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Discussion starter · #321 ·
there were some hiccups but everything went well overall i think.i would like to make GSE but too soon to tell right now.

i talked to the local exhaust shop and they actually recommended the f40 series over the f50.said the f50 was for 50-60 year olds.thought that was funny.they have the f40 in stock so hopefully getting the exhaust done tomorrow after work.its really loud right now and im sure my neighbors hate me coming home at like 12-3 in the morning

should be ordering shocks and quick discos here soon as well.havent had a day off for like 3 weeks now trying to get that cash money to get everything done to go with the LAs
 
Discussion starter · #322 ·
got my exhaust done.only way i could fit the f40 or f50 was to have it sit like 2-3 inches lower than the cat because of where the long arms mount.instead went with something similar to what nrv has on his.its a lot quieter now for sure.

had from the cat back changed to 2.5" and a stainless tip added.

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Discussion starter · #323 ·
alright im finally getting around to adding some pictures of the long arms and axle swap.

dropping it off
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front crossmember going on
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frame stiffeners
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muffler gone
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look Ma, no wheels!
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hp30 in
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truss on the 44
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turdy 5 gone
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Discussion starter · #324 ·
44 painted and ready to go in
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44 cover with some extra paint
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rear arms done
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new driveshaft
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kor track bar conversion
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workin on the t-case/sye swap
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231 w/sye in
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and of course the finished product
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Yeah, I did it all a month ago I guess it is now. I think it came out pretty good. In fact, it's set up better than mine is actually. I've beat on mine quite a bit over the years Brandonn so don't afraid to flog on it!!!

Fuzzy...I sent Hokie a CD w/ the pics that I took during the install. Thanks for getting them up Brandon. Ah, the memories of all the mud in my eyes!!!! haha :)
 
Discussion starter · #329 ·
so im thinking 35s in about 3 weeks..quicker discos should be here about that same time.besides pounding in the wheel wells,anything else i should be looking for or do?have to do something with the 32s looking really small now
 
lockout hubs on a hp30?
 
Discussion starter · #333 · (Edited)
picking up 35" Maxxis bigshot mudders saturday afternoon.need to push the front axle forward a little to clear the inner wheel wells when turning.

pounded in the front wheels wells and got my quicker discos today as well.hope to be able to get those on sometime this weekend.
 
if you count the same number of turns for the joints for the front control arms your caster should be ok in the end. you also need to bring your heep to GSE! i would be glad to let you follow me up there just in case you don't know your way to Gore, Va. i will be leaving around 11-12 on thursday June 4th, check out bigdogsoffroad.com "spring fling" some of the best wheeling in va if you ask me.
 
Discussion starter · #336 ·
to those that have trimmed to fit 35s with 6"s lift,how much did you cut off?i was thinking of going to the first bend in the front fenders.i'll have to trim the kor as well.should i go to the first bend or just cut off like an inch or so?

im planning on trimming my fenders in the next couple days when i get a chance to fit the 35s i hope to have mounted by monday.im tired of staring at them sitting inside and not on my rig.
 
I actually didnt trim very much up front. I only trimmed the lowest lip on the fender and rocker and trimmed the metal on the inside of the fenders. Put them on first and see, dont cut anything without them on

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Discussion starter · #338 ·
i think i need to push the front axle forward maybe an inch before i can put them on.right now when i turn the 32s,theres about an inch of clearance between the tire and right here at the bottom

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i took a hammer to each fender well a bit last week to help.need to trim the plastic still on there you see all mangled up.

so i should try and trim that metal still sticking out in the wells before i push the axle forward any?if that would solve my problem i could get the tires mounted friday.
 
sorry about the late post but if you have not doen axle rods in the front yet I would do a set of those! I broke my stock sets twice before I go the dana 40 rods with u-joints!
 
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