So I finally started...

Mystic_Knight · 06-27-2008, 02:59 PM

That sucks about the pay Kenny but at least there was a job to come back to eh?

tukn18s · 06-28-2008, 01:38 AM

Yea it's all good Doug, rumor is, and there are ALWAYS rumors, I will be getting "hired" after this week shutdown that we have, at traditional wage. I don't believe a damn thing until I am signing it, if you catch my drift lol.

Mystic_Knight · 06-28-2008, 02:10 AM

Haha. Ya, good ol' auto industry. There's ALWAYS rumors. Good luck man. Better than the rumors around my place. Rumor has it they're shutting down 2nd shift (which I'm on) at the July 4th shutdown. I think I'll be tranfered to days. Let's hope...

lade-lo · 06-28-2008, 04:03 PM

well kenny i guess i missed you this time around i am now back in detroit and getting up at 3 in the morning to catch a plane back to texas.

holla at ya later man

Chappy316 · 06-28-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tukn18s

I work at the delta plant, making acadias, enclaves and outlooks. Right now, I am the only one with the job.

sweet sweet...

im not sure if we make parts for you guys or not...

i work at KBI in Sandusky (formerly Delphi Spindle Systems, and further back it was General Motors New Departure)

we make the spindle bearings for alot of mid size cars and a few trucks and SUVs... (we actually make the drive bearings for the front of the 4x4 s-series trucks but its obviously just a service part now...)

my line actually makes Cadillac and Corvette bearings

and as far as the rumors go, i wouldnt put any weight on you getting hired in as "traditional employee" because of all the hoop-la... there are plenty of employees in my plant (and other plants across the country) that have flow back rights to GM and arent being moved any time soon... plus all the problems that were going on with American Axle and their strike brought even more problems to the surface...

honestly, id count your blessings if you make it through the summer... and if you get hired in then amen brotha and send me a referral when you get one so i can make the big bucks...

haha!

tukn18s · 06-29-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chappy316

sweet sweet...

im not sure if we make parts for you guys or not...

i work at KBI in Sandusky (formerly Delphi Spindle Systems, and further back it was General Motors New Departure)

we make the spindle bearings for alot of mid size cars and a few trucks and SUVs... (we actually make the drive bearings for the front of the 4x4 s-series trucks but its obviously just a service part now...)

my line actually makes Cadillac and Corvette bearings

and as far as the rumors go, i wouldnt put any weight on you getting hired in as "traditional employee" because of all the hoop-la... there are plenty of employees in my plant (and other plants across the country) that have flow back rights to GM and arent being moved any time soon... plus all the problems that were going on with American Axle and their strike brought even more problems to the surface...

honestly, id count your blessings if you make it through the summer... and if you get hired in then amen brotha and send me a referral when you get one so i can make the big bucks...

haha!

I dont believe anything that happens till it happens, however, they said they are to use the temps in the pool to replace the exiting workers on a 1 : 1 ratio. theres alreay like 100 temps like me that have been hired at traditional, so, we'll see...

Chappy316 · 06-29-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tukn18s

I dont believe anything that happens till it happens, however, they said they are to use the temps in the pool to replace the exiting workers on a 1 : 1 ratio. theres alreay like 100 temps like me that have been hired at traditional, so, we'll see...

well thats cool...

least you make the big bucks (being that its GM) once your hired in...

we cap at $18.50 under the current contract...

boo

tukn18s · 06-30-2008, 01:17 AM

yeah, if it happens, I'll be happy, if it doesn't, it will serve as a good job to save some cash up to go do something else. I am trying to be optimistic without getting ahead of myself.

dbornotdb · 06-30-2008, 10:50 PM

Less yapping and more work.

my2ks10xtreme · 06-30-2008, 11:26 PM

any updates? Body ever go to your paint guy?

tukn18s · 07-01-2008, 10:39 AM

With my job coming back out of nowhere, I had to change some plans. I had a 10 day vacation planned to virginia, and a weekend in cedar point (large amusement park for those that don't know). This past weekend I was in cedar point, got back late sunday evening, and left early yesterday morning to go to virginia, that is where I am now... Therefore! The truck won't be going anywhere until I get back.

