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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Update and pics to come. Figured Id touch base and say I am FINALLY getting a sway bar fixed up for a lil more $$$$$$ than I thought....

Got a steering stabilzer mounted up and got some more amsoil bearings and seals in the rear installed and fixed two tires. Really helped the drivability of it. Highway here I come! haha

Ill get some pics up Im HOPING tonight or tomorrow evening.
Also if anyone is selling a 2500HD driveshaft hook a man up! Thats gonna be the perfect length not to mention a lot lighter and badasser looking.
 
Old Nov 18, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Very nice!!
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Thanks man... Im trying to get my pics up of my last adventure but my email is being stoopid
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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Do you get any driveline vibration? The angles look a little out.
 
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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In 4th at low MPH. I recently recentered my front axle and set 5 degrees caster. That helped with driveability and cruising. The rear has bad axle wrap from the wore out leafs and the over extende driveshaft I imagine.
 
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:16 AM
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my rear shaft has a vibration, im pretty sure i got the angles right, but it runs on a fairly steep angle overall. SYE and rotating the pinion will solve mine I hope.
 
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Your truck looks amazing! Love following your build!
 
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by adam7
I was looking into the Volant CAI, the reviews are positive but I just went with K&N. Did you notice any gains from it besides sound?
Hey sorry for the stupid late response!! I'm not sure how I missed your question but anyway. I didn't see any huge gains from it like all the manufactures claim maybe a 1-2 hp so not noticable at all. It sure does look pretty tho LOL!

Your truck is looking amazing I'm so jealous! I am still reading and searching for my SAS swap but now that I have a second vehicle its more of a reality I will hopefully start on it in early spring so it can be ready to go for next summer! The wife will be driving the blazer if it snows this winter so her mustang can be parked.
 
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Thanks a lot El_Beautor

Rex - Its cool man haha better late than never. Wells thats great to hear your dreams becoming more of a reality. Having it be a DD under construction at all times is a HUGE pain in the dick. If you have any questions Ill give you my best advice I can.
 



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