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Rokcrln · 04-18-2009, 11:34 PM

A few more!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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smbrouss70 · 04-19-2009, 09:32 PM

Kevin, are the tires turned to full lock in those pictures? Is that with it sitting on the ground or raised a inch or two?

68 short step · 04-19-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Kevin, are the tires turned to full lock in those pictures? Is that with it sitting on the ground or raised a inch or two?

you must own a DM

, i too wonder this, but i see where the control arms and the rack tie-rod are almost level....so im gonna guss and say it was raised a little bit......correct me if im wrong tho rokcrln.....

Rokcrln · 04-23-2009, 10:31 PM

All finished, I will do a shack down inspection Friday night then a test drive Saturday morning. I shot a coat of DP90LF on the bare steel and shot the inner sides as well since they were bare.

Kevin
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smbrouss70 · 04-19-2009, 09:56 PM

Nope, no DM... Yet. I have a feeling my Blazer will get the C4 or maybe a C5, C6 or even a C7 by the time I get around to building that one.

Rokcrln · 04-19-2009, 10:19 PM

Nope it is layed out with the tires almost lock to lock. The pics are deceiving as far as the rack and arms looking level. This truck would sit lower if my shop floor was not so high

I do own a DM C4 and it should be here this week for my Tahoe

Kevin
LFD Inc.

joe231 · 04-19-2009, 11:00 PM

wow!
so how much narrower is the track width with the DropMember?

Rokcrln · 04-19-2009, 11:43 PM

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wow!
so how much narrower is the track width with the DropMember?

I want to say about an 1 1/2" to 2" per side. It works great!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

joe231 · 04-20-2009, 08:39 AM

very nice!

gringoloco · 04-20-2009, 02:58 PM

Rokcrln · 04-20-2009, 11:24 PM

Floor is all finished just waiting for the seam sealer to dry so I can touch up the paint. The PS line kit I ordered did not work so my Local Napa guy is taking care of that for me.

I will start the bed work on Tuesday.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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gringoloco · 04-21-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Kevin, are the tires turned to full lock in those pictures? Is that with it sitting on the ground or raised a inch or two?

There are a few factors contributing to XXL's truck being able to do this:

-The the inner fenders are trimmed
-The firewall is tubbed
-He is running a small diameter tire (compared to 20s)

Your average DM install won't do that- at least mine doesn't

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I will start the bed work on Tuesday.

Are you finishing the sheetmetal work that was started? I have been anticipating the completion of that for a while. Very slick, unique ideas he had for the stepper...

Rokcrln · 04-21-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Are you finishing the sheetmetal work that was started? I have been anticipating the completion of that for a while. Very slick, unique ideas he had for the stepper...

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL · 04-21-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

There are a few factors contributing to XXL's truck being able to do this:

-The the inner fenders are trimmed
-The firewall is tubbed
-He is running a small diameter tire (compared to 20s)

What he said.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Are you finishing the sheetmetal work that was started? I have been anticipating the completion of that for a while. Very slick, unique ideas he had for the stepper...

Thanks. I'm trying to juggle the truck back into the dd rotation for a few weeks so I can finish some mods on my real dd. As a result, I've only asked Kevin to do a couple of things in the bed. Once I get some more time to get the truck back to him, I'll be coaxing him to do some more fun things to the truck.

VA72C10 · 04-21-2009, 01:00 PM

[QUOTE=XXL;3270101Once I get some more time to get the truck back to him, I'll be coaxing him to do some more fun things to the truck.[/QUOTE]

I'm sure $$$ it won't $$$ take too $$$ much to $$$ coax $$$ him to $$$ work on $$$ your truck $$$

J/K. I really wish he was closer to me...I'd have him make a few of my blazer ideas into reality.

my67chevytruck · 04-21-2009, 09:50 AM

looking good Kevin.....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-21-2009, 08:44 PM

Well ken I for one am glad you decided to go with kevin and knowing that its getting done and done right has got to let ya sleep well at night unlike an un named body guy..

Rokcrln · 04-21-2009, 11:07 PM

I put the seat back in and closed the cab door for the last time! Only part left of the DM install is the PS lines, my guy came bu tonight and did a few mock ups but I was not happy with what he had so we will try again tomorrow night. I am wanting a clean simple look without a bunch of adapters if at all possible. That tunned is about 1/4" clear of the seat and looks really good.

I started on the bed tonight with panels I had my sheet metal shop brake up for me to Kens specs. He wants the top rails of all 4 sides the same and now they are! I will finish weld them up in the next day or so then spray on a coat of epoxy. First thing I did was trim the panels since I had them made 1/4" long so I could trim to fit. Then I cut two flat pieces to weld in the floor to seal off the chamber once the panels go in.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Rokcrln · 04-22-2009, 10:55 PM

Almost ready to send home!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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joe231 · 04-22-2009, 10:57 PM

I like it!!

nuke1 · 04-24-2009, 07:51 AM

looks good kevin, now i want a dropmember, oh well, i can always add it later.

jugernot · 04-24-2009, 11:37 AM

It is coming together nicely. Where did you put the "LFD" tag?

