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**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 12:08 AM

I know it's not a "show truck" , but I can't stand dirty suspension peeking through big wheels. I had to clean it up some. Here's what it was like...

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 12:08 AM

Another view before...

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 12:11 AM

OK, now this is better. Considering I I didn't remove much, it came out pretty good. Next time I will pull it all apart, and repaint it....

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 12:12 AM

Here's another view. The drop light makes the color look gold, or pewter. It's actually gray...

bagged78 · 09-21-2003, 12:15 AM

Did you use the old touch up in a can? Looks damn good though!!

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 12:17 AM

I didn't have any time left to do the rear suspension. It was 2:00 AM, and time to get some rest. I managed to paint the drum though...

Prerunner1982 · 09-21-2003, 12:18 AM

damn you guys and your clean trucks!

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 12:18 AM

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Originally posted by bagged78
Did you use the old touch up in a can? Looks damn good though!!

Yeah, I am the rattle can king. I moved my old compressor to my warehouse, and haven't replaced it yet. Until then, I rely on Krylon....

bagged78 · 09-21-2003, 12:23 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by N2TRUX
[B] Yeah, I am the rattle can king.

Well king, you got yourself some comp. cause my whole truck is krylon:p

bagged78 · 09-21-2003, 12:24 AM

Crap did I just admit that!!!!

BaggedC10 · 09-21-2003, 03:26 AM

Looks awesome, Ken!

TIMSPEED · 09-21-2003, 04:58 AM

Ken, are those stock A-arms, just modified to fit the bags? I didn't know you had Air-Over-Leaf in the back either...

bigblock73 · 09-21-2003, 09:35 AM

Looks great Ken...world of difference!

-Jeff

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 09:49 AM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
Ken, are those stock A-arms, just modified to fit the bags? I didn't know you had Air-Over-Leaf in the back either...

They are stock A-arms. The bag kit comes with a plate that bolts to the upper spring pocket.

Yes, we decided to "try" keeping it simple, and forgo a 4-link. We removed all but two rear springs, used a bag over kit, and a set of 2" blocks...

TIMSPEED · 09-21-2003, 06:50 PM

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Yes, we decided to "try" keeping it simple, and forgo a 4-link. We removed all but two rear springs, used a bag over kit, and a set of 2" blocks...

Not good. I mean, if I went to all the trouble to do bags, I'd definately go 4-link...how much was the total parts cost on your bag setup Ken? A friend of mine has the exact same setup, and I told him he was crazy for using the stock A-arms. (IMHO, it seems a little jerry-rigged.)

79BIG10 · 09-21-2003, 08:49 PM

Damn Ken that's freaking beautiful. How much do you charge by the hour

When I get the front end torn down and ready to paint I think I'll head to your house for you to paint

SCOTI · 09-21-2003, 09:10 PM

I'm w/Ken on his decision guys.... his truck rides very good as it sits w/the air-over-leaf set-up. No need in re-inventing the wheel, which the 4-link would have been in his case. Plus, there's much less work involved.

Also, Timspeed..... what exactly do you find so 'crazy' about using the stock a-arms?

Looks great Ken. Good eye on the details.

BaggedC10 · 09-21-2003, 09:53 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
Also, Timspeed..... what exactly do you find so 'crazy' about using the stock a-arms?

Air Lift and ART both make bolt-on kits designed for use with the stock LCA's. I'm keeping the stock control arms for the ease of rebuilding the front-end in the future. Chances are, it won't be easy finding correct bushings for custom control arms in 5+ years, as none to my knowledge, use factory style bushings.

bagged74 · 09-21-2003, 09:57 PM

I have basicly the same set up on my blazer. It rides great and is definitely much easier to install. the work to benefit ratio seems a little out of porportion when it come to doing a 4 link on one of these trucks. BTW looks awesome Ken

Izzy · 09-21-2003, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10

Air Lift and ART both make bolt-on kits designed for use with the stock LCA's. I'm keeping the stock control arms for the ease of rebuilding the front-end in the future. Chances are, it won't be easy finding correct bushings for custom control arms in 5+ years, as none to my knowledge, use factory style bushings.

I have to agree. With the Cool Ride, stock arms and 3" DJM's it layed out plenty fine.

