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Broke my carrier bearing again. Bagged trucks just don't like these things lol
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psc35d0120.jpg
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It's because u change ur pinion angle when u adjust the height. I know it's not fun but driving at stock ride height will save them. Personally for 28 bucks is jus keep changing em lol
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I recall there being a more "heavy duty" style one but I forgot what brand?
I agree with Downlow....I'd keep changing them too. Haha!
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This is the one I have. this style supposed to be for the heavy duty trucks now this too is for the 60-66 idk about newer models but it would be very easy to mount. All you need is two holes and two 1/2 inch bolts with lock nuts. Jus an idea and they cost $24.99 at autozone!
Part Number: HB206FF
Warranty: 1 YR
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I should just stock up on those. I'll be breaking a couple too. Haha
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The torn up one in the picture has actually lasted me the longest. I broke it 2 days after installing. Had a three year warranty so kept taking it back in and worked fine. After it broke so quick I reinforced it with some steel and it workes awesome. But I possibly didn't tighten the bolts to well so when I saw that it had broken I drove home, upon pulling in my drive way the sidewalk decided I didn't want to pass go lol which is why it looks so mangled.

But that heavy duty one looks like it would be ideal for this type of application. I've also been told this have much more flex alowing it to last longer.

Thanks for input fellas!
The part number will be majorly helpful!
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I know what you mean....I did that with my last truck setup and I thought the truck completely broke off. HAHA.
Not a problem amigo! Although, Downlow linked both of us to what I was referring to. So thank you Downlow!
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No prob guys jus doin wits been done for me on this site! Let us kno how it works out.
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Ill give a try as soon as possible. When I move the carrier bearing to straighten the drive shafts out to ride height I will make a new bracket for the heavy duty style carrier bearing
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I need to take my truck to you so I can see what you're doing and try to emulate it. =D
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Id be more than happy to help!
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Appreciate the offer amigo!!
I will definitely have to take you up on it! I need all the help I can get! HA!
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No new updates, went to the kustom kulture car show last weekend and had some fun talkin it up with some fellow car guys.
Also got a better job doing something I'm good at and love doing

Here's a couple pics from the car show and the shop I'm working in
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psde36732c.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4c54a8c8.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps686a35da.jpg

This is my new gig
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2dba16aa.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3f0d84ed.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1279918c.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7e64cdb0.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31790565.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7e05e732.jpg

Hopefully ill have some good updates soon. Will be doing some pin striping in the mean time till I start doing some body work
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Still no updates but I have been having some c10 action

Rebadging a 62 c10 short bed. Before starting the bags were mounted offset on a triangulated 4 link tearing up bushings, not to mention all the buger welds.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psb56a360c.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ab74c0c.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psebd01f01.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0a62c822.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps150516fa.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psa46fbeaf.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps13e86d58.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7e46e568.jpg

And here is how it sits. Just have to finish welding and make new bed mounts
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psca3bc27f.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7d8a63f8.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7203dd1b.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4f167b7e.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2d270c6e.jpg

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Very impressive! Good luck with the new job.

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Thank you, seems like no one likes my work lol, not to many visitors on this thread haha

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Damn, man, that is some nice work. I hang out on the 60-66 board mostly, so I don't always see your stuff. You have skills WAAAAY beyond anything I could ever dream of.

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a work of art..... ummmm.. I mean.. noooo no one likes your work.. you should just send that frame to me and ill use it.. .errr.. i mean Ill get rid of it for ya

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Thanks guys, I'm thinking I chopping my frame and doing a triangulated 4 link like this

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Real nice

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Wow, that frame is a work of art.

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Wow that frame looks nice.

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Nice fab work.....:chevy::chevy:

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Well looking at the last pictures I thought you had tone to work as a beaner in the Mexican rest. I just read the entire thread and I like most agree you have a talent.I will keep watching with great interest.

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Thanks everyone! Won't be updates till next year most likely. Been slowing down at the shop right now. But I will hopefully be jumping back on mine here fairly soon