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for some reason the fish bowl windows look good on this one. usually they've gotta be tinted out for me.

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1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab

Alpine CDA-9887

4 Team Fi 15s

2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0

2 Ampere Audio 150.4

3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets

Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound!

8 XS Power d3400

6 XS power d680

Second Skin

Stinger

Tsunami Wiring

Sky High

A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger.

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very nice box chevy! i have a 83 that i need to finish thats is not near as nice as this 1...i need to finish the motor and paint...great motivation pics man :good:

1995 Honda passport 3.2 4x4 Frankenstein on a budget

ballistics sound deader (roof only so far)

kenwood mp3 usb

audio control 3 (upgrading)

hifonics mx-3

3 sets of massive px5 5.25s

3 sets of massive tweets

phonix gold 5.25 componets

x2 massive nx4 nano 200x4 mids

sony xplod 600x4 watt high's

2 Fi bl fully loaded box walled @31ish hz

13.2 cube box/wall

massive DB8000

Excessive amaperge 250 amp alt wir extrnl regulator

daul runs of xs power xpflex 0 gauge

big 3

raptor 0 gauge power/ground wire full run

suriken 45 amp hour x3 shriken bt-120 batts,interstate 1100CA semi batt

scytek galaxy 2way alarm

still upgradeing!

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looks like you are off to a good start, some offset control arm shafts would make aligning it a lot easier. Chances are they had to use a shitload of shims to get the camber/caster gravy and they will fall out sooner or later. The offset shafts eliminate the need for so many shims. And the 6" lift isnt needed for those wheels, knock a turn off them bitches and kill some of that gap. You will like the stance and ride a lot more :)

Be prepared to make more electrical upgrades, because the 220 and 2 batteries wont be enough. In the 80 Impala that Im upgrading I have a 260amp alternator 2 Optima redtops under the hood and 2 Odyssey 2150's in the trunk w/dual 0ga runs from the front and the voltage drop is nasty. Im actually in the process of making a bracket for a 2nd alternator and getting a MLA Module.

Team Devastation Mixed Martial ArtsMachado Brazilian JiujitsuOnce I lock it on there's no escape I don't train to make you tap, I train to tear your arm, leg, or head off. Its your job to tap before I can do that -Pain is only weakness leaving the body, its kill or be killed and only the strong survive...Rockford FosgateDigital DesignsFi Car AudioCrossfire Car Audio

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looks like you are off to a good start, some offset control arm shafts would make aligning it a lot easier. Chances are they had to use a shitload of shims to get the camber/caster gravy and they will fall out sooner or later. The offset shafts eliminate the need for so many shims. And the 6" lift isnt needed for those wheels, knock a turn off them bitches and kill some of that gap. You will like the stance and ride a lot more :)

Be prepared to make more electrical upgrades, because the 220 and 2 batteries wont be enough. In the 80 Impala that Im upgrading I have a 260amp alternator 2 Optima redtops under the hood and 2 Odyssey 2150's in the trunk w/dual 0ga runs from the front and the voltage drop is nasty. Im actually in the process of making a bracket for a 2nd alternator and getting a MLA Module.

Well, the wheels are sitting on a 1" adapter - that makes for a tough time tucking them in all the way. I already had to do a little notch to get full travel. This car needs to turn, so it is going to stay the height it is right now. Good call on the offset upper control arm shaft though, I will make the switch if needed for sure.

The electrical will be solid with what is planned to go in. I have an extra battery just in case, but I'm pretty sure I won't need it. I do enjoy the MLA on my truck, it isn't out of the question for this car.

Again, thanks for all the comments - I think it's going to be time for emissions removal and digital dash/alarm this weekend.. fun times.

Check out StoneSounds to see my recent builds.Or look at the Flying White Facebook Page!

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looks like you are off to a good start, some offset control arm shafts would make aligning it a lot easier. Chances are they had to use a shitload of shims to get the camber/caster gravy and they will fall out sooner or later. The offset shafts eliminate the need for so many shims. And the 6" lift isnt needed for those wheels, knock a turn off them bitches and kill some of that gap. You will like the stance and ride a lot more :)

Be prepared to make more electrical upgrades, because the 220 and 2 batteries wont be enough. In the 80 Impala that Im upgrading I have a 260amp alternator 2 Optima redtops under the hood and 2 Odyssey 2150's in the trunk w/dual 0ga runs from the front and the voltage drop is nasty. Im actually in the process of making a bracket for a 2nd alternator and getting a MLA Module.

