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Mazda Projects \ Rufus' 4x4 project. - Recovered (9/29) =)Rufus' 4x4 project. - Recovered (9/29) =)
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rufus
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Ok, so this weekend was the "almost" pre-project photoshoot and I have posted the pictures in The Garage
By almost, I mean that I have done a few things to the truck prior to these pictures, but I will show those things as I get back to them. I have swapped out the tail lights and bumper turn signals and will put in clear corners shortly. I welded in some Honda Si seats, and added a few small things to the interior.
I had to do some electircal work on the (new starter cable, battery and then re-route the wire harness under the dash because the clutch action was shorting out the wires...)
So now that it is running, I am going to start the project that I have been holding off on for about 2 years. The first thing I am going to do is get my wheels (20in. Ultra Sentinels) mounted up and see if they clear the fenders at stock height.
That's all, I will try and keep everyone updated with my progress!
By almost, I mean that I have done a few things to the truck prior to these pictures, but I will show those things as I get back to them. I have swapped out the tail lights and bumper turn signals and will put in clear corners shortly. I welded in some Honda Si seats, and added a few small things to the interior.
I had to do some electircal work on the (new starter cable, battery and then re-route the wire harness under the dash because the clutch action was shorting out the wires...)
So now that it is running, I am going to start the project that I have been holding off on for about 2 years. The first thing I am going to do is get my wheels (20in. Ultra Sentinels) mounted up and see if they clear the fenders at stock height.
That's all, I will try and keep everyone updated with my progress!
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rufus
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Ok, so I did a little work on the truck this weekend. I ended up getting the wheels finished, so I mounted them up just to see what they look like. Here is what things look like so far:
I have not lifted the truck yet so everything is really snug. I did open up the wells a little, just to give a little more room, though there is not enough room to take the truck off-road yet. Driving around town seemed to be ok.
It seems like I always finish up right before dark and have to take less than ideal photos, sorry.
Ultra Sentinels 20x9 wrapped in 305/50-20s
I have not lifted the truck yet so everything is really snug. I did open up the wells a little, just to give a little more room, though there is not enough room to take the truck off-road yet. Driving around town seemed to be ok.
It seems like I always finish up right before dark and have to take less than ideal photos, sorry.
Ultra Sentinels 20x9 wrapped in 305/50-20s
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91extcab
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well you told me you were doin it... i still cant believe you finally stuffed 20s on that. now hurry up and go buy your $35 3in block kit and lift it 3 inches and retortion your bars if you can for more lift.
rufus
+1y
Yeah, I think my next projeck is to get the suspension lift in. I already have it, I just need to get it pn the truck. This will most likely be a full weekend project. Some guys in oz say that 2 guys can do it in 4 hours, though I really don't want to rush it. It kind of drives like shit right now... The tires I have are shot and I am hoping that is the reason for the truck to be catching on groves in the pavement and such.
Putting tires on did lift the truck about 2 1/2 inches though, I just need to get the frame up a little higher so that the widest point of the tire is not right at where the mud flap is screwed in.
Yeah, I think my next projeck is to get the suspension lift in. I already have it, I just need to get it pn the truck. This will most likely be a full weekend project. Some guys in oz say that 2 guys can do it in 4 hours, though I really don't want to rush it. It kind of drives like shit right now... The tires I have are shot and I am hoping that is the reason for the truck to be catching on groves in the pavement and such.
Putting tires on did lift the truck about 2 1/2 inches though, I just need to get the frame up a little higher so that the widest point of the tire is not right at where the mud flap is screwed in.
rufus
+1y
Ok, so its been awhile (about 3 working weekends) since I have updated this thread. Here is what I have done. The first weekend we got the bed off and everything set for the rear suspension install.
So here is what things look like:
So here is what things look like:
rufus
+1y
The next weekend we were able to get the rear suspension in and got the wheels back on.
So here are a few shots of the new shocks and leaf sets. I will need to get more shot to show the height increase at a later date.
So here are a few shots of the new shocks and leaf sets. I will need to get more shot to show the height increase at a later date.
rufus
+1y
This past weekend we were able to begin the front suspension, so here are progress pictures. We got the passenger side in, though it has not been adjusted yet.
New and old Shock / Torsion comparison.
New and old Shock / Torsion comparison.