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It's been a long time since I started this project, and it's been shelved several times over the years due to life and health issues. I'm now officially retired. Hopefully my enthusiasm and knees will hold up long enough to get this old girl back on the road again. I'm going to spend the next 4-6 weeks stockpiling parts to replace stuff that either just didn't work out or just needs to be upgraded. I'll post pics as stuff comes in and work as it's done.

 

 

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1 hour ago, JeffK said:

It's been a long time since I started this project, and it's been shelved several times over the years due to life and health issues. I'm now officially retired. Hopefully my enthusiasm and knees will hold up long enough to get this old girl back on the road again. I'm going to spend the next 4-6 weeks stockpiling parts to replace stuff that either just didn't work out or just needs to be upgraded. I'll post pics as stuff comes in and work as it's done.

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I’ve been hoping for an update like that! Looking forward to updates again. :beerchug:

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My original suspension set up was a RE 3.5 lift with fixed control arms. Later on, I added a spacer to the springs to level it out.

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With the fixed arms the wheel was no longer centered in the wheel well and the caster angle was all wonked up. The first piece for the ol' parts pile arrived yesterday. A 37 pound box of happiness from Core4x4. Big beefy pieces (some assembly required).

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54 minutes ago, neohic said:

Again, very excited to see an update! I’ve been following this thread since the first post. Welcome back!

 I appreciate it.

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I picked up an open box HPS Short Ram Air intake (27-301WB) off eBay and installed it today. Hard to stay inside when it's 79 degrees.

 

 

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On 3/11/2025 at 1:05 PM, JeffK said:

With the fixed arms the wheel was no longer centered in the wheel well and the caster angle was all wonked up. The first piece for the ol' parts pile arrived yesterday. A 37 pound box of happiness from Core4x4. Big beefy pieces (some assembly required).

I've got the Core arms and track bar. It seems like pretty solid stuff. I had 4" of lift on short arms and the ride was terrible.  I added RRO drop brackets and the difference was amazing, (currently has a probably sagged 5.5" lift). I know that everyone runs long arms now, but mine is pretty dialed in and dependable and I don't have any plans on changing things anytime soon. Glad to see that you're back on the build, congrats on the retirement!

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5 hours ago, Htchevyii said:

I've got the Core arms and track bar. It seems like pretty solid stuff. I had 4" of lift on short arms and the ride was terrible.  I added RRO drop brackets and the difference was amazing, (currently has a probably sagged 5.5" lift). I know that everyone runs long arms now, but mine is pretty dialed in and dependable and I don't have any plans on changing things anytime soon. Glad to see that you're back on the build, congrats on the retirement!

I considered a long arm kit, but I'm going the route you did. I'm going to use 12° North Industries MJ kit. Thanks for the congrats.

 

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Today's addition to the parts pile. Metalcloak 4.5 springs. Top notch folks. Called me the day after I ordered them to thank me and let me know they were on the way. Plus some Prothane insulators

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2 hours ago, JeffK said:

I considered a long arm kit, but I'm going the route you did. I'm going to use 12° North Industries MJ kit. Thanks for the congrats.

 

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Pretty sure those are identical to the Rocky Road Outfitters brackets that I bought. Same exact part number in fact. I liked the extra reinforcement in the back and the fact that it could act as a ramp if I was backing into an obstacle. 

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4 minutes ago, Htchevyii said:

Pretty sure those are identical to the Rocky Road Outfitters brackets that I bought. Same exact part number in fact. I liked the extra reinforcement in the back and the fact that it could act as a ramp if I was backing into an obstacle. 

 

I'm sure you're right, both sites even use the same pics.

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