ITGuy's 2003 Sierra 1500/2500 4x4 RCLB Build Thread
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I won't have any issues with strength.. but appearance that's a different story.
More cleanup will be needed for sure lol.
I just wish I could get back to business instead of screwing around with other issues.
More cleanup will be needed for sure lol.
I just wish I could get back to business instead of screwing around with other issues.
did you get it trimmed and everything for the new wheels and tires?
BTW you can buy the fog light housings and brackets on amazon for 56 bucks or something like that
BTW you can buy the fog light housings and brackets on amazon for 56 bucks or something like that
I guess I could do some of that tonight? You mean adjusting my suspension and getting everything set where I want before the alignment? (which I need to schedule)
I have all the gear for the fog lights just had to re-order the actual lights.. they were the wrong model.
I'll install the new headlights, markers and grill tonight or tomorrow after I fix my garage issues. :slug:
I have all the gear for the fog lights just had to re-order the actual lights.. they were the wrong model.
I'll install the new headlights, markers and grill tonight or tomorrow after I fix my garage issues. :slug:
yea, crank what you need and trim what you need to. my truck i had to tuck the fender liner behind the metal in the back of the wheel well and trim the front lip with a hacksaw
Front lip scuffs in reverse. I could trim it I suppose. I read where one guy used wire ties to keep it out of the way.
I think my dremel can solve it.
I think my dremel can solve it.
FREE engine stand! My workplace has a vehicle maintenance division.
Only used the stand once! Told me I can have it. Boom!
I love free shit. I do.
Only used the stand once! Told me I can have it. Boom!
I love free shit. I do.
Sweet! I'm doing that tomorrow morning man!
I took your advice and made the most of my situation. Cranked my keys down a bit and measured it until it was about even on both sides. I came down almost 1/2" on the left front and just a 1/2 turn on the right. Much better.
I ran my generator to an overhead light and went to town.
All removed
There was surprisingly little to any rust inside engine compartment. Very clean except for the lower front cross-member and the exposed portions of the frame around the skid. I removed that as well and started grinding down the rust. I was very pleased to see how quickly I could get it down to shiny metal in some areas. Others are going to need more attention. Might as well do it right.
Edit : I spent several hours this morning grinding rust and spraying multiple coats of Permatex rust converter on the sanded areas. Didn't come out too bad. I'll go back over everything when the motor is out and make sure it's holding up and top coat it with chassis paint.
I took your advice and made the most of my situation. Cranked my keys down a bit and measured it until it was about even on both sides. I came down almost 1/2" on the left front and just a 1/2 turn on the right. Much better.
I ran my generator to an overhead light and went to town.
All removed
There was surprisingly little to any rust inside engine compartment. Very clean except for the lower front cross-member and the exposed portions of the frame around the skid. I removed that as well and started grinding down the rust. I was very pleased to see how quickly I could get it down to shiny metal in some areas. Others are going to need more attention. Might as well do it right.
Edit : I spent several hours this morning grinding rust and spraying multiple coats of Permatex rust converter on the sanded areas. Didn't come out too bad. I'll go back over everything when the motor is out and make sure it's holding up and top coat it with chassis paint.
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Old front bumper, so sexy it's hard to contain myself.
Bumper mounting brackets. Ground them down, hit them with Permatex and then primed them after they had dried in sun. Came out great. I'll slather on a black topcoat / chassis paint when I get everything into place.
Hardware bolted back onto the new bumper.
Getting everything into place and lined up. New headlights (drivers side needs adjustment) and markers, replaced the bulbs, grill, and bumper... misc hardware etc.
And a shot from the nose.
Bumper mounting brackets. Ground them down, hit them with Permatex and then primed them after they had dried in sun. Came out great. I'll slather on a black topcoat / chassis paint when I get everything into place.
Hardware bolted back onto the new bumper.
Getting everything into place and lined up. New headlights (drivers side needs adjustment) and markers, replaced the bulbs, grill, and bumper... misc hardware etc.
And a shot from the nose.
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I still have the skid & lower bumper off. I'll be setting up to paint it this week (I hope) and installing the fog lights. Then I will finish up the front. So no lower bumper for a week or two. 
Thanks! The links a few of you posted for me early on really helped me out.
Next is all the color matching!
Next is all the color matching!
Damn that looks real good. Make sure you save some pennies to do a morimoto retrofit into the denalis. That really makes em perform
http://customgm.com/exterior-how/3140-denali-headlight-morimoto-mini-h1-retrofit-output-pics.html
and here is the link for the retrofit how to and what you need, and here is the one for the adapter plates you will need
http://customgm.com/sale-trade-clas...ly/5011-morimoto-retrofit-adaptor-plates.html
I believe he is also in the process of making a set for the new 6.0 versions
and here is the link for the retrofit how to and what you need, and here is the one for the adapter plates you will need
http://customgm.com/sale-trade-clas...ly/5011-morimoto-retrofit-adaptor-plates.html
I believe he is also in the process of making a set for the new 6.0 versions
Thanks for the links! I'll check it out this evening after the football crowd leaves.
Not working on truck much today..
I've gotta buy all the materials to run 2 new conduits under my driveway to get more power to my garage.
Winter is fast approaching so I shop stop procrastinating. I knew it needed to be done when I bought this place but I put it off over the summer :uhoh:
Not working on truck much today..
I've gotta buy all the materials to run 2 new conduits under my driveway to get more power to my garage.
Winter is fast approaching so I shop stop procrastinating. I knew it needed to be done when I bought this place but I put it off over the summer :uhoh:
