Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

ok thanks my 68 does not have it. I did notice that the shackle bolt hole was a little oval. I may have to weld it up or enlarge the bolt size.

also,

Has anyone worked on the LS oil pump from the front? I want to button up the motor but not sure if there is something I should do before I closer up!

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Nice score!

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if the hole for the leaf spring is olval the easiest way to correct it would be to weld washer on each side and maintain the bolt size. other wise you will have to mess with the bushings in the springs.
as for the oil pump make sure the pick up is were it should be then you can cover up.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Worked on the (new to me) frame. Found a crack in the front horn section. I am going to weld it up and also weld up front shackle bolt hole as it is a little oval. I will post a few pictures.
Now I have to order a few things. Brake lines, e brake cables etc.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Well got the frame in the shop and started to look over it. Found a little crack on the front frame horn, so I ground the powder coat back a little and welded it up.

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I looked over the steering box area and noticed that maybe I have a loose rivet at the fron crossmember but since I am going to add the front sway bar I think I am going to drill the rivets out and bolt the sway bar mounts and front crossmember in with grade 8 bolts. I also ordered a steering box support braket from ORD.
Happy Easter everyone.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Is that the donor square body crossmember?

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Yes it is just sitting in the frame rail. The square body pedestals will need the be cut down as the 91 burb frame is a little taller then the k20 frame I have. First thing I am going to do is get the front crossmember secured with the 91 burb sway bar mounts and get the front axle installed before I work on the engine mounts I want to make sure the frame is square.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Has anyone used this on a 4wd?
4wheel disc

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Got a little work done on the truck. Was able to remove the front crossmember that was loose and install the square body sway bar brackets and was able to reinstall the cross member without any modification. Not sure how but It worked. I drilled and installed extra bolt in the sway bar bracket to the frame and to the cross member. So looking at it it probably is about 3 times stronger now. When the steering box support comes in it will really be tough.

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Try to put in order

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Hope this works I am doing this from my phone.

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Driverside

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This is for Nitis
This is the square body engine crossmember in relation to the stock 70 4x4 cross member.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Ok so you didn't install the square body crossmember?

What's the plan?

Sorry I'm lost

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Installed the power steering gear box. It is very close to the radiator/body mount.

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Close up!

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No just set the original in so you can see where the original and the square body members are in relation to where the motor mounts go.

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I noticed a few post back you ordered a steering box brace from ORD. I have one for my truck and it does not fit. the kit only works with one type for front cross member. I thought I had the right one. but thought wrong. my front cross member is angled forward and it does not fit. hard to tell if your is strait up or angled like mine. I will be cutting the steering box support apart and make it fit.

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Dw.
I have to be honest I am not sure of mine will work either. It says it should be delivered 4/8 so I will see. Here is another picture. Can you tell if this is the same as yours?

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Worked on the front cross member tonight. I cut the pedistals down and fit them in the frame.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

Welded a piece of flat stock and will drill the holes after I get them installed

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

After I test fit them I burned them in.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

With the curve of the frame the square body crossmember I had to bend it down and weld a 1/8" piece to the bottom and then I will re drill the 7/16" hole.

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Welded up now to bust out the grinder to grind down the excess. But I forgot to take a picture after the test fit. I will tomorrow. I took off a couple days so I can work on it a little.
I also got a 12 bolt to rebuild. I think I am going to put rear disc brakes on it. Starting with captainfabs brackets with e brake setup.

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Just a little fun picture. The frame will be about 8" higher.

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Looking good!

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Thanks....
I am not sure if the am posting to much but thought what the heck it is a build thread!!!!

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Post away, good stuff here! :5150:

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

did this guy just wonder if he posts to much? haha

post it all. we all love watching someone build a truck. pictures are the best. we are watching from the dark corners of the web.....

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Living vicariously through you bud

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Thanks guys.
Ok here is my son media blasting the rear axle.

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Put the front axle under the frame to see how the front end lines up. One thing I noticed was that the sway bar was towards the front of the frame more on the pass side. The mounts on the front crossmember I installed are square. Do you think it is a problem ? It's like 3/8"-1/2" off or 1/4" per side. The axle has to be right because of the leaf spring bolts.

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Another of the front mounted.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

I ordered a set of SS brake line from suspension connection when I ordered the lift. The block that mounts to the caliper is at an angle. Any ideas?

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

I even turned the block over.

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The hose should be mounted like the last picture, the hose does angle away from the caliper normally. That said i'd almost think that the block was squished somehow before that hose was assembled, all my hoses have blocks that are straight and true, but if the sealing surfaces and the hole are machined true and perpendicular than it should be ok.

I got my braided stainless hosed from ORD.

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Swamp
I just got off the phone with suspension connection they are going to send me out another pair as they and I think the were not machined correctly. I should have them by Monday the latest....not that they are holding me up.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

One more thing, when you install you want your axle to be free hanging on the springs to be sure the line will still have a little slack in it, also turn the steering side to side when you check.

Re: Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"
 

yes definitely will do that. The lines are for 6" lift and the lift I have is 4". so I should be ok, but I will check