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 11:08 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
Not good. I mean, if I went to all the trouble to do bags, I'd definately go 4-link...how much was the total parts cost on your bag setup Ken? A friend of mine has the exact same setup, and I told him he was crazy for using the stock A-arms. (IMHO, it seems a little jerry-rigged.)

You have a point. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish too.

We decided on this truck to go with a simple set up, that didn't require a lot of fabrication. I was not impressed with the design of ART's 4 link on my Blazer. I tried to get Bill Carlton from Ekstensive Metal works to build a 4 bar system that didn't require a bridge for support. He said he would, but never did.

The decision was made to keep it simple, and use a bolt in system. If this didn't work, all that is required to change to a 4 link is unbolt the bags and springs, and install a 4 link. It works well so it will stay for now.

As far as the front goes, Im not sure why you consider stock A-arms as "a little jerry-rigged"? I agree that tubular A-arms look better, but what is wrong with the stock A-arms? Since I am running dropped spindles, I can't (or won't) combine spindles and dropped A-arms. That doesn't leave me with much choice...

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 11:13 PM

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Originally posted by 79BIG10
Damn Ken that's freaking beautiful. How much do you charge by the hour When I get the front end torn down and ready to paint I think I'll head to your house for you to paint

Stop by Wal-Mart on the way, and pick up a 6 pack of Krylon. :p I plan to do the rear axle next. Before that, I plan to buy another compressor, so I can use a paint gun again. Considering the cost of automotive paint these days, I may be better off with Krylon...

n2billet · 09-21-2003, 11:53 PM

Should I be offended by the A-arm statement made by TIMSPEED
(IMHO, it seems a little jerry-rigged.) cause I am the one that installed the front bags on the truck. To make sure I'll ask my wife, she tells me all the time what I should think.... I better go and work on the bathroom now...... N2TRUX will explain.....

**N2TRUX** · 09-22-2003, 09:32 AM

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Originally posted by n2billet
Should I be offended by the A-arm statement made by TIMSPEED(IMHO, it seems a little jerry-rigged.) cause I am the one that installed the front bags on the truck.....

I guess that would be "Keith Rigged" then, not Jerry:p

Get back to work Bathroom boy...

SCOTI · 09-22-2003, 10:18 AM

Yes, get back to work so you can come & work on mine (hers)....

09-21-2003, 12:08 AM	#1
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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Another view before... Attached Images

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	OK, now this is better. Considering I I didn't remove much, it came out pretty good. Next time I will pull it all apart, and repaint it.... Attached Images

09-21-2003, 12:12 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Here's another view. The drop light makes the color look gold, or pewter. It's actually gray... Attached Images

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bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	Did you use the old touch up in a can? Looks damn good though!! __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I didn't have any time left to do the rear suspension. It was 2:00 AM, and time to get some rest. I managed to paint the drum though... Attached Images

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09-21-2003, 12:23 AM	#9
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	[QUOTE]Originally posted by N2TRUX [B] Yeah, I am the rattle can king. Well king, you got yourself some comp. cause my whole truck is krylon:p __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

09-21-2003, 12:24 AM	#10
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	Crap did I just admit that!!!! __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

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09-21-2003, 04:58 AM	#12
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Ken, are those stock A-arms, just modified to fit the bags? I didn't know you had Air-Over-Leaf in the back either... __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

09-21-2003, 09:35 AM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Looks great Ken...world of difference! -Jeff

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79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Damn Ken that's freaking beautiful. How much do you charge by the hour When I get the front end torn down and ready to paint I think I'll head to your house for you to paint __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

09-21-2003, 09:10 PM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	I'm w/Ken on his decision guys.... his truck rides very good as it sits w/the air-over-leaf set-up. No need in re-inventing the wheel, which the 4-link would have been in his case. Plus, there's much less work involved. Also, Timspeed..... what exactly do you find so 'crazy' about using the stock a-arms? Looks great Ken. Good eye on the details. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-21-2003, 09:57 PM	#19
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	I have basicly the same set up on my blazer. It rides great and is definitely much easier to install. the work to benefit ratio seems a little out of porportion when it come to doing a 4 link on one of these trucks. BTW looks awesome Ken



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n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Should I be offended by the A-arm statement made by TIMSPEED (IMHO, it seems a little jerry-rigged.) cause I am the one that installed the front bags on the truck. To make sure I'll ask my wife, she tells me all the time what I should think.... I better go and work on the bathroom now...... N2TRUX will explain.....

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