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Oreilly's part number BH79339 and they are for 72 4x4. Had to cut the two ears off but they bolt up to the caliper just like the conversion hoses. Plus I didn't need and adapters :metal:

I still need to figure a sanitary way to mount them to the lower A arm. Any ideas?

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Some more progress, check out how short the PO cut the stock coils. That's my 3" drop coils next to them.

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Almost there......

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Must be nice to have a lift and your own alignment equipment available to you.
You're killing your mods one by one!

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Very well said. One reason why I used the hats was I didn't want to go through all the work of drilling the frame for the fittings and bolting the bag down. I also new at some point I would go much lower with the dropmember, just didn't realize it would be this soon :lol: When I had the bags mounted with the plates it bottomed out in my notch with the 2" lowering blocks. Now I had welded in my own notch but it was equivalent in height to cpp or porterbuilt. Also with the 2" blocks your ride height will be lower then if you didn't run the blocks with the plates. I also agree with Keith that low ride heights require a dropmember and is ultimately why I decided to just do it.
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It is a real blessing plus I get paid to do it ;)

Great now you got me thinking that everything I did today was a waste :sumo: :lol::lol::lol: Now I gonna have to bag it and THEN decide its not low enough when I knew up front that the dm was what was needed. :lol:

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And some pics of the finished product. The front ended up much lower than I really expected even though it was right on with Keiths red truck. It dropped an additional 1 1/2" :D I think the brakes may still have some air but we ran out of time so I'll have to bleed them some more. I forgot to tighten that little tiny plug on front of the prop valve :dohh: Oh has a super nice stance and with 7" in wheels all around I am gonna just roll it for a bit......then maybe a drop member?? ;)

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Looks good.
The stance is perfect!

The 4x4 hoses have a through frame connection just like the 73-87 hoses.
I think there should be a nut on this hose to mount it solid to the bracket.

How close are your a-arms to the ground?
You might have to learn how to drive it differently.
Watch out for potholes in the road!

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I used the standard c or u clip from the old hose and it is holding nice and secure but I will check the wrecking yard next time I'm out for that nut. I have def reached the lowest static point without changing the crossmember or doing a step notch in the bed. The A arms are low low low so I will watch where I go carefully. Luckily Lodi streets are very well maintained and very rarely have any issues that aren't dealt with in a day or so.

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looking good Shawn
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Looks great buddy! The stance is perfect.
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OUTSTANDING!! Oops, sorry, didn't mean to yell. :lol: Looks great Shawn!

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Thanks Dale, you gonna make the Stockton swap meet and BBQ 2 weeks from tomorrow?

Thanks Chad, lets see how long I can leave the suspension alone :lol:

Thanks Buck!!! :mm:

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Nailed the stance!

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Nice fix with the 4x4 brake line!!!
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Thanks Jonathan.

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I dont think you need to do anything else with the height, it looks perfect. also, i think the nut for the brake hose is a 5/8-18 it may be 3/4-16. you can use a jamb nut for a much cleaner look than the factory 4x4 sheet metal nut. but, you will have to crack the line and re-bleed. a coated loom clamp on the a-arm will hold the hose nicely.

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Thanks Ryan!! I plan to use a coated clamp and bolt for the hose.
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It was definitely not a waste. Your truck looks great and I'm pretty confident you should be able to keep a similar ride height with the bags but with the added bonus if being able to lift the truck if any clearance issues present themselves like potholes. Check out BigAl71's build thread. He has some pictures of his truck at ride height and I believe he runs the ridetech bag hats in the rear of his. His looks to ride close to how your sits now.
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Thanks Keith. I'll check out big Al's thread. I am surprised how much better the truck rides with the proper drop springs. It rode pretty good before but it rides so much better. Can't wait to do the rear bags
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Man that looks good Shawn!

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Really, really nice Shawn! Like!

Have a blessed Easter and just try not to smile :lol:

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Thanks Rus.

Thanks Blake. It's hard not to smile :lol: you and everyone else have a blessed Easter as well.
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I like the fact that 4x4 parts worked out :D have a happy easter
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Here are some pic's of big Al's truck if you haven't seen it yet
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Nice that's what I'm talking about. The ride height of Al's truck looks pretty damn sweet and probably close to your current ride height Shawn.
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Mine will be the same ride height but lower aired out due to me running custom front inner fenders and raising the bed floor. Not all of us can afford all of the awesome porterbuilt parts ;)
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Shawn - the truck is looking great! Just wondering, its been a while since you put in the 700r4, been tracking the mpg? I'm still gathering parts for my swap but curious to know how positive the change was (besides driving comfort!)...

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Looks great!
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Yep thats about the same ride height of mine now.

Yes and its about 13.25 miles per gallon, but I have since re tuned my carb for more gas friendly driving. I'll keep you updated.

Thank you!!

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I knew you would Dale ;)

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Ok guys just one issue, I re-bleed the brakes and got a lot of air out. Pedal feels nice and firm but it feels as though there is no power brakes. Truck stops good but my easy toe stops are gone. Any ideas? Corvette master maybe?

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Is the vacuum line hooked up to the booster?

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It was when I started this upgrade :lol: I will have to check. I had awesome brakes with the drum setup and it stopped with light pressure on my toes. I did install the master for manual brakes which has a smaller bore. I did this because my old master was for manual brakes.
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Is the new master for discs or drums? sounds like the wrong master to me, should still have "toe stops" with the discs:confused:

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Looks good!

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Don't know but it does sound like fun

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The new master is for manual not power brakes. Not sure but I don't think any Corvettes in 1975 came with drum brakes......I hope :uhmk:

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Thanks man!!