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05crewcab · 05-15-2013, 12:05 AM

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**Boog** · 05-15-2013, 08:34 AM

I have long been a believer in Moog front end parts. It's good stuff.

05crewcab · 05-15-2013, 10:08 AM

That box of parts has been sitting in my garage for a year waiting for me... yes, they seem to be very high quality, and the difference in ride is AMAZING. only problem now is there is no more suspension clunk/rattle so you can REALLY hear the body panels over bumps. chasing body rattles...sounds like next weekend's project!

Andy4639 · 05-15-2013, 03:42 PM

I decided to try my hand at fixing a couple of really small dings on the drivers side of the truck. I took my touch up paint and filled the small area's with paint. i let it dry over night and then took mineral sprits and rubbed the spots just enough to get them smooth. It turned out great they dis appeared and now I have moved on to the hood area and front bumper. Hoping to get the same results there.

Lou Boffa · 05-15-2013, 04:28 PM

beat, grind, pry and curse the soul that decided spot welding was the best way to attach the angle strips to the bed walls on my stepper. First time I have not enjoyed working on this truck. But its over. Got some repairs to do where I dimpled the walls...then on to the new wood bed.

VWNate1 · 05-16-2013, 09:36 AM

Agreed but then so was the OEM suspension stuff (shocks not withstanding) .

The real trick is : no one ever greases the myriad of Zerk fittings of , if they do they don't raise the vehicle so the suspension is unloaded when they do so .

It's a simple thing to really clean all the old accumulated grease and road grime _once_ then simply wipe off the new grease every time you grease it .

I'm always amazed how many older vehicles have groaning ball joints I can hear from 1/2 block away and they simply ignore it or blame the vehicle .

Oil & Grease are the cheapest mechanic's you'll ever use .

-Nate

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I have long been a believer in Moog front end parts. It's good stuff.

metalfab · 05-16-2013, 12:49 PM

Finally got truck out for test run! Put 50 miles on it & all is GOOD! This thing is a blast to drive!

zellway · 05-16-2013, 09:03 AM

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Looks great! What is the part number of the sway bar bushings?
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05-15-2013, 12:05 AM	#1
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: What did you do to your truck today! more Attached Images __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

05-15-2013, 08:34 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,691	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I have long been a believer in Moog front end parts. It's good stuff. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-15-2013, 10:08 AM	#3
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: What did you do to your truck today! That box of parts has been sitting in my garage for a year waiting for me... yes, they seem to be very high quality, and the difference in ride is AMAZING. only problem now is there is no more suspension clunk/rattle so you can REALLY hear the body panels over bumps. chasing body rattles...sounds like next weekend's project! __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

05-15-2013, 03:42 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I decided to try my hand at fixing a couple of really small dings on the drivers side of the truck. I took my touch up paint and filled the small area's with paint. i let it dry over night and then took mineral sprits and rubbed the spots just enough to get them smooth. It turned out great they dis appeared and now I have moved on to the hood area and front bumper. Hoping to get the same results there. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your truck today! beat, grind, pry and curse the soul that decided spot welding was the best way to attach the angle strips to the bed walls on my stepper. First time I have not enjoyed working on this truck. But its over. Got some repairs to do where I dimpled the walls...then on to the new wood bed.

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metalfab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally got truck out for test run! Put 50 miles on it & all is GOOD! This thing is a blast to drive! Attached Images



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