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SmokinDuradog · 01-30-2011, 02:28 PM

So I figured I would also post up my build using Toby's SAS kit from triple X Traction. I will be using a 78 Ford Dana 60 axle for my build instead of the 05 and newer Superduty axle. I am also planning on 4 Linking the back instead of leaf springs so hopefully I can shed some light on things tried that dont work by the end of this project and help save some people some money and time! LoL!

Here are some pics of the truck. Unfortunately I started off with a 8" Fabtech thinking that was a cool thing to do back in 05 when I bought my truck brand new. I am now doing like so many others and fixing the weak link in GM's grand idea of a "HD" truck.

SmokinDuradog · 01-30-2011, 02:38 PM

Here are some pics of the truck with the Fabtech IFS lift and 3" body lift both are off now.

TN-D90 · 01-30-2011, 02:48 PM

please tell me your pulling off the buttsex wheels

SmokinDuradog · 01-30-2011, 02:49 PM

The clocking ring that came with the 273 transfercase leaves a little to be desired. I pulled my studs from my 263 thinking I would reuse those but they are metric and the adapter ring came with standard 3/8" 16 threads so I got some automotive studs from Ace Hardware. You also have to oblong a whole on the allison trans for the 6th stud to be used. I have the clocking ring pictured with the studs in the location used to run Toby's skid plate it allows for more adjustment if you were to use some other type of link bracket setup.

SmokinDuradog · 01-30-2011, 03:01 PM

Hmm... buttsex wheels... Lmao I take it you don't like the "ROCKSTARS". To each there own I guess. You are the first person to complain about those wheels. Thanks for your input. Maybe you will like the wheels on my buddies Avalanche. I see you have a "Megacab" the Avi has a Cummins and a 60.

Altec · 01-30-2011, 03:15 PM

First person to complain? Must be new here...

Why is your Sig bass ackwards? Black smoke means you are over fueling, and that could be considered broken...

confederate muscle · 01-30-2011, 04:26 PM

that avalanche is horrid. i hope it burns

angryblack · 01-30-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinDuradog

Hmm... buttsex wheels... Lmao I take it you don't like the "ROCKSTARS". To each there own I guess. You are the first person to complain about those wheels. Thanks for your input. Maybe you will like the wheels on my buddies Avalanche. I see you have a "Megacab" the Avi has a Cummins and a 60.

Black smoke....Really now.. I guess im not a cool cool cat cause my oil burner has one stack that doesnt spew black smoke

Do yourself a favor find a guy in da hood to buy your wheels.Even by ghetto standards your rockstars are so 8 years ago..

.

That avacramp is classic..Ghetto wheels and bolt on crap with a huge by wide stack..Hardcore puller is he..I guess it doubles to pull the trailers in the trailer park in the back ground..

countryboy22 · 01-30-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by confederate muscle

that avalanche is horrid. i hope it burns

X2

I think you and your pal should stick to the malls and crawl over a few more curbs

78stepsideUAK10 · 01-30-2011, 05:21 PM

Your going to catch a lot of shit for putting up a street truck build on a hardcore 4x4 forum

Just a heads up

SmokinDuradog · 01-30-2011, 05:35 PM

Thanks for the info. I had found choppermans thread on here thats what finally got me to spend the money to straight axle the front and thought I might have some good info when I build the back 4 link setup since most guys keep the leaf springs. I suppose if nothing else it will give people something to laugh at

You are right I don't plan to rock crawl or extreme offroad it. I do plan to go to Silver Lake sand dunes up on Lake Michigan I enjoy that type of offroading because I don't like to clean off mud or get dents in my truck. LoL! Sand is fun in the Dmax and on the dirtbike.

DWitcher · 01-30-2011, 05:45 PM

Stacks? Reeeeeally?

dahoyle · 01-30-2011, 06:03 PM

dirty_k · 01-30-2011, 06:12 PM

I got all excited when i saw a thread involving a dmax, then i got all bummed when i realized it was just an abortion gone wrong, maybe soon this place will have you straightened out buddy, i really hope that avalanche is a joke.. you dont really know that guy do you?

