the old girl moved into the shop yesterday to get a 1.5" body lift.
since this is a very extensive build i needed the lift on to set up for the rear PTO winch, the proper height for the side bars, location of the top of the bumper, the front side bars and the location of the rear bumper and side step.
first things first.
here is a list of what is being done to the truck over the next few months:
P/C = sand blasted and powder coated light matte grey
Metric bolts through out, S/S preferred where acceptable in tolerance specified, plated where strength is needed.
Steel below window height, alloy above window height.
Painting and final prep of body to be arranged by customer.
PTO winch rear with possible shaft drive to the front. inspected and corrected, painted.
Tabs for lights
Protection for lights P/C
Skid bars from under bumper to below rad, P/C
Shackle protectors, P/C
Custom shackles, P/C
Bumper like the original Roo bar but in steel and modified accordingly with tow triangles, P/C
Front HD 70 series front diff dismantled, rebuilt using top quality parts, P/C, factory electric locker, HD birfields, manual locking hubs, vent line to frame.
Dobinson spring pack with rubber bushings
RS9000 shocks
Dropped sway bar mounts
Frame, modified as required, P/C gray, same gray as all the other P/C stuff
Engine/tranny/ t/case removed, replacement inspected, corrected reinstalled
Turbo, top mount intercooler, air compressor, wabasto, sensors, manual glow system, upgraded alternator, dual batteries with isolator,
Larger rad (check for alloy replacement),
Factory viscous fan.
Full Clutch replace with slave and master also replaced with new
Rear full floater diff removed, dismantled, P/C, reassembled with factory electric locker, vent line to the frame level.
Driveshaft inspected and corrected, P/C
Secondary fuel tank installed, P/C, S/S fuel line to the front with feeder pump and dual filters. Must have drain in S/S fuel tanks (both) at lowest point of tanks; drains must be lockable when shut.
Skid tube protection, P/C
Side bar protection with expanded steel “running board” and removable fender protection front, P/C
Rear bumper with dual removable swing out tire carriers, hidden winch, hitch, wiring, tow triangles, signal light inserts protected by expanded steel, P/C
Skid bars to rear of axle and out the side of the body to the outer edge of the tires to make a step with expanded steel.
1.5” body lift with grade 8 bolting applied.
Remove side windows and replace with alloy panels with storage boxes and access from outside. Send side windows and associated trim with finished vehicle.
Inner rear doors with drop down panels with storage inside, P/C
Inner side panels with inner storage, interior and exterior access, body colour.
Front door panels leave alone.
Rear diff fluid level sensor/t/case level sensor/tranny level sensor/pyrometer/water temp/oil pressure at turbo gauges. Factory gauges still functional.
No stereo or speakers-another item to be sorted out by customer
Wabasto heater.
Interior rear heater hooked into plumbing with remote switch.
Cargo barrier with access slider to rear and removable from truck, P/C
Hidden floor boxes were possible.
Hood strong enough to walk and stand on left in whatever finish it came with; intercooler scoop and receiver for windshield protector screen.
Alloy windshield protector screen, P/C, removable with top mount clips.
Alloy roof rack with tabs for 4 front off road lights and protection, receiver for windscreen, slide out sand bridging, rear back up light tabs, disconnect electrical wiring for removal of roof rack, mounting for roof top tent, fold down rear storage flap for sand bridges, mount for high-lift and shovel on side but tucked in tight, single level, tabs on the front for removable wire rope, P/C
Small roof vents, four if possible, that are sealable when closed, low profile.
Rubber flex mud flaps to be installed at all 4 wheel openings.
Water tank under body 50L size, with S/S fittings. Must be removable.
starting on the body lift:
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