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Slammed67 · 06-02-2003, 11:24 PM

For the whole story:

front x-member modification....

brad2 · 06-02-2003, 11:41 PM

My big dissapointment with my 74, it's bagged, is the drive height. Well the drive height at a decent psi. That looks like a good solution to both of your problems. Nice work!

Slammed67 · 06-03-2003, 12:26 AM

(added some pics)

67cst · 06-03-2003, 01:12 AM

lookin good, is your hood bolted on? or just sitting on the truck?

**1971Stepside** · 06-03-2003, 09:23 AM

Looks great slammed. Any clearance issues with steering?

Slammed67 · 06-03-2003, 09:56 AM

Quote:

lookin good, is your hood bolted on? or just sitting on the truck?

Yes, the hood is bolted on. It's popped up in the rear because the front tires are resting on the inner fender where the hinge mounts to it. That's causing it to flex and push the hood up. I'll eventually limit how far the front end can drop so the tire won't rest on the fender.

Quote:

Looks great slammed. Any clearance issues with steering?

There doesn't appear to be any steering clearance issues. I need to have someone sit in the truck and turn the wheel back and forth so I can look at it better.

VTKidder · 06-03-2003, 09:56 AM

I really like it that low.....

SCOTI · 06-03-2003, 10:08 AM

Slammed, you prob already told me this but my retention is nill these days . . .... what size tire are you running up front?

What were you running for air psi before & what do you expect now?

Thanks, Scot

Slammed67 · 06-03-2003, 10:48 AM

SCOTI, the front tires are 255/45/18. The psi didn't really change too much. I have some cheap a$$ gauges, so I'm not sure what the exact pressure is. Before the modification, I was running less air pressure than I should have been because it rode too high. However, I think it took about 80-85psi to get the bags to ride height before. Now it's about 75-80psi to get the bags to ride height. Before, the bags were angled inwards slightly. Now they are pretty much sitting in there vertical, so it obvioulsy requires less psi. Once I get it back on the road (and get some better gauges), I'll figure out what pressure it rides best at. Are you running dial gauges or digital? I was considering going digital becasue it seems like it'd be easier to get the truck raised to an exact pressure reading.

SCOTI · 06-03-2003, 11:01 AM

I'm using dial but I'm actually considering one of the air control systems (AirRides or AccuAir). They are pricy, but I like the comfort of being able to return to alignment setpoints @ the touch of a button. Still debating though.

*Randy70C-10* · 06-03-2003, 11:03 AM

Those 18 inch rims look perfect for that truck. Nice job!

yellowgmc · 06-03-2003, 11:24 AM

very nice! why not remove the inner fenders? btw you need some more lugnuts!

06-02-2003, 11:24 PM	#1
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	a little more progress..... For the whole story: front x-member modification.... __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra Last edited by Slammed67; 06-03-2003 at 12:20 AM.

06-02-2003, 11:41 PM	#2
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	My big dissapointment with my 74, it's bagged, is the drive height. Well the drive height at a decent psi. That looks like a good solution to both of your problems. Nice work! __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

06-03-2003, 12:26 AM	#3
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	(added some pics) __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-03-2003, 01:12 AM	#4
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	lookin good, is your hood bolted on? or just sitting on the truck? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

06-03-2003, 09:23 AM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Looks great slammed. Any clearance issues with steering? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-03-2003, 09:56 AM	#7
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	I really like it that low.....

06-03-2003, 10:08 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Slammed, you prob already told me this but my retention is nill these days . . .... what size tire are you running up front? What were you running for air psi before & what do you expect now? Thanks, Scot __________________ 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.*

06-03-2003, 10:48 AM	#9
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	SCOTI, the front tires are 255/45/18. The psi didn't really change too much. I have some cheap a$$ gauges, so I'm not sure what the exact pressure is. Before the modification, I was running less air pressure than I should have been because it rode too high. However, I think it took about 80-85psi to get the bags to ride height before. Now it's about 75-80psi to get the bags to ride height. Before, the bags were angled inwards slightly. Now they are pretty much sitting in there vertical, so it obvioulsy requires less psi. Once I get it back on the road (and get some better gauges), I'll figure out what pressure it rides best at. Are you running dial gauges or digital? I was considering going digital becasue it seems like it'd be easier to get the truck raised to an exact pressure reading. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-03-2003, 11:01 AM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	I'm using dial but I'm actually considering one of the air control systems (AirRides or AccuAir). They are pricy, but I like the comfort of being able to return to alignment setpoints @ the touch of a button. Still debating though. __________________ 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.*

06-03-2003, 11:03 AM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Those 18 inch rims look perfect for that truck. Nice job!

06-03-2003, 11:24 AM	#12
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	very nice! why not remove the inner fenders? btw you need some more lugnuts! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

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