Mh4Runner · 01-30-2011, 06:20 PM

Can you tell me more about your 273 transfercase swap.

SmokinDuradog · 01-30-2011, 06:34 PM

Hey I posted up my build to try and help others and gain helpful insight on things that I need to change to do the build correctly. SInce it is an abortion gone wrong then fill me in on what you think is wrong with the build I propose to do? Thanks for the info.

The 273 Tcase was recommended to me by Toby at Triple X. He has a builder that supplys the Tcase to him built and ready to go to mate up to the allison. I was told the input shaft is changed to except the allison output shaft. They put in the VSS so it is plug and play with my facory harness. The 4wd shift motor also bolts onto it as well so I can still use my push button 4wd. The adapter/clocking ring allows you to be able to clock the T-case down and bolt it up to the transmission.

The 273 to me seemed like a great choice. Larger case, more less bolts up, and its plug and play with my wiring. The other nice thing is it clocks down for front driveshaft angle and it eliminates both of my slip yokes so I can have the slip in the drive shaft where it needs to be.

leeman1790 · 01-30-2011, 07:37 PM

Chrome rockstars are ugly as fuck.

gearsturnin · 01-30-2011, 10:44 PM

One of the few I've heard of using a clocking ring to create MORE clearance issues... Specially in sand, or you like gittin' stuck? Cuz me an shovels ain't pals...

geo in a K5 · 01-30-2011, 11:11 PM

Jeez enough with the Flaming of the rims and stacks and shit ... sure they aren't my choice but fk this guy is actually going to build up his dmax not just put on some new shock boots lol... I want to see this sas build so carry on

trkklr77 · 01-30-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinDuradog

The 273 Tcase was recommended to me by Toby at Triple X. He has a builder that supplys the Tcase to him built and ready to go to mate up to the allison. I was told the input shaft is changed to except the allison output shaft. They put in the VSS so it is plug and play with my facory harness. The 4wd shift motor also bolts onto it as well so I can still use my push button 4wd. The adapter/clocking ring allows you to be able to clock the T-case down and bolt it up to the transmission.

The 273 to me seemed like a great choice. Larger case, more less bolts up, and its plug and play with my wiring. The other nice thing is it clocks down for front driveshaft angle and it eliminates both of my slip yokes so I can have the slip in the drive shaft where it needs to be.

this is where youve got me interested. fuck the gm cases, i repair them at least once a week.

depending on what case the truck scomes with they can have 1-3 vss's so is it setup for all three or just one and spit wired to feed the additional needed inputs?

they have to add a tone ring internaly and pick up boss so i would love to see how they did that.

confederate muscle · 01-31-2011, 05:25 AM

the 271/273 is a beast and you should be fine, I say SHOULD...i did the same thing in my truck except i have a 6.0 gasser and a 6l90e, the case is big as hell and heavy to boot, i redid all my drivelines to fit and once it was all said and done, i fried two in a matter of months. soemthing wasnt right, not sure if i got a bad case or what. but i was getting my cases from the guy that toby and trevor were both getting theres from.....he was very helpful but in the end for my application...i bastardized a 241 with a dodge input and its been fine ever since.

maybe mine was a one off deal, but jsut because it has a 17,000 gvw, doesnt make it indestructible...also...its still a cast housing. (aluminum/mag...whatever it is)

either way, should be solid when done

D-LUX · 01-31-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geo in a K5

Jeez enough with the Flaming of the rims and stacks and shit ... sure they aren't my choice but fk this guy is actually going to build up his dmax not just put on some new shock boots lol... I want to see this sas build so carry on

X2 on this.. atleast he sounds like he knows what he's doin very interested in it keep it comin

bonedust · 01-31-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angryblack

Black smoke....Really now.. I guess im not a cool cool cat cause my oil burner has one stack that doesnt spew black smoke

Do yourself a favor find a guy in da hood to buy your wheels.Even by ghetto standards your rockstars are so 8 years ago..

.

That avacramp is classic..Ghetto wheels and bolt on crap with a huge by wide stack..Hardcore puller is he..I guess it doubles to pull the trailers in the trailer park in the back ground..

the wheels may not be your choice, and slightly over-sold...but they are used all over the off-road community. every seen this rig before?

