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G-Ring · 01-30-2010, 04:39 PM

Any word on tie rods? AutoZone has a set but they are Duralasts. Did you call Tuckers or that other place...Premier I think.

*highperf4x4* · 01-30-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70stroker

highperf he also said hes raising the rear up about a inch.. it oughta be enough after that.

Yeah maybe so. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

*vegaschevy* · 01-30-2010, 07:37 PM

Carquest stocks all Moog Tie rods. Their "house" brand is all Moog stuff, not cause some moron told you but because it also says on the box.

Anyways I returned my Moog stuff to Checkers, found some in stock at Carquest and got them.

Got home and got back to work on the truck... and guess what she is done!!! Well, for now... back on the road. Wont be driven until Monday after an alignment though.

Well I could blab and blab but you all want to see pics. Im waiting on Nate from Porterbuilt to get me my other piece I need to raise the rear an inch. Hopefully he comes through soon. I need that inch.

The rear seems way more "unlevel" then it is as the upper white/blue line slopes downhill compared to the body lines....

Well here you go

All steering cross shafts, and ball joints are Moog

butternut1972 · 01-30-2010, 08:31 PM

Looks good. I think it could a touch lower in the front, Just my .02. wheels look really good.

Normy71 · 01-30-2010, 08:40 PM

Looks Good
Just wondering about your tie rod connections to the center link, should they not be on the back side of the center link? not the front? or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

ripdog28 · 01-30-2010, 09:12 PM

If you were rolling through South Central LA that stance would be sick. But your not their so FIX IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**lolife99** · 01-30-2010, 10:16 PM

Like Normy71 said,... the center link is on backwards. You need to swap it "end for end" so the inner tie rods will connect on the back side of the centerlink.
Member Mondo had this problem and it eventually broke the inner tie rod due to contact with the center link.
The ends of the centerlink should point forward, not backwards.

Otherwise looks killer.

camokid · 01-30-2010, 10:38 PM

looks good.....but I think it needs to drop in the front a little more or bring the back up a little...(.I like the lower in the front a little better

)

Keep it up...
Jeff

70stroker · 01-30-2010, 10:41 PM

ya do agree on the center link.

however i think jack the rear up a inch and maybe go a little lower on the front. But man those wheels look good.

Your for sure gonna need to get a exshaust setup on that now.

72BlckButy · 01-30-2010, 10:49 PM

Lookin' good!

CheyenneShop · 01-30-2010, 11:07 PM

Once you get that stance figured out - Watch Out

I wonder if just the 1" raise in the back is going to be enough???

It looks like you have a bit of room in the front to drop her some more. Do you? Keep us posted, maybe once you get your part from Nate it will be where you want her! Looking good.

*highperf4x4* · 01-30-2010, 11:09 PM

I'm voting on "raising the rear" about 2" and PAINT THOSE DRUMS!

Did you hit that muffler coming off the driveway?

*vegaschevy* · 01-31-2010, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Normy71

Looks Good
Just wondering about your tie rod connections to the center link, should they not be on the back side of the center link? not the front? or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Like Normy71 said,... the center link is on backwards. You need to swap it "end for end" so the inner tie rods will connect on the back side of the centerlink.
Member Mondo had this problem and it eventually broke the inner tie rod due to contact with the center link.
The ends of the centerlink should point forward, not backwards.

Otherwise looks killer.

I thought the same thing on the center link. but I really saw no way of anything fitting the other way around. The tie rods seemed to hit the crossmember when put the other way around.

I guess Ill have to look at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

I'm voting on "raising the rear" about 2" and PAINT THOSE DRUMS!

Did you hit that muffler coming off the driveway?

Ya, its a 4.5" drop in front which his what everyone does with this tire size. mine for some reason seems a tad high still.

the muffler was to put something on after doing the rear suspension as the muffler had to be cut off. So it works for now!!!

chevy_mike · 01-31-2010, 01:56 AM

Yep, centerlink on backwards. Here is a pic of mine after the rebuild.

I found I had to rotate the centerlink side to side to fit the tie rods on and they are close but about a 1/4" away from the crossmember when centered. As you move left or right, the centerlink moves away from the crossmember. That is also why the inner tie rods have the grease fittings on the end and not the back like the outer ones.

