CraftsmanCollaborative
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@Nikkormat sounds like you have a good start & experience from that first build!
Things I'd do different/sooner:
1) Keep things simple - in general, I got deep into a lot of tedious projects.
Although I'm real happy with how it turned out I think some tasks could've been simplified.
2) Structural Integrity - you already have the cage planned which will do a lot.
I also ended up plating the unibody and bracing the front end even more so.
I'd do this from the beginning on a new build, or keep it simple with 31's stock offset.
3) Electrical - I'd keep things the same but I haven't mentioned much here so far.
My methodology is all or nothing with aux systems. This is the next stage in the build.
My entire system will be separate from the stock wiring except for output from the 160a durango alternator.
Keep me posted on the build. Interested in the different approach!
And Lizard Skin - I used this primer per a recommendation on another forum:
PPG Gripper Primer
I'm still unsure on the results, but in theory it would seem effective as a first layer.
I've since added some heavy sound deadening mat and found this High Density Neoprene Foam to stick straight on the deadening mat.
Things I'd do different/sooner:
1) Keep things simple - in general, I got deep into a lot of tedious projects.
Although I'm real happy with how it turned out I think some tasks could've been simplified.
2) Structural Integrity - you already have the cage planned which will do a lot.
I also ended up plating the unibody and bracing the front end even more so.
I'd do this from the beginning on a new build, or keep it simple with 31's stock offset.
3) Electrical - I'd keep things the same but I haven't mentioned much here so far.
My methodology is all or nothing with aux systems. This is the next stage in the build.
My entire system will be separate from the stock wiring except for output from the 160a durango alternator.
Keep me posted on the build. Interested in the different approach!
And Lizard Skin - I used this primer per a recommendation on another forum:
PPG Gripper Primer
I'm still unsure on the results, but in theory it would seem effective as a first layer.
I've since added some heavy sound deadening mat and found this High Density Neoprene Foam to stick straight on the deadening mat.