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Its spring time
4 inch rough country/blocks in the back for now/Cleaned up some of the frame,cleanning up axle now .Thinking of doing silver metalic for the plates let me know your thoughts.I had used some old/new bushings .Every company says 6 Hrs There full of it,LOL
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03-02-2012, 07:04 PM
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Re: Its spring time
more pics
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03-02-2012, 08:22 PM
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Re: Its spring time
I knew a guy who died using a concrete block like that.
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03-02-2012, 08:24 PM
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Re: Its spring time
The jack stands have all the weight .I just put that there for added support. Thanks for the concern
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03-02-2012, 10:34 PM
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Re: Its spring time
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03-03-2012, 12:31 AM
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Re: Its spring time
Nice work. It will look great when you get it all done.
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03-03-2012, 07:04 AM
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Re: Its spring time
Looking good, keep it up.
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03-03-2012, 09:35 PM
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Well after 6hrs/lots of beers,I got the frt done except for brakes/steering arm.Pics to follow .Sometimes I think I should have paid someone to do this LOLBut I would have missed 2 knuckle busters/gash to the head from fender and the Me time .
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03-05-2012, 02:26 AM
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Re: Its spring time
Nice!
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03-05-2012, 08:15 AM
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Re: Its spring time
Pics updates( I Like pics in peoples threads)The rear is sitting on Jack stands will try to get out there today,
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03-05-2012, 08:26 AM
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Re: Its spring time
Looking good. Do you have to add any length to the driveshafts for a 4" lift?
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03-05-2012, 08:36 AM
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Thanks for all the comments,Richard I dont have any lenghts yet ,I was going to try the existing shafts/I dont plan on much off-roading but who ever knows?I have seen on this site some one else running a 4 with existing shafts and I had one yrs ago and never extending the shafts
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03-05-2012, 09:10 AM
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Re: Its spring time
The black 71' I have appears to have a 4" or so lift in it and both shafts are there. Let me know if you need any measurements on the shafts. Pics of the blazer are in my 71' rustbucket thread
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03-05-2012, 01:02 PM
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Looks good Dave....I see John posted his blazer is there going to be a race over there?
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03-05-2012, 01:24 PM
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Re: Its spring time
It seems that way thanks
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03-05-2012, 02:34 PM
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Re: Its spring time
Looks great Dave.....
Geez, maybe we will all be able to take a drive together soon. What else has to bedone to finish it?
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03-05-2012, 02:44 PM
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Re: Its spring time
Brakes all the way aroung /trans lines/ tapping noise/ headlights/Inspection Shooting for spring time
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03-05-2012, 02:48 PM
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Re: Its spring time
Iam trying to get it road worthy before I attack the rust issues.Being out work for some time make the $ a little tight
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03-05-2012, 04:19 PM
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Re: Its spring time
i just did the rough country lift in mine this weekend....i wish i would have taken the time to paint mine up like yours, looks real good!
i didn't have to extend my driveshafts. i haven't put it in 4 wheel yet but the length is good i think... |
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03-05-2012, 05:07 PM
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Yes the frt axel took several hrs (6-8Hrs). I wire brushed it with and air tool,degreased it .wire wheel it again. The pics do hide some in perfections. Rattle can it several coats. Now I am thinking if I want to do the rear the same??? The Rear u-bolts are a ***** Iam thinking of cutting them off. How did you make out with your lift any pics? Thay say 6-8Hrs total time to install?????? There crazy
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03-05-2012, 05:17 PM
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Yeah they're smokin crack. I worked on it from noon till 11 on Friday night and again from 9 am till 1. Finished it but only exchanged the parts didn't clean anything up. Wife was excited to drive it to a birthday party sat afternoon so I was under a strict deadline! The rear u-bolts were a *****. Long cheater to break them loose then an impact helped.
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03-05-2012, 11:12 PM
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I have a 4" lift springs and blocks (1 week build thrash is mine) and I clear my 35's with no problems. I like the short squatty look like myself but the ride is horrible on these concrete south louisana roads. I've heard of people trimming some of the lower leaf length down but I don't know about it. Your truck looks great. The extra time you take to do as much work yourself as you can will only make you appreciate the ride that much more!( no matter how rough) LOL
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03-08-2012, 10:44 PM
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well 36hrs later.still waiting to finish frt shocks/stabalizer/steering arm/and now drive shafts(richard I will need the measurements),also the front shaft won't fit do to factory exhaust system/looks like headers/or new duel with relocation of crossover pipe.I did take the rear out and did some cleaning/found the cover damaged.Well enjoy some pics
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03-08-2012, 11:08 PM
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Re: Its spring time
Dave,
I will measure the shaft tomorrow. What do you think would work best for you measurement wise? I will take pictures of where I measure. Man be careful with them rear blocks!!!! Be sure to retorque the bolts several times. I have seen them kick out on a buddies truck years back and really did a number on the truck. I might have an extra set of used headers here if your looking for a cheap fix for now. I have to come up that way soon to pick up my parts from Warbucket so I could bring them up. Let me know.
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03-08-2012, 11:15 PM
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Thanks, I have a set of headers.Who would think the cross over pipe would get in the way.Let me know when you go see john. The rear shaft bolted up but there is no room to extend, fully extended. I plan on buying rear springs but this is what I have right now.Thanks
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