03-20-2003, 01:53 AM
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Project: 02 Xtreme - Bagged on 20s
This next truck Im doing is going to be documented here to keep you guys updated in the goings-on of bagging. This is James' 2002 Xtreme ext cab, 8200 miles on the clock, ready for the knife (or sawzall really :P). Its getting the full AirRide Roadgrator rear kit, Coolride front kit, AirRide lower control arms with bolt-on shocks, and its going to lay plastic on 20s. So you can expect to see the full install, including the relocation of many things under the hood, and maybe some custom AV-made pieces thrown in for good measure...
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03-20-2003, 01:55 AM
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This pic is just to let James know that Im actually working on it hehehe...Actually a bit more got done today, but I didnt recharge the batteries on the cam so it died on me..doh!
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03-20-2003, 01:59 AM
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I work out of my fathers shop with access to lifts, so the truck won't be getting worked on outside the whole time. Doing the rear is easy and keeping it outside for the time being will free up needed space inside. I know people with an eye for old cars will spot the Volvo on the side and ask for more pics and what else is on the lot, so the next few are a couple relics..
Old school little Volvo coupe thing hehe, I dont even remember what year it is..but it has this dope paint; something like a charcoal metallic flake, but most of it is ruined from the sun and age.. |
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03-20-2003, 02:00 AM
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1969 Jeepster! This bad boy gets duty in the winter, but thats obvious. Straight 6 and runs like a top, I have no idea how but its friggin awesome..
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03-20-2003, 02:02 AM
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195(?) Chevy 4 door wagon! Super pimp with new motor..needs lots of work but shes great...
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03-20-2003, 07:23 AM
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AWSOME!!!
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03-20-2003, 08:03 AM
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I like MINE with NO shine
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55 maybe?
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03-20-2003, 08:15 AM
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LOL, you need to get off the internet and bag this dude's truck.
 Looking forward to many pics so I'm only halfway lost(not totally lost) when the time comes. :headbang: |
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03-20-2003, 08:57 AM
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the wagon is a 57 ........ and that Volvo is badd ass! I want it!
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03-20-2003, 09:00 AM
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tony's right that is a 57. I need it to match my 55chevy wagon i already got.
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03-20-2003, 09:15 AM
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bagged after winter
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OMG Avtekk is doin a roadgrater? I'm kinda surprised. Anyway, how do you guys know its a '57 and not a 56 (the only thing i see is that the rear ¼ panels are curved like the 56/57's)
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03-20-2003, 11:44 AM
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its a 57 nomad you can tell by the wing, it the wide one, and the 56 had a short one. they are bad ass. you need to body drop it that would be kickin.
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03-20-2003, 12:52 PM
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Thanks guys..believe me, if I had access to that 57 then it would be all over..Id ditch the SS and drive it all summer :P
Also one of my firends believes the Volvo is a 62.. |
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03-21-2003, 05:33 PM
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NOT AN ADMIN!!
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what drop did he have with the 20's b4 bag's my brother has stock fron Xtreme with 20's and 2inch blocks in the back
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03-21-2003, 06:37 PM
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I had a 2/3 drop. 2 inch spindles in front and 3 inch angled blocks in rear. it has 20x8 all around wrapped in 255/35/20
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03-21-2003, 06:41 PM
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NOT AN ADMIN!!
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02 did it rub at all, i think he has 20x8 with a 4.5bs im not sure but that sounds familier
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03-21-2003, 06:49 PM
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yea, thats the same as i had for the backspacing, good ride once the bumpstops and bracket are removed in the back, the front ruubed at full turn and if i had 2 or 3 ppl in my truck turning was a nightmare, cant wait till the bags are done!!lol
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03-21-2003, 07:33 PM
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i want the volvo.
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03-22-2003, 10:58 AM
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The 57 is not a nomad as it has 4 doors! It is a wagon.Nomads had 2 doors and a different roof..
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03-22-2003, 11:22 AM
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NOT AN ADMIN!!
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yeah thats a wagon, deff not a nomad
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03-22-2003, 11:26 AM
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how much for the total package? why are you suprised he's installing a roadgrator? is there a downfall to using that?
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03-22-2003, 12:58 PM
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He might be surprised because I usually like to fabricate a system in the rear, weld a bridge in or something..But Bob it is not my truck! Also James has a steep driveway and he needs the extra lift that the F9000s provide. Theres no downfall to using this kit, its pretty dope..More pics tonight! Sorry Ive been busy.. :P
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03-22-2003, 05:16 PM
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ATTN GM: You suck! I wanted to take pics of this before, but the battery on the camera was dead..First thing I noticed was that the 02 gas tank hade twice as many hoses and crap on it. I bagged a 01 so I guess they changed it for this year..Not a problem, but most of the hoses are plstic crap so its going to be a bit more of a challenge to move the canister.
