1996 Splash progress
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1996 Splash progress
I don't post many picks, but now that my truck is actually getting to where I want it to be I decided to put some up.
So here is what my truck looked like in October of 2002 when I sold it.
a002_25a.jpg?
This is what it looked like when I bought it back. You did read that right I intentionally purchased my former truck back in this condition.
002.jpg?
Here is what it looked like after the Rusty's long arm kit for the XJ and a D30 from an XJ was installed.
96r08.jpg?
And now.
IMG_1217-1.jpg?
Here is a link to more photos in its current state.
So here is what my truck looked like in October of 2002 when I sold it.
a002_25a.jpg?
This is what it looked like when I bought it back. You did read that right I intentionally purchased my former truck back in this condition.
002.jpg?
Here is what it looked like after the Rusty's long arm kit for the XJ and a D30 from an XJ was installed.
96r08.jpg?
And now.
IMG_1217-1.jpg?
Here is a link to more photos in its current state.
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The 31's I had on the stock rims were actually rubbing against the long arm so I went with a 3.75 backspacing on the new wheels. So there is no more rubbing and my turning radius has been reduced slightly. But the tires already stick out over an inch past the fenders, so I didn't want the added width of 33x12.5's. Not to mention the weight. This truck is my only vehicle so I wanted it to be comfortable for daily driving.
All the front end damage was repaired at a "hispanically owned and operated" shop in the back of an industrial complex near the airport. There was even a pit bull. still not bad for $675. It didn't need to be perfect, just enough to not have the damage draw attention.
That year does have foglights, but the splashes didn't come with them. I may add them if I get a custom bumper.
I also need to swap out the chevy drop shackles with stock ones the rear is 4 inches higher than the front.
All the front end damage was repaired at a "hispanically owned and operated" shop in the back of an industrial complex near the airport. There was even a pit bull. still not bad for $675. It didn't need to be perfect, just enough to not have the damage draw attention.
That year does have foglights, but the splashes didn't come with them. I may add them if I get a custom bumper.
I also need to swap out the chevy drop shackles with stock ones the rear is 4 inches higher than the front.
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Splashes have color matched grilles.
I uploaded the pics I have from the build. Click on the link at the bottom of the first thread to see them.
I uploaded the pics I have from the build. Click on the link at the bottom of the first thread to see them.
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For the most part the spring buckets match up witht he perches from the XJ D30 front end. May include the TJ, but I don't know. The Rusty's long ar m kit just needs to e narrowed and welded on to fit the ranger frame. it is easierand cheaper than using raw material and custom fabricating.
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