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Skymags, just a reminder to confirm that the front of the front fenders is higher than the rear of the front fenders.
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Stevealeve, truck looks good
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05-22-2015, 10:27 AM | #4 |
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Hey guys, sorry, I was out of the net till yesterday. Steve, how tall are your front tires? On Cecil I had time run New wheel spacers on the front to get turning clearance. I also radioed the front fenders a bit. The wheels won't be perfectly centered in the opening, but look good (like yours do)
Be careful moving the cab forward, with a small block the motor clearance is awful tight for a puller fan as it is. Bowtie, if you could send a pic that would be helpful, 20's are a ***** to get to fit right, but can be done. Also, put the grill on with a couple of bolts, the fenders spread a little, and make the wheel center look farther back. It is a noticeable difference! I should have brought that up earlier in this thread (sorry). Gary. Will snap a pic and a measurement today.
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05-22-2015, 11:06 AM | #5 |
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Thanks!! I am running P225 70 R15 in the front and P235 70 R15 in the rear. I think the front tire measures about 27.5 inches in diameter and just under 6.5 inches wide. I have 2 inch spacers on them and once I have the hood on I will be able to align the fenders properly to check my turning. Fingers crossed. Do you have any pics of the radiused fenders? I may have to go this route.
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Thanks Skymags. I have been pushing the radiator up and down to see what looks good. It appears that using your body mount spec's the front and rear of the front fenders should be about the same height off the ground, but just wanted to confirm if yours are even also. I'll weld mine in place if it is close to matching yours.
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did you use the plans to make the running board parrell with the bottom of the frame? im doin the same.
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05-23-2015, 11:10 PM | #8 |
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Hey Skymangs,
This may have been asked already and if it has I apologize for wasting your time with it again, but have you measured or eyeballed a newer Colorado or Canyon chassis for this mod? Excellent write-up, many thanks for your time and trouble. |
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Ya, sorry about that, I just saw your earlier post.
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05-25-2015, 08:34 PM | #10 |
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Yes, front fenders should be about even. Maybey a smidge higher depending on how much rake you have in your suspension.
I haven't looked into the Colorado chassis. Never even considered it. May have to experiment at a future date.
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Here is a pic with the bed on, its not mounted yet but it will drop another 1.5" when I do. Seems high but there is no weight other than the motor.
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Front track width looks close stock and has rack & pinion. I couldn't find one cheap enough at the time.
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Looks pretty good. Even when you have all the weight on it, the suspension will sink another 1/2" or so after a couple weeks of driving it. That seems to be a pretty reliable figure. 15 or so of these builds so far, and you get to know how much drop to expect.
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Nice, what kind of wheel base do they have?
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Per wikipedia,
Regular cab 111.2 in Extended cab 126 in Crew cab 120 in
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Does anyone have experience doing this with a 4x4 S10?
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05-28-2015, 01:14 AM | #17 |
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I will in a couple of months. July project is a 41 chevy going on a 4x4 chassis. 4wd should be about an identical process.
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I think it was here that a guy used a ZR2 S10 with good results.
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Truck will be about stock s10 4wd height. He wants to be able to take it camping and drive it in the winter.
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skymangs;
This is off post; Help ! ! I have the truck wired thur the fuse panel; I just don't have a charging system thur the fuse panel ? When I do get it to charge, then when I try to shut it off, it will not die till I disconnet the charge wire? I'm useing the wiring diagram from a S10 haynes book. T-P Auto Tim |
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Call me brother. We'll figure it out. Run on can be caused by several issues. Too many questions to diagnose on thread.
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Since your kinda of the topic of wiring, just wanted to know what wiring kits you suggest for these swaps? Does it make much difference what engine you run? Exc. LS, stock S10 or 350.
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