SnickerDoodle's Build Thread

[SnickerDoodle]

Today we replaced my torsion bars with the Calmini ones. And also went back to stock shackles.

I will say that although I found mannnny how to remove/re-index torsion bars not a single thread/site offered what to do if you run into the issue we did.

We were able to remove the adjuster bolts and get the rear anchor to drop fully. We were also able to get the passenger side t-bar to drop out of the front anchor. The passenger one was another story. We (3 of us) hammered, heated, hit with a screw driver.. you name it we did it. Finally we took out the cross member. Once the cross member was out we still had a huge issue trying to get the darn t-bar to break loose. Finally after about 90 minutes Adam had a brilliant idea. You can follow the pics and see the before and after result.

 

[NMTerras]

Im glad you put stock shackles back on. Looks way better without cat in heat butt!


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[ff x]

Im glad you put stock shackles back on. Looks way better without cat in heat butt!


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I agree.

 

[Macland]

Haha, x3.

 

[SnickerDoodle]

Believe me I agree as well! They just weren't working with the 3pk aal so I had no choice but to use the AC ones. but I'm enjoying her stance and drive now.

 

[bigjim247365]

i bet it took some stress off the ball joints too. im liking the new stance.

 

[SnickerDoodle]

lol totally! thanks man!

 

[Xado89]

Looks good!, I like the workbench nature provided for you too, haha.

 

[SnickerDoodle]

LOL thanks!
Can I just say that I love that I don't deal with nearly as much body roll as I used too!

 

[NismoFire]

LOL thanks!
Can I just say that I love that I don't deal with nearly as much body roll as I used too!

If you can believe it, Karen gets sick riding in my truck just from 32s and a PML/sway bar delete. In other words she hates it.

 

[SnickerDoodle]

Pink stock shackles and pink rad skid. All other skids are black.




As you can see the stance is currently at about an inch difference from front to rear. I'm allowing a few weeks before readjusting the tbars again.

 

[Xado89]

Awesome! Like the detail work with the accents
I can't wait to order my shackles and do my PML finally. My truck needs an alignment so bad, but I'm trying to hold off from having it done twice, lol.

 

[AZhiAZiAM]

so doodle you did the 3paal not the single?

 

[drbandkgb]

Can you tell any difference in the T bars?

 

[SnickerDoodle]

Thanks!

I did do the 3pks AAL, I originally had the aftermarket shackles on until they settled, now I'm back rocking the stock shackles.

The T-bars def make a difference. The ride isn't as "bouncy" any more. I need to re-adjust them but my buddies compressor wasn't strong enough to do the passenger side adjuster. Instead of mushing up the bolt I'm going to wait til I'm over someones place that has a stronger compressor.

All in all I am very happy with the current stance. Now if only I can finally decide on where I want to mount my 60' hi-lift. lol

 

[NismoFire]

Dani you need 35s now...33s aren't enough.

 

[SnickerDoodle]

Well once I pay her off ($341 left after this week) and I get a DD to beat back and forth to work then I'll jump up to some 35's for sure!

 

[NismoFire]

Heck yeah!!!! That's what I'm talkin about!

 

[SnickerDoodle]

:lolz:

 

[bigjim247365]

do first gens have to re-gear for 35s? i heard that from some where.

 

[drbandkgb]

do first gens have to re-gear for 35s? i heard that from some where.

Lord yes...

 

[TKDx00]

do first gens have to re-gear for 35s? i heard that from some where.

Lord yes...

Here's a thread about re-gearing that might help...
http://xterranation.org/showthread.php?1009-Re-gear&highlight=gears

 

[bigjim247365]

Here's a thread about re-gearing that might help...
http://xterranation.org/showthread.php?1009-Re-gear&highlight=gears

thank you good sir

edit: wooo i have 4.90 gears!

 

[Macland]

I found something for you.


https://www.dipyourcar.com/product.php?productid=49&cat=5&page=1

X nerds unite!

 

[SnickerDoodle]

Haha I seened that the other day! It's on my list to obtain and use on everything!

Rock! \m/

 

[SnickerDoodle]

New Distributor, Wires and Plugs- completed!

 

[Timrich]

Have fun with that #6 plug? :happy:

 

[SnickerDoodle]

Thankfully XterraMike did the majority of it while i was away on vacation last week. So he got #6 out. I just had to do #3 & 5 and replace the distributor itself.

 

[Timrich]

Nice! Yeah I got them all out no problem. I only had issues getting the #6 back in...lol

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[SnickerDoodle]

Mine were so caked in mud and oil... i have a small leak from the valve cover. :-/ We had to have them soak for quite some time.

 

[SnickerDoodle]

 

[xearth]

That last pic is mean, dirty stance you've got there

 

[SnickerDoodle]

Thank you kindly! I kinda wish she had a wider stance. But for now she will do.

 

[xearth]

Thank you kindly! I kinda wish she had a wider stance. But for now she will do.

nah, are those 33"x10.5"? I'm REEEAAAALLY digging them (if larger they still look good)

 

[SnickerDoodle]

If I remember correctly they are the 285/75r/16 guard dogs. But my rims also have a backspacing.. not sure what it was though.

Here are the specs on the tires though:
Tread Depth: 19/32”
Meas. Rim Width:8”
Thread Width:9.1”
Rim Width Range:7.5-9”
Max Load: 3,750 lbs
Outer Diameter: 33.2”
Max PSI: 80 psi
Section Width:11.4

 

[Xado89]

Wow, that's crazy PSI Mine only hold 35 Max, lol.

 

[SASXA]

You shouldn't be running 80 psi though since the max weight is so much. You should be running maybe half that at the most. I know my irok's hold 45 but I run at 23-25 to keep even wear on them. Anything over or below and they wear unevenly.

 

[SnickerDoodle]

I am not running 80psi. I keep it at around 40ish.

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[Jmac289gt]

your X does have a little dirty side to her, I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree?

 

[SnickerDoodle]

You are 100% correct#

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