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Old 05-07-2006
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I'll take some pics of it on stands tomorrow
 
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Old 05-08-2006
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Up on stands:



Front end apart:


Back done other then shocks:
 
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Old 05-08-2006
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its looking good... I wonder if I could purchase that shackle seperatley or is it the equivelent of a chavey drop shackle
 
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Old 05-12-2006
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I got the truck done last night. All I can say is that RCD lift kit is amazing. The thought that went into each part made is shown by their great fit and finish. The only problem I had was with the brake line rubbing on the tire during full turns which was fixed by reinstalling the stock lines. The 03 caliper looks to have a different mounting hole for the line then the older years. The ride is great. The truck feels more solid. I can feel the smaller bumps a little more then I use to but the coilovers soak up the bigger bumps. I like the ride alot better then with torsion bars.

I brought the truck to the dealer I work at today and got the tire mounted. Haven't driven it on the road yet, so I'll see how those ride. The guys here at the dealer would not believe that they would fit. I don't know why, there is tons of room. I'll post pics in the snapshot area when the weather clears up. The weather station said that it will rain for the next week or so. I'll also write up a review once I get some miles on the kit, but for right now, the kit exceeds my expectations.
 
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nice cant wait to see what the finished producyt looks like!!!!

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we need some pics! lol glad you got it. its gonna look killer.
 
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i give ya about 3 months then you will want to add a body lift and 35s.. or go the route i did and opt for 37s.

either way you gonna have a sweet truck
 
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we need some more pics here dude!
 
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You can't toture us like this! Give me pics or give me.... wait I don't wanna go that far, just get the pics. up.
 
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Old 05-13-2006
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Ok, OK....I went out in the great WI weather and took a couple just to give you a taste:





 
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Old 05-13-2006
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Looks good man, looks REAL good!

I still want more pics!

Brenton
 
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Old 05-13-2006
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looks really good
 
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Looks great!

Nice tailgate collection in the garage too...
 
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Old 05-13-2006
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Originally Posted by pacodiablo
Looks great!

Nice tailgate collection in the garage too...

LoL, yeah....my dad is a collector of 1949-79 Ford truck. He has about 10 in his collection and enough parts to make another 3.
 
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Truck Looks Really Good!
 
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If you don't mind me asking, How much do you have wrapped up in just the rcd and tires? I'm trying to get an idea of how much money I'm gonna have to save up.
 
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looks really good man
 
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Sweet!
 
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Old 05-14-2006
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Originally Posted by l2en
If you don't mind me asking, How much do you have wrapped up in just the rcd and tires? I'm trying to get an idea of how much money I'm gonna have to save up.

I wanna say about $2900 with s/h.
 
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Looks pretty good.
 
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looks sweet, not that you already didnt know that.
is the new driveshaft required?
 
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looks good......i think you need wider tires thought...
 


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