New Goodies

[4XLGator]

New Bilstein 5100 shocks, TopGunCustomz dual steering stabilizer with Bilstein 5100's and TopGunCustomz 1" blocks for the rear installed.

http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/klsellers/Mega%20Cab/DSCN0204.jpg
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http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/klsellers/Mega%20Cab/DSCN0205.jpg
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/klsellers/Mega%20Cab/DSCN0203.jpg
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/klsellers/Mega%20Cab/DSCN0206.jpg

I cannot believe how different she drives/feels.
And yes, I know I need diff covers.

[SmokedRam]

Looks great Lee...you should color match a diff cover...it would look tits on Big Girl.

[4XLGator]

Thanks Adam. I'm not a big fan of painted diff covers, I'm going to order Mag-Hytech covers for front and rear one day.

[Onk]

How much were they?

[OklaHemi]

those look tough..

[4XLGator]

How much were they?

Bilstein 5100 shocks - $79.95 each (free shipping) at shockwarehouse.com

The 1" lift block kit (w/U-bolts) was $94.95 (+ shipping) at TopGunCustomz.com

The dual steering stabilizer w/Bilstein 5100 cylinders was $269.95 (+ shipping) at TopGunCustomz.com

This is a 3500, 4x4, 8000 lbs truck that drives like a cadillac. :)

[NOTPAID4]

WOW, those are nice!!!

[Redtruck-VA]

Lee, looks good. When it's right the feeling is amazing... well done.

[4XLGator]

Thanks everyone.

But after looking at the pic of the steering stabilizers I posted, I thought...that doesn't look right. So today I looked a little closer and there is an issue...they should not be at the angle they are at. I didn't install these because my tools are still scattered at different relatives' houses since the divorce. So this afternoon I took the truck back to the shop and showed them what was installed incorrectly. They quickly installed them like they are suppose to be and the angles are correct now. However, the left stabilizer/shock is hitting the steering linkage just barely. So tomorrow, I gotta call the shop that made the kit (Top Gun Customz) and discuss a new design idea for the center bracket to stop it from hitting on the tie rod. I have two ideas to fix it and will see which one they think is best. I miss my tools.

I will keep y'all posted.

[SmokedRam]

If you ever need tools man let me know...I have a bunch...

[4XLGator]

^ Oh, I have them, they are just in storage at relatives' house where I could find room. It would've taken me longer to drive around and gather them up than it would to do the work. LOL

But thanks for the offer.

[Storm Rider]

I like it. That stuff looks great on your truck.

[cwboyjohnny24]

What's up man? You keep putting awesome stuff on that beautiful truck. Wanna trade? lmao

[4XLGator]

What's up man? You keep putting awesome stuff on that beautiful truck. Wanna trade? lmao

There ya are! Yep, still moddin'. Thanks...and no, absolutely not...I simply love her too much. LOL

[4XLGator]

An update to Post #9

After a week plus of emailing, phone calls and sending pictures to Top Gun Customz, we are close to having a resolution. Here's the story...

Top Gun apparently redesigned the center bracket some time back to provide more clearance to the steering linkage, so they asked me to measure mine. According to the measurement, I have the redesigned bracket and still have the hitting/rubbing issue. They have never had another truck with the rubbing issue after the redesigned center bracket. Considering that and after more pictures sent and discussion, we moved our attention to the outer brackets. Last Tuesday, they informed me that they are going to redesign the outer brackets to extend them 5/8" of inch. I crawled back under the truck with that in mind and told them that should work. So, any day now I should receive the working prototype outer brackets for install. They say after I install and confirm it fixes the problem they will ship the redesigned outer brackets with all future orders.

Top Gun Customz have been very accommodating to resolve this issue. That kind of customer service is not commonplace these days and it is very much appreciated.

[Storm Rider]

Way to go. With that type of customer service you will keep going back and recommending them. It is great that a company is taking pride in their business and their customers.

[4XLGator]

^ I agree. They could've easily said..."we've never had anyone report that issue, good luck with it". But instead, redesigning the brackets...WIN!!!

[4XLGator]

the left stabilizer/shock is hitting the steering linkage just barely. So tomorrow, I gotta call the shop that made the kit (Top Gun Customz) and discuss a new design idea for the center bracket to stop it from hitting on the tie rod..

***UPDATE***

First insert steering linkage rod in place of tie rod above.

Finally received the new, redesigned center bracket and both outer brackets on Friday...can you believe they originally told me 1 to 2 weeks to get them, yeah right, more like 1-1/2 months. Anyway, got them installed yesterday and there are no more rubbing issues and this mod is finally complete!

[OklaHemi]

What's up man? You keep putting awesome stuff on that beautiful truck. Wanna trade? lmao

i need johnny to post more often so i can see his avi

[4XLGator]

Yeah, he hasn't been on any forums much at all in the last few months. I got him to jump back on here and RF but he seems to be MIA again already.

[BAD HABIT]

very nice glad its all finished thats some good c/s...

[4XLGator]

yes, it is Jay...even with the time it took them to redesign the brackets. when the guy told me 1 to 2 weeks originally, I was like "you sure?". i knew it would take longer than that, but i'm glad they fixed it as most companies these days would've stop answering my emails and forgot about me.

[RamSport97]

Very nice Lee! Bilsteins are where its at!

[Redtruck-VA]

Glad they got it sorted out for you, customer service is a rare commodity anymore.

[Storm Rider]

Glad to hear your mod is finished and you are happy with it. Now enjoy it!!

[03 Rammer]

OK Wow I really missed this thread lol

[4XLGator]

^LOL. That dual steering stabilizer kit was a PITA, Aaron. The brackets were not correct and one of the cylinders was hitting the stabilizer bar. Top Gun Customz actually worked with me and redesigned the brackets. And after a long wait, finally got the new brackets and they are perfect...both cylinders are now parallel to the ground as they should be.

The new brackets they sent me became their prototype for our trucks and they now ship all kits for our truck with these brackets (using these templates).

And although they look really cool and the steering feels slightly different, a steering box brace is still needed. But again, the dual setup looks really nice to me, especially with the shiny Bilstein cylinders.

[03 Rammer]

My buddy put a dual stablizer on his and didnt have those problems only had to drill a hole bigger and that was it. Glad it worked out for you. Sounds like a pain in the arse.

[4XLGator]

^ Yeah. I was both surprised and appreciative that Top Gun Customz worked with me until it was straightened out...not the standard customer service these days.