Looking good!!!! I'll have to come by next time I'm in Vegas.

*vegaschevy* · 01-31-2010, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Yep, centerlink on backwards. Here is a pic of mine after the rebuild.

I found I had to rotate the centerlink side to side to fit the tie rods on and they are close but about a 1/4" away from the crossmember when centered. As you move left or right, the centerlink moves away from the crossmember. That is also why the inner tie rods have the grease fittings on the end and not the back like the outer ones.

Looking good!!!! I'll have to come by next time I'm in Vegas.

Ill switch it around tomorrow. I tried and tried an it seemed like nothing was going on with it the other way around. I was certain it went this way. So I was like maybe it goes the other way and it mounted right up. Could not find any pics on the board when I looked...

Time to remove cotter keys and get it switched... lol

CheyenneShop · 02-01-2010, 12:07 AM

Vegas - I needed to load some concrete up into the 68' today & I thought of you!

**lolife99** · 02-01-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

Vegas - I needed to load some concrete up into the 68' today & I thought of you!

Man Cheyenne,...
is that '68 for sale?

nuke1 · 02-01-2010, 12:16 AM

Looks killer , losve the new ride height.

CheyenneShop · 02-01-2010, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Man Cheyenne,...
is that '68 for sale?

PM'd ya

*highperf4x4* · 02-01-2010, 01:24 AM

Vegas did you get the steering straightened out today?

*vegaschevy* · 02-01-2010, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

Vegas - I needed to load some concrete up into the 68' today & I thought of you!

This made me crack up!!! HAHAHA

*vegaschevy* · 02-01-2010, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Vegas did you get the steering straightened out today?

no, I got out of work and went to breakfast that lasted till noon. sitting around like that all morning after working all night pretty much makes me ready for bed. LOL

Tomorrow I will fix the steering and I am also thinking about remving the front springs and removing about 3/4 of a coil back towards the end of the notch. Im not sure this will remove much height but maybe 3/4" maybe... anyone know?

hopefully I get my piece from Porter soon as it is I think I am rubbing to much to drive it.

unless anyone has some 4" drop springs they want to trade for 5" drop springs as i have 5" in there now

**lolife99** · 02-01-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegaschevy

no, I got out of work and went to breakfast that lasted till noon. sitting around like that all morning after working all night pretty much makes me ready for bed. LOL

Tomorrow I will fix the steering and I am also thinking about remving the front springs and removing about 3/4 of a coil back towards the end of the notch. Im not sure this will remove much height but maybe 3/4" maybe... anyone know?
hopefully I get my piece from Porter soon as it is I think I am rubbing to much to drive it.

unless anyone has some 4" drop springs they want to trade for 5" drop springs as i have 5" in there now

1/2 COIL = 1" of drop.

I would start with 1/2 coil first.
Bolt it back together without shocks and set it on the ground.
Just make sure the top of the spring is in the spring pocket.
Let the bottom go wherever it goes.

**lolife99** · 02-01-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegaschevy

no, I got out of work and went to breakfast that lasted till noon. sitting around like that all morning after working all night pretty much makes me ready for bed. LOL

Tomorrow I will fix the steering and I am also thinking about remving the front springs and removing about 3/4 of a coil back towards the end of the notch. Im not sure this will remove much height but maybe 3/4" maybe... anyone know?

hopefully I get my piece from Porter soon as it is I think I am rubbing to much to drive it.

unless anyone has some 4" drop springs they want to trade for 5" drop springs as i have 5" in there now

What exactly is rubbing?
Too much backspace on the wheels?
Do you have the 2" drop or 3" drop on your Porterbuilt trailing arms?

*vegaschevy* · 02-01-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

What exactly is rubbing?
Too much backspace on the wheels?
Do you have the 2" drop or 3" drop on your Porterbuilt trailing arms?

All the arms as far as I know are identical. The difference in the drop comes with a spacer provided for on top of the coil for the 2" drop and 3" drop you just use the arms no spacer for the coil.

