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very nice!!

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Cool pictures, Nice build.
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Small update from this week,got most of the front suspension cleaned and painted. Installed for the last time. Also got the engine and transmission installed.hope to continue to make progress.Attachment 1023794

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very clean. liking that rack.how bout some pics of that.ooops saw them on earlier post

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A few updates from this weekAttachment 1026312

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very nice!! nailed it on the wheels

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I wanted to post an update on my progress,I have been steadily making progress.Just about have the chassis finished just getting all the brake lines ran along with fuel lines.Really trying to make it in time for the power tour.Thanks for looking.Attachment 1035241

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I decided to run a flex line at the front of the trailing arm in order to ease the trouble of removing tires,I have to unbolt the air bags and drive shaft to drop the rear enough but I should not have to take the brake lines loose.Attachment 1035260

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I like how you ran your brake line down the trailing arm rather than along the frame all the way rearward.. Or, was your truck originally plumbed this way? My Suburban had the hardline go all the way back to just over top of the rearend with the flex hose running downward to the "T" on the axle housing..

Looks very nice.

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hemifalcon it originally ran to the back and down with a flex line,I changed it to help with removing rear wheels

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always such nice work very clean!

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Oh yeah, I like that flex line mounting point for the rear brakes a lot better than the standard spot at the trailing end!!
Though I must admit I had to look at your photo a few times to realize what I was looking at and why it was important !!

Nice mod I would consider doing for any build.

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check--- make sense since you're going to be so low with your body over the wheels.. I forget that airbags can't open up or "stretch" that far.. Good idea..

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got most of the chassis assembled,the exhaust is completed and installed.a little bit at a time.Attachment 1040522

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Wow. Great work looks awesome
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Nice progress. Looking good.
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outstanding work! so clean and the exhaust is killer

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Thanks guys for the comments,I was having excessive camber change when I get the truck low,It always bothered me so I decided to make some new upper a-arm mounts.I moved the upper mounting point up around 2 inches and it really made a world of difference. I had mybe a 1/2 degree of camber change through the range of suspension travel that the truck will spend its time in.Anyone looking to lower a truck a lot I think would be best to get a Porterbuilt crossmember but if you have more time than money you can build something similar to this.I dont have a lot of money in it but I have a huge amount of time in it.Attachment 1040629

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with the exception of the front sway bar I will call the chassis finished.I have moved on to the cab so I will post pics of it as I make progress.Attachment 1040643

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That is some gorgeous work right there. Well done!

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going to get started on the cab,will be putting rockers on it and work on the cab corners,not to much rust, but it has the typical that you find.Thanks for the comments.Attachment 1040864

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x2:metal:

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awesome work you are doing, i like your last truck you did! i'm planning to add the lwb wheel arch to my swb, since theres a 3" difference, just to make the wheels look centered to the bed! once again awesome work and great welding skills!!

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Nice work man! Looking forward to seeing it all together.
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here is a little update on the rust repair,I really hate this part but it has to be done.Attachment 1049600

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Was you able to use the original drive shaft? If not details please
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I did not use the original as the frame I used was bare when I started,I did use a standard one piece that was shorted and re-balanced.

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Like what I'm seein'

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always such nice work! great skills

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I wanted to post the latest progress on the truck,slow but steady.thanks for lookingAttachment 1056567

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very nice!

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nice job on your front cab repair.. I've had the pleasure of doing that exact same area on my burban...
=John

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You are doing amazing work. I like your rear brake line routing. I just read thru the whole thread, Can you post your wheel and tire specs? I like the look and might want to do a similar tire size on mine someday. Thanks!

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not a problem aggie91.15x8.5,285/70/15 rears, 15x5,165/80/15 fronts.american racing tto wheels. And thanks for the comments everyone.

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Nice and clean.

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Any updates? Love what you have done so far.
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I have gotten a little bit done I just havent posted yet.Had a lot of other things going on but I still am making progress and thanks for asking.