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Hello....i'm An Addict And This Is My 6!

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by txtoller, Oct 30, 2018.

  1. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Well, after watching and following Norcal and what he did on Steve's, based on the RR springs, I followed his lead. Thanks NorCal! I was only able to work on it for a few hours a week, for the most part. Lots of health issue with my parents...they are doing better now.

    As you can see It is now a much better set up.

    Thanks again to NorCal for the tutorial, I never would have tried this a year ago.
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    I will be running the same boomarang shackles, just waiting on Ruff Stuff.
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  2. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Now do I recycle the front bumper? Trimmed or start from scratch?

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  3. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    That thing looks heavy, but for the most part, steel is steel . Trim it down
     
  4. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Oh, it is a beast for sure. I was going to do some serious trimming. Just trimming, narrowing to just past the horns should drop off 30lbs!
     
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  5. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    While patching holes in my dash, I got to looking at the bumper....I kind of like the look. It will drop between 25-30lbs.
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  6. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Throw it on a scale, I'm interested if it will be that much
     
  7. Lockman

    Lockman OK.....Now I Get It . 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Me Thinks that with the larger tires, if you cut it that short , it'll kinda look like a Dictator's mustache :lol:. You can always take off more.......A lot more work to add it back on ?
     
  8. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Being that it is half inch, it is a biotch to cut!
     
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  9. vtxtasy

    vtxtasy oldbee 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Smoke wrench and a clamped piece of angle for a straight edge. Easy 30lbs.
     
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  10. Jw60

    Jw60 That guy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I didn't realize it was a half inch, I would trim it down to a G-string bikini then put a light skirt over it to appease the law.
     
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  11. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Did a little flex test...I am happy.
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    Also, my distributor came in...
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  12. givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

    The jeep is looking great!
     
  13. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Steering column showed up today.

    Was going to mount the new radiator, well, that will need a little frame massaging to get it to work. But hey, it's fun!
     
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  14. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    My cousin came into town for a week, so didn't get much done on the 6. Did get some work done on getting a steering column mount made, ain't real pretty but it will work.
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  15. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    It has been slow progress, lots going on this time of year.
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    And got the fuel tank primed.
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  16. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    New shoes for the old grey mule.

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  17. vtxtasy

    vtxtasy oldbee 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Nice motivational therapy. (y)
     
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  18. Bob-The-CJ

    Bob-The-CJ Member

    What size tires did you end up with? I can't see the markings in the pictures
     
  19. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    33x10.50

    Got the sliders on, thanks Kyle!
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  20. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I got the sliders primed, just so I don't have to deal with rust. Still have a couple of holes to drill before I paint.
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