Ford rules · 01-31-2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-LUX

X2 on this.. atleast he sounds like he knows what he's doin very interested in it keep it comin

X3 id like to see this thing built...whats dont to the truck performance wise?

mrtwstr · 01-31-2011, 04:25 PM

For all you that just wanna talk shit... Cory is a smart dood, and knows what he's talking about. He's looking for input about the build, not his choice of wheels or other stupid shit like that, and also wanting to share his experiences to possibly help other people in the future... so chill the fuck out!
Preview of things to come.... He's using a different axle, but you'll get the idea.

01-30-2011, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
SmokinDuradog Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 147000 Posts: 165	Triple X'n the D-max So I figured I would also post up my build using Toby's SAS kit from triple X Traction. I will be using a 78 Ford Dana 60 axle for my build instead of the 05 and newer Superduty axle. I am also planning on 4 Linking the back instead of leaf springs so hopefully I can shed some light on things tried that dont work by the end of this project and help save some people some money and time! LoL! Here are some pics of the truck. Unfortunately I started off with a 8" Fabtech thinking that was a cool thing to do back in 05 when I bought my truck brand new. I am now doing like so many others and fixing the weak link in GM's grand idea of a "HD" truck. Attached Images __________________ It aint broke if its rollin black smoke

01-30-2011, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
SmokinDuradog Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 147000 Posts: 165	Here are some pics of the truck with the Fabtech IFS lift and 3" body lift both are off now. Attached Images __________________ It aint broke if its rollin black smoke

01-30-2011, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
TN-D90 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85510 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,160	please tell me your pulling off the buttsex wheels __________________ 1989 YJ- Vanilla Ice motor,c4,atlas 5.0, 4linked, 60/14b www.Dixiecrawlers.com

01-30-2011, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
SmokinDuradog Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 147000 Posts: 165	The clocking ring that came with the 273 transfercase leaves a little to be desired. I pulled my studs from my 263 thinking I would reuse those but they are metric and the adapter ring came with standard 3/8" 16 threads so I got some automotive studs from Ace Hardware. You also have to oblong a whole on the allison trans for the 6th stud to be used. I have the clocking ring pictured with the studs in the location used to run Toby's skid plate it allows for more adjustment if you were to use some other type of link bracket setup. Attached Images __________________ It aint broke if its rollin black smoke

01-30-2011, 03:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
SmokinDuradog Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 147000 Posts: 165	Hmm... buttsex wheels... Lmao I take it you don't like the "ROCKSTARS". To each there own I guess. You are the first person to complain about those wheels. Thanks for your input. Maybe you will like the wheels on my buddies Avalanche. I see you have a "Megacab" the Avi has a Cummins and a 60. Attached Images __________________ It aint broke if its rollin black smoke

01-30-2011, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Altec Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 142211 Location: SoCo, Maryland Posts: 170	First person to complain? Must be new here... Why is your Sig bass ackwards? Black smoke means you are over fueling, and that could be considered broken... __________________ POLY PERFORMANCE - RUFF STUFF SPECIALTIES

01-30-2011, 04:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
confederate muscle Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42023 Posts: 511	that avalanche is horrid. i hope it burns __________________ 2007.5 2500HD 6.0/6l90e/241/d60/gm14 1988 V30 Crew Dually 454/400/205/D60/D70hd

01-30-2011, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
78stepsideUAK10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 92930 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 1,736	Your going to catch a lot of shit for putting up a street truck build on a hardcore 4x4 forum Just a heads up

01-30-2011, 05:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
SmokinDuradog Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 147000 Posts: 165	Thanks for the info. I had found choppermans thread on here thats what finally got me to spend the money to straight axle the front and thought I might have some good info when I build the back 4 link setup since most guys keep the leaf springs. I suppose if nothing else it will give people something to laugh at You are right I don't plan to rock crawl or extreme offroad it. I do plan to go to Silver Lake sand dunes up on Lake Michigan I enjoy that type of offroading because I don't like to clean off mud or get dents in my truck. LoL! Sand is fun in the Dmax and on the dirtbike. __________________ It aint broke if its rollin black smoke

01-30-2011, 05:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
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01-30-2011, 06:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
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01-30-2011, 06:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
dirty_k Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Member # 150291 Location: Banff, Ab 4537' Posts: 221	I got all excited when i saw a thread involving a dmax, then i got all bummed when i realized it was just an abortion gone wrong, maybe soon this place will have you straightened out buddy, i really hope that avalanche is a joke.. you dont really know that guy do you? __________________ Vehicles in sig change too often to keep updated, usually something fast and something slow.

