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Rebuilt 2005 GX470 Project - From CO to TX and Back (soon)

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  1. Nov 21, 2023 at 5:46 PM
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    Disconnect the battery, put the ground of the welder as close as possible to the weld area. Also do small welds, I assume you will mig weld, do a series of small tack-style welds alternating areas. It won't look like a bead of stacked dimes, but you do have a grinder, right? And that grinder can generate enough heat to warp shit too, just keep it in mind.
     
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  2. Nov 22, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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  4. Nov 22, 2023 at 1:48 PM
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    After wire wheeling and degrease cleaning. About to do.the metal prep and then paint

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    Old vs New rear sway bar end links

    + $40

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  6. Nov 22, 2023 at 2:38 PM
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  7. Nov 22, 2023 at 2:55 PM
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    All the old $#*!

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  8. Nov 23, 2023 at 5:10 PM
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  10. Nov 24, 2023 at 4:29 AM
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  11. Nov 24, 2023 at 9:34 AM
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  12. Nov 24, 2023 at 12:49 PM
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  13. Nov 24, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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    POR15 kit I've been using

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  14. Nov 24, 2023 at 2:41 PM
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    And basic wire wheels on an impact drill

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  15. Nov 24, 2023 at 3:01 PM
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    Highly considering an Alibaba Tesla style Head Unit. I know there's Aurcar and Pheonix that sell them, but they're twice the price. And tbh, don't look as good as this one. I'd rather do the Joying Android HU, but you have to convert from NAV to Non-NAV HVAC controls and extend the wiring. That ends up costing more than the Aucar/Pheonix prices because you have to source your own factory HVAC control unit used.

    https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...offerlist.normal_offer.d_title.519b4e072Tx3os

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    1, 2, 3 on the rear crossmember

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  18. Nov 25, 2023 at 5:12 PM
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    Spare tire carrier crossmember done

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  19. Nov 26, 2023 at 11:08 AM
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    Old OEM Rear Lower Control Arm vs New SPC Performance Control Arm w/xAxis Sealed Flex Joint

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  20. Nov 26, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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    Ran out of foil, but cling wrap seems to work even better! Well, unless the metal prep spray melts it lol. We'll see!

    Doing POR15 to rear passenger side Lower Control Arm, shock, and spring perch mounts

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    Kinda hard to get in all the tight places, but this is after the metal prep. Drying before the POR15 paint

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    Ordered a rear OEM Track Bar. Cheaper than the adjustable ones after the BF discount. And I'm only lifting 1" so no real need either.

    + $210
     
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    After

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    While my transmission crossmember really isn't bad, I couldn't pass up this FB deal.

    + $60 for brand new crossmember. Cheapest blackfriday dealership deal I could find was $140

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    Some other goodies just arrived!

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    Still deciding on what size tire to put on it. Since I'm going with the smallest lift possible, I'm thinking in the 31" range. 285's (32.7") will easily fit, but also stuffed in there. I'm going to wait until the rear suspension is done before deciding. Plan is to set the rear adjustable hight springs to the lowest setting. Then, go back and adjust the front to be level.

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    Old vs New Rear Upper Control Arm.

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    Got the BBS wheels sold. Super disappointed with that buy but lesson learned
     
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