Builds Bluebonnet - 5.3/H55 FJ40
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Tank5
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That is awesome! I am sure it is exciting to be able to drive out of the garage after all that work. That is a great looking 40. Good job.
Yea John!!! That was a good time.
POPO AGIE
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I bought FJ70 tie rods from SOR that were about $300 and will use HD FJ70 tie rod ends. I am planning on using an FJ80 PS box.So been thinking about getting a custom relay and steering rods made.
Through some research and Mud support figured a way to keep it OEM (thread below). Initially looked at this option but found out rods for 70 series were pricey. Found a good deal on NOS.
Custom tie-rods
forum.ih8mud.com
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MILESTONE!! That is one sweet rig SipLife! Nicely done. I like the rumble without the mufflers though. Bad to the bone!
Thanks. Just picked her up from the exhaust shop and she’s super quiet, miss the rumble already.
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Thanks Dennis, feels surreal for sure. Am following along with your build, looking forward to seeing you get that 45 out of the garage soon enough, great work, keep at it.
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I Ended up stealing a set of 70 series rods from our 45. Will need to get a few more sets for other rigs, good to know.
thatcabledude
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Sweet. Post up how the pipes are routed when you get a chance.
thatcabledude
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...and maybe a quick vid of you bouncing of the limiter a few times. 
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Will do although the limiter vid will be on standby. Pulled into the driveway otw back from the exhaust shop and looks like the new Champion rad is seeping
. Will dig into it tomorrow and see what I find.
A10Driver
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Check radiator cap first, likely leaking from thereWill do although the limiter vid will be on standby. Pulled into the driveway otw back from the exhaust shop and looks like the new Champion rad is seeping
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Pulled the rad and got it tested, no leaks. Found the culprit when I went to assemble the lower rad hose. Thought I had enough clearance but the fan nicked the lower rad hose when the motor was under acceleration. Shaved an inch off my fan blades and she’s good to go, no more leaks. Also running temps still remain steady at around 190.
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Running a vibrant performance resonator and flow master muffler. O2 sensor is threaded in where the down pipes merge together. Nice and quiet but still has a good low rumble. Will get some exhaust vids uploaded soon.
firemanj92
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Vibrant resonators are the best about getting rid of drone in 6 & 4 cylinders. Nothing else compares
thatcabledude
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What product did y’all use for a throttle cable?
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I would add another exhaust hanger towards the end of the tailpipe for when that one going sideways off the muffler splits 
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I would add another exhaust hanger towards the end of the tailpipe for when that one going sideways off the muffler splits
It’s got one, just hidden in the first pic.
