Builds DINGO- 60FZJ-UTE LS3 EROD (PROVEN CA SMOG)

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Cleaned up the axle housings and prepping those for paint and rebuild, waiting on a few parts to arrive.

37s are back from my tire guy. Love these monsters 37 x 13.5 x 17s. But man are they heavy, 128# each.

J

 

[NCFJ]

Can you get that bender to do this?
Fuel line in your future if running fuel line down the passenger side.

 

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Can you get that bender to do this?
Fuel line in your future if running fuel line down the passenger side.

Stan,

I'm counting 11 bends? I can only bend 10 angles per program. But looks like one is very slight and we may be able to delete.

J

 

[NCFJ]

13

I like bending hard lines, satisfying for some reason.

 

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13

I like bending hard lines, satisfying for some reason.

I could get it close or send it to my buddy that has a Winton bender. I think he can bend 28 per program from 1/8" to 3/4" tube.

J

 

[NCFJ]

I should not be as excited as I am by that video......

 

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I should not be as excited as I am by that video......

Yeah he has one sweet machine. But the squirt tube benders make it look like a manual hand bender.

 

[NCFJ]

OK, so that one is tube porn, plain and simple

 

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@gbogh came in to help clean axle parts and assist in the TT daily activities. Ran to powder and picked up parts and the Delta radius arms.

I was supposed to have my lockers put in by a local guy and he went from 3 day turnaround to 3 weeks... So I'll be doing them myself. Been a bit but like riding a bike.

ProForged TREs (80 series) arrived and will get installed soon. Really liking the look and quality from this manufacturer.

J

 

[megolfer]

How much are the TRE.

 

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How much are the TRE.

Full set of 4 (80 series) will be 109.00 plus shipping.

Jason

 

[megolfer]

Where are these made. Whats the difference between these and 555

 

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Lockers and 4.88s installed. Good day.

J

 

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To answer several questions YES, if I have time, I will set up new gears and lockers.

I should have a full roller to get the frame and body finalized this coming week and start the body chop.


J

 

[tmxmotorsports]

To answer several questions YES, if I have time, I will set up new gears and lockers.

I should have a full roller to get the frame and body finalized this coming week and start the body chop.


J

That escalated quickly lol

 

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That escalated quickly lol

It's amazing at how many people complain about this service. Not only pricing, but lead times and finding an honest shop/person to do these. I always had time for my own re-gears until we moved to CA. I've turned down close to 40-50 in the past 15 months and referred them elsewhere. I'll still refer to others more often than not, but if the timing is right it's a good day turnaround to break the monotony of my regular work.

J

 

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New front and rear brake calipers, drilled/slotted rotors and ceramic pads arrived today.

J

 

[tmxmotorsports]

No pic wth lol

 

[torfab]

We made body mount templates a few years ago if you don't want to re-create work. We also made a jig so we can lay it on top of the frame to attach the body mounts.

 

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Getting started on the TC wiring harness. @indycole came up to get the old pieces to rework and make usable for the 60 build and electrical system. Last piece of the triple lock stage.

J