XXL · 04-24-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jugernot

It is coming together nicely. Where did you put the "LFD" tag?

That's on the bill.

Rokcrln · 04-24-2009, 08:27 PM

I had to run to the parts store to settle up my bill so I drove the scraper over the 3 blocks. For starters our driveway is wide and flat and the approach from the street I had re-done so my wifes old mini cooper S would drive in and not scrape. That Mini must have been a 4x4! I was high centered half way out

Other than that it road smooth but I need to some more brake bleeding in the morning to try and get a better pedal. I also think it might benefit from a new set of front bags as the old Firestone's really bellow out and maybe a set of RE7's might be a good match for the DM and give a slightly firmer ride and that means a lower ride height because they will flex less so the ground will not jump up and slap the bottom of the truck as often. But the cool factor in only a 3 block drive was everyone was looking and you could tell from the look on their face it was a WTF kind of thing going through there mind.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here is the ride height to and from the store.

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XXL · 04-24-2009, 10:29 PM

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See... that's full service. I'm even getting a car wash!

04-18-2009, 11:34 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install A few more! Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Clearance with 3" at the rockers! [IMG][/IMG]

04-19-2009, 09:32 PM	#2
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Kevin, are the tires turned to full lock in those pictures? Is that with it sitting on the ground or raised a inch or two? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-23-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install All finished, I will do a shack down inspection Friday night then a test drive Saturday morning. I shot a coat of DP90LF on the bare steel and shot the inner sides as well since they were bare. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04-19-2009, 09:56 PM	#5
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Nope, no DM... Yet. I have a feeling my Blazer will get the C4 or maybe a C5, C6 or even a C7 by the time I get around to building that one. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-19-2009, 10:19 PM	#6
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Nope it is layed out with the tires almost lock to lock. The pics are deceiving as far as the rack and arms looking level. This truck would sit lower if my shop floor was not so high I do own a DM C4 and it should be here this week for my Tahoe Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 04-19-2009 at 10:20 PM.

04-19-2009, 11:00 PM	#7
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04-20-2009, 08:39 AM	#9
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04-20-2009, 11:24 PM	#11
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Floor is all finished just waiting for the seam sealer to dry so I can touch up the paint. The PS line kit I ordered did not work so my Local Napa guy is taking care of that for me. I will start the bed work on Tuesday. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04-21-2009, 01:00 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install [QUOTE=XXL;3270101Once I get some more time to get the truck back to him, I'll be coaxing him to do some more fun things to the truck.[/QUOTE] I'm sure $$$ it won't $$$ take too $$$ much to $$$ coax $$$ him to $$$ work on $$$ your truck $$$ J/K. I really wish he was closer to me...I'd have him make a few of my blazer ideas into reality. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-21-2009, 09:50 AM	#16
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04-21-2009, 08:44 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Well ken I for one am glad you decided to go with kevin and knowing that its getting done and done right has got to let ya sleep well at night unlike an un named body guy.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-21-2009, 11:07 PM	#18
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install I put the seat back in and closed the cab door for the last time! Only part left of the DM install is the PS lines, my guy came bu tonight and did a few mock ups but I was not happy with what he had so we will try again tomorrow night. I am wanting a clean simple look without a bunch of adapters if at all possible. That tunned is about 1/4" clear of the seat and looks really good. I started on the bed tonight with panels I had my sheet metal shop brake up for me to Kens specs. He wants the top rails of all 4 sides the same and now they are! I will finish weld them up in the next day or so then spray on a coat of epoxy. First thing I did was trim the panels since I had them made 1/4" long so I could trim to fit. Then I cut two flat pieces to weld in the floor to seal off the chamber once the panels go in. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04-22-2009, 10:55 PM	#19
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Almost ready to send home! Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04-22-2009, 10:57 PM	#20
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install I like it!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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04-24-2009, 07:51 AM	#21
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install looks good kevin, now i want a dropmember, oh well, i can always add it later. __________________ 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

04-24-2009, 11:37 AM	#22
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04-24-2009, 08:27 PM	#24
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install I had to run to the parts store to settle up my bill so I drove the scraper over the 3 blocks. For starters our driveway is wide and flat and the approach from the street I had re-done so my wifes old mini cooper S would drive in and not scrape. That Mini must have been a 4x4! I was high centered half way out Other than that it road smooth but I need to some more brake bleeding in the morning to try and get a better pedal. I also think it might benefit from a new set of front bags as the old Firestone's really bellow out and maybe a set of RE7's might be a good match for the DM and give a slightly firmer ride and that means a lower ride height because they will flex less so the ground will not jump up and slap the bottom of the truck as often. But the cool factor in only a 3 block drive was everyone was looking and you could tell from the look on their face it was a WTF kind of thing going through there mind. Kevin LFD Inc. Here is the ride height to and from the store. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

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