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My Build Thread - The stuff actually works
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Everything I read about caliper grinding was from years ago and a lot of purist don’t/won’t. Once I saw the beef on the caliper 1/4” should have no impact on strength or the integrity of the caliper.
I put 35x12.5 x 15 BFG all terrains this past fall. They’ve been holding the bead at 15 PSI and have done pretty good so far in the rocks
I put 35x12.5 x 15 BFG all terrains this past fall. They’ve been holding the bead at 15 PSI and have done pretty good so far in the rocks
Don't get the steelies from National Tire and Wheel. Their powdercoat is just as shitty as their shipping.
I picked up one and will be getting four more. Anyone have any experience with these:
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Bart wheels are good wheels
Axles are killing me!! Put them aside this weekend and started the swing out carrier build. The drop down was too hard to deal with when I needed to access the back.
QUESTION: Would the 2.75” - .120 wall tubing be strong enough to hold a 35x12.5x15 spare?
QUESTION: Would the 2.75” - .120 wall tubing be strong enough to hold a 35x12.5x15 spare?
Depends, not a single pipe, but if you're building a contraption, 2" would work as long as you have at least 2 tubes and connected and braced
Well - this is my design that I went with. I’ll mount the tire carrier on the top bar with supports to the bottom bar. The top bar will actually rest on the bumper when seated.
I want to do a Gerry can swing out on the other side that will meet up with the tire carrier bars.
I want to do a Gerry can swing out on the other side that will meet up with the tire carrier bars.
Almost done with the swing out. All that’s left is the closing lock and paint.
Finished the swing out carrier this weekend.
Dana 60 and 14 bolt with 4.56 gearing done. Only took a month of issues, problems and work throughs.
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The last post was over 5 years ago ... wow. I've been rebuilding the drivetrain for the last year and I got the thing on the road. The 350 gave up in November of 2025. Lost a lobe, lifter and broken pushrod.
I wanted to keep the vintage engine and be pure, but I succumbed to the LS world. So many issues that I had to work through and a few little gremlins left but I drove 360 for lunch and it performed great.
First time rebuilding an engine
First time programming an ECM
Gen IV LS 5.3
Stage 2 cam
4L60E
NP205 - Twin Stick
Total cost: Everything was on - sale
I wanted to keep the vintage engine and be pure, but I succumbed to the LS world. So many issues that I had to work through and a few little gremlins left but I drove 360 for lunch and it performed great.
First time rebuilding an engine
First time programming an ECM
Gen IV LS 5.3
Stage 2 cam
4L60E
NP205 - Twin Stick
Total cost: Everything was on - sale
What engine mounts did you use? Great looking install.
