Maillet’s New Ride

[Xterrorista]

I'm curious to see what you end up with. I use mine so infrequently I've never considered an inside control.

 

[maillet282]

I'm curious to see what you end up with. I use mine so infrequently I've never considered an inside control.

I just dont like being out in the cold so dont want to have the windows down while winching in the winter lol

 

[Prime]

I just dont like being out in the cold so dont want to have the windows down while winching in the winter lol

In cab controls ftw.

 

[maillet282]

Ok so while changing over to my summer tires I noticed that the OEM Ranchos shocks are looking worse for wear. Thinking of upgrading the lift to this one. Also includes the material required to drop the front dif a couple inches to ensure proper CV angles.

https://www.actiontrucks.com/product-detail/RCS12471/3-5-inch-lift-kit-cast-steel-lca-n3-v2-chevy-gmc-1500-14-18

just not sure about needing to cut off some of the cooling fins on the front dif

 

[maillet282]

Well installed a set of OEM aluminum skid plates that covers the rad and engine. A little bit more protection compared to the stock plastic one

 

[Prime]

Well installed a set of OEM aluminum skid plates that covers the rad and engine. A little bit more protection compared to the stock plastic one

Now go wheel it.

 

[maillet282]

found A torn CV boot on the passenger side of the truck. Anyways. Fibaly got a chance to swap out the while CV Axel yesterday and these are the newest development i found

didnt tame many pictures cause my hands where too greasy trying to clean up everything

anyways here is the torn boot

also found that what ever tore that CV boot also tore the Ball joint boot on the same side UCA. So starting to look for a new set of UCA this am.


any ways also found that for the “leveling”kit thats been installed is alooks like more of a 2.5” leveling kit. Definately need to more into this