Chappy316 · 07-01-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tukn18s

With my job coming back out of nowhere, I had to change some plans. I had a 10 day vacation planned to virginia, and a weekend in cedar point (large amusement park for those that don't know). This past weekend I was in cedar point, got back late sunday evening, and left early yesterday morning to go to virginia, that is where I am now... Therefore! The truck won't be going anywhere until I get back.

and cant even inform anyone? (look at the location)

damn!

tukn18s · 07-01-2008, 04:25 PM

Oh Shit man thats nuts! I was probably right by you haha.

Chappy316 · 07-02-2008, 04:51 AM

i live like 5 minutes from there... and depending on how you came into town, you were like 2 blocks from my house...

you and kris and prolly other people on here... none of yall mini truckers ever wanna stop and hang out when you come to town...

its bull shit!

bdydrp18 · 07-02-2008, 06:29 AM

haha well i'm sure he will look you up next time. truck looks good man nice work

AVdime · 07-02-2008, 08:37 AM

u off for change over soon kenny? Also my buddy is gunna be in your plant next week or so doing a bunch of HVAC stuff.

tukn18s · 07-02-2008, 10:48 AM

I am off for changeover right now, which is why I took my vacation when I did, we are only down for one week this year due to orders, and because they went on strike for a month. We also have like eight saturdays scheduled in a row haha.

ggyt · 07-03-2008, 11:34 PM

will the truck be at draggin detroit?????

2001xBlazer · 07-04-2008, 06:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ggyt

will the truck be at draggin detroit?????

prolly not

tukn18s · 07-07-2008, 12:42 AM

i dont even know when draggin detroit is......

Mystic_Knight · 07-07-2008, 12:51 AM

Haha. This weekend. I thought it was 2 weeks from now and started some rework on my air managment. Now I realize it has to be done next weekend.

My truck may or may not be there.

Kenny, hit our forum and look in the MiniTruckin Picture section for a topic called "Anyone Know This Truck?". Someone in London, ON claiming your truck is his. Welcome to the club.

tukn18s · 07-07-2008, 11:05 AM

NICE! On the topic of draggin' detroit, that's going to be a negative, I've got to work 6 days a week for about the next 8 or 9 weeks. I wouldn't have time!

tukn18s · 07-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Since it's been damn near three days. I bought some shock mounts for the front, we shall get those situated, and then I am going to send it off to get powdered. I was going to do it, then I changed my mind, I have been back and forth like three times now, but I am going to do it. I am thinking a silver, since the truck will be blue. I have asked like four times, but I always forget, what kind of shocks are people using on the front? Its like a nissan hardbody or something, I always forget lol.

dbornotdb · 07-10-2008, 07:42 PM

I just know them as the hardbody red shocks.
Ask for that at the auto parts store and they know. At least they do here.

my2ks10xtreme · 07-10-2008, 07:47 PM

I don't know if you have an Autozone near you but I picked up these right here:

http://www.autozone.com/R,APP775162/...ductDetail.htm

They are pretty good shocks, lifetime warranty so when I blow them I just go back and get new ones, and only $16.99 a piece.

DROPTSBLAZE · 07-10-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dbornotdb

I just know them as the hardbody red shocks.
Ask for that at the auto parts store and they know. At least they do here.

Yea, they're Nissan Hardbody shocks. They may be listed in the parts store books/computers as a Nissan D21 pickup though.

tukn18s · 07-10-2008, 10:05 PM

thank you guys, that's what I thought, I just couldn't remember for sure.

nigels_world · 07-11-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by my2ks10xtreme

I don't know if you have an Autozone near you but I picked up these right here:

http://www.autozone.com/R,APP775162/...ductDetail.htm

They are pretty good shocks, lifetime warranty so when I blow them I just go back and get new ones, and only $16.99 a piece.

