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2008 SR5 Work/Play Truck Project

Discussion in '2nd Gen Builds (2007-2013)' started by Hotwire, Dec 11, 2020.

  1. Aug 29, 2023 at 4:42 PM
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    Hotwire

    Hotwire [OP] New Member

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    I installed my bed stiffeners today. I drilled and painted the holes, then silicone on the Riv-Nuts before crimping them. I made the gussets on my plasma table.

    I carry 20ft sticks of steel on my bedrack and started to worry about the bed tearing.

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  2. Nov 16, 2023 at 5:29 PM
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    Hotwire

    Hotwire [OP] New Member

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    I found a pair of 1.25” Spidertrax locally today. I’m pretty happy about having full steering again. Parking lots have been a bit tighter with my larger tires rubbing my sway bar. Problem solved!

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  3. Nov 16, 2023 at 6:01 PM
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    Calibrated Power 5 Tune pack, Allison 1000 tune, PPE deep trans pan, Cold/Hot CAC pipes, Banks CAI, PCV reroute, resonator delete, S&B 62 gal fuel tank, B&W GN hitch
    Catching up on your build. Sure is coming along nicely. Sucks about the motor, but now at least you are fresh and it will outlast you if taken care of.
     
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  4. Nov 16, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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    Thanks! Maybe we need a “Shops” thread on this forum.
     
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  5. Nov 16, 2023 at 6:07 PM
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    Thanks! Yeah, it sucked but I’m happy with the decision to keep it. Running strong so far :fingerscrossed:
     
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  6. Nov 16, 2023 at 6:15 PM
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