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Tx Firefighter · 10-07-2003, 04:02 PM

See the truck below?

I'm pulling it in the garage later today to get to work.

I'm doing:

4 1/2 front, 6 rear drop
5 lug disc brakes
3.73 rear
5 lug rallys
KYB shocks all around
ECE super track bar
ECE shock extenders
ECE raised sway bar mounts
1 1/4 inch swaybar off a 85 3/4 ton truck with urethane bushings.

I figure I'll have it done in a couple of days. I'll document it all with pictures if anybody wants any details. Picutres soon!

Matt67350....I need a proportioning valve and get ready, because I'll have the rear end and rally wheels pulled and ready for you by tomorrow if you still want them.

Kevin

CPNEJR · 10-07-2003, 04:08 PM

sounds cool post pics of your progress once you start

dubie · 10-07-2003, 04:08 PM

Good luck man, I'll be watching for the pics in the next couple days

matt67350 · 10-07-2003, 04:20 PM

Should I bring the SAW?

67sub · 10-07-2003, 04:26 PM

Good Luck and work safe. I'm looking forward to seeing pics and seeing the truck, assuming you will still drive it to work.

curtis

landon4421 · 10-07-2003, 05:03 PM

Good luck with your project !!!

OldSkool71 · 10-07-2003, 05:07 PM

I'll be waiting too. Looking forward to the pics and progress reports. I need to do something with my suspension soon to. Was considering a similar set up.

crazy longhorn · 10-07-2003, 05:49 PM

we like em custom

crazyL

theo70 · 10-07-2003, 07:35 PM

I for one would love if you would do a pictorial on your disc swap...I'm almost ready to start on mine once I get the M/C and prop valve. I have all kinds of magazine tech articles, but another point of view never hurts. Good luck.

Hooter · 10-07-2003, 07:39 PM

first thing's first, GET A CHROME BUMPER!

boraxman · 10-07-2003, 07:41 PM

Couple of days? Ive been at mine over a month and im not even doing that much. Go TX

Spoof · 10-07-2003, 08:10 PM

Great project. Just front discs right? What was your parts cost?
Hope every thing goes smoothly and all the parts are correct! I'ts going to be cool.

Tx Firefighter · 10-07-2003, 11:18 PM

Back is done. -- Early Classic makes good stuff. Hardest part was removing the 4 rivets that held the upper shock mounts to the crossmember. Job was cake. Changed the whole rear end, installed the lowering springs, super track bar, shock extender kit and new KYB in 3 hrs. Time also included doing the rear brakes too.

Took me 2 hrs to dismount the tires off of the old 6 lug rallys. I'm too cheap to pay the local tire rapists...er shop 20 bucks to dismount four hoops, so I do them myself in the garage floor. <see picture for proof>

Front is apart. I had to call it a night. I need to hammer new bearing races in the rotors, but my little girl is asleep and I know the noise would wake her.

It will be back on it's feet by noon tomorrow. Then all I have to do is work out the proportioning valve deal.

Kevin

Tx Firefighter · 10-07-2003, 11:20 PM

forgot the pic

matt67350 · 10-07-2003, 11:44 PM

Dude, We want to see pic's of the install, not your money saving tire swapping charm. LOL

Tx Firefighter · 10-07-2003, 11:48 PM

I figured you'd be bagging on my sandals.

Real mechanics wear Jerusalem cruisers when they work on heavy suspension stuff. Nothing like grease under your toenails.

Alexis · 10-07-2003, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
I figured you'd be bagging on my sandals.

Real mechanics wear Jerusalem cruisers when they work on heavy suspension stuff. Nothing like grease under your toenails.

just wait till something falls. nothing like the feeling of hard steel hitting flesh

oh yeah, keep up the hard work.

krazy_texan · 10-08-2003, 12:00 AM

if you want man i can mount those tires for free at school, if i was to do it at work i might get in trouble but if you want bring them by and i will take them in to school and then you can come get them the next day

Dandeluxe · 10-08-2003, 12:02 AM

Kevin, been there and done that ECE IS GREAT!!!!!

Dandeluxe · 10-08-2003, 12:05 AM

KEVIN, I SENT THE WRONG PIC. WHOOPS!!!!!

jorgensensc · 10-08-2003, 12:10 AM

Hey, I want to do that same sway bar swap. Let me know how it works out or if there are any mods needed. Does it bolt right up? (anyone can answer that for me if you know!)

Slammed67 · 10-08-2003, 12:18 AM

Cool! Now it won't look like a 4X4

Can't wait to see the "after" pics!

Tx Firefighter · 10-08-2003, 12:20 AM

73-87 swaybars bolt straight in. If your truck didn't come stock with a swaybar, you need to add the brackets to the frame. They are the same for all these trucks. Available at GM or ECE if you want the lowered ones.

My swaybar off the 3/4 ton is 1 1/4 and it was free, instead of paying for some over priced aftermarket one.

Chevy Wrench · 10-08-2003, 02:49 AM

Im courious, what rear end did you use? You said you were going 5 lug. Just wundering what the axle came out of. By the way, you know when you are a true mechanic when you use a cutting torch while wearing sandles and shorts. I sure wish those blisters would heal.

jorgensensc · 10-08-2003, 03:17 AM

Thanks Tx Firefighter!!! I can get one from a 77 chevy with brackets for 29.00 + 1.00 core charge. It is off a c20 and I think its a camper special, not sure, but I also think it's 1 1/4. Thanks again!!!

