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Burt4x4 · 07-16-2007, 09:46 AM

YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
It Drives!!!!!!!!!
Took it to the store and bought a celibration BEER

The brakes are still a bit squishy and I have to remember the R&Ps are brand new and need to sorta not get on the BBC buttttt...
YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
It Drives !!!
YA!

Draglink ties into the tierod instead of the steering arm. The steering is soo smooth, one finger steering and I don't even have my ram installed yet. Some have made comments about the draglink not being level with the tierod but so far I don't see that as an issue because of the way the drag link goes to the tierod instead of to the steering arm like everyone else with crossover/highsteer...

I leave on Thursday for Hollister so I'll have some better action shots and stuff

ColoradoK5 · 07-16-2007, 10:04 AM

congrats!!! now you just need to take it out and put it to the test!!

bouncytruck · 07-16-2007, 11:14 AM

Right on. See if it will light up all 4!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-16-2007, 11:24 AM

Looks great Burt! Can't wait to see the action pics. New tires, new front axle - can't get much better than that!!!

Burt4x4 · 07-16-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Looks great Burt! Can't wait to see the action pics. New tires, new front axle - can't get much better than that!!!

Actually it can get a little better, the back is new to me too:
14FF w/disk brakes, new 4.56R&P & bearings w/new 1410 yoke

I still have a lot of clean up to do but hey they are in and rollin down the road so all the rest is just to makum PREETY

69TowRig · 07-16-2007, 01:56 PM

Very NICE!

The only issue I see with that draglink is the fact that a straight tube would be stronger and less likely to bend. I am assuming you acquired that one from somewhere so for now it had to do?

How much lift is that?

Burt4x4 · 07-16-2007, 03:06 PM

I talked with WFO and we may switch it to a straight one like you said. More for looks than function, the tube used is perrty damn thick I don't see it bending to easily. The orginal design had to be changed and that draglink was originally going to be connected to a steering arm not the tierod like it is now. Another reason I love WFO's service, he will do whatever it takes to make it right

My front is 4" Rancho springs that are over 14yrs old and the rear is 5.5" Superlift about 10yrs old, oh and I have a 3" bodylift.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-16-2007, 03:29 PM

That thing is beefy

**jaros44sr** · 07-16-2007, 05:42 PM

Burt, that thing came out awesome. Nice work and enjoy the beerz. Shame your not on the right coast, Rausch Creek was a blast this weekend, would have enjoyed wheelin' with you....

Are you posting up more howto's, so I can learn?

Waiting on the action shots. J.

Burt4x4 · 07-17-2007, 11:01 AM

I'm not sure I know HOW I did it hahahah
Actually the front was easier than the back, the front being all bolt on affair in place of my D44. Were the rear I had to grind off the spring perches and shock mounts. Then re-weld the perches(about 1.5" inword) and made shock mounts.

Drivelines being the biggest issue so far, My rear fits but it is streached out about 1.5" more than before, wereas the front had to be cut down by 2"...

Other than that my only other issue is getting all the damn air outof my brakelines and I'm not to sure about the used calipers but I have no money for parts so they will have to do for now, this winter it is new rotors, pads & calipers for all 4 corners.
Other than that it wasn't too hard..well the money and time envolved was peerrty tuff but hey I Got-R-Done

**jaros44sr** · 07-17-2007, 04:49 PM

Dude, you outo try those speed bleaders, about 7 bucks a pop, but they work great. No more wifey " I don't think it was all the way to the floor" routine. Or my leg is getting tired.

Nice build Burt, let's hear how it works in the dirt.... J.

Elwayno · 07-17-2007, 04:58 PM

Hey Burt,
If you go straight with the drag link....um what you doing with that one? I am in the process of making a cross over setup on my Dana 44. I got everything. But I gotta bend up the drag link. I am using a 86 and up center drag link like yours so mine will attach in the same spot but under the leaf, so it needs a bend.

