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I noticed that, hopefully you can make it work and not have to buy new ones. As for the color I was serious but now that ya mention it, thats pretty funny... How about purple.:lol: .

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When I spoke to Ballistic on Fri and they told me the parts still hadn't shipped, I asked them if they'd ship em out 2nd day air for me since they were so late and he said okay.

Well he did what he said, they arrived today.

Turns out the TR ends on my cross over are larger, might be able to get the one end machined out hopefully.

Also turns out that the factory TR has the correct ends, so if I can get enough adjustment out of it, I can use it and I get my high steer too.

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I'm assuming that the new drag link connects to the box and the old one is connecting the knuckles. Other than the obvious, the draglink is no longer hanging out front and subject to damage.. Is the way you are doing your steering make the truck drive better?

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Correct, The newer looking rod/bar (drag link) goes from a 2wd steering box and crosses over to the passenger side knuckle which now has a steering arm.

The cross over set up is what will make it drive better, the high steer is a side benefit.

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would I see much of a benefit with crossover and 33 inch tires?

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No.

Cross over is only really appicable when you get into bigger tires (36+) or around 6"s or more of lift.
(mainly the lift issue)

Are you running a D60?

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Does cross-over steering improve turning radius at all? Are there other tricks used to improve turning radius?

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No, D60 here. i'm 5'8 and my lady is 5'2 on a good day. so My truck won't ever get bigger than 33 and I only do light logging road wheeling. So I will be sticking with the dana 44. I was just curious if it would help my truck handle a little better.

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Axle is done and it's at least a roller again.

It's currently having to share the space, those 37's don't seem to look so big anymore...:sumo:

The interesting part is, how can one blazer with 37's & 2.5" springs, sit just as high as one with 42's & 6"s of lift? :confused:

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Cool pics! Wish I had two of 'em.

What am I talking about...I can't find the time to work on one. :lol:

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That could be the question of the day, actually the orange one sits 1"-2" higher from the first pic

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Give it time, you'll get there.

Two is a lot, this could change in the coming months.

Initially the tires on the blue blazer were pretty 'aired down' lets say but even when I pumped em back up, there's not a whole lot of difference between the two as far as sitting static.

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extra wt. and sagging springs on the blue one??

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Potentially, all the above I guess.

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Neat way to fill up a shop

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*Full* - ya got that right! :lol:

Less than 2ft all around, that's all the walking room that's left.

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Now your down to my level:lol:, but way cool to have them in YOUR shop. Maybe time to reorganize, relocate workbench to basement?

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DeeeeLishous :metal:
:mm:
:chevy:

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Is 2.5" the exact lift on the front of the red one? You have a shackle lift on the rear which should be 4" or more and it looks to be sitting level. Just curious.

BTW. They look good in there together. I'm glad the ballistic arm showed up finally. The H2 rims look good to. I always like the way they look on the older trucks.

Jason

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I think its time to add on to your garage:lol:. Maybe a "lean to" to park under.

and what does this mean? "Two is a lot, this could change in the coming months." Sellin' the fun truck?

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:lol: Like anybody would buy it! :lol:

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You kiddin'. I'd be honored to own it. I'd have a ball around here with one built like that. But I'm broke so no I couldn't buy it:lol::lol::lol:. Donations however are always welcome.:metal::lol:

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Remember, per our agreement, you give me first shot at getting it back.

Hopefully, if that happens, cash is a little more readily on hand!:waah:

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It'd be a tough choice but if the one I'm building now turns out as planned, ya never know.

You'll be the first to know, as per our agreement.

You want it before or after the taper job? :lol:

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Hmn, not sure. Certainly not ready now!