Lucky 8?s Project P38

[seventyfive]

when will the parts start showing up? linear or progressive springs? the snorkel will be the interesting bit, i'd like to see how they are going to make it cling the fender but not stick way out to clear the bonnet....only a hack would make the snorkel lift with the bonnet.

 

[hilltoppersx]

Only if I can wear a bannana hammock.

wax an L8 into your chest hair.

 

[Rover Mac]

Which shocks / dampers do you intend using with the 3" lift?

Project update:


What shock absorbers do you intend using with the 3" lift?

I am proud to announce that Eddie Prescott of Terrafirma has agreed to provide full support for my lunacy. (I knew those pictures from his Bachelor party would come in handy).


These are the parts he has promised to provide:

- 3 inch lift kits

- Front and rear bumpers

- Rock sliders

- Front skid plate

- Tank guard

And let?s not forget?

Yes a snorkel!

The lift kit should ship next week. All we need now is a new shop girl for the install videos.

 

[KyleT]

snorkel?

i assume it is for the BECM because we all know that will die long before the motor with factory airbox....

and post some pics of this stuff!!!11!!11!!!1!11

 

[nsginc]

Only 3" why not use your 4.5 dico springs? Doesnt sound much like a project to me.

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

when will the parts start showing up? linear or progressive springs? the snorkel will be the interesting bit, i'd like to see how they are going to make it cling the fender but not stick way out to clear the bonnet....only a hack would make the snorkel lift with the bonnet.

They are starting to roll in now.

There will be both progressive and linear springs.

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

Which shocks / dampers do you intend using with the 3" lift?

Terrafirma is making a range of P38 shocks.

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

Only 3" why not use your 4.5 dico springs? Doesnt sound much like a project to me.

The L8 springs on a p38 would put the truck at 8in of lift is my guess.

 

[Devildog01]

Terrafirma is making a range of P38 shocks.

Clever punn.I'm sure you didn't mean it.

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

P38 project update.
We may have bitten off more than we can chew.

The 305/70/16 tires appear to be slightly larger than what the stock wheel wells will allow for. Either way we are going to give it our best effort.

Terrafirma has sent over a few suspension kits and the first set of prototype shock should be with us on Monday.

The next thing to do is the install and see where she sits.

Poser shot.

 

[Jake1996D1]

Get out the saw! Gonna need some flexi flares

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

Get out the saw! Gonna need some flexi flares

I am trying not to cut this truck. BUT....... I do have some fresh blades

 

[DennyDoler]

We put a bumper on a customers P38 with a 2" lift and it looked like my 305/70/16 SSR'S would fit with a 4" lift with minor trimming.

 

[Jake1996D1]

I am trying not to cut this truck. BUT....... I do have some fresh blades

Man you must really have a soft spot for this p38! I cant believe you're gonna put Terras on it....

 

[hilltoppersx]

Easter Expedition or bust.

 

[Rover Mac]

I am trying not to cut this truck. BUT....... I do have some fresh blades

I think you are going to have to resort to cutting.
This is with 285/75's (with just enough room for RUD chains)
Watch your fuel filler pipe on passenger side under full articulation with the panhard rods lengthened

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[FIVESPDDISCO]

Man you must really have a soft spot for this p38! I cant believe you're gonna put Terras on it....

I do.

I think is all the beeping

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

Easter Expedition or bust.

2013 atriot:

 

[FIVESPDDISCO]

I think you are going to have to resort to cutting.
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I hope not but I think the truck should be on true 33s

 

[seventyfive]

they should fit fine. after a few good stuffs the tires should smooth the sheet metal to exactly where you need it. did tf send some prototype 6" bump stops for that truck?