P1000 Delton's painfully slow build

[Delton]

It's not a perfect shade match but close enough for off-road use lol. Needs at least one more coat and then some clear.

 

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[dale5740]

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It's not a perfect shade match but close enough for off-road use lol. Needs at least one more coat and then some clear.

and what type paint did u use?

 

[dale5740]

looks good and since it doesn't but up against anything different shade prob won be noticed

 

[Delton]

and what type paint did u use?

Krylon spray paint applied with small brush. Rubbed down letters first with alcohol. It's a good 10 footer. Any closer and imperfections can be seen. Another coat will really help

 

[Delton]

Can never get a kid in bed quick enough when ya got stuff to do to your toy. Ever notice that? She's taking her sweet time going to bed. I'm dying to get in shop and get started installing that lift lol.

 

[Delton]

It's just now the bewitching hour and all finished up. Kit was amazingly easy to install. As easy if not easier than one for my Foreman. Okay time for the money shots. Above is front before.

Front after.

Rear before.

Rear after.
Pics speak for themselves.

 

[Delton]

And would ya believe a member of the bucket club even with the stock Bighorns? Lol. I'm stoked about going bigger. Some 30/10/14 Blackwater Evos would sure look good on there huh?
Dang all of y'all for encouraging me to spend every spare minute (not to mention spare dollar) on this doggone rig lol. I wonder if the Betty Ford clinic has a Pioneer department? Lol. I drove it down driveway darting around. Felt pretty stable to me. I'll know more tomorrow after my ride. G'night y'all. This ole boy is wore out ( but happy).

 

[Tot]

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And would ya believe a member of the bucket club even with the stock Bighorns? Lol. I'm stoked about going bigger. Some 30/10/14 Blackwater Evos would sure look good on there huh?
Dang all of y'all for encouraging me to spend every spare minute (not to mention spare dollar) on this doggone rig lol. I wonder if the Betty Ford clinic has a Pioneer department? Lol. I drove it down driveway darting around. Felt pretty stable to me. I'll know more tomorrow after my ride. G'night y'all. This ole boy is wore out ( but happy).

I'm right there with ya man! Stock 1000m3 wheels and tires in that picture. I think it rode better after the lift was put on.

 

[Tot]

Did you have problems with any of the bushings? 4Y to be exact.

 

[Delton]

Did you have problems with any of the bushings? 4Y to be exact.

I remember somebody saying they had to cut some bushings down a little. Was that you? No mine were all perfect length. They all went in easily.

 

[Delton]

Went out this morning and took exact same trail wife and I took last week. Honestly did not notice any stability concerns whatsoever. Drivers side front still came off the ground in same 2 locations but never hinted it was going to roll. If anything I think stability may have improved on medium speed trails. Suspension seemed to soak up bumps better. There are 3 places I scrub skid plate on but not today. Didn't touch anything with the skid. On the way back to truck I opened her up like always and it did seem a little skittish on curves around 50 mph. But it was very windy so wind could've been catching the roof. Anyways, very happy with the lift. Seems well made. 2 thumbs up from this guy.

 

[Tot]

I remember somebody saying they had to cut some bushings down a little. Was that you? No mine were all perfect length. They all went in easily.

That was me. I emailed Highlifter right after my install and they said they would look into it and change it, so they may have changed it by now.

The longest part of my install was cutting those 4 bushings down to the right size.

 

[Delton]

That was me. I emailed Highlifter right after my install and they said they would look into it and change it, so they may have changed it by now.

The longest part of my install was cutting those 4 bushings down to the right size.

I bet it was. Can't imagine trying to get a decent grip on those things so you can cut them.

 

[Tot]

I bet it was. Can't imagine trying to get a decent grip on those things so you can cut them.

It wasn't bad. I put the bushing into a vise and cut it with a sawsall. Then used a hand grinder to finish it off. The hand grinding was the longest ordeal. I am happy with my kit and recommend it to anyone I come across looking for one.

 

[Tot]

Not sure if you put that logo on yet or not from Higlifter, but I put mine above the HONDA on the tailgate

 

[Delton]

It wasn't bad. I put the bushing into a vise and cut it with a sawsall. Then used a hand grinder to finish it off. The hand grinding was the longest ordeal. I am happy with my kit and recommend it to anyone I come across looking for one.

I agree. It's a very well made kit. I've heard the one they made for the 700 was kinda subpar so I was a little nervous ordering it. Your review of it sealed the deal. The kit I have for my Foreman is a good one too.

 

[Delton]

I thought I was gonna be able to take the night and tomorrow off but then the UPS lady dropped this off lol. I got a car needing rear struts and the kawi engine in my John Deere needs crankcase seal and valvestem seals. Want to guess which one I work on tonight? Lol.

 

[CashMoney]

Went out this morning and took exact same trail wife and I took last week. Honestly did not notice any stability concerns whatsoever. Drivers side front still came off the ground in same 2 locations but never hinted it was going to roll. If anything I think stability may have improved on medium speed trails. Suspension seemed to soak up bumps better. There are 3 places I scrub skid plate on but not today. Didn't touch anything with the skid. On the way back to truck I opened her up like always and it did seem a little skittish on curves around 50 mph. But it was very windy so wind could've been catching the roof. Anyways, very happy with the lift. Seems well made. 2 thumbs up from this guy.

Did you realign the front end? That might have changed the feel in the front end at speed. Looks good though!

 

[Delton]

Did you realign the front end? That might have changed the feel in the front end at speed. Looks good though!

No I didn't realign. It didn't feel like a front-end problem. I'm fairly sure it was the gusty winds catching the roof and windshield. That and an idiot going way too fast around a pretty sharp curve lol.

 

[Delton]

Did you realign the front end? That might have changed the feel in the front end at speed. Looks good though!

No I didn't realign. It didn't feel like a front-end problem. I'm fairly sure it was the gusty winds catching the roof and windshield. That and an idiot going way too fast around a pretty sharp curve lol.