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afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
Figured it was time to start a build thread. Here's my 02 XLT 4x4. Been in the family since it rolled off the show room floor. Just recently put a plow on it this winter. Here's how it sits as of now. Don't really have any other pictures of it before this. Lots of worked planned for the spring once the weather turns around now that it has become a plow truck. 117,000 miles
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
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05-17-2015, 08:56 PM
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
Since getting the torsion bars in, I figured it was time to replace the worn out shocks that get me rocking whenever I hit small bumps. I wanted something that would work great for plowing and also towing a boat. So I picked up a set of Rancho RS9000XL shocks for the front and rear. Got them on Rock Auto for about $86 a piece and a $100 rebate made the deal that much sweeter. Rust proofed all of the valve adjusters, they have a tendency to seize after a short period of use. I set them all to a level of 6 and the ride is a night and day difference. These socks were well worth the money.
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05-20-2015, 10:11 AM
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
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If you're wondering how those tires ride, look up member Castleguard.
He has a 5" RCD lift and Duratracs. Some say the Duratracs suck and some say they're good.
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05-20-2015, 10:54 AM
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
I've only seen good reviews outnumber the bad.
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I mean since you plow snow, I assume they're rated really good for that?
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
They handle great in snow, which is what they'll mainly be used for. I don't do much serious off roading so I don't need a tire to hummm down the highway. These have some noise but nothing like a mud tire.
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
Started on installing a body lift so I can fit the new tires, but I'm battling 13 years of Midwestern winters. Only two bed bolts came out in tact, two snapped, and the other two needed the heads ground off. I'm facing the same problems with the cab mounts. For now I have to drive around with my truck looking like this.
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
Just a teaser of what's to come
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
Did you get the body lift done? That's why I decided against doing it on my truck, do NOT want to deal with the rust.
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
Body lift is done except for the bumpers. It really wasn't that hard taking out the cab mounts once they were heated. I used an induction heater to get them red hot and out they spun with an impact. There's loctite that keeps them from coming out.
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For those who haven't followed my nexus install thread, finished mounting a nexus 7 tablet in the dash along with its own dedicated power supply. The head unit is held in place temporarily until my floor console is finished.
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
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07-21-2015, 05:55 PM
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Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build
A little teaser before the final product.
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