1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler

[DirtyLarry]

Originally Posted by MTCK

I didn't think the braces worked on one ton trucks?!? Good eye, yes the plow truck is getting a brace. That sucker gets loaded up when I stuff it in a ditch with the plow up... still something big you're missing.

Also, when did ORD stop painting their fabricated parts? Last steering brace and shackle flip I got had a nice hammered finish.

Good point, on the 1 ton. I didn’t even think of that but you’re right….1 tons aren’t even listed. I guess never mind then

It’s been a few years since I have gotten anything from them finished. The rear shackle flip on my K10 has a hammer finish as well but when the Burbs stuff appeared a few years ago they were all bare metal. Everything for Zoomad K5 was bare metal as well. I’m guessing it has been at least 3 years they started shipping stuff bare. Hell, I am okay with that. Just glad they are around to build goodies for our old rigs.

Oh, yeah! Springs!

[MTCK]

Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

Hell, I am okay with that. Just glad they are around to build goodies for our old rigs.

Amen to that. I'm pretty excited to zip over some frost heaves once all the treasure is installed and see how this heavy pig handles. It'll be 2-3 more weeks on the springs.

[joe231]

hey Marcus,

When you added your auxilary trans cooler, do you remember which line at the radiator was the return? I put a cooler on mine today, I assumed the upper line is the return. But now I second guessing that assumption.

[MTCK]

Hey Joe. That's how I plumbed mine. Pressure on the bottom return on top.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by MTCK

Hey Joe. That's how I plumbed mine. Pressure on the bottom return on top.

Thanks Marcus,

I wasn't seeing the cooling I expected, so I crawled under to check. Sure enough I had it connected backwards. The lower line is the return on mine.

[y5mgisi]

What front springs did you get? Alcans?

[MTCK]

Gosh I'm not sure who makes them. I assumed Alcan or Deaver but don't know who makes them for ORD. Will see what the box says.

[y5mgisi]

Any progress yet?! I'm excited! Lol

[MTCK]

Nope still waiting on the spring and getting a quick defrost trip in. If they haven't arrived when I get home later this week I'll start shaking some bushes. I'm excited to get this show on the road as well.

[cochino12]

three days now I'm caught up. Killer build!!!

[MTCK]

Thanks Adam. You covered three years in three days. Not bad!

[MTCK]

Springs showed up. Alcan makes the springs. Interesting packaging!

['63GENIII]

Originally Posted by MTCK

Springs showed up. Alcan makes the springs. Interesting packaging!

The canvas basket? Thats what they sent it in?

Man I love this thread!

[MTCK]

Hahaha no but that would be funny. They just slapped labels on the springs and dropped them in the mail. Imagine they have been cussed by many a mailman by now...

[Matt Man]

How much lift are those?

[MTCK]

4" springs. 2.5" rear shackle and a 1" zero rate to get the axle centered.

[jhama78]

When are you starting the suspension work? I'm in Fairbanks for work until May 23rd and can lend a hand if you need it. Sent ya a pm with my cell number.

[MTCK]

Finally got cranking on the suspension this weekend. Power washed the truck off and started taking stuff apart. Goal is to replace the lifters, oil pump, fix the oil leak and install the suspension.

Big help to J-Rod for the help wrenching. Many hands make the springs light.

[MTCK]

Cleared out and ready to go.

[MTCK]

Steering block, sway bar disconnect, springs and driver's shock are on. Need one more u-bolt for the passenger side and a drill bit.

[MTCK]

It's taller for sure.

[jhama78]

Glad to meet and spin some wrenches with you today man. Looking forward to helping get this thing wrapped up and roadworthy.

[y5mgisi]

Exciting!

[whitels1]

Nice job, can't wait to see the new stance.

[Matt Man]

Looking good, let us know if it rides any better.