SPEEDSHIFT
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So I have decided to build myself a new truck the way I want instead of spending $80k on a new one. I just really like having something nobody else has, and the fact that I built it. I have 4 kids that will just get bigger, and it sucks to cram them in my 04 quad cab, so I need a bigger cab and a long bed so I can pull my 48' Eliminator race trailer without hitting the cab in tight corners. The trailer loaded weighs somewhere around 20k pounds, so I really want a 6spd auto. I also drive in about 2hrs of stop and go traffic everyday, so I do not want a manual trans.
I have three trucks that I will be using to build this thing, a 2008 Mega Cab 2500 4x4 roller, a 2004 3500 dually 4x4 roller, and a complete 2012 Single Cab 3500 dually 4x4 Cab and Chassis with a (hopefully) rebuildable 6.7 Cummins and AS69RC transmission with Borg Warner 44-46 transfer case.
I am going to put it all together and make a 2008 3500 4x4 Mega Cab Long bed with a custom flat bed. I will have to use all of the wiring, computers, and dash out of the 2012 since there is no other way of making the Aisin trans work. So I will basically have 4th gen interior with 3rd gen door panels.
Engine: 2012 6.7 Cummins HE351VE/475 compounds, stock CP3, stock injectors, fully deleted with EFI Live. Just looking for around 500-550hp.
Trans: AS69RC conversion, possibly some internal mods.
Tcase: Borg Warner 44-46
Axles: Front 9.5" with manual hub conversion, 4:10-4.56 gears. Rear dually AAM 11.5 full width axle.
Suspension: 6" Thuren Soft Ride coils, Fox Remote res shocks, rear 3" block and Fox res shocks. Custom front radius arms that will clear 37s at full lock.
Steering: 2012 steering gear and tie rods with Fox steering stabilizer.
Bed: 70gal built in Aux fuel tank, side tool box drawers, on board air, rear facing LED work light bar.
Tires and Wheels: 37" Toyo or Nitto MTs on 17" Dodge Alcoas. 2.5" steel dually spacers.
Its going to be a ton of work, but should be cool when its done.
I have three trucks that I will be using to build this thing, a 2008 Mega Cab 2500 4x4 roller, a 2004 3500 dually 4x4 roller, and a complete 2012 Single Cab 3500 dually 4x4 Cab and Chassis with a (hopefully) rebuildable 6.7 Cummins and AS69RC transmission with Borg Warner 44-46 transfer case.
I am going to put it all together and make a 2008 3500 4x4 Mega Cab Long bed with a custom flat bed. I will have to use all of the wiring, computers, and dash out of the 2012 since there is no other way of making the Aisin trans work. So I will basically have 4th gen interior with 3rd gen door panels.
Engine: 2012 6.7 Cummins HE351VE/475 compounds, stock CP3, stock injectors, fully deleted with EFI Live. Just looking for around 500-550hp.
Trans: AS69RC conversion, possibly some internal mods.
Tcase: Borg Warner 44-46
Axles: Front 9.5" with manual hub conversion, 4:10-4.56 gears. Rear dually AAM 11.5 full width axle.
Suspension: 6" Thuren Soft Ride coils, Fox Remote res shocks, rear 3" block and Fox res shocks. Custom front radius arms that will clear 37s at full lock.
Steering: 2012 steering gear and tie rods with Fox steering stabilizer.
Bed: 70gal built in Aux fuel tank, side tool box drawers, on board air, rear facing LED work light bar.
Tires and Wheels: 37" Toyo or Nitto MTs on 17" Dodge Alcoas. 2.5" steel dually spacers.
Its going to be a ton of work, but should be cool when its done.