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Jtrux · 01-22-2007, 01:06 PM

Well I finally decided to work on my truck a little and thought I would tackle the clutch linkage situation. I have some dynomax headers that allow almost enough clearance for my Zbar but almost is just not enought so I busted out my sharpie marker and marked where I needed to move the linkage to. Luckily I have a friend right down the road (literally like a mile away) and he welded it up for me. What a nice guy. Anyways I bolted it up (which is now more difficult to do with the modification) and now I need a longer push rod. No biggie I was still able to feel how the new clutch felt. It's the Centerforce II setup and surprisingly it felt stock. I'm excited to drive it now. The clutch linkage was the last big hurdle, now I just to bend up som fuel line and hook up my front accessories and I should be good. I'll post pics later, I want to paint the zbar first so i'll take pics while it's out. I thought it would be alot harder to do this mod but all in all it took about 30 minutes.

krue · 01-22-2007, 01:28 PM

Critter · 01-22-2007, 02:32 PM

Good deal! I'm glad to see you are making some progress.

What are you going to do about lengthening the rod? Find a different one? Weld an extension onto the original?

Burt4x4 · 01-22-2007, 04:26 PM

FYI ~ when I needed to make my rod longer

I cut the stock one in half and then inserted each end into a thick piece of pipe and welded the pipe to the rod ends...walla longer rod

Jtrux · 01-22-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4

FYI ~ when I needed to make my rod longer

I cut the stock one in half and then inserted each end into a thick piece of pipe and welded the pipe to the rod ends...walla longer rod

Exactly what I plan on doing, i'm going to my friends a 6 and we will be doing just that. I'll take pics while i'm there and post them later on.

Critter · 01-22-2007, 06:29 PM

I’m not sure if I want to see a pic of you and your friend making your rod longer! Sorry, I couldn’t resist…let me know how it goes.

Jtrux · 01-22-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

I’m not sure if I want to see a pic of you and your friend making your rod longer! Sorry, I couldn’t resist…let me know how it goes.

I always knew you were the jealous type.

01-22-2007, 01:06 PM	#1
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Easiest mod ever Well I finally decided to work on my truck a little and thought I would tackle the clutch linkage situation. I have some dynomax headers that allow almost enough clearance for my Zbar but almost is just not enought so I busted out my sharpie marker and marked where I needed to move the linkage to. Luckily I have a friend right down the road (literally like a mile away) and he welded it up for me. What a nice guy. Anyways I bolted it up (which is now more difficult to do with the modification) and now I need a longer push rod. No biggie I was still able to feel how the new clutch felt. It's the Centerforce II setup and surprisingly it felt stock. I'm excited to drive it now. The clutch linkage was the last big hurdle, now I just to bend up som fuel line and hook up my front accessories and I should be good. I'll post pics later, I want to paint the zbar first so i'll take pics while it's out. I thought it would be alot harder to do this mod but all in all it took about 30 minutes. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!! Last edited by Jtrux; 01-22-2007 at 01:07 PM.

01-22-2007, 01:28 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Easiest mod ever __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-22-2007, 02:32 PM	#3
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Easiest mod ever Good deal! I'm glad to see you are making some progress. What are you going to do about lengthening the rod? Find a different one? Weld an extension onto the original? __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-22-2007, 04:26 PM	#4
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Easiest mod ever FYI ~ when I needed to make my rod longer I cut the stock one in half and then inserted each end into a thick piece of pipe and welded the pipe to the rod ends...walla longer rod __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

01-22-2007, 06:29 PM	#6
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Easiest mod ever I’m not sure if I want to see a pic of you and your friend making your rod longer! Sorry, I couldn’t resist…let me know how it goes. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com



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