Monte's 04 Build Thread
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What would you guys think of vinyl wrapping the pillars gloss black? I personally like it on crew cabs but i have never seen it on an extended cab though.
Also small update form my dash swap thread i got going.
Also small update form my dash swap thread i got going.
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Just ordered some new PMF pinch weld covers so i can POr my pinch welds. the plan is to eventually install some Recon Big Rig lights and tie the ICE function into the AMP lights so they illuminate when my steps fold down. I also ordered some Billet door locks to match the chrome on the interior with some black accents.
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Brake lines blew today just as i was about to finish my swap too... I'm pissed they blew but happy it was in the drive way at least. Does anyone have any recommendations or know of any prebent/ flared kits? i would like stainless or the nickle copper i think they are called lines. something resistant to rust because I'm going to do the entire truck ince the rest are pretty bad as well.
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Are you referring to the solid lines or flexible hoses? May be time to learn how to flare hoses if its the solid lines. Considering you have done so much already, seems as though you have a good grasp on mechanicel and elctrical stuff.
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I know how to flare and still will pay for a pre bent/flared line. They are such a pain in the but to get to look decent. I did a full set on my explorer, guy on YouTube, made it look so easy.
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Yeah my solid line brole but im going to do all the lines. I know how to fkare them but honestly I'm going to get prebent/flared lines because I just want to get the thing backnon the road lol. Plus im going to do all the lines because if one went the others are not too far behind I bet especially if yiu look at them they are kinda sketchy looking. I want something that's more resistant to rust even tgough I plan not to drive it in the winters anymore since ive got the expy now.
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If your doing the lines with stainless or ni-copp, make sure you use brass tube nuts: INVERTED FLARE TUBE NUT (BRASS)
And don't forget the anti-sieze on the threads and on the inside of the tube nut
And don't forget the anti-sieze on the threads and on the inside of the tube nut
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Will do, thanks man! Iv'e never done brake lines before but i don't mind learning. I'm going to run all new lines though since if one blew the others probably arn't that far behind it. What do you guys think about SS over ni-copper lines?
Also sincei need to remove the tank for the brake lines that go behind it I'm contamplating doing an excursion tank swap and removing the spare tire. I found a complete tank/skitplate/sending unit for cheap so it's definitely a possibility now lol. Plus the added weight of the gas in the rear will hepl with traction in case anyone was wondering if i had more than 1 reason 
Also sincei need to remove the tank for the brake lines that go behind it I'm contamplating doing an excursion tank swap and removing the spare tire
. I found a complete tank/skitplate/sending unit for cheap so it's definitely a possibility now lol. Plus the added weight of the gas in the rear will hepl with traction in case anyone was wondering if i had more than 1 reason
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Will do, thanks man! Iv'e never done brake lines before but i don't mind learning. I'm going to run all new lines though since if one blew the others probably arn't that far behind it. What do you guys think about SS over ni-copper lines?
Also sincei need to remove the tank for the brake lines that go behind it I'm contamplating doing an excursion tank swap and removing the spare tire. I found a complete tank/skitplate/sending unit for cheap so it's definitely a possibility now lol. Plus the added weight of the gas in the rear will hepl with traction in case anyone was wondering if i had more than 1 reason
Also sincei need to remove the tank for the brake lines that go behind it I'm contamplating doing an excursion tank swap and removing the spare tire
. I found a complete tank/skitplate/sending unit for cheap so it's definitely a possibility now lol. Plus the added weight of the gas in the rear will hepl with traction in case anyone was wondering if i had more than 1 reason What do you do about the fuel door for the excursion tank? Could you keep both tanks...?
