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67_ShortFleet · 03-03-2015, 10:17 PM

Are your front springs loose when you jack the front end of your truck up? With the drop I have 2" modular spindles and 3 inch springs I don't think the bump stop on the upper control arm will be tall enough to keep the spring tight. Thinking of making my own. Have you seen anyone do this Keith? Coming to Des Moines this year?

**lolife99** · 03-03-2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_ShortFleet

Are your front springs loose when you jack the front end of your truck up? With the drop I have 2" modular spindles and 3 inch springs I don't think the bump stop on the upper control arm will be tall enough to keep the spring tight. Thinking of making my own. Have you seen anyone do this Keith? Coming to Des Moines this year?

I think I have seen an adjustable bumpstop for the upper a-arms to prevent too much droop with a short coil spring.
I'm sure mine are loose in the pocket like all 3" drop springs.
It's been a long time since I even looked at my truck.

I would think you could make a set of energy suspension bumpstops work.
Either cut down a tall set or make a spacer for a short bumpstop.

Probably won't be at Des Moines this year.

SierraMtns · 05-14-2015, 02:54 AM

Cool truck. Thanks for sharing.

C10_ustacould · 05-20-2015, 02:11 PM

Where did you get this tool?

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SCOTI · 05-20-2015, 02:54 PM

Grainger & Fastenal both carry them. You can also use a piece of allthread, nuts, washers, & 2 wrenches.

C10_ustacould · 05-20-2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Grainger & Fastenal both carry them. You can also use a piece of allthread, nuts, washers, & 2 wrenches.

So, just buy the nutserts or rivnuts from them and then use the hardware you suggested. Sounds reasonable.

SCOTI · 05-20-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

So, just buy the nutserts or rivnuts from them and then use the hardware you suggested. Sounds reasonable.

I've used the tools but when I went to buy my own found they were pricy for the top end models. IMO, the cheaper ones were cumbersome to operate after about the 3rd nut pressed into place. The allthread & hardware were much easier when installing in quantity.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-22-2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

So, just buy the nutserts or rivnuts from them and then use the hardware you suggested. Sounds reasonable.

Where are you installing nutserts?

C10_ustacould · 05-22-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Where are you installing nutserts?

Same place he did, high hump.

**lolife99** · 05-20-2015, 03:51 PM

I think I got mine from Fastenal,...

BB72CHEVKT · 12-07-2015, 02:48 PM

I saw her on face book loaded up and headed to see n2billet along with the blazer?

**lolife99** · 12-07-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I saw her on face book loaded up and headed to see n2billet along with the blazer?

Yes.
n2billet owns my red '69 now.
The blazer is still mine.
I have too many projects and no desire to work on trucks.
Life changes and you move on.

mcbassin · 12-07-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Yes.
n2billet owns my red '69 now.
The blazer is still mine.
I have too many projects and no desire to work on trucks.
Life changes and you move on.

I saw that on Instagram. The 69 will get some good love from n2billet for sure. looking forward to where you go with the blazer. I see it in my head already. I hope it all goes as planned

I totally understand you not wanting to work on these old trucks. I know you will always be driving one of them though.....

Number98 · 12-07-2015, 03:40 PM

Honestly Keith I am surprised you let the red truck go... But I can not lie, I am interested to see what The Master does with it!

BB72CHEVKT · 12-07-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Yes.
n2billet owns my red '69 now.
The blazer is still mine.
I have too many projects and no desire to work on trucks.
Life changes and you move on.

I figured the red one was paying for the other. I am sure the blazer will be awesome.

**lolife99** · 12-07-2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I figured the red one was paying for the other. I am sure the blazer will be awesome.

Not really.
I just want the rockers and rocker boxes fixed so the blazer looks better.
No major rework.
I'm just down sizing.
I still own 6 vehicles and that's too many for 1 person.

BB72CHEVKT · 12-07-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Not really.
I just want the rockers and rocker boxes fixed so the blazer looks better.
No major rework.
I'm just down sizing.
I still own 6 vehicles and that's too many for 1 person.

I was thinking the full n2billet treatment for some reason. I love it the way that it is now. It will look great when it is done!

nuke1 · 01-08-2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Yes.
n2billet owns my red '69 now.
The blazer is still mine.
I have too many projects and no desire to work on trucks.
Life changes and you move on.

This is exactly how I feel right now with the stress of everything!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-04-2018, 09:34 PM

Very nice truck and great work on it.

**lolife99** · 01-04-2018, 09:56 PM

Glad to see this thread come back to life,...

**STP67-72** · 01-04-2018, 10:04 PM

It's almost alive again !!! Workaholic will have it rolling in no time !!

jasonhall · 01-04-2018, 11:17 PM

Awesome

mcbassin · 01-05-2018, 10:35 AM

Glad to see some action on this project again!

Bennett68C10 · 01-05-2018, 09:38 PM

Looking good

gringoloco · 01-05-2018, 10:13 PM

Very cool to see this one back in action, but at the cost of further delay for the Blazer...

03-03-2015, 10:17 PM	#1
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: Project: NO-LIFE,... Are your front springs loose when you jack the front end of your truck up? With the drop I have 2" modular spindles and 3 inch springs I don't think the bump stop on the upper control arm will be tall enough to keep the spring tight. Thinking of making my own. Have you seen anyone do this Keith? Coming to Des Moines this year? __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

05-14-2015, 02:54 AM	#3
SierraMtns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 869	Re: Project: NO-LIFE,... Cool truck. Thanks for sharing.

05-20-2015, 02:11 PM	#4
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: NO-LIFE,... Where did you get this tool? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

05-20-2015, 02:54 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,954	Re: Project: NO-LIFE,... Grainger & Fastenal both carry them. You can also use a piece of allthread, nuts, washers, & 2 wrenches. __________________ 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.*

05-20-2015, 03:51 PM	#10
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12-07-2015, 02:48 PM	#11
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Project: NO-LIFE,... I saw her on face book loaded up and headed to see n2billet along with the blazer? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

12-07-2015, 03:40 PM	#14
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Project: NO-LIFE,... Honestly Keith I am surprised you let the red truck go... But I can not lie, I am interested to see what The Master does with it!

01-04-2018, 09:34 PM	#19
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01-04-2018, 09:56 PM	#20
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,696	Re: Project: NO-LIFE,... Glad to see this thread come back to life,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-04-2018, 10:04 PM	#21
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01-04-2018, 11:17 PM	#22
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Project: NO-LIFE,... Awesome

01-05-2018, 10:35 AM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: NO-LIFE,... Glad to see some action on this project again! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-05-2018, 09:38 PM	#24
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01-05-2018, 10:13 PM	#25
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