Sport S Max Tow Build

[Happycoop]

What are your impressions of the max tow and the 37's? I'm looking at a very similar build (basically just different styles) so your setup is a great preview!

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[Ezekielg1]

What are your impressions of the max tow and the 37's? I'm looking at a very similar build (basically just different styles) so your setup is a great preview!

It’s not as sluggish as I feared it would be, although I did notice a significant amount of “gear confusion” Hopping gears too soon or to late. I have a pulsar ordered to program in the 37s and I’m talking to a local axle shop about just biting the bullet and going 4.56 gears. I am thinking the 4.10s can handle it for now but I question whether or not it will after I add weight via bumpers and an ace engineering steel bed cover with a load.
The ride quality is amazing though the mopar 2” is IMO the best option for adding 37s given how it has improved the ride quality. I’m running 34psi and the ride doesn’t feel mushy. It’s firm enough to feel I’m in control but nowhere near teeth shattering.

 

[Ezekielg1]

this stance and look is spot on, well done

Thanks I did a lot of research to see what size wheels I should get and tire would best suit me when I’m on the trail and these I felt would be the best suited FOR ME (I am in no way endorsing the products or saying any are superior to what others have chosen) but the stance is exactly what I was going for. And I appreciate the compliment, it shows the weeks of research is appreciated.

 

[Ezekielg1]

I am still waiting to install the driver side side step, as I was installing the passenger side I noticed that 2 different sizes of cage clips. (These clips slide onto the side step, and allow you to slide a bolt through the pinch seam and into the cage clip nut to secure the step to the body more securely were.) Four fit perfectly an other four did not. So I am stuck until I receive the other four cage buts to complete the install and it looks like they won’t be in till Tuesday. So far I’m not 100% happy with the install (Nfab I hope you see this cause I’m not the only one)

 

[Ezekielg1]

Sorry I’ve been busy life sometimes takes us away from our hobbies, and as much as I wish my hobby was my life my family always will be my priority....
That being said... Updates....
- After I installed my new wheels and tires I am getting approximately 15 miles per gallon combined city and highway
- I purchased a pulsar calibration ECM module however I could not get it to handshake properly with my gladiator so I sent it back and purchase a tazer mini instead to calibrate.
- My gears have somewhat settled but the eighth gear has all but disappeared. I have contacted local axle shops to regear, however the quotes I have received are all over $3200.
- installed my KC Hilites
- installed my upgraded Fox steering stabilizer
- installed RC MLC-6 switch controller.
****pics soon****

 

[Ezekielg1]

KC Hilites pod light install

 

[Ezekielg1]

I have a few more pictures on my camera I will upload later.....

 

[Tourenwagen]

truck is looking awesome so far

 

[Ezekielg1]

Here are the images of the rough country MLC-6.
I was pretty impressed with the quality of the wiring harnesses it came with very durable with heat shields.
The install was pretty straightforward, however the instructions are not correct as far as the socket sizes, so those installing might have to “fit test” sockets.
Biggest PITA was the plastic firewall plug I have large hands and getting it out to drill a hole, and reinstalled after the wire was ran through with the rubber grommet took about thirty minutes and left my hand and wrist with multiple “battle wounds.”
The scary part was popping off the instrument panel under the screen in the cab it took me longer than necessary simply because I was afraid I was going to damage something after the first part popped off everything else was a breeze. let me know what you guys think

 

[Ezekielg1]

truck is looking awesome so far

Thanks man I appreciate it.

 

[gmc1000_1965]

Few days later he hit puberty and grew a few inches.

I believe your rear shocks are upside down. Every one I've seen is black part on the bottom. I know this instructions suck.

 

[Tourenwagen]

I believe your rear shocks are upside down. Every one I've seen is black part on the bottom. I know this instructions suck.

wow good catch. yup my rear shocks are the opposite way up to this pic.

 

[gmc1000_1965]

wow good catch. yup my rear shocks are the opposite way up to this pic.

No worries. I just put mine on yesterday. Tires come in tomorrow. Well see how it turns out. I forgot the bottom spring perches for the from. The originals are still in, but the kit has new ones. I'll swap those out tomorrow. I barely followed directions....., they do suck though. As much as I love pictures, theres hardly any wording.

 

[gmc1000_1965]

I too got rough countrys switch bank and love it

 

[Ezekielg1]

I believe your rear shocks are upside down. Every one I've seen is black part on the bottom. I know this instructions suck.

I believe you’re right I just set an appt for tomorrow at the dealership... also have a couple of questions for them about my Mopar lift it’s seems to have settled over 1 1/2” over the weekend only have 2k miles since installed... not happy.

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