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Made my decision on the wheels. Purchased a set of 17x8.5 Fifteen52 Analog HD wheels that I rattle canned and will try to give a weathered and aged look to match the truck. Not sure on tire sizes yet. Planning on 37's for now.

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Love those wheels. Wanna sell the steelies?
 
Stripped the interior. Been working on rust repairs on the doors and adding some welds to the pillars. Added plates for a 3 point seat belt for driver and passenger sides.

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Out with the old suspension. Replaced wheel studs and installed new arms and lift. I had a few Eibach lift kits in stock so got a little impatient and threw them on. Most people, including myself had no clue they even made parts for the 80 series. I had an 80 with these springs on and they handled amazing. Im curious to see how they behave off pavement.

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Eibach next to the OME stock height springs.

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Final lift result was about 3"

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Fitted the electric door locks and window motors. Next is running the harness into the doors.

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More suspension stuff

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Mounted up to see fitment. Wheels are 17x8.5 with 0et wrapped in Toyo Open Country MTs 37x13.5x17. Looks like I got plenty of room even stuffed.

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Raised the rear panhard. Started with the highest level and will adjust after testing.

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Testing flex for bump stop lengths

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wise words from the late Big Poppa

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Alignment all done and finally got my plates in

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