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I am excited about these trucks and not just because of the new diesel option (which is huge). I just had a chance to look over the rear suspension and even the chassis is well done and looks to have a lot of potential stock for a capable off road platform. The frame is boxed at the rear...

Thank you for confirming

Cool thread, good info. I read the Tundra springs were 2.375" wide, just like the 2nd gen Tacoma's, can a Tundra owner confirm?

Sub'd. This is excellent engineering and information, thank you for sharing. I recently had opportunity to examine the Dodge 5500 chassis up close. I am not surprised that it held up well with its 5/16" thick frame. The leaf spring hangers are very robust, well pretty much everything is on it

Really nice work, even inspiring. Seems practical to me, some trailer builds are pretty small on cargo, and have huge tires, and this seems more right.

It does depend much on your needs, but I really like full size rigs, they have so much capacity for everything you'll be doing after college. I really really enjoy my W250 Cummins. However, I owned a 1996 Explorer sport 2-door and it was one of my favorite vehicles, and changed my opinion on...

A new lift spring hanger has been designed and built for the front of the rear spring location to add more lift. I have plans to clean and paint the frame of my truck, and get a replacment bed on truck

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The biggest drawback to a full size on trails and obstacles can be the weight, especially with a Diesel engine in my opinion, but you learn to drive accordingly. I think there isn't much negative to going big, but several positives. You already have tougher running gear. And the rig can do...

Wow this is a great build on a great old truck, thank you for sharing. It's very cool that it has family history. I'd like to recommend these forged d-shackle lugs for your back bumper if you can find them, a guy sold some on ebay, said they were rated for 25,000 lbs lifting. I have 2 on the...

Here is my review of the Diamond Eye 4" exhaust system K4211A http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dep-k4211a/overview/make/dodge I really like the quality of the piping in this kit. I do think DE missed the mark on the 2nd pipe after the downpipe which jogs around the transfer case, I don't...

I have tried Phillips Extreme power bulbs and can recommend them as these have been quality and actually throw more light, and last for a good amount of time. Not the same for Sylvania Silverstars

Despite what I said in post #61 about the stock Cummins VE pumped engine (see quote), I wouldn't trade that engine for any other engine available today. Part of that is the reliability, but also the simplicity and fact it can run with no electronic gadgets. I agree about the weight, but mine...

I saw the ZR-2 Concept and 2.8 Duramax at the LA Auto show, it was very attractive. The truck looks great. The Diesel engine has a timing BELT, which surprised me. I think this engine will achieve 30mpg, which excites me, and might actually be able to break even on initial cost. I like the idea...

Anyone interested in having a nicer ride and getting a little lift or ditching the rear blocks? The kit consists of: - stout I-beam design shackle brackets in 1/4" steel (mig welded) with grease fitting - strong 3/8" plate steel shackles - 5/8" Grade 8 shackle and leaf spring pivot bolts...

As a cummins owner, just wanted to add some feedback. The stock 89-93 6bt with the Bosch VE pump is nothing to write home about in power or torque with the stock 21cm exhaust housing and the auto a518. But it has returned as much as 20mpg highway on 235/85-16 E AT tires. I like the sound of...

Great truck choice and modification. I'd love to have a crew cab.

Truck in action with new bumper. I plan to replace the roller fairlead with a hawse type, even though I have the steel rope. I could use recommendations on the best option. I heard the Warn cast iron hawse is made in China, so I'd prefer a delrin american made product. The tabs in the center...

I began working on my front bumper, getting parts made, bending pipe and tube. I spent about 8 hours this weekend on it, getting the center section welded, which I did myself, and then fitting tubing and getting it tacked up. I still have to place shackle lugs, then the final welding, but...

I like the design of the swing away spare tire mount, nice work