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Post by dirk on May 29, 2016 18:38:17 GMT -5
Front hub caps all modded, now just mud flaps to adjust/trim.
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Jun 7, 2016 22:20:53 GMT -5
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Post by redraif on Jun 7, 2016 22:20:53 GMT -5
Looks good!
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Jun 19, 2016 16:43:51 GMT -5
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Post by 91clipseDOHC on Jun 19, 2016 16:43:51 GMT -5
2 inch OME suspension installed, and steering stabilizer too. Looks great! Did you end up getting the OME torsion bars or did you keep the stock ones? Any issues? Also which steering stabilizer did you go with and did you notice any improvement?
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Jun 19, 2016 19:15:39 GMT -5
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Post by dirk on Jun 19, 2016 19:15:39 GMT -5
Just cranked the stock ones for now,planning on lowering the fronto down 1/2 to 3/4" after I install the 2" body lift. It's within tolerances but find the front suspension currently has very stiff and limited travel. And going to lengthen the rear stabalizer links about an inch. Driving with the wider stance even higher is so much more stable then stock.
I bought the suggested rancho kits from the DIY section for my stabalizer. Besides the OME suspension, my whole front is factory original. With 181,000 miles even running synthetic grease the last 15K, I am thinking time to start freshening it up tie rod ends, ball joints, bushings etc. Stabalizer got rid of my vague straight line wandering, but now I have a slight constant pull to the right even after a full 4 wheel alignment. Could just be road tilt but we will see.
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Post by pinstryper on Jun 19, 2016 23:18:59 GMT -5
what is the diameter? Or how tall are the tires ?
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Jun 19, 2016 23:51:59 GMT -5
Post by dirk on Jun 19, 2016 23:51:59 GMT -5
Almost 33, think 32.75", and 11.25" for width. They have additional sidewall treads that make them seem wider. The size is 285/70R17
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Jun 20, 2016 13:05:19 GMT -5
Post by ES_97Sport on Jun 20, 2016 13:05:19 GMT -5
Front hub caps all modded, now just mud flaps to adjust/trim. I like the rims. Tires look a little strange. Looking good, though. Edward
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Jun 20, 2016 15:50:04 GMT -5
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Post by dirk on Jun 20, 2016 15:50:04 GMT -5
Tires look weird? Very similar design to Duratracs. First true AT tire I've purchased. So not sure what they should look like lol. I have close ups of them a few posts back, I was able to fix/modify front mud flaps so they are back on the ride.
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Jun 20, 2016 18:46:04 GMT -5
Post by ES_97Sport on Jun 20, 2016 18:46:04 GMT -5
Tires look weird? Very similar design to Duratracs. First true AT tire I've purchased. So not sure what they should look like lol. .... Nah, its just the outside tread design and the white sand or whatever that is on the tread. And, I'm used to seeing M/Ts. Edward
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Jul 3, 2016 20:49:37 GMT -5
Post by dirk on Jul 3, 2016 20:49:37 GMT -5
So my interior remodel has started. I have never done anything like this, so it was somewhat an experiment. But like it so far. Didn't get too far since I only had partial use of my left arm. But will give you an idea what I was talking about with the mainly black theme and metal blue trimming. I found the metal blue to be brighter and more metal then I was expecting. I was hoping it was more of the dark metal blue like my exterior. But I'm going with it. Oh yeah, I also switched out almost all of the instrument cluster bulbs to blue LEDs. And added a carbon fiber trim to the cluster. Yeah I know I forgot to paint the blank cover it's still brown. But have the whole rest of interior to finish so no rush. I am assuming by winter only 1/3 to 2/3 of interior will be completed. So it will be mix and match till probably next year some time. While it was apart I was going to swap out the lights on the climate controls but one armed it turned into more work than I had time for. When I finish the rest of my interior mods some time next year I may try and get to them.
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Post by pinstryper on Jul 3, 2016 20:59:09 GMT -5
Have fun with it take your time
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Jul 3, 2016 21:07:52 GMT -5
Post by dirk on Jul 3, 2016 21:07:52 GMT -5
Yeah, I am learning, and self teaching as I go. And taking my time isn't an issue since it is my daily driver it will be 1 piece at a time as kids and fiancé permit. That was my free time with a 5 day weekend. Lol
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Jul 4, 2016 10:21:18 GMT -5
Post by MonteroSportHonduras on Jul 4, 2016 10:21:18 GMT -5
Nice job on the LEDs! Taking the ones from the AC controls is a little bit of a pain but can be done. I got some cheap LEDs for those and kept burning so I took that section apart a lot of times hahaha have you thought about painting the dash cover to match the blue the truck has and leaving the air outlets black? kind of like this It would look really nice since yours has that deep blue paint. I did mine in metallic graphite to make it break the boring look. That CF bezel gives a whole new look to the gauges, its one of the things im happy i spent on on mine hahaha
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Jul 15, 2016 0:53:12 GMT -5
Post by dirk on Jul 15, 2016 0:53:12 GMT -5
Well, in the morning I am going to try and start (and finish if all goes well) the body lift. Wish me luck.
It will be a while b4 I put the plastic panels back in, going to paint them, while all apart. Once that is done, will be doors, painting, new 2way 6.5 components for back, and 3 adding 3 way components in the front. Also adding downward LEDs to the doors so they shine on ground when doors are open.
Just installed the relay, fan controler, and computer fans into the amp rack (while it is apart for body lift). Lastly will be center console adding USB ports, seat heaters, a new double DIN unit, back up camera etc. that and bodyshop work/spoiler should pretty much max out my time b4 cold weather comes, and also max out my yearly car budget. Figure spend the winter saving for some money for off road armor next summer. And a fiberglassed sub enclosure and screens for the kiddos movies.
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Jul 15, 2016 17:20:34 GMT -5
Post by jkdv8 on Jul 15, 2016 17:20:34 GMT -5
Do some Mitsubishi emblem puddle lights on the mirror as well. Wire them to the dome light circuit of the etacs so they will turn on when you hit the key fob. That would look pretty cool.
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