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by KCustom
Fri May 06, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Superlift skidplate Question
Replies: 28
Views: 1731

skid plate...

You will not need and alignment if you put on a skid plate.....and I would remove the plate when you change the oil. it is only four bolts and can be done in about 15 mins......

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by KCustom
Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:51 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

process

The production process is VAC FORMING....very simple and cost effective...
by KCustom
Sun Feb 20, 2005 12:30 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

Flares

I have Offered Henry J the oppertunity to take possesion of the Molds for the flares...That being said if he does not want to or does not have the facilitys avaliable to finish these up I would be willing to give the molds to someone that has the capability of completing them. The proto molds are co...
by KCustom
Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:23 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: kcustom ?
Replies: 4
Views: 553

removal....

1.5 inches from front and rear of fenders......
by KCustom
Wed Feb 09, 2005 3:43 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: kcustom ?
Replies: 4
Views: 553

SL kit...

The truck is doing great....I love the SL kit!!!!!
by KCustom
Fri Jan 14, 2005 3:06 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

...

Nicky is doing great....Work is around 12 hrs a day for the next few weeks until some of my projects are complete. I hope to have some free time soon :)
by KCustom
Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:11 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: B L question
Replies: 13
Views: 992

PCM....

it is the trucks computer....You will need to have it reprogramed if you change tire size to correct the speedo, part throtle shift points, anti lock brakes and so on...
by KCustom
Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:41 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Fog lights on with high beams mod
Replies: 40
Views: 7024

neg trigger..

I believe that the fogs are a negitive trigger from the switch....if that is the case then the high beam switch drops ground to the fogs. I believe you would just need to add a relay to the fog ground trigger off of the high beam neg and this would leave them on for high an low beam opperation....I ...
by KCustom
Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:35 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Pics of my truck
Replies: 10
Views: 1086

Trucks look great...

You guys trucks look great....
by KCustom
Thu Dec 30, 2004 1:40 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: constant alighnment problems
Replies: 27
Views: 2251

May be...

Maybe your next truck.......I would check the tie rod ends as well on your truck. It should not be shaking like that and I know you would love your truck more if it didnt.....
by KCustom
Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:20 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: constant alighnment problems
Replies: 27
Views: 2251

im taking it in today as no one had time yesterday. my steering wheel shakes like hell right now at high speeds too so god only knows what that is about :S i dont know but it has kinda convinced me not to get a lift on the next truck i get... its really to bad though because the truck looks so swee...
by KCustom
Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:14 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: the time for exhaust has come
Replies: 30
Views: 2507

gibson...

I had the Gibson on the truck for a short while....It did bolt up with no problems. The sound was....well I need to be careful here because it is just my opinion, I did not like it and did not get any performance gain. If you want to save some money follow Herry's advice....if money is no object the...
by KCustom
Wed Dec 29, 2004 11:31 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: the time for exhaust has come
Replies: 30
Views: 2507

Mods...

I had to do some mods to the ext cab version of my JBA that included replacing the flange that bolts up at the front. It came with a 3 bolt and the Crew had a 2 bolt. I just cut and re-welded the stock one on. The next mod required was to shorten the pipe section behind the muffler. then I had to ad...
by KCustom
Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:17 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: lifts, tires and towing
Replies: 2
Views: 532

What gear ratio?

What ratio do you have now...if you are running 3.73s and go to 33's you will notice some power loss. The key if you are not planning on changeing your gears is to reprogram you PCM for the new tire size and maybe change your shift points....(Hyper tech PP III)
by KCustom
Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:13 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: constant alighnment problems
Replies: 27
Views: 2251

no problems here...

I have had no problems with my alignment. The only problems that I have had is with CV boots.....
by KCustom
Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:11 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: BL and Tires 2004 ZR5
Replies: 24
Views: 1687

Looks great!

great job...looks great :thumb:
by KCustom
Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:06 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: the time for exhaust has come
Replies: 30
Views: 2507

...

I am running a JBA 2.75" stainless catback for an extended cab with minor mods. I really like the sound, not to loud and it maintains the proper back pressure to increase hp a little....
by KCustom
Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:04 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Recommendation??
Replies: 6
Views: 633

Welcome...

Welcome to the site....How cool do you want to make it (how much do you want to spend)...You can do anything from a 2" body lift with slightly bigger tires and some cool wheels or you can do a suspension lift and use bigger tires and cool wheels. The key is the tire size and make sure to get very co...
by KCustom
Mon Dec 27, 2004 3:48 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: What should their second vehicle be?
Replies: 49
Views: 3090

Honda Mowers...

