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The S.S. TRDFerguson: Captain’s Log

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by TRDFerguson, Mar 25, 2021.

  1. Jun 6, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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    Bob_Wiley

    Bob_Wiley I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful...

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    Your truck is looking great Jake. How did you secure the unistrut to the side of your bed? Did you have to tap the holes you drilled, or is there something else you used on the backside? I’ve been thinking of doing this myself but not really sure how to go about it.
     
  2. Jun 6, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    Bob_Wiley I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful...

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    Noob question, but what’s the benefit of the carrier bearing spacers? You and I are on a similar lift so I’m just curious if this is something I should do, or what the point is.
     
  3. Jun 6, 2021 at 12:20 PM
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    TRDFerguson

    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    There are threaded holes already there - the spray-in bedliner just covers them up. I used a small screwdriver to locate and poke holes and then a utility knife to cut out the bedliner. Not sure if all are done this way, but there was tape or something over the holes so I didn’t have to worry about them needing to be chased with a tap or anything.

    I had a very mild shudder when accelerating from a stop after I lifted the rear. The spacers help put the drive shaft back in a straight alignment, and theoretically helps with that, if present. I don’t know if I had it or not, truthfully, but in my mind it’s gone after installing the spacers, lol.
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2021 at 8:22 AM
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    Mods, what mods?
    You would think that manufacturing would be more precise when our trucks are being built. With that said, sounds like your build is coming along just fine though. Lessons learned and shared are key with our community. :thumbsup:
     
  5. Jun 7, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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    2mchfun Yeah it'll pull it, just don't expect to stop!

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    It about driveshaft and pinion angle, don't want to eat u joints constantly.
     
  6. Jun 7, 2021 at 9:33 AM
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    Hey Eric, if you want to experiment for the price of free, I have a set of carrier bearing spacers (0-2" of rear lift) you're more than welcome to!

    -JS
     
  7. Jun 7, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    Yeah, that would be great! Appreciate it!
     
  8. Jun 7, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    not to cloud the build thread any longer, sorry @TRDFerguson!

    I've sent you a PM.

    -JS
     
  9. Jun 7, 2021 at 10:20 AM
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    TRDFerguson

    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    No worries at all. I only have this thread going in hopes that it helps out others in some way/shape/form, so mission accomplished! lol
     
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  10. Jun 7, 2021 at 2:14 PM
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    TRDFerguson

    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    ABS guards just showed up. Should be some cheap insurance against blowing up an ABS sensor. I know these aren’t as fancy as the Jomax ones, but I’m a cheap ass, so…
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  11. Jun 7, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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    Nothing wrong with being a cheapskate... Truck parts don't' pay for themselves.
     
  12. Jun 7, 2021 at 3:38 PM
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    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    At least these things don’t feel cheap. I’m happy with the amount of protection I’ll get from them:
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  13. Jun 7, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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    Did you put blue Loctite on them? I haven't installed the used SDHQ ones I bought a couple weeks ago, but I have read somewhere on this site that they can rotate when hit with a rock/object.
     
  14. Jun 7, 2021 at 6:22 PM
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    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    I’ve heard of that too, but I don’t know if loctite will do anything more than having them torqued down. And I’d be afraid of snapping the bolts if I tried to remove them with the loctite in place. I think I’ll just make it part of my regular maintenance to check their position. Plus I’d rather have them rotate from a rock hit than a direct hit to the sensor.
     
  15. Jun 7, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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    Mods, what mods?
    You have a point there...
     
  16. Jun 7, 2021 at 7:21 PM
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    Where did you order them from?
     
  17. Jun 7, 2021 at 7:24 PM
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    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    Shot you a PM
     
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  18. Jun 14, 2021 at 5:39 PM
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    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    Rigged up some drop mounts for my bed rails to hold a shovel or whatever I need. Now I need to figure out what else I can mount back there.
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  19. Jun 14, 2021 at 9:19 PM
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    Makes me wonder if the Rago fab accu mounts would work with your unistrut mounts.
     
  20. Jun 14, 2021 at 9:35 PM
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    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    Those should definitely work. Added to the list, lol.
     
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    nothing better than helping fellow members spend their money :)
     
  22. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:36 AM
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    You need an offroad jack. Hi-lift comes to mind. Harbor Freight has a similar style jack that's considerably cheaper.
     
  23. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:38 AM
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    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    No way lol. I’ve heard way too many horror stories about that style of jack. I do want to build a mini chase rack or something similar to mount my floor jack though.
     
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  24. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    You can't use a floor jack....if you are stuck in a dry creek. To quote someone "it's so soft and giving...it's like cat litter" :rofl:
     
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    Just get a bottle jack and traction boards as a footing. Best advantage of a bottle jack over all other jacks is you can drive off them once you’re up
     
  26. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:46 AM
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    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    I do need to get a set of traction boards. They’ll be handy for some of the terrain around here. I’ve had this jack on my list for a while and might be easier to transport than a full size jack
    Powerbuilt 620471 Unijack - 6000 lb. Capacity https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00GJJZ..._glt_fabc_M1BAFFRQ5ESJQKF2YPA6?_encoding=UTF8
     
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  27. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:46 AM
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    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    That’s why I had a 2x6 with me too lol
     
  28. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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    Same. I keep a pad and a bottle jack. I've seen way too many horrible injuries or damage to vehicles from farm jacks. Super useful but equally dangerous.
     
  29. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:56 AM
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    Jake has proven that even with MGM, you can indeed “throw lipstick on a pig.” :rofl:

    Seriously though @TRDFerguson, love your truck and mods.
     
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  30. Jun 15, 2021 at 9:45 AM
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    TRDFerguson [OP] SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    Nicest backhanded compliment I think I've ever gotten :rofl::fistbump:
     

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