How do these compare in length to hardbody shocks? Or do the older trucks use the same shocks?

my2ks10xtreme · 07-11-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nigels_world

How do these compare in length to hardbody shocks? Or do the older trucks use the same shocks?

Those are hardbody shocks, Nissan D21 = Nissan Hardbody

I don't remember the exact years you can use but those are the ones i bought.

DROPTSBLAZE · 07-11-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by my2ks10xtreme

I don't remember the exact years you can use but those are the ones i bought.

The Hardbody was from 1986.5-1997, and I think the front suspension of the 1st generation of the Frontier was the same also.

tukn18s · 07-16-2008, 04:09 PM

well I am ready to give up. I just don't have the time, or resources to get it done, and I am not going to just pay to have a shop do it. So, what's it worth?

lade-lo · 07-16-2008, 04:14 PM

5 bucks

06-27-2008, 02:59 PM	#1701
Mystic_Knight Oaktown Trucks Age: 36 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,198 Location: S.E. Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... That sucks about the pay Kenny but at least there was a job to come back to eh?
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06-28-2008, 01:38 AM	#1702
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Yea it's all good Doug, rumor is, and there are ALWAYS rumors, I will be getting "hired" after this week shutdown that we have, at traditional wage. I don't believe a damn thing until I am signing it, if you catch my drift lol.
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06-28-2008, 02:10 AM	#1703
Mystic_Knight Oaktown Trucks Age: 36 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,198 Location: S.E. Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Haha. Ya, good ol' auto industry. There's ALWAYS rumors. Good luck man. Better than the rumors around my place. Rumor has it they're shutting down 2nd shift (which I'm on) at the July 4th shutdown. I think I'll be tranfered to days. Let's hope...
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06-28-2008, 04:03 PM	#1704
lade-lo TUCKIN Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 829 Location: TX User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... well kenny i guess i missed you this time around i am now back in detroit and getting up at 3 in the morning to catch a plane back to texas. holla at ya later man
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06-28-2008, 06:18 PM	#1705
Chappy316 SOLD! Age: 22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,887 Location: Cedar Point Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Quote: Originally Posted by tukn18s I work at the delta plant, making acadias, enclaves and outlooks. Right now, I am the only one with the job. sweet sweet... im not sure if we make parts for you guys or not... i work at KBI in Sandusky (formerly Delphi Spindle Systems, and further back it was General Motors New Departure) we make the spindle bearings for alot of mid size cars and a few trucks and SUVs... (we actually make the drive bearings for the front of the 4x4 s-series trucks but its obviously just a service part now...) my line actually makes Cadillac and Corvette bearings and as far as the rumors go, i wouldnt put any weight on you getting hired in as "traditional employee" because of all the hoop-la... there are plenty of employees in my plant (and other plants across the country) that have flow back rights to GM and arent being moved any time soon... plus all the problems that were going on with American Axle and their strike brought even more problems to the surface... honestly, id count your blessings if you make it through the summer... and if you get hired in then amen brotha and send me a referral when you get one so i can make the big bucks... haha!
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06-29-2008, 08:47 AM	#1706
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Quote: Originally Posted by Chappy316 sweet sweet... im not sure if we make parts for you guys or not... i work at KBI in Sandusky (formerly Delphi Spindle Systems, and further back it was General Motors New Departure) we make the spindle bearings for alot of mid size cars and a few trucks and SUVs... (we actually make the drive bearings for the front of the 4x4 s-series trucks but its obviously just a service part now...) my line actually makes Cadillac and Corvette bearings and as far as the rumors go, i wouldnt put any weight on you getting hired in as "traditional employee" because of all the hoop-la... there are plenty of employees in my plant (and other plants across the country) that have flow back rights to GM and arent being moved any time soon... plus all the problems that were going on with American Axle and their strike brought even more problems to the surface... honestly, id count your blessings if you make it through the summer... and if you get hired in then amen brotha and send me a referral when you get one so i can make the big bucks... haha! I dont believe anything that happens till it happens, however, they said they are to use the temps in the pool to replace the exiting workers on a 1 : 1 ratio. theres alreay like 100 temps like me that have been hired at traditional, so, we'll see...
