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02-20-2005, 03:45 AM
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OBS guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SoCal
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Holly Molly, project has taken on new meaning...
The 6" lift, 3" body lift has really changed into something else over the last few weeks. Due 100% to increasing the drivability of this thing and making it safer and more reliable, my plans have really changed.
Original plans- 6" front springs (done) 2" rear blocks (incomplete) 3" PA Body and Poly Mounts (done) Steering arm (incomplete) dual steering stabilizer (incomplete) Well, it has changed into something entirely different now, here is all of the parts in the garage I am waiting to install- Moog M2 Upper/Lower Balljoints Moog M2 LH/RH Tie Rod Ends Moog Draglink ends & sleeve Cardone rebuilt front calipers Wagner Rotors BCA wheel bearings & seals ProComp Front/Rear Stainless brake lines Autogage Tach Flamethrower HEI distributor Rebuilding Carter 600CFM carb Accel 8.8mm wires Plugs Headers and dual exhaust with Bullet Performance Mufflers and SS tips CST markers Side Mirrors I am really going to have to curtail this thing here... This is where I draw the line, or rather where the wife draws the line.  Really hoping to have it out of the garage in a few weeks. Wish me luck! Russ
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02-20-2005, 08:00 AM
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go cyclones
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ames, IA
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Spending money helps the economy
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02-20-2005, 09:16 AM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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SOUNDS GREAT, BUT WHERE'S THE PIC'S
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Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T |
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02-20-2005, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Littleton, CO. USA
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Here's wishing you "LUCK" and I don't know if this helps or hinders but after having a truck with a 4" suspension and 3" body lift I found that I would like to have had dual shocks at least on the front. Once you get it up there a "MUST HAVE" are big tires, and then axle trusses, and then lockers, ok that's enough for now, but do you see a pattern here? Unless you have an extreme amount of self control (which I've never had) your "HUNGRY BEAST" has just been born. I don't regret a minute of it though. Looking forward to pics - GOOD LUCK, Rob
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02-20-2005, 12:01 PM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
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Thats how these trucks are kinda like asnow ball rolling down hill..
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GO BIG GREEN  GO DUCKSMEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
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02-20-2005, 04:45 PM
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computer illiterate
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Des Moines, IA
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do you have the web site from where you got those extended front and rear brake lines.
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02-20-2005, 05:00 PM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Meathead I got mine outta summit when I was down there for H.A.N.
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GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKSMEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
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02-21-2005, 12:41 AM
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" SHOW ME"
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: shelbyville illinois
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you made a good call with the new front sups parts , as soon as i dumped the big block in mine and the 40 inch boggers , before it ever hit the road it got all new ball joints , tie rod ends , and drag link ends , it already had new brakes on it , also the rear line was lookin a little iffy so i went ahead with a new rear brake hose and all new steel lines on the back , you made the right choise and be sure to enforce that to your buddys , big trucks look fun , but there is alot more to them than lift and tires as you deffinatley know , that big stuff puts big stress on things and its gotta be right , great to hear you went ahead with the important stuff ive seen to many guys that need to follow in those tracks but dont
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02-21-2005, 02:16 PM
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computer illiterate
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Des Moines, IA
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anyone got a part number for the extended rear hose i ordered a set from skyjacker front and back ecxtended stainless braided brake lines and the front fit but the rear said dodge right on the box i tried it anyway but it wont fit so skyjacker wont take it back so they send another one at 70 more dollars from my pocket and it is the wrong one also so now i have 150$ in rear brake hoses that wont fit and i have personally decided that skyjacker is worthless so if anyone has the exact part number for one of these rear extended stainless braided brake hoses that they know fits from personal experience please let me know
thanks keith
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02-22-2005, 02:26 PM
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OBS guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SoCal
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GM P/U, Blzr, Sub 1/2 & 3/4 t. w/ disc 1971-78 6"- REAR PART #95105 From experience, Tuff Country has been my FAVORITE vendor to work with. They have a retail store, www.suspensionconnection.com, that you can purchase through. If you call their tech support, I think you can get a straight answer. Good luck!
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02-22-2005, 01:59 PM
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OBS guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SoCal
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Boy, I will let you know! Hope the Procomp front/rear kit works for me. I am certain the fronts will work, but like you I am not totally sure the back will work yet.
FYI, anyone out there looking for lifted brake lines, ProComp has a stainless kit (front/back) for $95.00 on fourwheelparts.com. That's the set I got; I will report back if they all work or not.
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02-22-2005, 07:45 PM
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computer illiterate
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Des Moines, IA
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thanks
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02-23-2005, 06:10 PM
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OBS guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SoCal
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Man oh man, gotta add u-joints for the front axle shafts to the list now... Originals were dry and toasted. These don't have the locking rings above the u joint in the yoke- they lock on the inside and are a pain since you can't just press on one side and get the other out. Each trunion cap can only go 1 direction so I am going to have fun with that.
Just gotta keep chugging along... Sun will shine on this project soon.
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