The start of "Project Blackwater"

[LeoLR]

Tires on

 

[sallad]

Tires on

Just stumbled across this thread and hey I know where that is! Didn't even catch the name of the thread until I reread your first post. Nice looking truck, if you're ever cruising around blackwater or eglin shoot me a message!

 

[LeoLR]

Nice to see a local checking in. We will have to do a group ride after the lift goes on.




Today was uneventful. L8 is shipping my suspension and I got the coolant flushed. Pep Boys has wiper blades on sale so stock up.




So tomorrow windsheild goes in and Im pretty well just waiting on the suspension.

 

[LeoLR]

 

[LeoLR]

Did a practice load this morning. Almost too little for my trail gear. Amo cans have tools, fluids, jack, and other things in them. Behind them fits my air tank. The bag with the come-along on it has a complete ARB recovery set in it and a shovel and d-rings. Ice box with Stout's and PBR :sombrero:. And cant forget the exhaust jack. First aid kit is on the door. I am going to add a Maglite back there aswell I believe.

 

[burn_e]

What I can see is that you just covered the floor. There is still plenty of storage space.
You might want to take out the two jump seats - gives you more precious space.

If you looking for a justification to buy a roof rack - just go and get one

 

[Antichrist]

You need to strap that stuff down.

 

[LeoLR]

Im still deciding on a removing the seats. Thats why I havent installed tie down rings yet.


Roof rack is already on hand. Its going on soon.

 

[LeoLR]

Suspension is here

 

[LeoLR]

The lift is on.

Bumper and roof rack tomorrow folks.


Heres some pictures

Im classy

 

[LeoLR]

Also added this. I installed this drop light into the rig. I wired it into the sunroof wiring. A 12volt RV light bulb and there you have it. A cheap work light that reachs to the engine bay.

 

[Wander]

Wow-you're working fast on the project. That work light is a good idea and will come in handy for sure.

I like the new suspension/lift and it looks like the old one was just about to go.

 

[LeoLR]

Well when I installed the winch bumper all the facia fell apart so I have to get new everything for the front. Oh well its only money who needs it? :sombrero:




Will finish the CB tomorrow.


Now I have the driveline vibrations to work out.

 

[LeoLR]

Well worked on the truck alittle today. Finished the CB, tighten the valve covers, and put in new plugs.


Heres a picture with the bumper. I had to order complete new facia and grill for the truck.