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06-29-2008, 04:01 PM	#1707
Chappy316 SOLD! Age: 22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,887 Location: Cedar Point Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Quote: Originally Posted by tukn18s I dont believe anything that happens till it happens, however, they said they are to use the temps in the pool to replace the exiting workers on a 1 : 1 ratio. theres alreay like 100 temps like me that have been hired at traditional, so, we'll see... well thats cool... least you make the big bucks (being that its GM) once your hired in... we cap at $18.50 under the current contract... boo
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06-30-2008, 01:17 AM	#1708
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... yeah, if it happens, I'll be happy, if it doesn't, it will serve as a good job to save some cash up to go do something else. I am trying to be optimistic without getting ahead of myself.
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06-30-2008, 10:50 PM	#1709
dbornotdb EpicenterDesigns.com Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 968 Location: Bradenton,Florida User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Less yapping and more work.
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06-30-2008, 11:26 PM	#1710
my2ks10xtreme Real Men Wear Skirts!! Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,560 Location: NOR☆CAL User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... any updates? Body ever go to your paint guy?
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07-01-2008, 10:39 AM	#1711
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... With my job coming back out of nowhere, I had to change some plans. I had a 10 day vacation planned to virginia, and a weekend in cedar point (large amusement park for those that don't know). This past weekend I was in cedar point, got back late sunday evening, and left early yesterday morning to go to virginia, that is where I am now... Therefore! The truck won't be going anywhere until I get back.
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07-01-2008, 01:23 PM	#1712
Chappy316 SOLD! Age: 22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,887 Location: Cedar Point Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Quote: Originally Posted by tukn18s With my job coming back out of nowhere, I had to change some plans. I had a 10 day vacation planned to virginia, and a weekend in cedar point (large amusement park for those that don't know). This past weekend I was in cedar point, got back late sunday evening, and left early yesterday morning to go to virginia, that is where I am now... Therefore! The truck won't be going anywhere until I get back. and cant even inform anyone? (look at the location) damn!
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07-01-2008, 04:25 PM	#1713
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Oh Shit man thats nuts! I was probably right by you haha.
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07-02-2008, 04:51 AM	#1714
Chappy316 SOLD! Age: 22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,887 Location: Cedar Point Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... i live like 5 minutes from there... and depending on how you came into town, you were like 2 blocks from my house... you and kris and prolly other people on here... none of yall mini truckers ever wanna stop and hang out when you come to town... its bull shit!
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07-02-2008, 06:29 AM	#1715
bdydrp18 Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 651 Location: corning, NY User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... haha well i'm sure he will look you up next time. truck looks good man nice work
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07-02-2008, 08:37 AM	#1716
AVdime Big Bully Age: 24 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,254 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... u off for change over soon kenny? Also my buddy is gunna be in your plant next week or so doing a bunch of HVAC stuff.
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07-02-2008, 10:48 AM	#1717
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... I am off for changeover right now, which is why I took my vacation when I did, we are only down for one week this year due to orders, and because they went on strike for a month. We also have like eight saturdays scheduled in a row haha.
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07-03-2008, 11:34 PM	#1718
ggyt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... will the truck be at draggin detroit?????
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07-04-2008, 06:34 AM	#1719
2001xBlazer Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,039 Location: Grand blanc, MI User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Quote: Originally Posted by ggyt will the truck be at draggin detroit????? prolly not
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07-07-2008, 12:42 AM	#1720
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... i dont even know when draggin detroit is......
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07-07-2008, 12:51 AM	#1721
