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A couple other differences between the obs axles and the new ones: 1. the spring perch width is approx. 47" for the obs and 49" for nbs so those need to be cut off and new ones welded on. 2. the brake mounts for the backing plates need to be moved outward on the axle and clocked 45 degrees for...

These axles are beefy, i've heard of people running 37"+ tires on fullsizes with no problems. However, the stock diff cover is a joke! I'm pretty sure it was thinner than my ten bolt cover. The mating surface was already bent in a few places when I bought it and I added a few more of my own...

So out came the axle so I could break it down and start over. Ordered up a front and rear complete powerstop kit, figured there was no use in going back in with the 200k mile calipers. Plus they look so nice! Paired them with all new stainless lines for the same 200k mile reason. When I pulled...

Finally the big update! Started with this issue... No, it is not the camera or an optical illusion, the original 10 bolt is smiling at you. It was causing uneven wear on my tires and I'm sure it was only a matter of time before other major issues would come up internally. Scouring Craigslist...

Not a problem! I would definitely address the transmission as soon as possible to keep it from slipping further.

Consider a custom tune rather than an off the shelf handheld tuner. They will actually design the tune around your specific needs, wants, and vehicle. They can also firm up and change the way the transmission shifts for more positive shifting and increased life. I am in no way affiliated with...

The corvette servo should not affect the fuel mileage one way or the other. The stock gm fullsize transmissions are known to have issues with weak shifting which creates heat through trans slipping, which causes a snowball effect. The corvette servo firms up 2nd gear shifts which makes for less...

I looked into doing one of those but I also having the availability of my pickup bed. A few times a year I take trips to Mexico to build houses for those in need and need all the tool space I can get. Also, they pretty much automatically send you into secondary inspection if you have a camper...

Also, the camper setup is gone. Gets too hot in the California sun. Cooked anything inside including my wife, myself and the dog when we tried to camp in it. And so I don't get blasted, yes there are jack stands holding up the front just outside of the camera in that last photo.

Sorry it has been a long time since an update: large post coming very pic heavy with some major renovations including: - Rear axle swap with E locker and Disc Brake swap. - Gears front and rear. - Front and rear Powerstop Brake Full Replacements. Some teaser shots-

Are you going to be able to do much exploring/off pavement driving on this 2000 mile trip?

Agree with docb14. If you do a lift I would recommend the non torsion drop lift from BDS with the Fox Shocks. Great package and leaves the torsion bars up so you don't lose any breakover angle.

Great looking truck! Just a few notes from being involved in owning/maintaining/modding 99-06 GM half tons. - Installing a corvette 2nd gear servo and billet 4th gear servo can add a lot of life to the transmission if done in time, once they start slipping, it's too late. - If you start...

Looking forward to the buildup!

Great doing business with you. Glad to see it go to a fellow ExPo member!

Thanks! Just sold it today to someone who will be turning it into a camping trailer to tow behind his Jeep LJ. Hoping he will post his build up here on the forum.

Utility Bed Trailer on Toyota six lug axle with alloy wheels. Needs a little tlc but is a great size. 67" wide x 84" long x 30" tall bed. Asking $400. See Craigslist Ad for pictures. http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/grd/4359643020.html

Yeah, I've understood the major benefits of dimple dies and being able to use the lighter gauge steel, I just always wondered about the noise in applications such as yours. Also, they look like they make for great tie down points!

Do all those dimples whistle or make much noise at freeway speeds?

Is this the oversize or the double? The pictures look like the oversize.