I currently have 3 extra" of drop along with a 5" drop spring. I need to be around 7"

With my tire combo it is perfectly centered in the wheel well however it will still touch both sides of the tub under load.

im going to cut just over 1/2 coil off today on the front to get it where I want it I hope and then ill raise the rear to get clearence

01-30-2010, 04:39 PM	#401
G-Ring Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: las vegas, nv Posts: 21	Re: Project NOT4SLE Any word on tie rods? AutoZone has a set but they are Duralasts. Did you call Tuckers or that other place...Premier I think. __________________ 79' Big Ten 70' 1 ton 4x4 LB "Mean Green" 70' SWB "Major Project" 69' El Camino "t-boned by Camry"

01-30-2010, 07:37 PM	#403
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Project NOT4SLE Carquest stocks all Moog Tie rods. Their "house" brand is all Moog stuff, not cause some moron told you but because it also says on the box. Anyways I returned my Moog stuff to Checkers, found some in stock at Carquest and got them. Got home and got back to work on the truck... and guess what she is done!!! Well, for now... back on the road. Wont be driven until Monday after an alignment though. Well I could blab and blab but you all want to see pics. Im waiting on Nate from Porterbuilt to get me my other piece I need to raise the rear an inch. Hopefully he comes through soon. I need that inch. The rear seems way more "unlevel" then it is as the upper white/blue line slopes downhill compared to the body lines.... Well here you go All steering cross shafts, and ball joints are Moog

01-30-2010, 08:31 PM	#404
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Project NOT4SLE Looks good. I think it could a touch lower in the front, Just my .02. wheels look really good.

01-30-2010, 08:40 PM	#405
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: Project NOT4SLE Looks Good Just wondering about your tie rod connections to the center link, should they not be on the back side of the center link? not the front? or are my eyes playing tricks on me? __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

01-30-2010, 09:12 PM	#406
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Project NOT4SLE If you were rolling through South Central LA that stance would be sick. But your not their so FIX IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

01-30-2010, 10:16 PM	#407
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: Project NOT4SLE Like Normy71 said,... the center link is on backwards. You need to swap it "end for end" so the inner tie rods will connect on the back side of the centerlink. Member Mondo had this problem and it eventually broke the inner tie rod due to contact with the center link. The ends of the centerlink should point forward, not backwards. Otherwise looks killer. Last edited by lolife99; 01-30-2010 at 10:17 PM.

01-30-2010, 10:38 PM	#408
camokid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 41	Re: Project NOT4SLE looks good.....but I think it needs to drop in the front a little more or bring the back up a little...(.I like the lower in the front a little better) Keep it up... Jeff

01-30-2010, 10:41 PM	#409
70stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pittsburg kansas Posts: 894	Re: Project NOT4SLE ya do agree on the center link. however i think jack the rear up a inch and maybe go a little lower on the front. But man those wheels look good. Your for sure gonna need to get a exshaust setup on that now. __________________ 70 GMC build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613130

01-30-2010, 10:49 PM	#410
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project NOT4SLE Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-30-2010, 11:07 PM	#411
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Project NOT4SLE Once you get that stance figured out - Watch Out I wonder if just the 1" raise in the back is going to be enough??? It looks like you have a bit of room in the front to drop her some more. Do you? Keep us posted, maybe once you get your part from Nate it will be where you want her! Looking good. __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

01-30-2010, 11:09 PM	#412
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project NOT4SLE I'm voting on "raising the rear" about 2" and PAINT THOSE DRUMS! Did you hit that muffler coming off the driveway? Last edited by highperf4x4; 01-30-2010 at 11:11 PM.

01-31-2010, 01:56 AM	#414
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Project NOT4SLE Yep, centerlink on backwards. Here is a pic of mine after the rebuild. I found I had to rotate the centerlink side to side to fit the tie rods on and they are close but about a 1/4" away from the crossmember when centered. As you move left or right, the centerlink moves away from the crossmember. That is also why the inner tie rods have the grease fittings on the end and not the back like the outer ones. Looking good!!!! I'll have to come by next time I'm in Vegas. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

02-01-2010, 12:07 AM	#416
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Project NOT4SLE Vegas - I needed to load some concrete up into the 68' today & I thought of you! Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

02-01-2010, 12:16 AM	#418
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project NOT4SLE Looks killer , losve the new ride height. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-01-2010, 01:24 AM	#420
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