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nu2-72 · 06-25-2009, 08:57 PM

You may remember I finished the t-case a couple of weeks ago. Tonight I finished assembly of the front axle.
Because there were some mods done I will now pull it out of the frame and finish the details and then reassemble. You can see the crossmember that I fabbed for the sway bar. That needs coated now that it suits me.
The hubs are done and new rotors installed.
The calipers will be cleaned and coated Blue next to go with the build colors.
I may galvanize that crossmember. Still undecided on that or Black.
All parts that could be replaced were done so with NOS.
Pretty Blue dials and Chrome rings.

**special-K** · 06-25-2009, 09:06 PM

That sure is purdy.Nice job on the sway bar cross member.The one on my truck is just c-channel mounted between the frame rails.
I remember when you rebuilt another axles with n.o.s. a couple few years ago.

**jerry moss** · 06-26-2009, 09:15 AM

looks really nice so far, can't wait for more pics. like Tim said, i used "C" channel for my sway bar, yours looks way cleaner and more professional.

nu2-72 · 06-26-2009, 04:51 PM

Thanks guys.
I searched a lot for parts and when I found them I bought them up.
I did have to assemble with the original backing plates though as I have not yet found the ones I want.
I know what they are, just can't seem to find them.

The rear end is next. I bought a locker for it and will keep the original 10 bolt.
More pics to come.

**jerry moss** · 06-27-2009, 09:28 AM

yeah, that jerk, jerry moss, flaked on the 3/4 ton solid backing plates. i still haven't found the damn things, i know they are here somewhere.

nu2-72 · 06-27-2009, 10:45 AM

Jerry,I hope you know I did not mean anything by that.
The plates are something that can always be swapped later pretty easily, but you know that.
I found some in Texas but the guy would not give me a price. When I told him I was in North Missouri, all he wanted to know was if I had any Whitetail deer hunting.
Guess we both had our priorities.
Might have some others located but they are a long way away.
I can wait.
I think I will test fit the tires today.

**special-K** · 06-27-2009, 12:40 PM

I`d offer him a nice cut of loin and see what he says.

nu2-72 · 06-27-2009, 10:59 PM

I'd give both loins and a roast but never give up my hunting ground.
Too much invested there and it is for special friends now.

**jerry moss** · 06-28-2009, 11:59 AM

looks like me and the little woman might be splitting up in the near future so maybe i'll have some more time to hit the junkyards. it's over 100 degrees today but i hope to get out there when it cools down and do some "scrounging".
i didn't get to go deer hunting last year but for some good hunting i'd pull the backing plates off my own truck,lol.

nu2-72 · 06-28-2009, 05:43 PM

Jerry, sorry to hear that.
Me and my mrs. have made it 32 years this year. Howshe puts up with me is anyones guess.
Keep your plates. I work hard on my hunting and you are always welcome to come to my camp.
(I hunt here at the house. Pretty cushy huh?)

06-25-2009, 08:57 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	front axle done for now You may remember I finished the t-case a couple of weeks ago. Tonight I finished assembly of the front axle. Because there were some mods done I will now pull it out of the frame and finish the details and then reassemble. You can see the crossmember that I fabbed for the sway bar. That needs coated now that it suits me. The hubs are done and new rotors installed. The calipers will be cleaned and coated Blue next to go with the build colors. I may galvanize that crossmember. Still undecided on that or Black. All parts that could be replaced were done so with NOS. Pretty Blue dials and Chrome rings. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

06-25-2009, 09:06 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: front axle done for now That sure is purdy.Nice job on the sway bar cross member.The one on my truck is just c-channel mounted between the frame rails. I remember when you rebuilt another axles with n.o.s. a couple few years ago. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-26-2009, 09:15 AM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: front axle done for now looks really nice so far, can't wait for more pics. like Tim said, i used "C" channel for my sway bar, yours looks way cleaner and more professional. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

06-26-2009, 04:51 PM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: front axle done for now Thanks guys. I searched a lot for parts and when I found them I bought them up. I did have to assemble with the original backing plates though as I have not yet found the ones I want. I know what they are, just can't seem to find them. The rear end is next. I bought a locker for it and will keep the original 10 bolt. More pics to come. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

06-27-2009, 09:28 AM	#5
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: front axle done for now yeah, that jerk, jerry moss, flaked on the 3/4 ton solid backing plates. i still haven't found the damn things, i know they are here somewhere. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

06-27-2009, 10:45 AM	#6
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: front axle done for now Jerry,I hope you know I did not mean anything by that. The plates are something that can always be swapped later pretty easily, but you know that. I found some in Texas but the guy would not give me a price. When I told him I was in North Missouri, all he wanted to know was if I had any Whitetail deer hunting. Guess we both had our priorities. Might have some others located but they are a long way away. I can wait. I think I will test fit the tires today. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

06-27-2009, 12:40 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: front axle done for now I`d offer him a nice cut of loin and see what he says. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-27-2009, 10:59 PM	#8
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: front axle done for now I'd give both loins and a roast but never give up my hunting ground. Too much invested there and it is for special friends now. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

06-28-2009, 11:59 AM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: front axle done for now looks like me and the little woman might be splitting up in the near future so maybe i'll have some more time to hit the junkyards. it's over 100 degrees today but i hope to get out there when it cools down and do some "scrounging". i didn't get to go deer hunting last year but for some good hunting i'd pull the backing plates off my own truck,lol. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

06-28-2009, 05:43 PM	#10
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: front axle done for now Jerry, sorry to hear that. Me and my mrs. have made it 32 years this year. Howshe puts up with me is anyones guess. Keep your plates. I work hard on my hunting and you are always welcome to come to my camp. (I hunt here at the house. Pretty cushy huh?) __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide



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