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Old 03-17-2008, 11:59 PM   eBay Motors   #1 (permalink)
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Cognito/ LMM Dually (pic's & spec's)

I included pic's and a list of parts that I started with. Feel free to ask me any questions on how it works or add coments of what you think.

Truck:2008 Chevy 3500HD Duramax Allison Dually


Product Parts list:

Cognito Motor Sport-
#UCAK100001 - Upper control arm leveling kit
#PISK2008 - Pitman & Idler steering braces
#IPAWG8 - Idler Pivot assembly
#TRK100045 - HD Tie Rod kit
RCD-
#20-70125 - Super-Flex Sway Bar End Link Kit
Tom Federico-
#8181 - Front sway bar
Sulastic-
#SA-04HDD - Rubber spring shackles
Bilstein-
Front (Zinc) shocks
Rear (Zinc) shocks
Airlift-
#57275 - Helper air bags
Toyo Tire-
#36360 - Mud Terrain 295/70r17
Freds-
#? - 2” rear dually wheel adapters
AFE-
#75-81332 - STG. 2 Si intake kit
RBP-
#66408-BC - DPF back BLACK exhaust
PPE-
#LMMstandard - LMM Standard Xcelerator Tuner
DrawTite-
#40259 - 24k Signature Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch
#30082 - Signature Series Fifth Wheel Rail Kit
Window tint-
55% - Front Windshield
5% - Sun Roof
5% - Front driver & pass. window
20% - Over factory Rear windows & Slider

Spec's Before/After Mod's

-Front fender
38.75"
43"
-Center hub to fender
24.75"
27.25"
-UCA to frame stop
1/2"
5/8"
-Top of rotor to finder dropped out and no shocks
23.75"
25.25"
-Rear finder
42.15"
44"
-Center hub to finder @ ride hight
27.75"
29"



So before we did any modifications, my family and I took this truck on a road trip for about 6 hours each way - bone stock. Our trip was from northern Ca. down hwy 5 to southern Ca. We loved the truck, but soon into the trip I had a ton of idea’s to help with the ride and handling of the truck. I started the modifications off with the list above. After the truck was done, we took it on another road trip without the faith wheel toy hauler. Both myself and my wife saw a big difference. The over-all ride was completely smoother, not so bone jarring when it went over bumps in the road. Around town it’s great. On our freeways we have those break points where the concrete meets and you get that very uncomfortable “thump thump thump” feel. Well, that’s also improved dramatically. The Toyo mud terrain tires are a bit louder than if I would have picked all terrains, but I need the muds for the grip when I pull my toy hauler into the sand when we camp so I don’t mind the noise.





Next on the install list:
Amp electric steps
Auto Meter Nexus gauges
PPE EGR delete
DPF removal
Fuel tank
Lift pump
Nicktane fuel filter
H.I.D. head & fog lights
On board compressor
Air horns


If you have any questions feel free to post a reply or PM me and I will be happy to help.



Thanks,
Nor-Cal Nick
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Cognito 2-3 leveling kit, HD tie rods, Steering braces, Idler pivot, Front & Rear Sway Bar, Bistein's frt & rear, Sulastic shackles, Bags, Toyo MT 295/70r17 w/2" spacers, AFE stg2, MBRP 5" turbo back w/RBP back 6" tip, EFI Live by Duramaxtuner.com, Nexus gauges, Nicktane fuel filter, TTS Dual pumps & pick up, Transgo JR, MagHytec Trans & Diff pans, Titan 62gal fuel tank, Amp boards, 8000k HID Headlights and fogs, Drawtite Sig.24k 5er.

6-7-08 “400hp Fun Tune” >> 414hp./786tq.
6-7-08 “LMM08_08_HOT_6.07.08_Highboost” >> 440hp./805tq.

