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- Location
- far enough away
the cool kids get theirs on time. And teh really cool, environmentally-conscious guys got their digital copy like a week ago.
GMC / Chevy Project Dual Sport ; 1998 GMC Sierra
- Thread starter Greg
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the cool kids get theirs on time. And teh really cool, environmentally-conscious guys got their digital copy like a week ago.
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
^and read it on their ipads with latte's and turtlenecks?^
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Just to wrap up the RTT rack build... I finished the welding, painted it and added the rubber pads to the mounts, then bolted it in place. It turned out pretty good, I decided to set up the tent and see how it all fit. I knew the window awning behind the cab wouldn't work, due to how low the RTT sat. I could have raised where the tent ended up, but I wanted it out of the wind. Here's the final product and the tent all ready to go!
sixstringsteve
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- Location
- UT
lookin good! I'm so jealous of you fullsize guys who have the 2x6 cutouts in the bed. Instant storage rack. Can't wait to see it with 37's and a D60 up front.
Maverick
old-school
- Location
- Anywhere, thanks to my geeky droid
Love the mods! Never thought about upgrading the headlight housings. Mine need it. When I had my '99 burb, I always wished the lows would stay on with the highbeams.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
I've got pics of my full size somewhere. However, I'm on my iPad and I can't browse and attach. Looking GOOD Greg. I think I should copy your rack but mine slides out of the truck bed nicely for daily driver use.
Maverick
old-school
- Location
- Anywhere, thanks to my geeky droid
Your full size what?
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
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Maverick
old-school
- Location
- Anywhere, thanks to my geeky droid
Oh. I remember now.
I wonder what other important things I'm forgetting.
I wonder what other important things I'm forgetting.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Glad you guys are liking it, no real 'hardcore' mods yet, but they're coming. The lighting and interior upgrades will make it a much more enjoyable experience when we're spending a long weekend driving the truck. Having the RTT sitting low, it's very easy to get to and set up right now... too bad it'll end up much higher after the solid axle swap and bigger tires.
No luck yet, I'm holding out for a '78-79 Ford Dana 60, since ORD has those SAS brackets in stock. I'd really like to get started on the SAS, but without an axle in my hands, I can't commit to cutting the truck apart.
I've found a rear 14 Bolt... need to pickup gears and a locker for it. An ARB would be very nice, but about 3x more money than a Detroit costs. That's pretty hard to justify.
Good question but no, moto's won't fit under the RTT. I have a hitch mounted bike carrier that will be used, when I need to use the RTT and carry a bike.
It's not super hard to get the RTT and it's rack off the truck, I can load & unload it by myself. It's bulky and heavy, but possible. I have considered a hoist, but after the truck gets a solid axle and 37's, it's not going to fit into the garage, where a hoist would be.
No luck yet, I'm holding out for a '78-79 Ford Dana 60, since ORD has those SAS brackets in stock. I'd really like to get started on the SAS, but without an axle in my hands, I can't commit to cutting the truck apart.
I've found a rear 14 Bolt... need to pickup gears and a locker for it. An ARB would be very nice, but about 3x more money than a Detroit costs. That's pretty hard to justify.
Good question but no, moto's won't fit under the RTT. I have a hitch mounted bike carrier that will be used, when I need to use the RTT and carry a bike.
It's not super hard to get the RTT and it's rack off the truck, I can load & unload it by myself. It's bulky and heavy, but possible. I have considered a hoist, but after the truck gets a solid axle and 37's, it's not going to fit into the garage, where a hoist would be.
Maverick
old-school
- Location
- Anywhere, thanks to my geeky droid
Kyle Curtis on slick rock punks had a 60 he was selling...
cjncustoms
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West jordan
AXLE ALERT! DANA 60 HP reverse cut kingpin! 4.10 gears... FOR SALE It's going today for $800 unless you come up with a better offer! need to know by 2:00 ish.
let me know 801-318-8143 Also have matching rear....
Not sure on the year. I just copied and paste from our facebook page.
let me know 801-318-8143 Also have matching rear....
Not sure on the year. I just copied and paste from our facebook page.
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Maverick
old-school
- Location
- Anywhere, thanks to my geeky droid
Ya, that one.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Lookin good Greg, i'm hoping to get some parts ordered for my new project next week so I can catch up
Thank you, hopefully we'll see what you're working on?
Thanks guys, I replied on FB.
LT.
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- Location
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
There was another article on the IFS vs. solid axle in Off Road magazine this month. I don't think it really pertains to what you are wanting but, it does offer some guidance as to what to look for, and when to make the change and the like.
LT.
LT.
Ohh for sure, just gonna wait for some parts before I start posting.