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Old 04-13-2008, 07:23 PM   #157
abadsvt
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Re: Project "Dream Truck"

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes View Post
I just read through this whole thread for the first time. Very nice! I was wondering what you decided for the ride hieght on this frame. Are you going to re-do it lower?

Do you have any idea how much of a weight difference there will be for this chassis compared to stock? Any info on how exhaust will be routed?
Well the ride height on this frame is 8". That is from the ground to the frame and it is about 6 5/8" - 6 3/4" from the ground to the pinch welds on the rockers. Well i am not sure exactly what route i am going to go with the frame because there are a few things i would like to change so i decided just to wait till i get more money and finish mocking up the truck and then after everything is mocked up and done then I can justify changing the frame. That way i will be aware of everything first and how i want everything ran (wires, fuel lines and so on).

I am not sure how it will compare in regards to the total weight. I am hoping it will come in around the low 3k range but that is just a guess. The front suspension is definately noticably lighter that stock setup. I wish i had a large scale because i have another setup that uses air ride tech strong arms, stock spindles and it is really heavy compared to the C5 stuff. I was going to run the exhaust underneath the torque tube and then I was hoping to continue the exhaust out the back but it there isn't enough room I was either going to bring them out with a side mount in the bed. We will see though.

Josh
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