Honda mowers.......18hp V twin 8) 8) 8) 8)
by KCustom
Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:28 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: NEED HELP ORDERING MY SUPERLIFT
Replies: 24
Views: 1856

...

It would be very quick......and your top end would be limited. Don't forget to reprogram your PCM when you change the gears or the tires or both to keep everything working correctly....
by KCustom
Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:32 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift install
Replies: 46
Views: 3677

...

The guys at Superlift rule.....Merry Christmas
by KCustom
Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:17 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: NEED HELP ORDERING MY SUPERLIFT
Replies: 24
Views: 1856

...

I have been told the following...

29 to 30" tires 3.73 gears
31 to 33 4.11
33 to 35 4.56
36 to 40 5.13

the last will require going to a SFA with dana or simular axles.....
by KCustom
Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:36 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Ifound a nice flowmaster kit on summit.
Replies: 3
Views: 514

...

I am not sure that kit will fit..it seems to be for an extended cab. I made an extended cab system work on my truck but it did require some cutting and welding. I used the JBA kit. The hangers are in the same locations for most of the parts but I had to add a hanger for the tail pipe section....and ...
by KCustom
Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:04 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: B L question
Replies: 13
Views: 992

How to...

There is a great how to some where here on installing the PA bl.....one of the things that you will not do is use the fuel fill extention.....
by KCustom
Tue Dec 21, 2004 1:36 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: In need of ZR5 bed cover help.
Replies: 14
Views: 1123

Welcome...

Welcome to the site....
by KCustom
Tue Dec 21, 2004 1:31 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: B L question
Replies: 13
Views: 992

PA

The Performance Accessories (PA) is the only way to go...I installed mine in less that 6 hours...all hardware included. very nice kit.
by KCustom
Tue Dec 21, 2004 12:31 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: What should their second vehicle be?
Replies: 49
Views: 3090

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Coffeedrnkr...
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Henry J....
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by KCustom
Tue Dec 21, 2004 12:23 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: What should their second vehicle be?
Replies: 49
Views: 3090

What I drive every day...

Okay you guys are killin me...LOL :lol:
Here is a pic of what I drive every day...PT GT Turbo
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by KCustom
Tue Dec 21, 2004 10:57 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: The way she looks now...
Replies: 5
Views: 691

SEMA...

The truck was in the Superlift booth at the show...as far as pictures I did not get any (dumbest thing I have ever not done) I wish that I had....
by KCustom
Tue Dec 21, 2004 6:15 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: The way she looks now...
Replies: 5
Views: 691

The way she looks now...

Here is the way she looked at SEMA...
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by KCustom
Tue Dec 21, 2004 5:48 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift install
Replies: 46
Views: 3677

Back spacing is the key...

Back spacing is the key...I am running 5" inches of Backspacing on 9" wide wheels.....The centerlines that I have for sale are 4.5 backspacing on 8" wide wheels.......
by KCustom
Mon Dec 20, 2004 4:44 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift install
Replies: 46
Views: 3677

LOL...

I can relate to that...I have a 13 week old daughter..
by KCustom
Mon Dec 20, 2004 4:42 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

...

"We might as well move on....next year will easily translate to a cold day in ...." Oklahoma? As you can see from the pictures of my truck the proto molds do indeed exist. I will have them avaliable, I just do not know when at this point. After the holidays I will have a better chance to put togeth...
by KCustom
Mon Dec 20, 2004 4:34 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift install
Replies: 46
Views: 3677

shocks rubbing?

Do your front shocks rub on the frame with the new lift? My passanger side rubs a little...just curious

THanks
by KCustom
Sun Dec 19, 2004 2:04 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: super lift prices question
Replies: 5
Views: 609

prices...

there was a thread on a GP for the SL kit and if I remember it was around $1600 or so...Suspension Specilist
by KCustom
Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:59 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: B L question
Replies: 13
Views: 992

...

I have PA 2" on mine and did not use an extention. the shaft has plenty of slack in the slip joint....
by KCustom
Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:57 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift install
Replies: 46
Views: 3677

your truck..

Looks great!!! :D
by KCustom
Sat Dec 18, 2004 3:21 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

flare update...

