SUNSETJOE's build thread...

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  1. SUNSETJOE

    SUNSETJOE Enthusiast

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    I guess it's about time to start my build thread. Alot is about to happen to my truck and I figured you guys might be interested!!! Keep checkin' back cuz this is where all my updates will be posted. Enjoy!!!

    DAY 1...

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    5 MONTHS IN...

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    New parts...

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    Stay tuned...
     
    SUNSETJOE, Dec 1, 2008
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  3. SD YOTA

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    what part of SD do you live at? i swear ive sene your truck around town....
     
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  4. SUNSETJOE

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    I live in Lemon Grove. I'm always drivin' around, so you probably seen me around at some point!
     
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  5. SUNSETJOE

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    Just finished raising the bed floor today. Gettin' it ready for the bag job later this month. I'll get some pics of it up tommorow, too dark out right now!
     
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  6. Predracer

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    Looking good man. What wheels are those?
     
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  7. SUNSETJOE

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    AT Italia, Doubleface. From Tire Rack. Size 18X8.
     
    SUNSETJOE, Dec 2, 2008
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    Where do you get your air stuff from?
     
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    cool project!
     
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  10. lownloud

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    I got my airride suspension ( 4link, bag brackets, rear Doetsch shocks & studs from CANDO or Candospecialties.com ) Got my Airlift dominator 2500 (front) - 2600 ( rear ), 7 gallon airtank, air fittings ( assortment ) & switchbox from FBI international. Got my DC5000's 3/4 h.p., 3/8" SMC valves, 1/2" DOT airline, 150 lb pressure switch, Stinger cabling, fuses and all the basic hookup stuffs from EBAY. Got all my finishing brass fittings and such from work. And, to fill in the blanks with supplies, welding wire, dics and etc. " I went to Napa " - Probably TMI but thats my hookups . . .

    fbirides.com
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    ebay.com
     
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  11. SUNSETJOE

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    LOWRIDER DEPOT
     
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  12. SUNSETJOE

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    As promised, the bed pics. I'll take some in the daylight tommorow. Was stuck in traffic today for 4 1/2 hours.

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  13. SUNSETJOE

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    The bed before...

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  14. lownloud

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    . . . Now thats pretty, that my next project 2 - dayyum - I just remembered, way to many projects LOL . . . Keep up the great work Joe . . .
     
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  15. YotaGirl

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    sweet, cant wait to see the progress, nice work on the bd bed.... i'm planning on doing that to mine as well.
     
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    Nice work on the Bed!! :D
     
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  17. V8_TITAN

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    ya thats pretty sweet bro, Im going to cut my bed out, or leave it in and cover it with dimand plate..
     
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  18. SUNSETJOE

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    Got some better pics of the bed today...

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    I know it's ugly!!! It's getting Linex later.

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    This is the spacer that my buddy made. There are a total of 8 of them.

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  19. Twisted Minis

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    Nice. Looks like there is plenty of room to put some crap under there now.
     
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  20. CajunTaco

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    How much did you raise the floor?
     
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  21. IronNam

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    judging by looks, im guessing 6-7"
     
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