10-07-2003, 04:02 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I'm going to go ahead and do it... See the truck below? I'm pulling it in the garage later today to get to work. I'm doing: 4 1/2 front, 6 rear drop 5 lug disc brakes 3.73 rear 5 lug rallys KYB shocks all around ECE super track bar ECE shock extenders ECE raised sway bar mounts 1 1/4 inch swaybar off a 85 3/4 ton truck with urethane bushings. I figure I'll have it done in a couple of days. I'll document it all with pictures if anybody wants any details. Picutres soon! Matt67350....I need a proportioning valve and get ready, because I'll have the rear end and rally wheels pulled and ready for you by tomorrow if you still want them. Kevin Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-07-2003, 04:08 PM	#2
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	sounds cool post pics of your progress once you start __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

10-07-2003, 04:08 PM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Good luck man, I'll be watching for the pics in the next couple days __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-07-2003, 04:20 PM	#4
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	Should I bring the SAW? __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

10-07-2003, 04:26 PM	#5
67sub Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: D/FW TX Posts: 430	Good Luck and work safe. I'm looking forward to seeing pics and seeing the truck, assuming you will still drive it to work. curtis __________________ 2004 Kawasaki KLR Always looking for a cheap driver

10-07-2003, 05:03 PM	#6
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Good luck with your project !!! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-07-2003, 05:07 PM	#7
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	I'll be waiting too. Looking forward to the pics and progress reports. I need to do something with my suspension soon to. Was considering a similar set up. __________________ -Ron-

10-07-2003, 05:49 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	we like em custom crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-07-2003, 07:35 PM	#9
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	I for one would love if you would do a pictorial on your disc swap...I'm almost ready to start on mine once I get the M/C and prop valve. I have all kinds of magazine tech articles, but another point of view never hurts. Good luck.

10-07-2003, 07:39 PM	#10
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	first thing's first, GET A CHROME BUMPER! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-07-2003, 07:41 PM	#11
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Couple of days? Ive been at mine over a month and im not even doing that much. Go TX __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

10-07-2003, 08:10 PM	#12
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Great project. Just front discs right? What was your parts cost? Hope every thing goes smoothly and all the parts are correct! I'ts going to be cool. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

10-07-2003, 11:18 PM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	UPDATE! Back is done. -- Early Classic makes good stuff. Hardest part was removing the 4 rivets that held the upper shock mounts to the crossmember. Job was cake. Changed the whole rear end, installed the lowering springs, super track bar, shock extender kit and new KYB in 3 hrs. Time also included doing the rear brakes too. Took me 2 hrs to dismount the tires off of the old 6 lug rallys. I'm too cheap to pay the local tire rapists...er shop 20 bucks to dismount four hoops, so I do them myself in the garage floor. <see picture for proof> Front is apart. I had to call it a night. I need to hammer new bearing races in the rotors, but my little girl is asleep and I know the noise would wake her. It will be back on it's feet by noon tomorrow. Then all I have to do is work out the proportioning valve deal. Kevin __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-07-2003, 11:20 PM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	forgot the pic Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-07-2003, 11:44 PM	#15
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	Dude, We want to see pic's of the install, not your money saving tire swapping charm. LOL __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress



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10-07-2003, 11:48 PM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I figured you'd be bagging on my sandals. Real mechanics wear Jerusalem cruisers when they work on heavy suspension stuff. Nothing like grease under your toenails.

10-08-2003, 12:00 AM	#18
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	if you want man i can mount those tires for free at school, if i was to do it at work i might get in trouble but if you want bring them by and i will take them in to school and then you can come get them the next day __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-08-2003, 12:02 AM	#19
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	ece is great Kevin, been there and done that ECE IS GREAT!!!!! Attached Images __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

10-08-2003, 12:05 AM	#20
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	ECE PARTS KEVIN, I SENT THE WRONG PIC. WHOOPS!!!!! Attached Images __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

10-08-2003, 12:10 AM	#21
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Hey, I want to do that same sway bar swap. Let me know how it works out or if there are any mods needed. Does it bolt right up? (anyone can answer that for me if you know!) __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-08-2003, 12:18 AM	#22
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Cool! Now it won't look like a 4X4 Can't wait to see the "after" pics! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-08-2003, 12:20 AM	#23
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	73-87 swaybars bolt straight in. If your truck didn't come stock with a swaybar, you need to add the brackets to the frame. They are the same for all these trucks. Available at GM or ECE if you want the lowered ones. My swaybar off the 3/4 ton is 1 1/4 and it was free, instead of paying for some over priced aftermarket one. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-08-2003, 02:49 AM	#24
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	Im courious, what rear end did you use? You said you were going 5 lug. Just wundering what the axle came out of. By the way, you know when you are a true mechanic when you use a cutting torch while wearing sandles and shorts. I sure wish those blisters would heal. __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

10-08-2003, 03:17 AM	#25
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Thanks Tx Firefighter!!! I can get one from a 77 chevy with brackets for 29.00 + 1.00 core charge. It is off a c20 and I think its a camper special, not sure, but I also think it's 1 1/4. Thanks again!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

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