I started a thread about my truck build on another forum that some of you that get around might have seen (hasent been that long) but i thought that i would start one on Comp D also. so here are a few reasons for the thread:
-Get input from the Comp D members on how i can do things better/diffrent ect.
-share some things i have learned, mistakes i have made and ideas i have to maybe help other people and the diesel truck sport.
-help keep me motivated to get this project done.
i work as a diesel mechanic at a copper mine in utah and my schedule is a bit F*ed up. 4 days on 4 days off 12hr days 6 to 6. 2 weeks of days then 2 weeks of nights. the 4 days off is nice and i can get alot done, so the plan is when i'm on shift i can update this thread as to what i have gotten done over my weekend/days off.
So i got the truck 4 years ago this summer with the plan of it being a daily driver and a tow rig to take my jeep to moab. wanted to leave it stock for the most part because it would be my daily driver. well that dident really last to long, about 4 months i think untill the first mod. i've got this problem where i just cant leave anything alone. anyways here is whats done so far.
Whats been done:
2001 ex cab short bed silver 6 speed
turn over ball goose neck hich, spray in bed liner
5" top gun customz lift (which is stiff as a rock by the way)
255/70R 22.5 michelin XD2 on custom 8 lug wheels
ats arc flow intake and ats 3 piece exh. manifold
Edge drag comp
FASS 150/150
DDP 150 sticks
compound turbos (whc1 over a bht3b)
5" straight back exh.
SBC 3250 clutch
PSC high flow power steering pump
gauges, fuel psi, 2 boost and egt
thats all i can think of right now.
Now here is what i want to do:
-Hyd assist steering with a bigger steering fluid resivor
-steering box brace
-tie rod with over the road truck tie rod ends
-drag link to high steer arm with over the road truck tie rod ends
-build a new front axle which will consist of:
-14bolt center
-fabed steering knuckles with high steer arm
-full wheel spindles, bearings and locking hubs (maybe drive flanges)
-3rd gen front brakes
-air bags front and rear
-4 link rear end with track bar all with 3" ballistic fab joints
-new 4 link front end and track bar with longer arms and 3" ballistic fab joints
-move rear sway bar to the top of the axle
-build heavy duty sway bar links
-4.10 gears
-5" Exhaust brake
-move pass side battery back and build air box that will get air from the front bumper
-sport bumper front end
-HID head lights and fog lights
well there it is, subject to change at any time. chances are by the time you read this it already has.
