Project RAT-OUTA-HELL

ratoutahell

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Project RATOUTAHELL SCSB

Hey Guys! I am new to this forum and figured I would post on my new project. I have never built a 2WD truck before so this is a first for me.

My plans are to build this into a pro-touring / pro-street truck that is streetable and fun. I plan a future pro-charged LS3 engine swap but the stock 4.8 will have to do for now.

Here is what the truck looks like when I bought it 2 weeks ago
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Here are some pictures of some parts I have started to gather.

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The rear tires are Mickey Thompson 31x18.00x20 S/R and the front are Toyo Proxes S/T 275/40R20's.
I got a narrowed Ford 9" rear end that is loaded with a Yukon third member, Richmond 4.33 gears, 35 spline Strang spool, and 6-lug 35 spline Moser Extreme axles. I will be converting the axle to accept the factory rear disc brakes.

I have installed a new Goodmark cowl hood, new headlights, and new tail lights. I am currently lowering the front with 3" drop springs and 2" drop spindles.
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I will start putting the new rear end and four link suspension in once I receive the wheels.

-Kyle
 
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looks good, plans sound good. but the side mirrors look off without the bottom piece painted IMO
 
I finished lowering the front tonight. I have it dropped 4" right now. I will put it at 5" when I finally get my new wheels in. I put drilled and slotted rotors, new brakes, ball joints, and tie rod ends on while I had the front end apart.

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The tires almost touch right now. My new wheels have more offset which should tuck them in a bit more.

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Once everything on the truck is done, I will take it apart and paint everything.
 
You need to look into ls1truck and view turbomic's garage! He is a pro touring truck and drag truck in off season... very knowledgable guy too! He is fastest twin turbo truck in the country right now! Not fastest ls based tho but top 5!