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  1. rpcraft

    Think I need new springs? shocks? ROUGH RIDE

    If it has never had anything done as far as bushings but you are happy with the ride height then it probably needs new bushings for your springs and shackles and sway bar. Judging by the shocks you could use an upgrade there as well. I would suggest bilsteins all around. The 5100 series is...
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    Quality replacement steering box

    Your money to spend. I spent about 45 bucks on the XJ shaft. ;)
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    Quality replacement steering box

    Here is a video about the shaft conversion - There are others. You just make sure its a Cherokee XJ shaft -
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    Quality replacement steering box

    Buy a Lares brand steering box brand new from any parts store, no rebuilds. They are quality OEM replacements and known for not having issues. It's a top tier brand.
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    Rough country 2 in lift leafs

    Now that I think about it some most kits have blocks that have the angle built into them but since you got leaves for the rear often times they have a small angle shim that is bolted to the leaf stack so you might check and see if you have one on the bottom of the rears. sounds like you did...
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    Rough country 2 in lift leafs

    Call them and ask or maybe check over the instructions if there are any?
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    Cutting coils

    Lowered coils are so cheap now I would just get one that is built to lower and at least that way you are not messing with the performance of it through the entire range of motion. I had a buddy that chopped coils on a mustang 2 in high school and I am pretty sure in this day and age it's the...
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    Do I rebuild my SBC or swap for an LS3?

    If you have an engine to start with that is in good shape, good compression, and a 350, I would just put a cam and good matching intake on it, like one of the performer rpm packages. My buddy did it on his 1981 K5. I did a mild RV cam on mine and the difference was night and day. His was a...
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    New Bench Seat Options?

    That looks like more of a custom job overall. If price is no object LMC and the other truck places sell one from TMI but they are like 1200+ last I seem to recall. You could find an upholstery guy in your area that would probably do a truly custom setup like what you pictured for half the...
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    Are pneumatic tools obselete?

    Several devices for me that still work best on air: 1. Air hammer/chisel (I am 99 % sure they don't even have a battery version yet and I don't count the SDS units because the are usually super sized) 2. DA sander, just because they are also kind of self-cleaning on the right unit 3. Air die...
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    Can’t decide on single or dual tanks

    To answer the question about gas mileage in a v6 vs v8, I once had a 2003 dodge ram, shortbed single cab with a v6. Driving from Dallas to Houston it would get at best 13 to 14 mpg, without fail. I test drove a hemi dodge that was a 2005 and quadcab, shortbed. It averaged 18 to 21. To my...
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    Pressure in fuel tank-goes "pop"

    Sometimes people need to dig up old threads because the original poster never posted what solved their issue.
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    New HD Ball joints.

    I've never really heard of new ball joints needing to be broken in to be honest but maybe that is just something with these supposedly HD balljoints? What brand and part # are they if you have that info? MIght pay to know more about the ball joint itself and if there is a more durable unit I...
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    Pressure in fuel tank-goes "pop"

    Well, you only had 6 months. Things shouldn't be rushed right?
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    wood dimentions

    Well, let me summarize better to establish my mindset. Currently there is some sheet of metal over what is there. Not sure how thick it is but it is at least 18 gauge so not exactly structural but not an issue while parked in the driveway undergoing the knife. I am sure I will probably throw...
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    wood dimentions

    I had never considered that. I thought the process permeated the wood all the way through. Now I've learned something. Cheaper wood and urethane does seem smarter in the grand scheme.
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    wood dimentions

    In this case I am working on a 64 c10 so I think it has 3 different measrurements. I've just been thinking about it some while I was away for work.
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    wood dimentions

    Ultimately plan was to use galvanized carriage type bolts with matching nuts and then powder coat the hold down strips or whatever they are called, probably matte black.
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    wood dimentions

    I wasn't sure if they actually meant 1 1/4 and that was just an easier way to show it.
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    wood dimentions

    I did find this at the DEspot but what the heck is 5/4 inch, lol????
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    wood dimentions

    I was thinking it may not initially seem the cheapest but if you look at other wood you have to start putting some kind of finish on it that will add prep time as well as cost of whatever that finish is so not having to do that on pressure treated stuff is not so bad but I am unsure if I can...
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    What do I have...Dana 44 or GM 10 Bolt

    Yeah that is a definite difference.
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    Brake line, opinions needed.

    I wish I had read the follow up before I ordered the lines for my 64 c10. I got cowardly, had the stuff to make my own, and then still ordered them, and found out the come bent in the box... Jeez, lol!!!! OH well
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    Cruise Control

    If you have a carb or throttle body you may be able to use one of the cruise modules off a TBI truck from the early 90's. They are usually mounted on the firewall and have a cable to the the throttle units but I think it will require some kind of digital input from a speed sensor. I could be...
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    wood dimentions

    So, for reasons I won't get into, what is the cheapest wood someone thought of using. I'm into strong and cheap, and not concerned about beauty. If I have a planer would anyone consider using pressure treated wood? I just don't want to worry about rot and want it to support weight is all...

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