Big problem here was that all these extra lines were LEAKING, the result of which you can see in the middle here; the gas melted all the plastic down. The frame rails also has fuel residue on em so the leak was pretty extensive..BTW this truck only has 8200 miles on it |
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03-22-2003, 05:18 PM
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Heres one of the 2 hoses that I found leaking. The other was part of that plstic crap line going back and forth between the tank..
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03-22-2003, 05:19 PM
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I got a chance to work on it some more today, so heres the back end of a s10 thats been raped..The gas tank crossmember needs to come out, after that then its time to bolt sh|t in..
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03-22-2003, 05:29 PM
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God thats the one thing I hate more than anything, taking out the damn gas tank...puttin it back in is even worse...cant wait to see the truck layin plastic though.
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03-23-2003, 02:33 AM
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At least you have the bed off...doing it from underneath really sucked ass....
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03-23-2003, 09:51 AM
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Dave, What's up with his gas filler in that pic a lil ways up. Does he have a shaved filler and thats what he did to relocate it to the bed?
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03-23-2003, 02:53 PM
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that's the factory hose.
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03-23-2003, 09:16 PM
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:shrug: ya, its just the factory pipe hanging down because its not bolted to anything..
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03-24-2003, 09:59 PM
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Ok, more work got done today...After going through all the boxes, it turned out I was another victim of a direction-less kit! However one quick call to Tony at AirRide and he had them faxed to me in 10 minutes. The directions said to sawzall the gas tank crossmember off, but I didnt agree with that, so I went ahead and knocked all the rivits out of the frame with an air hammer. Let it be known that an air hammer is an invaluable tool! Heres a shot of the carnage..
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03-24-2003, 10:00 PM
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Taking care of business..3rd shock mount is next on the list to go..
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03-24-2003, 10:01 PM
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The directions didnt mention taking out the stock shock towers, and it didnt seem like they would get in the way, but while I had the sawzall in my hand I figured I might as well go ahead and 'clean' the frame up a lil bit more.. :P
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03-24-2003, 10:03 PM
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Heres one c-notch gettin soem holes drilled for it.
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03-24-2003, 10:05 PM
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Ah...both sides down, crossmembers bolted down, frame cut out. I went and stood on the end of the frame after this and it was even sturdier than the stock rails!
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03-24-2003, 10:07 PM
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I threw the bars on there and attempted to check the axle to frame clearance but the jack maxed out before it could bottom out..oh well, it looks good tho. I would have stuck a block of wood under it but I was on my way out..
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03-24-2003, 10:08 PM
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Another shot from the other side. Before I left I went ahead and bolted the shocks and bags on. I would have taken a pic but it was getting too dark.. O_o
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03-24-2003, 10:11 PM
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03-24-2003, 10:13 PM
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looks mo better, right? maybe that other crossmember will go as well...
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03-24-2003, 10:23 PM
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03-24-2003, 10:46 PM
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nice job dave looks like my friend is gonna be layin out on 20s and i wont even be laying plastic wit 18s... o well ill have the ls1/6speed hehehehe
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03-25-2003, 10:34 PM
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Aight, did more work today, altho I didnt take any pics of it..Just basic bs stuff, brake lines, fuel lines, started ripping random stuff out of the front....
Then Brian showed up so we can tweak his front bags, and he spotted the 20s off the Xtreme...Sorry James, I couldnt stop him heheheheh |
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03-25-2003, 10:45 PM
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coming along nice i see
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03-25-2003, 10:49 PM
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im just waitin on u to get to the front and show where to relocate all the stuff b/c thats where im at on my truck right now
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03-25-2003, 10:52 PM
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Oh..well..Its gonna rain tomorrow so I dunno when Im goign to start moving ish, but most of the stuff is off the wheel wells now..
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03-26-2003, 09:36 AM
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03-26-2003, 10:00 AM
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AV........... I want the Volvo dude..........
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03-26-2003, 10:34 AM
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Tony, Ill be calling you later..you owe me a shock mount. I was jipped one for the back so I took the one for the front, so now I need to replace that.
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03-26-2003, 11:04 AM
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I've never bothered to pay attention to that kit because I already had a rear set up in the works. But I like it, looks sweet.
Tony: do you have to use tapered sleeves in the rear? And what comes with the kit? |
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03-26-2003, 11:19 PM
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I like MINE with NO shine
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Can anyoen fax or e-mail me directions to running my hoses from 2 compressors and 4 tanks to do a F/B/S/S ?? I am clueless as to what goes where at the moment since I have only half of the damned fittings, cant find a local shop to buy them at...
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