Project RAT-OUTA-HELL

[ratoutahell]

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

Here are some pictures of some parts I have started to gather.

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.

I will start putting the new rear end and four link suspension in once I receive the wheels.

-Kyle

 

[BigBoi]

Welcome.

Nice truck. Can't wait to see the x18s on the rear.

 

[94blu1500]

Sounds like its gonna be bad ass, can't wait to see more.

 

[techsan40]

looks good, plans sound good. but the side mirrors look off without the bottom piece painted IMO

 

[Squat and Poot]

sweet build

 

[ratoutahell]

looks good, plans sound good. but the side mirrors look off without the bottom piece painted IMO

I agree. Someone painted the top of the mirrors white. Once the truck is built, the whole truck will be painted.

 

[02z71 Sierra]

Looks like it'll be a sweet project! Looking forward to watching the progress.

 

[Dakota]

Welcome, badass build

 

[BlackedOutHoe]

Hell of an introduction! :welcome: cant wait to see where this goes!

 

[Colton]

:welcome: Cant wait to see more of this!

 

[Smith]

Welcome man! Looks like a good start!

 

[07burb]

I'm liking where this is going!!!

 

[GR$$N$]

ummm.yes please! in for updates. and :welcome:

 

[Moe]

ummm.yes please! in for updates. and :welcome:

this! luck on the project man!

 

[fyredawg]

ummm.yes please! in for updates. and :welcome:

Ditto

 

[BOO5TED]

Uh, yeah subbed for updates.

 

[ratoutahell]

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.

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

Once everything on the truck is done, I will take it apart and paint everything.

 

[Jared]

Come to Texas and do mine too!

Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[Crazy Blu]

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!

 

[jayballz]

Lookin good bro!