01f1502wd's build thread: project Stormtrooper

I see a party coming

 

well... I wont have full days off, work on it after I get off work/class...whoever is in the area is free to stop by..

 

Also, if anyone has any 2wd spindle snouts send em my way. I would like a set before that week so I can get em pressed into my new spindles, then all I would need to do is finish drilling out where my ABS sensor goes and they should be good to go.

 

its been like 3 years and you are finally workin on the suspension! lol

cant wait to see it!

 

HA I know I know...When I get off work today, Im going to get my bumpstop and got get prices on 5/16th plate and some tube for more reinforcement and bumpstop can (which I will make my own, not use the hella expensive cans that cost $20 EACH!!!!

 

i cant wait to see pics of the build! Finally!

 

True that.

 

So in looking for an aftermarket solution for my spindle snouts (apparantly they CAN be pressed out...but need a 20 ton minimum press to do it) SO While I have a friend in Florida working on his stock set for me, I am looking for an aftermarket pair, Kartek has spindle snouts, I emailed them... and will probably call Monday morning to see if anything would be a factory replacement. would be made of 4130 chromolly, pretty much the strongest you can go. price was a reasonable $35/ea

 

After you get those done, what all do you have left before you can put it on the truck?

 

fenders if I want to run 35s. I did run 35s with my 5.5" of lift and those Lightning wheels... when I cycle it that will help determine if I really need the glass or if I could atleast do in-town driving, I know jumping it would be out of the question because the softer suspension it will compress quicker.... However the bumpstops I have could change all that....run them at full extension (4 inches of travel) to keep the truck up, then when I get glass run them at half setting to get more up travel.