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Old 03-18-2008, 12:04 AM   eBay Motors   #2 (permalink)
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2008 Chevy 3500HD Dually LTZ <<< Clink on link to see truck.
Cognito 2-3 leveling kit, HD tie rods, Steering braces, Idler pivot, Front & Rear Sway Bar, Bistein's frt & rear, Sulastic shackles, Bags, Toyo MT 295/70r17 w/2" spacers, AFE stg2, MBRP 5" turbo back w/RBP back 6" tip, EFI Live by Duramaxtuner.com, Nexus gauges, Nicktane fuel filter, TTS Dual pumps & pick up, Transgo JR, MagHytec Trans & Diff pans, Titan 62gal fuel tank, Amp boards, 8000k HID Headlights and fogs, Drawtite Sig.24k 5er.

6-7-08 “400hp Fun Tune” >> 414hp./786tq.
6-7-08 “LMM08_08_HOT_6.07.08_Highboost” >> 440hp./805tq.
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:05 AM   eBay Motors   #3 (permalink)
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Cognito 2-3 leveling kit, HD tie rods, Steering braces, Idler pivot, Front & Rear Sway Bar, Bistein's frt & rear, Sulastic shackles, Bags, Toyo MT 295/70r17 w/2" spacers, AFE stg2, MBRP 5" turbo back w/RBP back 6" tip, EFI Live by Duramaxtuner.com, Nexus gauges, Nicktane fuel filter, TTS Dual pumps & pick up, Transgo JR, MagHytec Trans & Diff pans, Titan 62gal fuel tank, Amp boards, 8000k HID Headlights and fogs, Drawtite Sig.24k 5er.

6-7-08 “400hp Fun Tune” >> 414hp./786tq.
6-7-08 “LMM08_08_HOT_6.07.08_Highboost” >> 440hp./805tq.
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Nice truck! Looking at your rear shocks, I probably installed mines the wrong way, cause my boots are on top. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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No they are able to be mounted either way. Your OK.


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Cognito 2-3 leveling kit, HD tie rods, Steering braces, Idler pivot, Front & Rear Sway Bar, Bistein's frt & rear, Sulastic shackles, Bags, Toyo MT 295/70r17 w/2" spacers, AFE stg2, MBRP 5" turbo back w/RBP back 6" tip, EFI Live by Duramaxtuner.com, Nexus gauges, Nicktane fuel filter, TTS Dual pumps & pick up, Transgo JR, MagHytec Trans & Diff pans, Titan 62gal fuel tank, Amp boards, 8000k HID Headlights and fogs, Drawtite Sig.24k 5er.

6-7-08 “400hp Fun Tune” >> 414hp./786tq.
6-7-08 “LMM08_08_HOT_6.07.08_Highboost” >> 440hp./805tq.
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That is a awsome looking truck. That's the best looking NBS dually i have seen.
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The way it should have come factory!!! NICE JOB!!!!
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MAN ! I love me a Dually, and that one is sweet !

Let me know if you find out where to find the HID's for the Fog Lights.

I didn't know it was legal to tint the windshield?


NICE TRUCK !
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MAN ! I love me a Dually, and that one is sweet !

Let me know if you find out where to find the HID's for the Fog Lights.

I didn't know it was legal to tint the windshield?


NICE TRUCK !


It's NOT ...

HID's ... I posted on your other thread info.


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Cognito 2-3 leveling kit, HD tie rods, Steering braces, Idler pivot, Front & Rear Sway Bar, Bistein's frt & rear, Sulastic shackles, Bags, Toyo MT 295/70r17 w/2" spacers, AFE stg2, MBRP 5" turbo back w/RBP back 6" tip, EFI Live by Duramaxtuner.com, Nexus gauges, Nicktane fuel filter, TTS Dual pumps & pick up, Transgo JR, MagHytec Trans & Diff pans, Titan 62gal fuel tank, Amp boards, 8000k HID Headlights and fogs, Drawtite Sig.24k 5er.

6-7-08 “400hp Fun Tune” >> 414hp./786tq.
6-7-08 “LMM08_08_HOT_6.07.08_Highboost” >> 440hp./805tq.
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