01-30-2011, 06:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mh4Runner Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46175 Location: Darien Center, NY Posts: 3,125	Can you tell me more about your 273 transfercase swap. __________________ USED and NEW 4x4 PARTS - (716) 984-8715 8-5pm EST Specializing in Axles and Transfercases

01-30-2011, 06:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
SmokinDuradog Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 147000 Posts: 165	Hey I posted up my build to try and help others and gain helpful insight on things that I need to change to do the build correctly. SInce it is an abortion gone wrong then fill me in on what you think is wrong with the build I propose to do? Thanks for the info. The 273 Tcase was recommended to me by Toby at Triple X. He has a builder that supplys the Tcase to him built and ready to go to mate up to the allison. I was told the input shaft is changed to except the allison output shaft. They put in the VSS so it is plug and play with my facory harness. The 4wd shift motor also bolts onto it as well so I can still use my push button 4wd. The adapter/clocking ring allows you to be able to clock the T-case down and bolt it up to the transmission. The 273 to me seemed like a great choice. Larger case, more less bolts up, and its plug and play with my wiring. The other nice thing is it clocks down for front driveshaft angle and it eliminates both of my slip yokes so I can have the slip in the drive shaft where it needs to be. __________________ It aint broke if its rollin black smoke

01-30-2011, 07:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
leeman1790 Granite Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 113084 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 790	Chrome rockstars are ugly as fuck. __________________ Chevy Truggy...5.3/350/203/205/d60/14b

01-30-2011, 10:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
gearsturnin Drunk Off Pancakes Join Date: Apr 2010 Member # 159011 Location: Azusa CA Posts: 125	One of the few I've heard of using a clocking ring to create MORE clearance issues... Specially in sand, or you like gittin' stuck? Cuz me an shovels ain't pals... __________________ almost know what im doing, I think...

01-30-2011, 11:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
geo in a K5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 138801 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,105	Jeez enough with the Flaming of the rims and stacks and shit ... sure they aren't my choice but fk this guy is actually going to build up his dmax not just put on some new shock boots lol... I want to see this sas build so carry on Last edited by geo in a K5; 01-30-2011 at 11:12 PM.

01-31-2011, 05:25 AM	#21 (permalink)
confederate muscle Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42023 Posts: 511	the 271/273 is a beast and you should be fine, I say SHOULD...i did the same thing in my truck except i have a 6.0 gasser and a 6l90e, the case is big as hell and heavy to boot, i redid all my drivelines to fit and once it was all said and done, i fried two in a matter of months. soemthing wasnt right, not sure if i got a bad case or what. but i was getting my cases from the guy that toby and trevor were both getting theres from.....he was very helpful but in the end for my application...i bastardized a 241 with a dodge input and its been fine ever since. maybe mine was a one off deal, but jsut because it has a 17,000 gvw, doesnt make it indestructible...also...its still a cast housing. (aluminum/mag...whatever it is) either way, should be solid when done __________________ 2007.5 2500HD 6.0/6l90e/241/d60/gm14 1988 V30 Crew Dually 454/400/205/D60/D70hd

01-31-2011, 04:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
mrtwstr Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12370 Location: Seaside,CA Posts: 2,776	For all you that just wanna talk shit... Cory is a smart dood, and knows what he's talking about. He's looking for input about the build, not his choice of wheels or other stupid shit like that, and also wanting to share his experiences to possibly help other people in the future... so chill the fuck out! Preview of things to come.... He's using a different axle, but you'll get the idea. Attached Images __________________ I'M the real Dan Black!!!! XXX Traction.com Triple-X Traction.com Last edited by mrtwstr; 01-31-2011 at 04:48 PM.

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