat gun to a welder. I think this guy uses XJ armored drop in cans.

I really don't think it's terrible. Dakota tails are $30 a pair new, and Comanche tails are often 3x that used, especially outside the forum trading. I'm going to make some buckets for different tails sooner or later for mine. I have 2 pairs of Comanche tails but I've never been able to leave anything stock.

Somebody in Europe put those on a little while ago. http://comancheclub.com/topic/42525-dakota-tail-lights/

Oil is cheap, change it. Any time I've ever done engine work because of oil and coolant contamination, I flushed oil and cooling systems multiple times before releasing the vehicle.

Did this WJ axle conversion ever happen? I've been considering WJ axles since they're wider and have way better brakes.

I actually know two guys with convertible Dakotas, they love em.

$3000 seems a little ambitious.

Looking good. Looking real good.

Thank you very cool.

Nice truck, man. Do you remember what year Dodge your headliner came out of? My Jeep has no headliner and every penny counts.

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I like the Wagoneer nose a lot, if I ever come across one, I'll probably take it home. It might look a little silly with my TJ flares, but TJ flares are a little silly as is.

I've seen pictures on here where a guy made some light cross-bars to support the tank across the frame, looked like it would fit under the bed fine. If you have an old angle iron bed frame in storage, that would be more than enough. Working at Toyota for years, I've taken off more than my fair share of beds because of all the frame recalls and such. You definitely want to soak those fasteners in penetrating oil as much as you can, especially at home where you probably can't get comfortable by working on a lift. If you can get your hands on Würth Rost Off Max Ice, it makes PB Blaster look like a child's toy. If you live or your truck ever has lived in a state that uses road salt, be prepared to get out the biggest impact gun you have and the biggest breaker bar. Extensions are the enemy of torque, you want to be right on the socket. When you take the bed off, an engine hoist can help you if you don't have three friends who want to come help.

I buy my tires from Discount Tire direct usually, but I'll still check around for a closeout. Tire Rack sometimes has really good deals. For quite some time I'd been able to mount tires at work but next time I'll be going to my buddy's place and sliding him some cash since I work alone.

I've used a lot of LED roll lighting but not yet in a truck bed. The eBay stuff from China and US resellers has pretty crappy fake 3M adhesive on it. Other than that, it's pretty good. 3028 strips are easier to wire, no controller needed and it's just +/- wiring. 5050 strips have four wires and need a controller unless you get single color 5050. Pretty simple stuff. It's not waterproof by a long $#!& though, more like water resistant.