Front End Rebuild
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BOMBARDIER
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Here's the center console I threw together to mount accessories on. Right now it's got the brake controller and the Comp mounted with some switches yet to come. I'm gonna run some back-up light and fog lamp switches on there and tryin to decide if it's worthwhile to use a switch for the trailer lights that I can control by a seperate switch on here to.
Diesel Bomber
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Aren't you worried you'll crack a spring with the pressure points on your leafs? I know the load is supposed to balance, but with that fulcrum there where you separated them I'd be real worried they were gonna crack.
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BOMBARDIER
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I assume your talkin about the black spacer under the 2nd leaf from the top since that's the only one I added. and no I'not worried about it crackin cause ther is no weight on it except when I'm loaded extremely heavy. hose top two springs are just overload springs. The main pack carries all the daily weightand are attached at the ends to the shackles. The overloads just ride on top of the pack.
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BOMBARDIER
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The overloads get well used on this truck. But what I have there is the same thing that came in there from the factory, just about an 1/8 inch shorter in height is the only difference.
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Can you circle where you feel they would crack?
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BOMBARDIER
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The overloads got tested and held up so far. I had em bent backwards down over the spacer. 6000 pounds worth of gooseneck trailer along with 10ea 1500 plus pound round bales. The loads will get heavier later in the season, this was just first cutting.
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UB,
Looks great!
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Chad,
I have some D25 Front springs for my truck. Since it looks like you have already been through the process, how about I help you do mine? I am a great wrench getter and I can bring the refreshments. I can also bring some Elk or Deer meat for dinner. What do you say?
Do you have a list of front suspension parts you replaced (sway bar end links etc)?
Looks great!
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Chad,
I have some D25 Front springs for my truck. Since it looks like you have already been through the process, how about I help you do mine? I am a great wrench getter and I can bring the refreshments. I can also bring some Elk or Deer meat for dinner. What do you say?
Do you have a list of front suspension parts you replaced (sway bar end links etc)?
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If your lookin for somethin not listed here let me know what and I'll try to hunt down the info.
This post will be in the making for a day or two. I'll just keep editing the same post as I find the paperwork and include all the info I can think of for each item. This project has taken so long because of all the wrong parts received and un-expected things that popped up so I'll try to save other that misery here.
New front sway bar bushings. $34 Link: Energy Suspension 5-5124G - Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings - summitracing.com
New Front Sway Bar Links. $90 Link: Suspension Maxx SMX-1224L - Suspension MAXX Sway Bar End Links - summitracing.com
New front coil springs. $190 a pair. 2 1/2 inch lift Soft Ride coils Rubber Coated. Link: Custom Suspension
New Coil Spring Isolators. $48 for 3 sets needed to use them on top and bottom of both springs. Cheaper from Auto Zone but couldn't find their link. Link: Energy Suspension 9-6112G - Energy Suspension Coil Spring Isolators and Isolator Sets - summitracing.com
New Bilstein 5100 shocks. $400 shipped for the set. These are for 2inch lift front and back. Front: F4-BE5-6681-H6 Rear: F4-BE5-6647 He doesn't show just the shocks on his site but here is the vendor link I paid this price from: High Desert Ravelco - Automotive Anti-theft device - Performance Parts & Truck Accessories
D-T ProFab Trac Bar Rebuild kit. $45 Link: DODGE TRUCK PARTS GEN 2
New tie rod ends.
New Rear Drums.
New Rear Brake Cylinders.
New Rear Brake Pads.
New wheel studs on the rear wheels. $2 each Dorman Brand/Autozone Stock # 610-383.1 or OEM Part # 4746915 for $11 each
New adjustable waste gate elbow. $15 Link: Source Automotive Performance Diesel - Adjustable Boost Elbow
New Helper Springs on the rear. $100 per kit, can be had much cheaper elsewhere.
Link: Custom Suspension
New Grade 8 U-Bolts. $58 for the set. 9/16 thread 38 inches long grade 8. Link: Custom Suspension
High Idle Selenoid Kit. $55 for complete adjustable kit.
New Eccentric Bolts Complete W/Nuts and Washers. $56 Dealer only part.
Black Silicone Intercooler Boot Set. $199 Link: Source Automotive Performance Diesel - Intercooler Boot Kit for 94-02 Dodge
New front sway bar bushings. $34 Link: Energy Suspension 5-5124G - Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings - summitracing.com
New Front Sway Bar Links. $90 Link: Suspension Maxx SMX-1224L - Suspension MAXX Sway Bar End Links - summitracing.com
New front coil springs. $190 a pair. 2 1/2 inch lift Soft Ride coils Rubber Coated. Link: Custom Suspension
New Coil Spring Isolators. $48 for 3 sets needed to use them on top and bottom of both springs. Cheaper from Auto Zone but couldn't find their link. Link: Energy Suspension 9-6112G - Energy Suspension Coil Spring Isolators and Isolator Sets - summitracing.com
New Bilstein 5100 shocks. $400 shipped for the set. These are for 2inch lift front and back. Front: F4-BE5-6681-H6 Rear: F4-BE5-6647 He doesn't show just the shocks on his site but here is the vendor link I paid this price from: High Desert Ravelco - Automotive Anti-theft device - Performance Parts & Truck Accessories
D-T ProFab Trac Bar Rebuild kit. $45 Link: DODGE TRUCK PARTS GEN 2
New tie rod ends.
New Rear Drums.
New Rear Brake Cylinders.
New Rear Brake Pads.
New wheel studs on the rear wheels. $2 each Dorman Brand/Autozone Stock # 610-383.1 or OEM Part # 4746915 for $11 each
New adjustable waste gate elbow. $15 Link: Source Automotive Performance Diesel - Adjustable Boost Elbow
New Helper Springs on the rear. $100 per kit, can be had much cheaper elsewhere.
Link: Custom Suspension
New Grade 8 U-Bolts. $58 for the set. 9/16 thread 38 inches long grade 8. Link: Custom Suspension
High Idle Selenoid Kit. $55 for complete adjustable kit.
New Eccentric Bolts Complete W/Nuts and Washers. $56 Dealer only part.
Black Silicone Intercooler Boot Set. $199 Link: Source Automotive Performance Diesel - Intercooler Boot Kit for 94-02 Dodge
