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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: oregon city
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stage 1 - finally complete
I finally have the new 8 lug D44 under the rig with everything hooked up except the steering shaft which i picked up out of an XJ and will mod it at work on monday. I am also working on my front bumper so it fits correctly with the body lift. Then i can finally work on the 14 bolt. Disc brake conversion, spring perch change and shock towers.
Funny as i post these pics i can see how far out of alignment my front tires are. Oops i forgot, i need to align my front end too ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's |
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
Looks good, if you have any questions or want some pics of how to get the bumper to fit let me know, I just did this a few months ago.
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
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Any suggestions and especially pics would be very helpful. Thanks.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
Looks good!
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
Ok, here's some pictures of how I did it. I just cut the front of the frame off with a cutoff wheel, then cut 2 pieces of 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 8 CRS, then welded it up.
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
Heres what it looks like when it's done. I cut the frame 1/4 inch in front of the bottom hole on the frame. This should give you a good idea of what I did.
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
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I cut the frame as well, but a little different. I notched it so the bumper could go up, and then put 3" spacers from the original mount spot to the bumper brackets. I do have a welder so i may use some of your ideas when i complete it. I did the rear a long time ago and i didnt have to do any cutting or welding, however i did have to fab up new brackets. Thanks for the great pics.
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
So what did you do for the rear, I still haven't done this yet because I didnt want to do any cutting or welding that close to the gas tank. Also I noticed that you have a 330hp crate motor in yours, is it the one from GM performance parts, if so how do you like it. I'm asking because thats the motor I was thinking of getting for my Blazer.
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
well my rear has a bigger gap then the front, I couldn't get it up as tight as the front unless i cut. I'll go shoot some photos and show and tell.
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
Tires look awesome
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
sweet, looking good... I would drop that bowtie down one bar in the grill if it was mine though
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
Ok, i got the front bumper looking correctly located, but i really need to fix that bowtie.
also here's the rear bumper pics i promised. I have brackets that work but my rear bumper is in really bad shape. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Central Vermont
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
Nice progress!!
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
Looks good!!! Can't wait to see the finished product!
![]() So what do you have for lift to get 11 inches anyways? 8 inch suspension + 3 inch body?
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: stage 1 - finally complete
I have those tires in 39.5x18 mounted on 15x16 welds, laying around...lookin for a home, came off my yukon. did you buy those on purpose?
![]() truck looks good. keep up the nice work
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