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KQQL IT · 05-17-2021, 05:16 PM

It's does good til full droop.
But it's well beyond the advertised bag travel.

KQQL IT · 05-27-2021, 10:08 PM

Is a 1.500 id bushing enough interference?

SCOTI · 05-28-2021, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Is a 1.500 id bushing enough interference?

??
Relevant to what?

KQQL IT · 05-28-2021, 12:05 PM

Guess you're not a mind reader.

For our rear links.
Was planning in using the the rear spring hanger to locate the lower link.
2 inch x 1/4 wall dom tube is 1.490 I.D

KQQL IT · 06-16-2021, 03:22 PM

Wheels came in American racing rodders
20x8 and 9.5 with 245/40r20 and 275/40r20 kuhmos
Can't wait to mock it up

SCOTI · 06-16-2021, 05:08 PM

Nice.

What was the outcome on the rear link bar/bushing combo?

KQQL IT · 06-16-2021, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nice.

What was the outcome on the rear link bar/bushing combo?

The bushing fits with grease.
Rolled a edge of the urethane
May have to hone them a bit.

Still on the fence about the 2 link...

SCOTI · 06-16-2021, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

The bushing fits with grease.
Rolled a edge of the urethane
May have to hone them a bit.

Still on the fence about the 2 link...

I would skip the poly bushed front pivots if you decide on the 2-link. I'd use a spherical joint for less bind & more articulation than possible w/poly.

KQQL IT · 06-16-2021, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I would skip the poly bushed front pivots if you decide on the 2-link. I'd use a spherical joint for less bind & more articulation than possible w/poly.

Kid wants a 4 link. I want simple, he wants performance.

Just happy we got a rack made for it to move around carrying it was killing me.

tinydb84 · 06-16-2021, 09:44 PM

(2 link + 4 link) / 2 people = 3 link?

KQQL IT · 06-17-2021, 10:00 AM

2 link- 4 link- trailing arm its all in the air currently

Just happy I don't have to carry the frame around.
And trying to convince myself I shouldn't 5 lug swap and lay the crew cabbie

SCOTI · 06-17-2021, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

2 link- 4 link- trailing arm its all in the air currently

Just happy I don't have to carry the frame around.
And trying to convince myself I shouldn't 5 lug swap and lay the crew cabbie

HD or Lt.Duty 2500?

KQQL IT · 06-17-2021, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

HD or Lt.Duty 2500?

HD like 8600 gvw or something.
454 4L80 126k the paint is starting to die finally and starting to show its age. Door handles window motors wonky gauges typical stuff.

SCOTI · 06-17-2021, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

HD like 8600 gvw or something.
454 4L80 126k the paint is starting to die finally and starting to show its age. Door handles window motors wonky gauges typical stuff.

8-lug = 8600; 6-lug = 7200.

Mine....

KQQL IT · 06-17-2021, 02:10 PM

Definitely 8 lug.

Well if I go that way. You'll get a pm with a parts list.
You helped me a ton with the 91 I did for my bro in law

SCOTI · 06-17-2021, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Definitely 8 lug.

Well if I go that way. You'll get a pm with a parts list.
You helped me a ton with the 91 I did for my bro in law

Pretty basic static drop for now. Unsure if I'll do full bag swap or just helpers @ this point. The plan was full swap but it sits good & it's nice not having to clearance the bejeezus out of everything.

It high centered this past weekend pulling that load in the pic as it sits. Heavier loads will need some help.

KQQL IT · 06-17-2021, 09:00 PM

This is the '91 3500 you helped me with.
350 4spd now with a 3.08 10 bolt.
Went ghetto tho reamed 1/2 stock spindles for the 3500 ball joints
Clipped 2 coils and new axle pads cause a flip wouldn't with 3500 spring hangers.
I bought when the b-i-l spun out on meth and since sold it to a neighbor

SCOTI · 06-17-2021, 11:47 PM

I just welded the ends of the flip brackets to the leaf pads on the housing. Kept them from moving. Did the welds where I could easily buzz it off if/when desired.

