Lets see some full size pictures...
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pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
Nice starting point!
mccustomize
Explorer
Another shot of mine, still have a long way to go but it's getting there
bknudtsen
Expedition Leader
Nice rig! What sfa conversion are you running up front?
clandr1
Adventurer
Nice rig. Don't go nuts with it - it is extremely capable in stock form. Lift kits seem to throw off the driveline geometry and can leave you with buyer's remorse.
I assume you have the 700R4 trans - I submit that 33" tires and 4.10 gears make for a perfect all around K5. Then again, I'm biased
HARDTRAILZ
Certified
35s on a k5 imho.
mccustomize
Explorer
No kit, everything custom made
Deaver Bronco long travel coils
Engine hoop and coil towers
3 link with bushings on one end and Ballistic joints on the other end
bilstein 14" travel 5150s
"T" style steering with Ruff stuff rod ends and DOM tube and custom hi-steer
air bumps and straps
99 Dodge Dana 44
used the stock GM unit bearing hubs, GMT400 rotors and dodge calipers and lines
I was able to retain ABS and once I notch my trans crossmember and get the driveshaft lengthened I will be able to keep the auto trac as well and push button 4wd
The rear is just a shackle flip, longer shackles and 5.5" block for now. I will make a short build thread one night this week for it.
Bubblegoose1
@PNWINFERNOPRO
Thank ya much :beer:
Suppose I could add my "new" rig in here....
Put my tires/wheels off my diesel and cranked the bars. They are 285/75R17 terra grapplers on 17x8 rockstars +10 offset
And bought a new/used (demo) canopy. Leer 180cc, tinted glass, windoor on passenger side, fiberglass door and storage compartment on drivers side, reinforced roof, carpeted interior, and wide roof racks. I really lucked out on it, was demo'd for a year on a glass shop's truck. Has one scratch, and a bit dusty inside but it is optioned exactly as I would have ordered it other than the colour. Original price was $2706 plus tax, I paid $600 cash.
Got a bunch of plans for it, as time and money permits.
Oh yeah, and the diesel loves her new bald 245s and shiny chrome wheels.
Put my tires/wheels off my diesel and cranked the bars. They are 285/75R17 terra grapplers on 17x8 rockstars +10 offset
And bought a new/used (demo) canopy. Leer 180cc, tinted glass, windoor on passenger side, fiberglass door and storage compartment on drivers side, reinforced roof, carpeted interior, and wide roof racks. I really lucked out on it, was demo'd for a year on a glass shop's truck. Has one scratch, and a bit dusty inside but it is optioned exactly as I would have ordered it other than the colour. Original price was $2706 plus tax, I paid $600 cash.
Got a bunch of plans for it, as time and money permits.
Oh yeah, and the diesel loves her new bald 245s and shiny chrome wheels.
Day 1: just picked up my, new to me, 2005 Excursion V10.
Nice rig......what are the specs and plans for it???
daddyusmaximus
Explorer
How does that rack handle the bed flex? Or is it only attached to the roll bar? Looks sharp.
mccustomize
Explorer
the rack is mounted to the bed, never comes close to touching the cab. That frame flex is the most is ever has, maybe an inch of deflection