Blk06Limited

Thanks guys, much appreciate the compliments Trust me, not having a roll pan is killing me too. Have to get rid of that and all the gray textured stuff remaining. All are correct in saying it is the same bed as on the crew cabs, 5' 8". One benefit of the '06 - get a bit of weight savings with a smaller bed and a 1-piece aluminum drive shaft as a bonus

My '06 has a one-piece aluminum shaft from the factory. Zero vibration issues even after a 3/4 drop. But then, I have a ECSSB (crewcab 5' 8" short bed) so that may be why. Dunno if they make a 1-piece aluminum for a ECSB

I've known a lot of guys in my day on the juice, but have never seen anything like that.. Sucks right before summer too At least nobody was injured.

I use the Armor All Cleaner, bottle with blue top. Leaves a low-gloss, non-greasy, clean finish.

Man.. that really sucks, sorry to hear it. Not a good way to start the weekend. Hope it's found to be in the same shape you left it. I just increased my insurance last week to cover aftermarket stuff I've added. Reading this makes me glad I did.

The thought has definately crossed my mind, that's why I'm planning on buying shocks today (or LTs and ORY lol) Only thing is - If the shock was bad, it would cause that corner to be lower at static height. However, in my case, that corner is still 1/4" higher than the passanger side. While at a stand still, if I put it in full lock, I can get out and see the corner of the tire touching the inner fender. If the driver side was lower, which it's not, than it would make more sense. My 420s in that corner is also getting eaten up a bit because of this, and the plastic part of the inner fender liner is completely shredded. I'm going to try to cut the plastic part off in that area, see if it still rubs against the metal.

haha absolutley, good a reason as any! It did not, come painted. However, it was in perfect condition upon arrival. Packaged well, sealed, and ready to paint. Needed zero prep work, lined up perfectly.

Thanks for all the compliments guys I can't remember exactly how much the hood was, bought a bunch of stuff at the same time last year when I picked it up. It's the Reflexxions for '06+, think it was like $500

Man, I tell ya, I sat there for over an hour one day trying to get it. Tried it the way it said to, with the wheel chock, tryied a big hydro jack right under the center pin assembly area, kicked the shit out of it, beat it with a 10lb sledge from various angels, you name it. Damn thing would NOT crank down! Yeah thats one thing, I couldn't be 100% sure the wrench was making it into the receptor. I know there was a recall on that assembly up until '05, and of course I'm an '06. I'll give it a shot as you described, thanks

Appreciate it. Yes, They are the 420S 305/45/22s. Had to crank the front up 1/2" - 3/4" to get them to quit rubbing the inner fenerwell. That's why the front looks higher than the rear, because it is lol Even so, the front driver side still rubs at full left rock. If, at a stop, I turn it full lock - I can see the tire resting on the inner fender. The passenger side is 1/4" lower, and it doesn't rub. That pretty much has me baffled - thinking it may be alignment issue. Worst case I'm going to have to raise the front a little more, and install a 1" lift shackle in the rear to level it out. I really don't want to go to a smaller tire, especially once the heads and cam are in.

Thanks =) Yeah, I need to get a rollpan. It's pretty much next on my list so far as appearance goes, followed by a GemTop GT Classic. I'll be picking up a Custom Classic Fabbed pan within the next couple months. I've been trying to get the spare off, but it won't come down. Had an appointment last Saturday to get it taken care of under warantee but slept in and missed it, and I just hit 36k So priority right now is getting that damn spare tire off.

Actaully I've had these wheels, 22" KMC Clydes, for a couple months. Just haven't had time to take pictures. Cleaned the truck up good yesterday, and polished the wheels this morning. Took about 2 hours, these things are a bitch with all the spokes and small recessed areas. Hopefully I'm going to have the chance to wax the truck in the morning before it starts raining. Ordering either a set of Performer IAS shocks, or Pacesetter LTs and ORY tomorrow as well. I really want the damn headers, but really need shocks. Dammit. Anyway, here's the pics:

You got that right.. That poor, poor truck...

I wouldn't be worried about bottoming out really. Just seems like you'd be better off with the shorter stroke shock with the lowered rear. I'd think it would ride even better based on a stock height shock being compressed 4" more than normal at static with a 4" drop. I think I'd be more worried about bottoming out in my case, going with the 4" drop shock. In my head at least, I'll have more shock stroke travel which increases the likelyhood of the axel bouncing off the bump stop. Worse case I'll cut my Belltech bumpstops down or remove them completely. All I know, is I can't wait to get them on.

Didn't you say, maybe in another forum, that you got the ones made for stock height SS? Or did you actually get the ones made for 2" front 4" rear drop?

I'm FINALLY ordering the 34023 Rear Shocks on Friday, these are the ones for 4" rear drop. Can't take the shake anymore and the rear definately needs replaced worse than the front at this point. It was either new rear shocks, or a new driver for golf season

I hear that man.. I just washed mine for the 3rd time this year as well. Waiting for a nice cloudy day to wax.

You can get away with a 4" rear drop, but 5" or more on an NBS requires a notch. I'm running 3" Belltech leafs (Really 4") and no hitch, and do not bottom out at all in the rear. On OEM shocks no less.

My '06 2WD has a 1-Piece aluminum drive shaft, and so should your's. In this case, you do not have a carrier bearing and don't need the carrier kit as a result. Enjoy that

Finally, someone with the same drop as me with IAS shocks. What part numbers did you end up using? Obviously you used the 1500 3" Drop shocks for the rear. I was having trouble deciding which to use up front though since shock travel shouldnt be any different from stock using drop spindels.

Exactly. Belltech has ALWAYS said they won't work. Complete crap. I have them on mine as well and they fit and work perfectly. Pinion angle is fine, no vibration, etc.

Bah! $180 for Tequilla! That's two bottles of Glenfiddich 18y/o and a handle of rum! In all seriousness though, Patron is the shit.

Credit for these pics goes to Colby from FSC, he took them for me when I asked the same question last year... That being said. You shouldn't have bought ALL of the brackets. Really, all you need are these: 15124949 - Outer Brackets 15182636 - Lower bracket 15182637 - Lower bracket Outer Brackets to pull up the center at the duct mounts, and the Lowers (2 piece bracket for each side) for fender well rigidness. The lowers are the complicated ones, and the only ones I have / needed pics for. The red line shows how the bracket runs within the cover. It'll make sense when everything is apart.

Here's mine.. Not the best pic, took it right after I installed the 22s. Plan on taking some new pics tomorrow, hopefully.

Belltech 2" Spins and 3" leafs on mine.. Was perfect with OEM 275/55-20s but I've recently upgraded to 305/45-22s and the front left rubs now. Cranked up the front a bit, which helped until the t-bars settled again - now it's rubbing once more. May have to go down to 295/40-22s because the front being slightly higher than the rear is starting to irritate me.