KQQL IT · 06-18-2021, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I just welded the ends of the flip brackets to the leaf pads on the housing. Kept them from moving. Did the welds where I could easily buzz it off if/when desired.

The 3500 spring hanger didn't line up with the 1500 spring pads.
Why we used new pads.

SCOTI · 06-18-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

The 3500 spring hanger didn't line up with the 1500 spring pads.
Why we used new pads.

Ahh.... One might expect things like that to be slightly different & those are.

KQQL IT · 06-19-2021, 02:41 PM

Rotor fits in the wheel center. Was really concerned they wouldn't.
But the rotor got swallowed up in a 20" wheel.

SCOTI · 06-19-2021, 11:42 PM

What diameter rotor? 13" (12.8) or ??

KQQL IT · 06-20-2021, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What diameter rotor? 13" (12.8) or ??

11.9 according to the order.
Powerstop rotors.
Seems like enough room for a pad swap with out taking the wheels off. Ha !

SCOTI · 06-20-2021, 11:14 AM

Ahh.... Replacement C10 size. I though you might have upsized.

KQQL IT · 06-20-2021, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Ahh.... Replacement C10 size. I though you might have upsized.

Yes. Original plan was 18 inch wheels.
But they backordered til end of August so got the 20's and the rotor looks silly in there

05-17-2021, 05:16 PM	#51
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: 2wd swap It's does good til full droop. But it's well beyond the advertised bag travel. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

05-27-2021, 10:08 PM	#52
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: 2wd swap Is a 1.500 id bushing enough interference? Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

05-28-2021, 12:05 PM	#54
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: 2wd swap Guess you're not a mind reader. For our rear links. Was planning in using the the rear spring hanger to locate the lower link. 2 inch x 1/4 wall dom tube is 1.490 I.D __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-16-2021, 03:22 PM	#55
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: 2wd swap Wheels came in American racing rodders 20x8 and 9.5 with 245/40r20 and 275/40r20 kuhmos Can't wait to mock it up Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-16-2021, 05:08 PM	#56
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 2wd swap Nice. What was the outcome on the rear link bar/bushing combo? __________________ 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.*

06-16-2021, 09:44 PM	#60
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 2wd swap (2 link + 4 link) / 2 people = 3 link? __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

06-17-2021, 10:00 AM	#61
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: 2wd swap 2 link- 4 link- trailing arm its all in the air currently Just happy I don't have to carry the frame around. And trying to convince myself I shouldn't 5 lug swap and lay the crew cabbie Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-17-2021, 02:10 PM	#65
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: 2wd swap Definitely 8 lug. Well if I go that way. You'll get a pm with a parts list. You helped me a ton with the 91 I did for my bro in law __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-17-2021, 09:00 PM	#67
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: 2wd swap This is the '91 3500 you helped me with. 350 4spd now with a 3.08 10 bolt. Went ghetto tho reamed 1/2 stock spindles for the 3500 ball joints Clipped 2 coils and new axle pads cause a flip wouldn't with 3500 spring hangers. I bought when the b-i-l spun out on meth and since sold it to a neighbor Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-17-2021, 11:47 PM	#68
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 2wd swap I just welded the ends of the flip brackets to the leaf pads on the housing. Kept them from moving. Did the welds where I could easily buzz it off if/when desired. __________________ 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.*

06-19-2021, 02:41 PM	#71
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: 2wd swap Rotor fits in the wheel center. Was really concerned they wouldn't. But the rotor got swallowed up in a 20" wheel. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 06-19-2021 at 09:23 PM.

06-19-2021, 11:42 PM	#72
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 2wd swap What diameter rotor? 13" (12.8) or ?? __________________ 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.*

06-20-2021, 11:14 AM	#74
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 2wd swap Ahh.... Replacement C10 size. I though you might have upsized. __________________ 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.*

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