I wanted to up date the progress on the falres and am sorry to say that I have made no progress on them. I have been spending all of my spare time with my new daugher. I do plan on making them avaliable next year, but can not give an exact time frame. I appoligize for the delays.... Thanks for the i...
by KCustom
Sat Dec 18, 2004 11:48 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: sl 6 lift skid plate
Replies: 3
Views: 588

You can...

You can get to it without removing the plate...I take mine off though because like to wipe everything off when I am done....
by KCustom
Thu Dec 16, 2004 9:18 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: New Wheels
Replies: 35
Views: 2691

looks great...

Looks great.... :D
by KCustom
Tue Nov 16, 2004 7:55 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: SUPERLIFT
Replies: 16
Views: 1385

you do not need to call...

The post above from MikeM should get er done...He is the lead engineer from Superlift.
by KCustom
Mon Nov 15, 2004 12:55 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

progress report...

I have been on the road for the last several weeks (Sema, Canada) I have not made any progress. I will get some done in the next few weeks, but I can not at this point say when they will be complete. I am sorry for the delays.
by KCustom
Mon Nov 15, 2004 12:50 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: SUPERLIFT
Replies: 16
Views: 1385

Have your installer call SL....THe kit does work on all s-series 95 thru 2004.....
by KCustom
Sun Nov 07, 2004 3:08 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: NEED HELP ORDERING MY SUPERLIFT
Replies: 24
Views: 1856

For the record...

Having taken my truck completly around Cooper Land ( a full blown pro Moto cross track) and put the truck in many tough spots I can tell you that if you want the bl with the SL it is not a problem, I am running 9" wide wheels with 5 inches of backspacking and 1.25" spacers in the rear and the truck ...
by KCustom
Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:13 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: NEED HELP ORDERING MY SUPERLIFT
Replies: 24
Views: 1856

gears and lifts

I was not very happy after I put on the 35's with the power....I add the SC and it did make a big difference, but I am going to swap gears to 4.56 in the spring....
by KCustom
Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:02 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Supercharger
Replies: 8
Views: 823

Powerdyne...

You will will want to add about $1000 to the price, It is not possible to add a supercharger without reprograming your PCM and adding an inline fuel pump to maintain fuel pressure. You will also want to put a good cat back on the truck at least 2.75 to 3 inch....
by KCustom
Tue Oct 26, 2004 9:43 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Tire conversion CM to Inches
Replies: 2
Views: 448

conversion...

Formula:

MM (tread width) X .039375 X 2 X percentage of side wall + rim diameter

example: 315/70/17 315 x .039375 x 2 x .70 = 17.36 + 17= 34.36"

1 mm = .039375 inches
by KCustom
Mon Oct 25, 2004 7:29 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift kit release date?
Replies: 79
Views: 6608

...

I am pretty sure that the dealers are taking orders for the kits......
by KCustom
Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:59 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Spotlights?
Replies: 9
Views: 1204

...

The only people who use thoes where I come from use them to hunt at night :roll:
by KCustom
Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:57 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: anyone know where to find a 5" tm lift?
Replies: 5
Views: 743

...

I know that you will be very happy you made that decision.....The SL kit is smokin!!!!!! and you will have 6 inches of lift instead of 4!
by KCustom
Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:54 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift kit release date?
Replies: 79
Views: 6608

not a clue....

I think that the usual number on first run parts is around 250, that being said I really do not have a clue....all of the parts are finished and packaged waiting on shocks from what I am told.
by KCustom
Fri Oct 22, 2004 9:38 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

updates

I am sorry to say that with getting the truck ready for SEMA that I have made very littl progress...I need to use my truck to finish up the mods to the molds and I can not take it apart until after the SEMA show.... I hope to be able to get some work done when the truck get back in the second week o...
by KCustom
Fri Oct 22, 2004 9:14 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift kit release date?
Replies: 79
Views: 6608

...

As I understand it the kits will ship to the dealers as soon as the shocks arive to finish the kits........I would try to get one on order.
by KCustom
Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:53 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: zr5 and rear spacers ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1674

spacers...

Keep in mind the front and rear will move evenly with the tires. Are you changing wheels? if so backspacing will change.....
by KCustom
Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:26 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift kit release date?
Replies: 79
Views: 6608

shaft

The SL kit drops the front diff so that the drive shaft as well as all other factory specs are kept in tact......
by KCustom
Wed Oct 20, 2004 1:29 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: zr5 and rear spacers ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1674

spacers....