Mystic_Knight Oaktown Trucks Age: 36 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,198 Location: S.E. Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Haha. This weekend. I thought it was 2 weeks from now and started some rework on my air managment. Now I realize it has to be done next weekend. My truck may or may not be there. Kenny, hit our forum and look in the MiniTruckin Picture section for a topic called "Anyone Know This Truck?". Someone in London, ON claiming your truck is his. Welcome to the club. Last edited by Mystic_Knight : 07-07-2008 at 12:55 AM.
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07-07-2008, 11:05 AM	#1722
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... NICE! On the topic of draggin' detroit, that's going to be a negative, I've got to work 6 days a week for about the next 8 or 9 weeks. I wouldn't have time!
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07-10-2008, 03:42 PM	#1723
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Since it's been damn near three days. I bought some shock mounts for the front, we shall get those situated, and then I am going to send it off to get powdered. I was going to do it, then I changed my mind, I have been back and forth like three times now, but I am going to do it. I am thinking a silver, since the truck will be blue. I have asked like four times, but I always forget, what kind of shocks are people using on the front? Its like a nissan hardbody or something, I always forget lol.
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07-10-2008, 07:42 PM	#1724
dbornotdb EpicenterDesigns.com Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 968 Location: Bradenton,Florida User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... I just know them as the hardbody red shocks. Ask for that at the auto parts store and they know. At least they do here.
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07-10-2008, 07:47 PM	#1725
my2ks10xtreme Real Men Wear Skirts!! Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,560 Location: NOR☆CAL User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... I don't know if you have an Autozone near you but I picked up these right here: http://www.autozone.com/R,APP775162/...ductDetail.htm They are pretty good shocks, lifetime warranty so when I blow them I just go back and get new ones, and only $16.99 a piece.
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07-10-2008, 07:56 PM	#1726
DROPTSBLAZE S - I - C Age: 27 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,869 Location: Evergreen State User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Quote: Originally Posted by dbornotdb I just know them as the hardbody red shocks. Ask for that at the auto parts store and they know. At least they do here. Yea, they're Nissan Hardbody shocks. They may be listed in the parts store books/computers as a Nissan D21 pickup though.
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07-10-2008, 10:05 PM	#1727
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... thank you guys, that's what I thought, I just couldn't remember for sure.
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07-11-2008, 11:15 AM	#1728
nigels_world **** wyotech Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,604 Location: Hereford, AZ User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Quote: Originally Posted by my2ks10xtreme I don't know if you have an Autozone near you but I picked up these right here: http://www.autozone.com/R,APP775162/...ductDetail.htm They are pretty good shocks, lifetime warranty so when I blow them I just go back and get new ones, and only $16.99 a piece. How do these compare in length to hardbody shocks? Or do the older trucks use the same shocks?
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07-11-2008, 12:52 PM	#1729
my2ks10xtreme Real Men Wear Skirts!! Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,560 Location: NOR☆CAL User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Quote: Originally Posted by nigels_world How do these compare in length to hardbody shocks? Or do the older trucks use the same shocks? Those are hardbody shocks, Nissan D21 = Nissan Hardbody I don't remember the exact years you can use but those are the ones i bought.
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07-11-2008, 01:32 PM	#1730
DROPTSBLAZE S - I - C Age: 27 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,869 Location: Evergreen State User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... Quote: Originally Posted by my2ks10xtreme I don't remember the exact years you can use but those are the ones i bought. The Hardbody was from 1986.5-1997, and I think the front suspension of the 1st generation of the Frontier was the same also.
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07-16-2008, 04:09 PM	#1731
tukn18s BodyDropped Member Age: 20 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,981 Location: HOLT, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... well I am ready to give up. I just don't have the time, or resources to get it done, and I am not going to just pay to have a shop do it. So, what's it worth?
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07-16-2008, 04:14 PM	#1732
lade-lo TUCKIN Age: 22 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 829 Location: TX User is: OffLine	Re: So I finally started... 5 bucks
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