Esteban86K5
1/2 ton status
20K to be exact!!!
CK5
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2007 Build at a Glance
- Thread starter willyswanter
- Start date
Looks Great! Someday I'll end up meeting up with you all I'm sure.... I have to check this thing out in person.
sandawgk5
3/4 ton status
Great work guys I'm sure Jason is happy with the outcome. Glad to see her back on the rocks where she belongs.
Is it sitting lower in the rear or is the suspension sucked down when its on the trailer? The stance looks a little off, maybe my eyes are crooked
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Dik
.Is it sitting lower in the rear or is the suspension sucked down when its on the trailer? The stance looks a little off, maybe my eyes are crooked
.Dik
Willyswanter's Dad
1/2 ton status
Is it sitting lower in the rear or is the suspension sucked down when its on the trailer? The stance looks a little off, maybe my eyes are crooked
Dik
Combo, when on the trailer we suck down the rear to keep body from swaying while towing; nevertheless, while wheeling the rear is 2" low and we are ordering 2" longer springs in the next higher spring rate which will give us 2.5" which should be perfect. Kyle discovered this last week and JR pointed it out this weekend, but we have it covered or will have soon. Thanks for bringing it to our attention, we just as easily could have missed it with everything else going on.
Citizen Rider
1/2 ton status
Amazing! so glad to see it moving again! Jason is proud of each and every one of you guys for the things and awesome effort that has been put into the Limo.
Keep me updated on the Texas run, ill be the first one to be there to see you guys!
Keep me updated on the Texas run, ill be the first one to be there to see you guys!
sandawgk5
3/4 ton status
With a complete re-design of the rear end of that truck and having only 2" difference, that is pretty good in my opinion. Once again you guys did some great work.
Dik
desertrat67
Hawk Driver
That was going to be my guess, but I think I forgot how big his trailer was.
Willyswanter's Dad
1/2 ton status
Here is where we are; bggrnchvy needed to head home so he could get his own truggy ready for Moab leaving Esteban in charge of completing Jason's rig. I delivered the Dodge Tow Rig to DWitcher’s house tonight so he can fine tune everything for the trip and then he will be available to help Esteban on the truggy.
Completion list as of now (may shrink or grow, who knows):
1 Purchase and install new steering cooler fan - Parts ordered
2 Purchase and install new steering pump - Parts Ordered
3 Repair and install radiator overflow tank
4 Redirect exhaust
5 Install switch plate on dash so it doesn’t fall out
6 Install two new front limit straps - Parts Ordered
7 Purchase and install “O” ring for pressure regulator
8 Secure intake system inside cab
9 Complete and install driver’s side door
10 Complete and install front passenger’s door
11 Replace exhaust manifolds (not needed for Moab)
12 Install removable windshield
14 Install interior controls for winch - Parts ordered
15 Install new rear shock springs w/ sliders - Parts Ordered
16 Fill shocks with nitrogen
17 Fill bump stops with nitrogen
18 Align axles
19 Bleed brakes
20 Install new link ball joint - Parts Ordered
21 Install jamb nuts - Parts Ordered
22 Install rear harnesses - Parts Ordered
23 Mount and install brake proportioning valve - Part in garage
24 Purchase and replace engine serpentine belt
25 Zip tie line from steering cooler
26 Install GPS
Schedule as of now:
Now through August 30: Repairs and /or completing rig
August 31: Second Test Run at Gorman
September 1 through 14: Repairs if needed
September 15: Leave and drive straight through to Moab
September 16: Wheeling Steel Bender
September 17: Wheeling Flat Iron Mesa
September 18: Wheeling Strike Ravine
September 19: Wheeling Gold Bar Rim and visiting Jason
September 20: Leave for home
Depending on how brave I get, we may change some of the trails. These are the trails recommended for me by the CK5 guys, they said they are challenging for a beginner but truggy should carry my through.
