74 NovaMan's 1979 Chevy Truck - LS Swap - 5/6 Drop

[74NovaMan]

This may have been crossthreaded at the factory:

[74NovaMan]

Fuel tank removal. Anyone need a good 20 gallon tank?

[74NovaMan]

As a mini trucker, I say install the notch!
It might as well ride perfectly.
I put some pancake bumpstops in the bolt-in notch on my Ranger, that eliminated any harshness if I catch a bump.

I would notch it in a heartbeat except for one thing. I really want to be able to haul a loaded car trailer when I'm done. I'd also like to do that without worrying about pulling the frame apart. Thanks for the "pancake bumpstop" idea though. I just ordered a set of ultra low bump stops from Amazon for $10.54.

[74NovaMan]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Working on the fuel system now. For future reference:

https://hotrodfuelhose.com/blogs/rad-hot-rod-fuel-hose-stuff/ultimate-fuel-system-guide-for-73-87-c10-k10-squarebody-trucks-ls-swaps-and-efi-conversions

[Deaf Bob]

Thanks for the pic, Teddyzee..explains why mine was done that way..

[Teddyzee]

As a mini trucker, I say install the notch!
It might as well ride perfectly.

I put some pancake bumpstops in the bolt-in notch on my Ranger, that eliminated any harshness if I catch a bump.

[Deaf Bob]

My lowered dualie had pipe welded into the frame instead of a proper notch job.. Mighta been ok if 2 things.. Bigger pipe and centered over the axle.. I'm planning to do it right.

[oletrux4evr]

Yep, an axle flip is good for 5 to 6 inches of drop. Nice.

[74NovaMan]

Before and After:

[74NovaMan]

The axle to frame clearance as it sits is nearly 3 inches, so I'm not sure about the notch kit (which I have). If I can get some kind of air bag assist, I may forgo the notch.

[74NovaMan]

The door trim is almost perfectly level as it sits:

[74NovaMan]

Thanks Guys!

Yesterdays progress:



Bump stop removal



The U-bolts were fighting me and I didn't need them anyway so I took the cutoff wheel to them. Check out the spring bolts though!

[oletrux4evr]

Busy, busy!

[DanStokes]

I've also got my oil primer built and ready to go. I just need a fitting for the motor. Tested fine at 20 pounds air pressure.

Must not have had an unused pressure cooker! Your system ought to get the job done just fine.

Dan

[74NovaMan]

I've also got my oil primer built and ready to go. I just need a fitting for the motor. Tested fine at 20 pounds air pressure.