I added spacers to make the rears match the front....1.25 to 1.5 will do the trick.
by KCustom
Mon Oct 18, 2004 5:39 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift kit release date?
Replies: 79
Views: 6608

...

I talked to them this morning....I will be getting a call back to see if they are ready to go....
by KCustom
Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:02 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift kit release date?
Replies: 79
Views: 6608

I have....

I have a call in to them......I will post when I get a call back. :?:
by KCustom
Thu Oct 14, 2004 7:27 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: self supercharging
Replies: 13
Views: 1211

HP....

I went from 156 hp (rear wheel) to 224 at the rear wheels......If I had to do it over again I would go with the Vortech set up........
by KCustom
Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:47 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: self supercharging
Replies: 13
Views: 1211

problems

All the problems that I had were software and fuel presure related...The mechanicals were fine. powerdyne told me that I did not need an aux. fuel pump and I did and they told me that I would not have to reprogram the computer....It is absolutly necessary to reprogram the computer to set new values ...
by KCustom
Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:06 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Got Pics!
Replies: 12
Views: 1049

?????

all I see is an eye ball......
by KCustom
Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:57 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: self supercharging
Replies: 13
Views: 1211

Supercharger...

It took me about 8 hours to install mine....If I had to do it over again I probably would not go with the Powerdyne unit. They advertised that it was a bolt on and needed no additional parts or programing to work great and that was absolutly not the case and there techinicl support is very little he...
by KCustom
Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:54 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
Replies: 257
Views: 23624

...

Congrats!!!!!!!! :wink:
by KCustom
Mon Oct 11, 2004 9:15 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
Replies: 257
Views: 23624

Some shots of the rear....

some shots of the rear end....
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by KCustom
Mon Oct 11, 2004 5:31 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

I have...

I have an account with PayPal but need to get it set up to recieve funds.....
by KCustom
Sun Oct 10, 2004 6:35 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

Thanks...

Thanks for the vote of confidence....I hope to get some work done on the molds in the evenings in the next couple of weeks.
by KCustom
Sun Oct 10, 2004 6:13 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Question about Bilstein shocks
Replies: 17
Views: 1531

THanks for the info...

Thanks for the information Henry, I was thinking that my shocks were imposters.......:)
by KCustom
Sun Oct 10, 2004 6:11 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Question about Bilstein shocks
Replies: 17
Views: 1531

LOL....

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL......Henry is the Man....I am only a student to the real king of the Crew Cab data base....
by KCustom
Sun Oct 10, 2004 6:02 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Question about Bilstein shocks
Replies: 17
Views: 1531

Shock boots...

My Bilstiens have the boots on the top......Is this a bad thing?

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by KCustom
Sun Oct 10, 2004 4:34 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: lookin for 18inch wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 1017

Wheels...

KMC's XD Series is very cool and they have several offroad/very cool looking wheel in the 18" sizes......

http://kmcwheels.com/index1.html
by KCustom
Sun Oct 10, 2004 4:27 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

group purchace...

If I can get commitments on 10 pairs I can recuce the price to $350.00 for the full set of four flares with mounting hardware (includes rubber molding screws and screw caps)......
by KCustom
Sun Oct 10, 2004 7:31 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Makin' Room....(KCustom's flares)
Replies: 104
Views: 12354

progress report...

I am sorry to say that I have not gotten much done in the last few weeks...I hope all can understand. I hope that things will settle down in the next few weeks to allow me to get the patterns finished and get them to tooling.....I would like to get a list of the ones that are interested in a set so ...
by KCustom
Sun Oct 10, 2004 7:25 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
Replies: 257
Views: 23624

It's absolutely amazing what you can find on the web. I have been searching for a lift for my 2001 Crew Cab, and I stumbled onto this site! WOW it's great. You guys got some great looking trucks out there. OBTW, I called Superlift on Friday, and they told me they were working on a 6" lift due out i...
by KCustom
Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:14 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: The Bazooka is in
Replies: 41
Views: 5114

colors...

Colors should be yellow and brown on one side and dark blue and light blue on the other.....
by KCustom
Fri Oct 08, 2004 8:31 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: hey KCustom i need a favor (sub/rear seat pics)
Replies: 11
Views: 1358

Lower back seat...

Here is a shot of the lower......
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