my official build thread

lol I hope so.

What are your wheel/tire setups plans for when the back half is done? Build looks awesome!

Thanks! For the track I plan to run 15x10 centerline rev wheels and 29.5/10.5/15 stiff sidewall mickey thompson slicks. And for the street I plan to run 15x15 centerline rev wheels and 29/18r15 mickey thompson sportmans s/r. The section width on those is like 18.1" so they should look sick and should hook pretty good for a street tire. For the front Im getting 17x7 centerline rev for both setups for now and when money allows Ill get some 17x4 and front runners for the drag setup

Did you happen to weigh the truck before you started the back half? I'm curious what the difference will be.

Last time it was weighed was when it was na with 60e. With slicks and no tailgate it was 3985 without me in it. Lots have changed since then. I'm hoping to have it down to 3800 or so. Anymore will be gravy lol

Go for 3500. Don't be a puss. Aluminum and speedholes everywhere!

Lmao, trust me Im going for as light as possible. I wouldnt be surprised if its under 3800. Just in seats Im dropping 80#. The carpet about 18#, no parking brakes ~14#, going from leaf springs to ladder bars will probably be over 100#, hvac and vents ~30#, front bumper ~50#, and Im sure Ill find a few more things

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Originally Posted by o2camaross

Lmao, trust me Im going for as light as possible. I wouldnt be surprised if its under 3800. Just in seats Im dropping 80#. The carpet about 18#, no parking brakes ~14#, going from leaf springs to ladder bars will probably be over 100#, hvac and vents ~30#, front bumper ~50#, and Im sure Ill find a few more things

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3950 with me in it :( 3730 empty and ive removed or changed everything you mentioned ! except 4 link instead of ladder bar

just a reference, one thing i wont do is cut holes in anything to remove weight

Nice man. Yea I don't feel comfortable Swiss cheesing something I plan to go 145mph in lol. Any other tips?

I got to do a little work to the truck. It takes a lot of measuring and remeasuring and prep so not too much has been done but it's getting there.

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Next up is the ladder bar crossmember then the frame rails and shock mounts and crossmember