Yours truly, cuttin' away.
Mods to date:
Mods to date:
[x] flaps, steps, swaybar delete
[x] PML with Calmini shackles
[x] Calmini IAB
[x] resonator/baffle delete + (trimmed) K&N drop-in
[x] Bilstein HDs front and rear
[x] plastic front bumper delete
[x] 2" DIY body lift
[x] 33x12.50 Duratracs on 15" Cragar Soft 8s (4.75" backspacing)
PHASE TWO (2012)
[x] Flowmaster Super 44
[x] Eagle 3-leaf spring packs
[x] 4x Hella 700FF 7" driving lights
[x] custom sliders w/ kickout
[x] Calmini UCAs and new OEM camber bolts
[x] rear plate bumper / tire swingarm and fullsize spare
[x] AC HD tie road adjusters
[x] spring-over conversion
[x] AC stainless brake lines
[x] custom front tube bumper w/ Smittybilt XRC8 winch
[x] CB radio
PHASE THREE (in progress)
[] full-width one ton axles (high pinion Dana 60 and Sterling 10.25", welded front, Detroit rear with 5.13s)
[] 37x12.5x17 BFG blue label Krawlers
[] custom Ruff Stuff 3 link up front (purchased)
[] 350 TBI + SM465 + NP241 swap
Thanks! Here's a quick pic of the trim removed above the wheel wells.Looking good. That is one of my favorite colors on the X. I wanna see a picture of the wheel wells minus the trim. I was gonna paint those parts, but if it looks better without em...
Thanks! I can't remember exactly how it worked but I ended up needing to wedge a small bottle jack between the frame of the truck and the leaf spring and jack the leaf down into position. There will be some tension on the springs as you mentioned but no one can tell you exactly how much because it depends on how worn the springs are and other factors...Nice Job!! When you replaced the rear shackles, did you have to jack the leaf spring to relieve tension to remove the old shackle and add the new one?
I'm not a mechanic either. But common sense tells me, if it's a SPRING, that it's under some resistance being on the ground. That if I attempt to remove the spring, that it might unload on me (breaking a finger or something else).
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Check your IMNice Job!! When you replaced the rear shackles, did you have to jack the leaf spring to relieve tension to remove the old shackle and add the new one?
I'm not a mechanic either. But common sense tells me, if it's a SPRING, that it's under some resistance being on the ground. That if I attempt to remove the spring, that it might unload on me (breaking a finger or something else).
Any suggestions?
Thanks
This is how I do it.K&N air filter installed. Acceleration after the baffle/resonator delete, MAF cleaning and K&N filter is noticeably improved. There was a slight hesitation in the acceleration before today (almost as though the supercharger was 'spooling' like a turbo, which it shouldn't), now it is all but gone. The supercharger and engine in general are much nicer, with a throatier sound.
I do have a SES light showing on the dash however. The plugs are still firmly in place and I'm not hearing or feeling anything worriesome. I've been reading the DIY thread for more info but if anyone want's to chime in here that'd be great. Do I have to reset the computer to turn the light off or...?
Thanks! I can't remember exactly how it worked but I ended up needing to wedge a small bottle jack between the frame of the truck and the leaf spring and jack the leaf down into position. There will be some tension on the springs as you mentioned but no one can tell you exactly how much because it depends on how worn the springs are and other factors...
Just be smart about propping up the body on axle stands and try to anticipate how parts will react to gravity, etc. Sorry I can't be more specific.
Well, remember I'm in Canada and despite our dollar being on par (or better) than the US dollar, everything costs more up here.nice man. improvements....
how much did those bilsteins cost you? the 5100s there about 60 on 4X4parts.com. just wondering if you got a better deal comin straight from the distributor.
Thanks! I have no idea how much a bumper will cost. Honestly, the bumper is probably 4-6 months away. BL + 33s need to come first! Also, I have almost 100% decided on the Trailgear Yota sliders... Trail-gear.ca sells the 58" sliders for $160, add gussets and/or fabrication time to build custom mounts and I think the total cost for the sliders will be about $250. Cheaper than Calminis!Hey that does look pretty sharp. Let me know, if you you don't mind, how much the shop is gonna charge you.. Did you ever figure out sliders for your X?
Thanks Kuma!!Wow man you got some great pics! I really like your build going so far, keep up the pics