Burt4x4 · 07-17-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Dude, you outo try those speed bleaders, about 7 bucks a pop, but they work great. No more wifey " I don't think it was all the way to the floor" routine. Or my leg is getting tired.

Nice build Burt, let's hear how it works in the dirt.... J.

hahaha actually I have been bleeding with a hand held vacume pump, pump up the vac pressure, crack open the valve and it sucks the air and fluid, tighten re-pump, crack, pump, crack, pump, crack, etc....
I have heard of thoes sped bleeders, nice to know they worked for you...the pump method is definatly not working out for me too well, plus it is taking forever and my for arms are getting a workout squeezing the piss outa that damn thing

Progbly should just get my son in there to foot pump the brakes for me....

Burt4x4 · 07-17-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elwayno

Hey Burt,
If you go straight with the drag link....um what you doing with that one? I am in the process of making a cross over setup on my Dana 44. I got everything. But I gotta bend up the drag link. I am using a 86 and up center drag link like yours so mine will attach in the same spot but under the leaf, so it needs a bend.

I wish I could help you out but it would need to be sent back to WFO if/when he sends me a straight one....

Burt4x4 · 07-18-2007, 09:58 AM

I was talking to my buddy over at PacFab and he suggested I gravity bleed the brakes. basicaly start at pass side rear, crack open the bleeder, master cyln cap off and let it leak out until 1/2 the fluid is gone, tighten then fill then move to the other side...so on and so forth..hell it worked!

I have brakes now...Errrrrrrrrrrrr = swamper noise as they lock up on the pavement

Next stop = Hollister Hills for some Mayden Voyage fun!!
YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

**Yukon Jack** · 07-18-2007, 10:51 AM

That's good news - would hate for you to have a brake issue while out having a good time. So, you gonna flop it over on the driver's side this year

Burt4x4 · 07-18-2007, 11:48 AM

Hey! What are you trying to jinks me or you just want me to finnish painting it olivedrab:

The plan is allways rubberside DOWN!!!!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-18-2007, 12:15 PM

Hmmm, I like that - I take it you got rid of the beer induced camo paint?

Burt4x4 · 07-18-2007, 12:25 PM

hahahah Ya the beer camo turned into a complete MESS when I was out there drinking yet again and decided to make it 'better'....NOT! Then next day I was like..oh man that is terrable so I covered it all up...there is such a thing as too much camo..looked like hell

Someday I may get it painted, nothing fancy just back to one color...or not..

**Yukon Jack** · 07-18-2007, 04:51 PM

Note to self, when drinking with Burt, keep vehicle out of range of spray can.

**jaros44sr** · 07-18-2007, 04:57 PM

Hey Burt, thanks for the tip on gravity feed bleed, never heard that one...

Separate locations...beer...burt...camo paints

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-21-2007, 08:09 PM

Green camo makes anything look good.

07-16-2007, 09:46 AM	#1
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Got it out of the garage>>> YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! It Drives!!!!!!!!! Took it to the store and bought a celibration BEER The brakes are still a bit squishy and I have to remember the R&Ps are brand new and need to sorta not get on the BBC buttttt... YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! It Drives !!! YA! Draglink ties into the tierod instead of the steering arm. The steering is soo smooth, one finger steering and I don't even have my ram installed yet. Some have made comments about the draglink not being level with the tierod but so far I don't see that as an issue because of the way the drag link goes to the tierod instead of to the steering arm like everyone else with crossover/highsteer... I leave on Thursday for Hollister so I'll have some better action shots and stuff __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-16-2007, 10:04 AM	#2
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> congrats!!! now you just need to take it out and put it to the test!!

