My 00L update
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My 00L update
Tomorrow will be one month since I took delivery of my 00L. Man this truck is alot of work; I can't stand to see it with a spec of dust on it so I use my car duster on it daily and detail it with Meguirs quick detailer almost every day.
Just put the AIM 2" drop in the rear Friday night. What a piece of cake, I couldn't believe how quick and easy it was. The truck sits very nice. Saturday installed the Bedrug, I am extremely pleased with how nice the fit and finish is. This week my Snuglid should arrive. Pulled the hitch off yesterday and I will remove the receiver portion that hangs below the bumper and reweld to the top of the assembly and fabricate my own "hideaway hitch". Still waiting on the filer assembly from Sal, I've had it on order alittle more than a month now. Tried to order the 2000 chip from his website, but there is no selection for the 2000 chip.
Going to AIM today after work to pic up the 2" shackles for YODA.
Tonight should post some pics.
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00 Red L, adopted 2/29/00. 14.356 w/250 miles on odometer.
98 Red Dodge V10 4X4 quad cab.
96 Yellow Corvette LT1.
99 Arctic Cat ZR440 sno pro.
98 Polaris Super Sport 488.
97 Seadoo HX.
96 Polaris SLX w/PSI triple pipes.
97 Banshee completely tricked.
96 Polaris Scrambler.
87 Polaris Indy 600 SKS w/SLP 707 full mod.
RC CARS: Associated; RC10B3's, RC10T3, TC3. Lossi; XXCR Kinwald, XX4. Yokomo; MR4TC
peteb3@home.com
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Just put the AIM 2" drop in the rear Friday night. What a piece of cake, I couldn't believe how quick and easy it was. The truck sits very nice. Saturday installed the Bedrug, I am extremely pleased with how nice the fit and finish is. This week my Snuglid should arrive. Pulled the hitch off yesterday and I will remove the receiver portion that hangs below the bumper and reweld to the top of the assembly and fabricate my own "hideaway hitch". Still waiting on the filer assembly from Sal, I've had it on order alittle more than a month now. Tried to order the 2000 chip from his website, but there is no selection for the 2000 chip.
Going to AIM today after work to pic up the 2" shackles for YODA.
Tonight should post some pics.
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00 Red L, adopted 2/29/00. 14.356 w/250 miles on odometer.
98 Red Dodge V10 4X4 quad cab.
96 Yellow Corvette LT1.
99 Arctic Cat ZR440 sno pro.
98 Polaris Super Sport 488.
97 Seadoo HX.
96 Polaris SLX w/PSI triple pipes.
97 Banshee completely tricked.
96 Polaris Scrambler.
87 Polaris Indy 600 SKS w/SLP 707 full mod.
RC CARS: Associated; RC10B3's, RC10T3, TC3. Lossi; XXCR Kinwald, XX4. Yokomo; MR4TC
peteb3@home.com
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Peter...If you get this post in time pick up a set of those shackles for me.I can meet you some time this week.Cant't wait to see your truck...Thanks Jim W.
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99.5 WHITE LIGHTNING
SNUGLID,W/BEDRUG
SUPERCHIP
PSP FILTER KIT
13.50@101MPH
PHX,AZ.
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99.5 WHITE LIGHTNING
SNUGLID,W/BEDRUG
SUPERCHIP
PSP FILTER KIT
13.50@101MPH
PHX,AZ.
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Jim,
Oh man, just got this post after I got back from Mesa, sorry. I don't plan on heading that direction again anytime soon. The correct PN is SHA-F09700A. The truck looks much better with back end lowered. Yeah, can't wait to see you again and this time I can show you my Lightning.
Oh man, just got this post after I got back from Mesa, sorry. I don't plan on heading that direction again anytime soon. The correct PN is SHA-F09700A. The truck looks much better with back end lowered. Yeah, can't wait to see you again and this time I can show you my Lightning.
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LightningFreak,
That was my big concern before putting the drop on. I had posted the same question and everyone answered that the ride quality had not been affected. I experienced the same, the ride feels the same, I have not experienced any negative affects, it does, however feel like it handles better as it lowers the center of gravity. Keep this in mind, you are only changing the pivot point of the rear of the spring, you are not changing the spring rate.
As far as payload, of course it will lower the payload capacity as now you have lowered your suspension travel. How much lower the payload capacity is, I don't know.
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That was my big concern before putting the drop on. I had posted the same question and everyone answered that the ride quality had not been affected. I experienced the same, the ride feels the same, I have not experienced any negative affects, it does, however feel like it handles better as it lowers the center of gravity. Keep this in mind, you are only changing the pivot point of the rear of the spring, you are not changing the spring rate.
As far as payload, of course it will lower the payload capacity as now you have lowered your suspension travel. How much lower the payload capacity is, I don't know.
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PeterB--Ref your up date post. Can you or JRW67 let me know if you got your snuglid and bedrug from the phoenix area. I travel their from San Diego a lot and if the cost is good I could pick them up .Thanks for any info. Don
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Ha Ha! Peter B that sounds just like me, everytime while I'm warming up the L I pull out the California Duster, then I get real picky with a rag and the Meguiar's. You think you have it tough with a Red L, I have a shiny black one!
Great 1/4 mile time by the way. I'm starting to wonder if my Flowmaster is making me slower than with the stock muffler!
Mike
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99.5 Black Lightning
PowerSurge Cone Filter
JBA Jet-Hot coated headers
Flowmaster muffler
So-Cal Lowering Kit; Cal-Tracs traction bars
Watter Wetter
Lo-Jack
Great 1/4 mile time by the way. I'm starting to wonder if my Flowmaster is making me slower than with the stock muffler!
Mike
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99.5 Black Lightning
PowerSurge Cone Filter
JBA Jet-Hot coated headers
Flowmaster muffler
So-Cal Lowering Kit; Cal-Tracs traction bars
Watter Wetter
Lo-Jack
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Hey Don....Just dug out my receipts.Bought my Snuglid($675.00)and Bedrug($350.00) at a place called Michigan Trailer Sales here in Phoenix.(602-247-3829)Those prices included installation.I believe Peter is buy his there also.Hope this helps...Jim W.
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99.5 WHITE LIGHTNING
SNUGLID,W/BEDRUG
SUPERCHIP
PSP FILTER KIT
13.50@101MPH
PHX,AZ.
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99.5 WHITE LIGHTNING
SNUGLID,W/BEDRUG
SUPERCHIP
PSP FILTER KIT
13.50@101MPH
PHX,AZ.
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Hey Don,
JRW67 turned me on to Michigan Trailer Sales. I just picked up the Snuglid today after work and had them install it. The grand total was $1200; this was for the snuglid with the carpet on the underside, the bolt on bracket for the lid and the bedrug. I dealt with a guy named Jeff over there. It took exactly one month to have the snuglid come in. It took 40 minutes for the install, the whole experience was very pleasurable, they took alot of care installing the snuglid. I highly recommend them.
JRW67 turned me on to Michigan Trailer Sales. I just picked up the Snuglid today after work and had them install it. The grand total was $1200; this was for the snuglid with the carpet on the underside, the bolt on bracket for the lid and the bedrug. I dealt with a guy named Jeff over there. It took exactly one month to have the snuglid come in. It took 40 minutes for the install, the whole experience was very pleasurable, they took alot of care installing the snuglid. I highly recommend them.