Completion list as of now (may shrink or grow, who knows):
1 Purchase and install new steering cooler fan - Parts ordered
2 Purchase and install new steering pump - Parts Ordered
3 Repair and install radiator overflow tank
4 Redirect exhaust
5 Install switch plate on dash so it doesn’t fall out
6 Install two new front limit straps - Parts Ordered
7 Purchase and install “O” ring for pressure regulator
8 Secure intake system inside cab
9 Complete and install driver’s side door
10 Complete and install front passenger’s door
11 Replace exhaust manifolds (not needed for Moab)
12 Install removable windshield
14 Install interior controls for winch - Parts ordered
15 Install new rear shock springs w/ sliders - Parts Ordered
16 Fill shocks with nitrogen
17 Fill bump stops with nitrogen
18 Align axles
19 Bleed brakes
20 Install new link ball joint - Parts Ordered
21 Install jamb nuts - Parts Ordered
22 Install rear harnesses - Parts Ordered
23 Mount and install brake proportioning valve - Part in garage
24 Purchase and replace engine serpentine belt
25 Zip tie line from steering cooler
26 Install GPS
Schedule as of now:
Now through August 30: Repairs and /or completing rig
August 31: Second Test Run at Gorman
September 1 through 14: Repairs if needed
September 15: Leave and drive straight through to Moab
September 16: Wheeling Steel Bender
September 17: Wheeling Flat Iron Mesa
September 18: Wheeling Strike Ravine
September 19: Wheeling Gold Bar Rim and visiting Jason
September 20: Leave for home
Depending on how brave I get, we may change some of the trails. These are the trails recommended for me by the CK5 guys, they said they are challenging for a beginner but truggy should carry my through.
Are you going to be at the bbq on the 19th?
Willyswanter's Dad
1/2 ton status
Willyswanter's Dad and Bro along with guys from Norcal and Socal Big Dawgs will be there and if you are planning on attending, please sign up as indicated above.
I look forward to meeting you all and seeing Jason's truck in person, I have been watching the build in awe sense the begining
Esteban86K5
1/2 ton status
Just got these done. The paint hasn't even dried yet.
Nice work Esteban...
Awesome door!
Esteban86K5
1/2 ton status
Lookin' good as usual.
I know you guys are into rocks but if you ever get the urge to hit the sand again let me know... I'll be there!
I know you guys are into rocks but if you ever get the urge to hit the sand again let me know... I'll be there!
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
Lookin good. Everyone appreciates the work that is going into this rig. It probably is one of the most recognisable ones out there and people know what it is all about.
I need to meet up with you guys again for a BBQ like at the Chadbornes house. I have a feance to throw away our trash now. If you can't decide what the hell I'm talking about, this might not make sense.
I need to meet up with you guys again for a BBQ like at the Chadbornes house. I have a feance to throw away our trash now. If you can't decide what the hell I'm talking about, this might not make sense.
Willyswanter's Dad
1/2 ton status
Get it scheduled!
Esteban86K5
1/2 ton status
SON OF A BITCH!!! All that damn work and you can't even see the stupid window.
Well you can kinda see it in this picture.
And it really wasn't all that bad. It's flexible enough to make it easy to work with and it was covered on both sides so I wasn't too worried about scratching it. I cut it with a saber saw on low speed. Worked out just fine. I just need to add a strip of metal to the bottom portion to finish it off a little more.
Oh and Ken couldn't handle all the abuse you guys gave about the doors not looking good enough so he took the doors off and is going to repaint them.
Well you can kinda see it in this picture.
And it really wasn't all that bad. It's flexible enough to make it easy to work with and it was covered on both sides so I wasn't too worried about scratching it. I cut it with a saber saw on low speed. Worked out just fine. I just need to add a strip of metal to the bottom portion to finish it off a little more.
Oh and Ken couldn't handle all the abuse you guys gave about the doors not looking good enough so he took the doors off and is going to repaint them.
What material are the windows?
