philrab Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Looking good dude! That would have been a bad day if those brackets broke. Was kinda wondering what caused that. Were those the brackets originally for the shocks, and just weren't built to handle the full load of the vehicle? Or all the weight from the audio in the back? Kinda a sobering moment in any case. Quote 2015 Toyota Tacoma Build Thread 2007 Mazda 3; 5000K HID's, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X997, Infinity Reference 6.5 comps in front and coaxials in the rear doors, JL 320.4 four channel, Rab Designs built ported enclosure with an SA12, Kenwood monoblock, Redline Leater shift boot/e-brake boot/center console cover, JBR short shifter/shifter bushings/rear motor mount. Build Thread 1996 Mazda Miata: Kenwood Excelon HU, Alpine speaker in the doors, Clearwater (miata specific) headrest speakers. 1994 Mazda Protege: Kenwood Excelon HU, Infinity Reference 2 ways all around, 2x RF Punch 10's in ported boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Looking good dude! That would have been a bad day if those brackets broke. Was kinda wondering what caused that. Were those the brackets originally for the shocks, and just weren't built to handle the full load of the vehicle? Or all the weight from the audio in the back? Kinda a sobering moment in any case. no, they are actually bag brackets and are welded to the frame. The original welds held fine so that is a good thing. The other side is fine. Shit happens i guess. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockFord_Expedition Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Super clean man. Cool how some of the work we feel is our best comes when we are freestyling it. Quote Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 airbags put lots of stress on the frame. 200 psi might not sound like a lot but can lift and crush with lots of force.. i seen it happen many times and given that it was done a long time ago they didn't bother reinforcing the frame. now installers do a better job Quote my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 It's DONE!!! More pictures below and a 9 minute video of the install uploading to youtube right now. Please make sure you watch it because dammit that was a lot of work!! even more work to film everything. thanks! :D this morning i was faced with this...but nothing a cup of coffee and some determination can't fix. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 here is a quick instagram video clip until my YT video is ready...just to give you an idea how much lift it actually has. http://instagram.com/p/x7nzYxEt37/?modal=true oh and hit the follow button too 1 Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 check out the install video here 3 Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 nice vid... ass load of work... love that blue..... love it.. Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgameforever01 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Awesome video love the work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extrovert Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 On 1/17/2015 at 4:47 AM, meade916 said: Hi wheres the gas tank i really like your it's really arts can that sys fit to Tahoe 2009 the compressor really large It's DONE!!! More pictures below and a 9 minute video of the install uploading to youtube right now. Please make sure you watch it because dammit that was a lot of work!! even more work to film everything. thanks! this morning i was faced with this...but nothing a cup of coffee and some determination can't fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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