Custom Suspension Build - pics
04-18-2012, 11:00 AM
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Thanks guys! I'm going to wash it and get some better pics. And you don't want to see pics in my shop. It always looks like somebody strapped a bomb to my tool box and 50,000 grinder wheels..... It doesn't seem to matter how often I clean and sweep. The next day it's a mess again! I'll try to get some good pics with a good background today or tomorrow.
04-19-2012, 12:29 AM
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Yes, I finally found an awesome brand of abrasives. It's a German company called Pferd. Their grinding wheels last about twice as long as the brand we used to use. They make a flap disc that they call a Polyfan. In the 7" size, they are unreal. They take off almost as much material as the grinder and leave such a smooth finish. They are about $15 each, but well worth it.
04-23-2012, 08:45 AM
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More pics!!!!!! 
Oh, and I ordered some of those Polifans to try...thanks for the advice! I'm counting on them making my bumper turn out as well as yours! haha
--Eric
Oh, and I ordered some of those Polifans to try...thanks for the advice! I'm counting on them making my bumper turn out as well as yours! haha
--Eric
04-25-2012, 10:19 AM
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That thing is STOUT!!!!! Put some niterunner headlights on it, and call it done!
How is it getting in and out? Do you have Amp steps or similar?
Looks great!
--Eric
How is it getting in and out? Do you have Amp steps or similar?
Looks great!
--Eric
04-26-2012, 07:31 AM
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The lights are soon on the list, definitely. And I'm looking into making some sort of step that lowers when the door opens, but that's a whole other project. For now, I throw my girlfriend in, then jump!
07-07-2012, 12:04 AM
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Great looking rig, and nice work.
07-07-2012, 08:06 AM
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I'm glad you mentioned that - I have an update on the springs. I called Atlas, and Fernando told me to ship the springs back (they paid shipping). They only had them for two days before they shipped them back to me. My truck was only down for a week or so. They rebuilt the pack (a little more firm) at no cost to me. Now my truck has the rake that I wanted. I was very impressed with their customer service. Now if I could just get some bumpers on it! The set in the pictures was for a customer (I borrowed them for pictures)....
Next step is bumpers and grille. I got an account with a light company that deals in HID and LED at awesome prices. I'll post some pictures when I make some progress, then finally update the website with the new options and information. I'm thinking a mesh grille insert with an LED bar built in would be interesting...
Next step is bumpers and grille. I got an account with a light company that deals in HID and LED at awesome prices. I'll post some pictures when I make some progress, then finally update the website with the new options and information. I'm thinking a mesh grille insert with an LED bar built in would be interesting...
07-11-2012, 06:58 AM
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You are very right - they are just temporary (since all my driving is on the highway for now). Not to mention I was trying to see how low I could keep the budget. When the time comes, I've got my eye on Don Thuren's shock setup. However, it does ride very nice on the road with the 5100's...
