97 4x4

[lil'_big_truck]

Any updates on the rig LBT? I really like the way it's done up.

Thanks. Not much has happened for a while. The only thing I've done since I added the exhaust is replace the rear speakers in the cab with pioneer speakers. can't say what they are off the top of my head. I also replaced the pinup girl sticker on the side of my truck. Not much is going to happen for a while though. That's what happens when you go to college. haha. Thanks again for the compliment. I like the look of your rig too. I wanted a grille guard like yours for a long time.

 

[lil'_big_truck]

I made a removable bench seat for the bed.

 

[lil'_big_truck]

Hey all, I found some "cancer" on my truck recently that was pretty bad and am replacing the infected areas tomorrow. here's the first two pics of the project:

 

[lil'_big_truck]

Ok so here are some pics from stage one of the replacement. I replaced the front brackets for the leafs and the shocks (10 hours later). Up next are the rear shackles once I get time.

The VERY rusted brackets :

 

[lil'_big_truck]

New mirrors!!!

Before:

After:

 

[Ryannn]

I like your Rig! The mirrors are a nice touch! Good Job!

 

[lil'_big_truck]

I like your Rig! The mirrors are a nice touch! Good Job!

Thanks a lot!

A quick update, I just got some new Monroe shocks so pics will be posted soon. I'm just waiting for them to come in.

 

[lil'_big_truck]

Well, as with many things, what should have been simple and straight forward turned out to not be. While I was replacing my rear shocks, The shackle for one of the leaf springs finally broke because of rust . So now I have to take the bed off and repair the truck in a week so I can use it to move in on the first. Anyway, onto the pics:

front shock replacement. went smoothly

new rear shocks

one side replaced

then this

now the tear down begins:

That's all I accomplished today. the anchors in the bed are stuck because of stripped screws so i can't get the bedliner out until i remove them. Hopefully I can balance getting the truck fixed with college and moving. ugh...

 

[lil'_big_truck]

STAGE 1: COMPLETE

I just finished getting the bed off today. Stupid tie-down bolts were stripped . Next I'm going to repair my suspension before painting the frame.

 

[lil'_big_truck]

STAGE 2: COMPLETE

I got the new shackles installed today. some of the bolts/ rivots took some real convincing to get out. haha I'm also ahead of my schedule! Should be done this weekend!

The old shackles. really rusty

 

[lil'_big_truck]

STAGE 3: Complete

I got the rear repaired and painted. now to reassemble tomorrow

 

[lil'_big_truck]

Alright so today my new front shocks came in and the truck is all back together!

 

[lil'_big_truck]

Hello all. In my Winter break boredom, I've decided to tackle some interior work on the truck. I've decided to switch to bucket seats and put in a center console form an explorer. Here are the pics so far. I should be finished by later today.

 

[lil'_big_truck]

The new interior is in!

also, got a small subwoofer. I like it, its not obnoxious yet gives some good kick. i could use a better amp, oh well, maybe another day.

 

[lil'_big_truck]

I finally got some manual locking hubs for the truck! now just to find the time to install them...