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  1. infidel got me

    My bobbed 5 ton

    Agreed the 105 bed is an eyesore. We wanted the truck to look like it rolled out of the factory. I get compliments everywhere I go. It took a little extra time to build, but the end result was well worth it. Thanks guys
  2. infidel got me

    My bobbed 5 ton

    This it done.. just mounted 16.00s on it today. Cut a full panel out of bed (14 ft) so now its 11 and change..then redid the troop seats-- the original wood was cracking and nasty
  3. infidel got me

    My bobbed 5 ton

    bobed Some pics of springs. The center pic. of the top plate where the u-bolts wrap over the top- we cut 9/16 off each side from center out, then welded them back together. This moved the ridges (where the u-bolts ride) closer together. This will move u-bolts closer to the axle so you don't...
  4. infidel got me

    My bobbed 5 ton

    The mrap-spings are the way to go. I did my other truck with 5 ton front springs and they looked out of place, they worked ok , they just looked funky. I had no problem with the mrap springs- just make sure that you make a 3' riser to go in between axle and spring or brake cans will hit. You...
  5. infidel got me

    My bobbed 5 ton

    Well here she is, the hard stuff is over, but now the time consuming stuff comes into play. Laundry list of things to do-- finish paint, led lights, coolant filter kit, radio, cb, gauges, air ride seat. Iv'e been buying parts for this truck for about a year now and it will probably take me that...
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