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agreed. sorry for your loss, buddy.Doing it all wrong since 1966Comment
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time to glue these on.... first, I got a comment that you can't weld cast steel to DOM... uh, GM did. Look at the ends.... okay, now that that's ended
I spent too much time deciding if I wanted to move the springs out - obviously there is more 'stability' but in the end I decided that the benefits outweighed the positives and kept them closer to centerline
the biggest benefit is it will maintain the stock shock location so I don't spend too much on shocks
lots of welding.... both sides
3.5 positive camber, level spring pads
otherside
panhard mount in place
tomorrow.... we will see but likely starting to design the arms
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ride height.... 8"-9" lift...
hang the axle off the bump stops... fairly easy way of centering everything
time to connect the dots.... again, suspension goes up less than it droops.... to be honest, for what I do, clearance really isn't everything. if I can safely run 37s, there isn't a trail out here that I can't run. If I lived in the mud of the midwest or south... then different story... but even snow, 37s work just fine if the suspension works
brackets are on backwards... ah well, easy fix
Doubt I'll get to this again before Thanksgiving... family and friends coming so this gets to be a paperweight until that's done.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving, find people you like and spend time with them.Doing it all wrong since 1966Comment
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I know you have seen them,
just an idea with that large of lift.
For the rear Leaf Springs,
Folding and Twisting shackles that
Give you the Drop, and prevents Spring Bind
Which as You Know Breaks Leaf Springs
at the Center Bolt.
these are just what I saw online.
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not a good idea on a vehicle that is going to tow a 15,000 lb trailer. One of those 'things' I'm doing is putting the sway bar on the rear axle. The front can flex to its little coil's desire but the rear stays level.. which is kind of important since it's also going to have a camper on it....Originally posted by Captain View PostI know you have seen them,
just an idea with that large of lift.
For the rear Leaf Springs,
Folding and Twisting shackles that
Give you the Drop, and prevents Spring Bind
Which as You Know Breaks Leaf Springs
at the Center Bolt.
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It was just a Ideas ....
I Usually "Trailer My Rigs" to Off Road Event....
Just In case You Have To Bring It Back In pieces ...
I Came Too Play !!!
You Don't be Call "AAA" and Give Them Your GPS Ordinances
and Sun Yourself until they Show Up...
But Confidence......can be Over Rated .....Comment
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just outta curiosity, let me know what its gonna cost to
send the spoiler==although you footed the bill last time,
i dont want that to become de rigure...( ho ho! fancy
laryer type talk from the fat one!)
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time and memory. It's sitting there with your name all over it.... how do I say this.... when moving to the country, everything takes at least an hour when town is involved. Of course, that predicates remembering to toss it in the vehicle... you know this story.Originally posted by fatguyzinc View Postjust outta curiosity, let me know what its gonna cost to
send the spoiler==although you footed the bill last time,
i dont want that to become de rigure...( ho ho! fancy
laryer type talk from the fat one!)
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yeah, no rush--i just wanna pay you for shipping this time.Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View Post
unless its ridiculously expensive, then feel free hah hah.
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well, as I said before Turkey day - I wouldn't do updates... which was true but not for reasons I imagined. Got sick after everyone left on Thursday and spent all Friday and Saturday in bed.
I did get stuff, though
the tires are going on the '40 - but they're the same size (395/70r16 or 38x15.5) as the Toyos so I figured I'd get an idea if I'm thinking right.... I am
again, this is going to be like the '40 - far more down travel then up travel - so it shouldn't require much trimming to keep everything happy
they also came with the same internal bead lock wheels like are on the Suburban and the Colorado... which was a nice bonus. tires are 50%. probably out of date but don't care.Doing it all wrong since 1966Comment
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that looks AWESOME. i gots areal soft spot for
built, lifted squarebodies especially the K5s---
but i might be just a tad biased there........Comment
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when you're right, well, you're right... it's not bias when it is right.Originally posted by fatguyzinc View PostDoing it all wrong since 1966Comment
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More front suspension.
but first one must scooch the entertainment committee out
tentative placement for the mounts....
I'm all about the calibrated eyeball at this point. Right now is make sure everything will work where it needs to go. I've already checked the frame for square.
here is a good example of a lot going in a small space
panhard bar, steering, coil spring and a shock...
my beta test.... I like how it works now.
another view of the hard bit - key to making it all fit will be laying the coil spring towards the back just a bit - yes, coil overs would be easier but let me remind - $2000 each....
bushings are in place - and you have no idea the temptation of welding the bars with the poly inside... those are going to be a pain to get out
waiting on a couple parts I didn't order initially but by the time they get here I should be able to weld it all together....Doing it all wrong since 1966Comment
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if you start to weld it with the poly bushings in place, that should make them easier to get out....
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