Daily Driver/ Desert Toy Build

[csampson311]

Hey guys
Just waiting for Christmas. Im hoping to get all or some of the following items.
Small welder, Offroad lights, Green Bucket Seats, and speakers.
If I get or buy any of these things soon there will be a new update. Right now still havent done much due to school.
lastly I have had some issues with my oil and water temp gauges lately.
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1162136#post1162136
Posted this thread to get some help. Like it says I really dont know what the issue could be other than the gauges themselves or the sensors. If youve got some ideas, Ill try it because I do not want to over heat my truck.
Thanks

 

[csampson311]

Got some new Hellas

These lights are way brighter than I expected

 

[csampson311]

Thinking of putting the bed cage back in. I will be needing some shocks though. What are some good yet cheap shocks I should look for. Eventually I want to do the Chevy leaf pack swap so I'll need to keep that in mind.

 

[89danger]

im diggin your truck bro but for shocks get some racerunners not too expensive and they work really well

 

[prerunnerwannabe]

Dude Racerunners are pricey! FOAs are probably the best choice for a good cheap shock. I think their warehouse burned down though...

 

[csampson311]

Dude Racerunners are pricey! FOAs are probably the best choice for a good cheap shock. I think their warehouse burned down though...

Yea I was just reading this. http://f-o-a.com/shop/index.php
They said it was a total loss

I was looking into the FOAs and also the Bilstein 5150s on 4wheel parts. Which one is better?

 

[prerunnerwannabe]

Well the Bilstein 7100 is a 2.0 shock so that should give you some numbers to compare with.

 

[csampson311]

Well this week ended up sucking. The money I had put away for shocks was need to get my truck fixed. The slave cylinder went out so it had to be replaced. While the tranny was out I also had a new clutch kit put in and the fly wheel resurfaced. My mechanic got me a good price but now I'm going to have to wait for tax money to get shocks.

Oh! Btw I contacted FOA and they are scheduled to reopen on February 13th.

 

[Heavyfire14]

soooooooo have you done anything else to it yet?

have you gone offroading lately?

 

[csampson311]

soooooooo have you done anything else to it yet?

have you gone offroading lately?

nooooooppppee
I had just finished painting the cage and was about to put it back in when that plan came to a screeching halt. To sum up the whole dilemma... parents ruin everything.

 

[csampson311]

Oh I nearly forgot!
I was talking to my boss about my plans for the truck and he pretty much gave me the go ahead to use the company shop. Now ill have access to some real tools such as benders & (good) welders.

 

[06RangerXLT]

Nothin wrong with that! the one thing i wish i had was a good welder. I'd be much further into my truck if i had one.

 

[csampson311]

Nothin wrong with that! the one thing i wish i had was a good welder. I'd be much further into my truck if i had one.

Yea if all comes through I want to make a back bumper with a tire carrier.

 

[csampson311]

So this weekend was not so fun. I busted the front left wheel bearing which was a pain to replace. I got a new one so I'm all good now though

 

[low~n~blue]

hey man i put you up for nom for TOTM but you may need an off road pic, if you could snap one of it in the dirt and post it in the TOTM section that would be sweet. I think your truck deserves it but idk how Zman is if it's not a pic of it off road.