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pharcyde05 01-11-2007 05:57 PM
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I have done a few trucks and and we always start from the bottom and go up you alredy know that the bag will lift over 7 in so you want to get the truck at the layed out level mount bottom of bag compress bag and then mount top bracket so that bag is compressed when layed out

jlaird 01-11-2007 06:02 PM
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XXL, heres a bunch of pics. Didnt know which would work the best for ya:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=4-link

jlaird 01-11-2007 06:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by porterbuilt (Post 1980962)
I think a 6.25" ride height (bottom of frame rail to the ground) is plenty of room. I set-up all our stuff to run a 5" ride height. I know you have been discussing the height the bag is designed to ride at, and this is critical to have it function properly. Set the bottom of the frame rail to your desired ride height off the ground and then figure your bag mounts out. I would recommend a tapered sleeve on an over the axle set-up... the ride quality will be much better than a convoluted bag. If you are planning on 'possibly changing over' to the tapered sleeve later and run the convoluted now, keep that in mind when building your mounts.
Nathan, do you know the ride height of a typical sleeve bag? Is Firestone the sleeve bag of choice? Never seen any others.

pharcyde05 01-11-2007 06:16 PM
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the diffrance on that is that vally customs bracket on axel mounts bolth bars lower

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...OTOS/4link.jpg

jlaird 01-11-2007 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by pharcyde05 (Post 1981049)
the diffrance on that is that vally customs bracket on axel mounts bolth bars lower

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...OTOS/4link.jpg
OHHH!!!, thats exactly what I need!

jlaird 01-13-2007 08:35 PM
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XXL, would love to see what you had in mind for that front mount.

Kenneth_CS87 01-16-2007 12:54 AM
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what 4 link are u running?

jlaird 01-16-2007 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenneth_CS87 (Post 1988638)
what 4 link are u running?
Suicide Doors

jlaird 01-30-2007 09:00 PM
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Got the 4-link mounted and rear bags on. I changed from going over the axle to in front. Next is the panhard bar. Just ordered it today.

[ol'Blue] 02-01-2007 04:33 PM
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thats f-ing sweet.

1lowdiesel 02-01-2007 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jlaird (Post 1980888)
Does anybody have any creative ideas of how to take up the space between the 4link mount and the frame? I basically have to do exactly what is in this pic, but I was trying to think of a more "visually pleasing" way to do it.
what about a 2x3 with wrap around mounts.

jlaird 02-11-2007 06:57 PM
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Got the panhard bar mounted and the mounts for the tanks.

leftcoast66 02-12-2007 12:30 AM
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Looks good, I like the way the tanks are mounted.

[ol'Blue] 02-12-2007 03:10 PM
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Cant wait to seee more!

IvelDesigns 02-12-2007 03:29 PM
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nice tanks. i'm using one of those exact tanks, but will need to find a different place to mount it since my gas tank is where you have yours.

67Fleet 02-13-2007 09:00 PM
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looks great! Are those the KP bag brackets?

jlaird 02-13-2007 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 67Fleet (Post 2031574)
looks great! Are those the KP bag brackets?
nope, good 'ol suicide doors!

jlaird 03-06-2007 08:19 PM
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Big day today. Got the truck off the jackstands for the first time. I almost have the rear done. Last thing to do is a framerail crossmember between the cab and notch. I got the shocks mounted, boxed the frame in front of the notch, and put braces on all corners of the notch. She is looking sweet. I wish I could get it to lay level at this point, but haven't touched the front yet.

jlaird 03-06-2007 08:19 PM
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couple more

jimmydean 03-06-2007 09:49 PM
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Looks great! Keep up the good work.

randomhero472 03-06-2007 11:19 PM
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great looking setup!

thekid54 03-07-2007 12:36 AM
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Looks great! I like your shock mounts!

L0WRIDE 03-07-2007 06:01 AM
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nice work:metal:

1lowdiesel 03-07-2007 10:21 PM
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looks sweeeeet. very clean.

jlaird 03-08-2007 12:44 PM
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Thanks guys. Something new I'm trying to figure out......jacking up a slammed truck!

BigSky71 03-09-2007 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jlaird (Post 2065291)
Thanks guys. Something new I'm trying to figure out......jacking up a slammed truck!
Well you need to put a lowering kit in your floor jack too :lol: .

AJA, I just add some air, slide the jack under, then deflate, then jack it up...

1LoC10 03-09-2007 04:36 PM
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lookin good

royo 03-09-2007 05:12 PM
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WOW i like it great work i like the welds:bling2:

jlaird 03-24-2007 05:43 PM
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today I chopped the crossmember. I went with 1.5". I wasn't going to do all that work for anything less. I have a couple gaps, but overall, its coming out pretty good. I tacked it up and reinstalled it to make sure everything lines up. Now the million dollar question is what I'm gonna do for steering. I kow this subject is old hat, but if anybody can offer suggestions, Id appreciate it.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/4...657df534f9.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/4...f081df.jpg?v=0

FnLow69 03-24-2007 09:07 PM
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nice job on the cuts looks awesome, i would run rack and pinion for steering...

jlaird 03-24-2007 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FnLow69 (Post 2091479)
nice job on the cuts looks awesome, i would run rack and pinion for steering...
Yea, my thought too. I've been reading about it for the last 4 hours. My brain is gonna explode!!!

lowrollin70gmc 03-25-2007 12:25 AM
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Has anybody tried moving the steering box and idler arm up on the frame an 1" or so? Or bending the pitman arm flat and raising the idler arm an equal amount to raise the linkage?

You would have to notch the frame for clearance, but it could help you use less joints in the steering shaft if the box was higher. I am looking into this for my cross member chop to avoid linkage / u bolt interference.

1lowdiesel 03-25-2007 12:28 AM
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i just said that tonight too. i think it would work

droppedgmc 03-25-2007 12:57 AM
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everything looks awesome so far!!! on thing i'd recomend would get rid of the panhard bar and build a watts link. the rear end will stay completely centered no matter at what height you are at.

Jaredm82 03-25-2007 02:57 AM
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Thats what I did. My crossmember is sectioned 1.75" and thats how much I moved all my steering up. We just basically sliced the side off the frame off and raised it 1.75" and welded it back together. Then reinforced the crap out of it!!! I can maybe get pictures tomorrow when Im working on my truck...

67Fleet 03-25-2007 08:03 AM
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Jared, I'm definitely interested in seeing pics of that as I'm getting ready to put my 1.5" sectioned crossmember in my 67.

jlaird 03-25-2007 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaredm82 (Post 2091957)
Thats what I did. My crossmember is sectioned 1.75" and thats how much I moved all my steering up. We just basically sliced the side off the frame off and raised it 1.75" and welded it back together. Then reinforced the crap out of it!!! I can maybe get pictures tomorrow when Im working on my truck...
If you could get pictures that would be great. I looked at raising the steering box and all but the problem I saw was the pitman arm and idler arm hitting the bottom of the frame when your fully turned. Are you notching for this or raising the entire section of the frame for clearance. I guess a pic would show it best.

FRENCHBLUE72 03-25-2007 10:09 AM
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Im gonna use this set-up for mine.

jlaird 03-25-2007 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72 (Post 2092153)
Im gonna use this set-up for mine.
Yea, the steering linkage is the easy part. We are all mainly concerned with the tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm, etc...

XXL 03-26-2007 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72 (Post 2092153)
Im gonna use this set-up for mine.
Hey, don't use that set-up... I need it to steer my truck! :hm:


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