| Author | Message | ||
     chris sharpe (Bromhead) New Member Username: Bromhead Post Number: 34 Registered: 02-2003 |
I just wanted to thank everyone, especially Koby, Brian Friend (stop thinking) and Blue (listen to me..call EE), for their help in shock selection. I just installed OME HD shocks/springs and a TJM bumper this weekend and the car looks and drives GREAT. As one disco owner said, it's the way the truck should have come in the first place. Also thanks to KVT for his tech section article on installing the shocks/springs that even and idiot can follow and also to John at EE. You deserve you're rep, EE is great and the Discoweb forum is irreplaceable! Now, who wants to teach me how to drive? (My wife's input after complimenting me on how the truck looks...) | ||
| One_Bad_Metro (Koby) Senior Member Username: Koby Post Number: 359 Registered: 02-2002 |
It's about time!  Pics? | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 81 Registered: 11-2002 |
lets see some pics | ||
| chris sharpe (Bromhead) New Member Username: Bromhead Post Number: 35 Registered: 02-2003 |
pics on the way. Maybe tonight or tomorrow. | ||
| chris sharpe (Bromhead) New Member Username: Bromhead Post Number: 39 Registered: 02-2003 |
Here you go. Tires look a bit dinky now..    | ||
| Aaron Rumley (Arumley) New Member Username: Arumley Post Number: 10 Registered: 01-2003 |
Chris: Truck looks great, I have a 96 D1 in black with TJM bumpers front and back. Now I just need the shocks and springs. One question though. I haven't been able to get the lights in the front bumper working properly. Have you had any luck? I followed the instructions, and used the two relays, but no luck. If you could shed some light, that would be most helpful. Thanks, Aaron 96 D1 arumley@chartertn.net | ||
| chris sharpe (Bromhead) New Member Username: Bromhead Post Number: 40 Registered: 02-2003 |
Hey, Specificaly, what doesnt work? I just ran down to my truck and everything seems to work fine. While I and some friends installed the shocks & springs, I had the bumper installed by my body shop (I had a mild fender bender thus prompting me to replace the bumper). I can ask my shop if you want. | ||
| Aaron Rumley (Arumley) New Member Username: Arumley Post Number: 11 Registered: 01-2003 |
How did they wire up the lights? There are two wires from the light bar, how are these connected? I can get them to come on with the running lights, but then they won't blink, and viceversa. What wires did they tap into? Did they use the relays? Sorry for all the questions. There are the sidelights that came with the stock bumper, and the two indicator lights that are above the bumper. Am I missing something? Thanks for responding. If you could look at your's, or ask your shop, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks again. Aaron | ||
| chris sharpe (Bromhead) Member Username: Bromhead Post Number: 41 Registered: 02-2003 |
hey aaron, let me check my car again and I will email you later this afternoon | ||
| todd powell (In4ma) New Member Username: In4ma Post Number: 20 Registered: 05-2003 |
how much lift did you give that? 3"? | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Senior Member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 292 Registered: 03-2002 |
Should've been about 2" unless he got taller springs. Maybe just a tad taller until they settle. I doubt it though w/ those bumpers. I have a solid 2" w/ OME HD and TJM front | ||
| chris sharpe (Bromhead) Member Username: Bromhead Post Number: 45 Registered: 02-2003 |
it actualy went up 2.5 inches pretty much all around, but thats comparing it to my old springs with 80k miles on them. I would imagine that if you were comparing them to a new D1 and after they settle, they should be about 2inches. | ||
| George Clayton (Offcamber) Member Username: Offcamber Post Number: 104 Registered: 09-2002 |
Chris, How big are your tires? I'm looking at whether to do Tires/Shocks/Springs in one shot, or to do the Shocks/Springs first, then Tires later (w/in a month or so). Hate to have the thing on the road for a month looking like garbage with little sneakers... | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) Senior Member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 898 Registered: 09-2002 |
Chris, Looks Great | ||
| chris sharpe (Bromhead) Member Username: Bromhead Post Number: 47 Registered: 02-2003 |
Thanks Brian. George, you're not implying that my truck looks like garbage are you? I currently have 245/70/16, just a bit bigger than stock. Clearly nead more meat. As the tires are fairly new, I might have to live with it a bit... | ||
| George Clayton (Offcamber) Member Username: Offcamber Post Number: 105 Registered: 09-2002 |
Chris, Hells, no.......if I drive my rig for a month with the same proportions you have there, I'd be fine.....I still have the stockies, so the real estate between the tire and the well is likely to make me feel like I'm on bicycle tires....LOL. I figured you were on 245's, but wanted to confirm....... Of course, if it looks like crap, the "Boss" may WANT me to get newer tires faster....hmmmm..... | ||
| Zach Jaggers (Mountenn) Member Username: Mountenn Post Number: 72 Registered: 03-2003 |
Chris, If you're looking for something to fill up the space until you can get some meats, I've got a set of Pathfinder A/T's that I'm looking to get rid of. They are 265/75R16. 4 have about 40% tread, and then the spare is unused. You can have them for $300 if you're interested. I know this isn't the "for sale" section, but I figure it's worth a shot. Best- Zach | ||
| chris sharpe (Bromhead) Member Username: Bromhead Post Number: 48 Registered: 02-2003 |
Thanks, but no thanks Zach. I think John/EE says he might be able to pass some my way..gratis... | ||
| chris sharpe (Bromhead) Member Username: Bromhead Post Number: 49 Registered: 02-2003 |
George, Thats funny. As soon as I was done, I started to qualify to my wife that the gap between the bumper and grill would look better with a nice pair of Hellas and the car would look more balanced with new tires. She saw right threw me and told me to save my money...her birthday is next month...and no, I dont think she wants a set of lights or tires! | ||
| George Clayton (Offcamber) Member Username: Offcamber Post Number: 106 Registered: 09-2002 |
ROFLMAO........I feel the pain, man, I feel the pain........ |
