Recent content by w3azel

I like it and I think it complements the hood scoops. I do laugh when people talk about practicality and these trucks.

1400r20s I think are the best choice. They look massive, no need for a lift, though they will rub a little if you push the truck in articulation. Plus if you ever want to be able to change a tire by yourself, 1400s feel tons lighter then a 1600.

Something you should think about is if your truck doesn't have power steering you should seriously consider it or place lockouts on the truck. Normal easy driving around on the roads you should be fine. Your lockers will do their thing and allow one wheel to spin faster when you let off the...

I bought the truck drove it home. It sat for about 18months and then I sold it to my neighbor about a year ago before I moved. I couldn't tell you how much better the brakes are because I never bled them properly but if you pumped them they worked great. More work needs to be done on fit and...

Yes the air coming out of the turbo is hotter then the coolant. Using coolant to cool the incoming air is common for engines built in this era.

Looks like fuel well spent.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?122873-W3AZEL-s-crew-cab-build/page3 post #24

That steering wheel looks a little tight to the "lap" area :shock:

Search online for Dual Voltage Alternator/Generator, Niehoff, 260A/140A, 14/28V or something similar and you can find them. They're used in modern military trucks because the trucks run on 24v but some ECUs and trans controllers require 12V. How exactly it works I would guess its just two...

Dual voltage alternator installed. I have more info and pics in my crew cab build.

Installed the dual voltage alternator finally. 200AMP version. Used a plate of 1/4 steel as the base. A 2" strip of 1/4 to extend out to the front mounting tab and two 1/2" mounting tabs. Mounting holes are moved 1 1/4" up and a 1/4" out. Used 7014 rods on the plates and triple pass 11018 for...

I didn't realize how close you are. I don't think I've ever been within driving distance of another crew cab build.

I have grizzlys in mine and love them. I don't constantly womp on them but no issues so far.

Interested as well. I don't want to mount something like this and then mess the bed up when I try to lift my 14.00 with rim off the ground.

I think it comes down to people are cheap and the front axle is usually the last one to get a locker installed.