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With the new paint the truck will received a set of invasion stars ....
But what are the size on the doors and the hood ?.... i think i read 12" for the doors and 20" for the hood but this is for the star alone ....
https://www.beachwoodcanvas.com/imag...4/B2411-25.jpg
Looks like it's going to be a sweet build!
I do have one concern though, the front springs on these trucks actually flex better than you might think. Spring over with 39s should clear just fine, but I'm a little apprehensive of the thought of the heavy 5.9 sitting on two less leaves. Add to that the weight of the winch and custom bumper and I'm thinking the front is going to be sitting pretty low, not to mention you're going to have less resistance to axle wrap.
Were I you, I'd assemble it with the complete stock front springs and see how it goes, you can always cuss me and pull two leaves out later :)
The rear is a whole different story. Stiff and refuses to flex in stock form, have at that end of the truck.
This is exactly how i will do it !! the 5.9 weight a lot compare to the stock motor. But the swap is next winter project.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug
Just received my tires yesterday .... 7x 11.00r20 XZL out of a canadien 5t retired army truck. Six of thems look like new ... the other was a very good spare. I received also somes parts including a complete hood blackout. Thanks to a member on this forum who help me find parts. And a was having new composite taillamps .... so i give a try on how they would fit ..... tomorrow i changing the right side. Also my appointement is taken .... only 2 weeks left before they took my truck ... 2 weeks at the bodyshop ....... Then axles swap ans customs wheels from STAZWORKS; i'm looking for a two pieces military style 20" rims.
Here's some pics taking this afternoon ............
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php.../pneusxzl1.JPG
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php.../pneusxzl2.JPG
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php...odblackout.JPG
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php...umveelight.JPG
Planning on searchng for kimberlite pipes?? :)
I see fun ahead!
Why ? do you know where i can find somes .......... :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by brute4c
In January i was posting on this board about how much can it cost for a m715 ... i have talked with potential buyer because i really wanted one. I already have been bitten by the mod bug .... and this is my first MV . Lots of parts left from my old jeep XJ project. Since i did not find any m715 like i really wanted ... i decide to start from the beginning and having a true MV like i always want to !! So here the build tread ..... it's just the beginning !!!
Another part to be installed ..... 10500 lbs 2 speed hydro winch ........ brand new !!
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php...rs/HI10500.JPG
This should be a really cool build-up....
Also nice to see you have such a supportive lady there to hold your tires and such!
My new diffs are now ready for the procedures ..... clean and repaint , install new 5.38 gears with locker , disk brakes ..... and crane parts
I have also installed my second seat .... was not bolt on as the other one .... but have taken 15 minutes ...
And found a my local auto parts some mirrors .... no they are not identical ... but for the price , somes sanding and paint ... look like it was on that truck since the beginning !!!
Here's some picts ......
The new hi steer arms from CRANE
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php...cranearms2.JPG
The rear brake conversion for the 14 bolts
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php...iere%2014b.JPG
The detroit locker for the 14 bolts
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php...tlocker14b.JPG
Braquets from Dan at Ruffstuffs
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php...ruffstuffs.JPG
New installed second seat ......
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php.../m715seats.JPG
And found at my local auto parts two mirror head, with paint they look almost stock
http://www.rockcrawlerquebec.com/php...mentmirror.JPG
To be continued ............. next week !!!
Looks like the same mirrors I got at the auto parts here some time back...did the same thing as you, painted and good to go.
Steering arms are NICE!
Lotta nice little parts in the bracketry pic!
Detroit and Disc stuff is sweet!
Interior is coming along...gotta get them batteries under cover though...like I should talk...dont even have batteries in mine at present...
Nice stuff!!