Well, the wheels are sitting on a 1" adapter - that makes for a tough time tucking them in all the way. I already had to do a little notch to get full travel. This car needs to turn, so it is going to stay the height it is right now. Good call on the offset upper control arm shaft though, I will make the switch if needed for sure.

The electrical will be solid with what is planned to go in. I have an extra battery just in case, but I'm pretty sure I won't need it. I do enjoy the MLA on my truck, it isn't out of the question for this car.

Again, thanks for all the comments - I think it's going to be time for emissions removal and digital dash/alarm this weekend.. fun times.

Ah I didnt know about the adapters, When I had 26s on mine I had full turns w/no rub but I didnt have adapters. Thats why I made that statement. Im just about positive that you will need a Module at the minimum that alt and so few batteries wont stand up with that amount of power. Either way I see a lot of thought and effort has went into this build and Im eager to see how everything turns out, especially the trunk portion.

phuck emissions no cats and headers ftw!!

Team Devastation Mixed Martial ArtsMachado Brazilian JiujitsuOnce I lock it on there's no escape I don't train to make you tap, I train to tear your arm, leg, or head off. Its your job to tap before I can do that -Pain is only weakness leaving the body, its kill or be killed and only the strong survive...Rockford FosgateDigital DesignsFi Car AudioCrossfire Car Audio

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What it is brother, long time no see, car is coming along nicely. When we gonna meet up and swapp demos since our new builds brohan?

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2005 Lariat F-150

On 30 inch DUBS

6 Crossfire XS-V2 18's

2 Cactus 12k's, 1 Cactus 1000, 1 sundown 100.4

12 - 6.5 Crescendo mids and 4 Crescendo supertweets

SMD 340 alt, Mechman 270 alt

7 NSB 170 batterys

Posted

What it is brother, long time no see, car is coming along nicely. When we gonna meet up and swapp demos since our new builds brohan?

Man, its long overdue - - you have the cactus 12k on the 4 AA's...I have the DC 12k on the 4 Fi's. I'm interested in the sound difference for sure!

Check out StoneSounds to see my recent builds.Or look at the Flying White Facebook Page!

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looks like you are off to a good start, some offset control arm shafts would make aligning it a lot easier. Chances are they had to use a shitload of shims to get the camber/caster gravy and they will fall out sooner or later. The offset shafts eliminate the need for so many shims. And the 6" lift isnt needed for those wheels, knock a turn off them bitches and kill some of that gap. You will like the stance and ride a lot more :)

Be prepared to make more electrical upgrades, because the 220 and 2 batteries wont be enough. In the 80 Impala that Im upgrading I have a 260amp alternator 2 Optima redtops under the hood and 2 Odyssey 2150's in the trunk w/dual 0ga runs from the front and the voltage drop is nasty. Im actually in the process of making a bracket for a 2nd alternator and getting a MLA Module.

Well, the wheels are sitting on a 1" adapter - that makes for a tough time tucking them in all the way. I already had to do a little notch to get full travel. This car needs to turn, so it is going to stay the height it is right now. Good call on the offset upper control arm shaft though, I will make the switch if needed for sure.

The electrical will be solid with what is planned to go in. I have an extra battery just in case, but I'm pretty sure I won't need it. I do enjoy the MLA on my truck, it isn't out of the question for this car.

Again, thanks for all the comments - I think it's going to be time for emissions removal and digital dash/alarm this weekend.. fun times.

Ah I didnt know about the adapters, When I had 26s on mine I had full turns w/no rub but I didnt have adapters. Thats why I made that statement. Im just about positive that you will need a Module at the minimum that alt and so few batteries wont stand up with that amount of power. Either way I see a lot of thought and effort has went into this build and Im eager to see how everything turns out, especially the trunk portion.

phuck emissions no cats and headers ftw!!

I can see where you are coming from - - 5k is a decent bit of power but I think quality batts and alt will hold solid.... I do have backups though, no worries....

Check out StoneSounds to see my recent builds.Or look at the Flying White Facebook Page!

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