07-16-2007, 11:14 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Right on. See if it will light up all 4! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-16-2007, 11:24 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Looks great Burt! Can't wait to see the action pics. New tires, new front axle - can't get much better than that!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-16-2007, 01:56 PM	#6
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Very NICE! The only issue I see with that draglink is the fact that a straight tube would be stronger and less likely to bend. I am assuming you acquired that one from somewhere so for now it had to do? How much lift is that? __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

07-16-2007, 03:06 PM	#7
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> I talked with WFO and we may switch it to a straight one like you said. More for looks than function, the tube used is perrty damn thick I don't see it bending to easily. The orginal design had to be changed and that draglink was originally going to be connected to a steering arm not the tierod like it is now. Another reason I love WFO's service, he will do whatever it takes to make it right My front is 4" Rancho springs that are over 14yrs old and the rear is 5.5" Superlift about 10yrs old, oh and I have a 3" bodylift. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> That thing is beefy __________________ 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

07-16-2007, 05:42 PM	#9
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Burt, that thing came out awesome. Nice work and enjoy the beerz. Shame your not on the right coast, Rausch Creek was a blast this weekend, would have enjoyed wheelin' with you.... Are you posting up more howto's, so I can learn? Waiting on the action shots. J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-17-2007, 11:01 AM	#10
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> I'm not sure I know HOW I did it hahahah Actually the front was easier than the back, the front being all bolt on affair in place of my D44. Were the rear I had to grind off the spring perches and shock mounts. Then re-weld the perches(about 1.5" inword) and made shock mounts. Drivelines being the biggest issue so far, My rear fits but it is streached out about 1.5" more than before, wereas the front had to be cut down by 2"... Other than that my only other issue is getting all the damn air outof my brakelines and I'm not to sure about the used calipers but I have no money for parts so they will have to do for now, this winter it is new rotors, pads & calipers for all 4 corners. Other than that it wasn't too hard..well the money and time envolved was peerrty tuff but hey I Got-R-Done __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks Last edited by Burt4x4; 07-17-2007 at 11:03 AM.

07-17-2007, 04:49 PM	#11
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Dude, you outo try those speed bleaders, about 7 bucks a pop, but they work great. No more wifey " I don't think it was all the way to the floor" routine. Or my leg is getting tired. Nice build Burt, let's hear how it works in the dirt.... J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-17-2007, 04:58 PM	#12
Elwayno Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 34	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Hey Burt, If you go straight with the drag link....um what you doing with that one? I am in the process of making a cross over setup on my Dana 44. I got everything. But I gotta bend up the drag link. I am using a 86 and up center drag link like yours so mine will attach in the same spot but under the leaf, so it needs a bend.

07-18-2007, 09:58 AM	#15
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> I was talking to my buddy over at PacFab and he suggested I gravity bleed the brakes. basicaly start at pass side rear, crack open the bleeder, master cyln cap off and let it leak out until 1/2 the fluid is gone, tighten then fill then move to the other side...so on and so forth..hell it worked! I have brakes now...Errrrrrrrrrrrr = swamper noise as they lock up on the pavement Next stop = Hollister Hills for some Mayden Voyage fun!! YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-18-2007, 10:51 AM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> That's good news - would hate for you to have a brake issue while out having a good time. So, you gonna flop it over on the driver's side this year __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-18-2007, 11:48 AM	#17
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Hey! What are you trying to jinks me or you just want me to finnish painting it olivedrab: The plan is allways rubberside DOWN!!!!!! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-18-2007, 12:15 PM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Hmmm, I like that - I take it you got rid of the beer induced camo paint? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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07-18-2007, 12:25 PM	#19
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> hahahah Ya the beer camo turned into a complete MESS when I was out there drinking yet again and decided to make it 'better'....NOT! Then next day I was like..oh man that is terrable so I covered it all up...there is such a thing as too much camo..looked like hell Someday I may get it painted, nothing fancy just back to one color...or not.. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-18-2007, 04:51 PM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Note to self, when drinking with Burt, keep vehicle out of range of spray can. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-18-2007, 04:57 PM	#21
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Got it out of the garage>>> Hey Burt, thanks for the tip on gravity feed bleed, never heard that one... Separate locations...beer...burt...camo paints __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-21-2007, 08:09 PM	#22
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