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75Dually · 03-02-2016, 11:36 PM

So we are now home and feeling a lot more rested up from that long trip to LST, that was a serious blast!

There is still a ton of work on the dually to accomplish. I purchased my 4 link at the show. Jason from Thorbros brought a set of his dually 4 link arms, and I bought them before the show opened during setup day. He put sold on them and displayed them for the entire show. I hope he sold a bunch of them!

These arms are massive. It is hard to see in the photos just how huge they are. The bars as you can see are 2" in diameter! Each 4 link weighs 55 pounds each!! Trust me they are the nicest setup for a dually I have ever scene. The first pic shows 2.75" rear end mounts, but those were only for display at the show. I got a full set of 3.5" mounts for my truck.

So now it will be time to tear down the old set up and get this installed. Just a quick note. I have been asked by a lot of folks about the 2 link setup verses a 4 link. First of all the 2 link rode very nice, and preformed very well. No complaints. My main reason for changing is that I want a more consistent pinion angle, and I want something super strong to haul with. There are probably a lot of other smaller reasons, but those are the 2 main reasons right now.

I also purchased new shock mounting tabs. I am not sure if I am going to use them or not. They were a steal at the show, and if I don't use them here I can use them down the road.

As always I will keep the pics coming as I progress...

Thanks again to all of you who have been an encouragement along the way. Your help and kind thoughts keep me going!

Stay tuned!

Ghostwhite · 03-03-2016, 04:12 AM

That is good to hear on all accounts, so far the manifold size is my only concern. I have an accuair setup on my bagged single cab toyota and it works great but that truck doesn't have any weight to it so the speed is adequate. I have seen some videos with larger vehicles and they were all painfully slow. I don't wanna hop or launch or do anything funky but I do want it to lift up at a reasonably fast speed instead of what I have seen.

I'm glad your setup is working out, it will be interesting to see what accuair comes up with. Getting a 1/2" setup from them should be perfect as they can most likely increase the response/resolution that the ecu can handle, it will most likely be a balance of not exceeding the ecu's capabilities at that point.

I am jealous of the show! There really doesn't seem to be any good shows out here in the Vegas area which continues to surprise me. Makes me miss the time I spent in Texas.

RNmatt87 · 03-04-2016, 09:43 PM

LST looks to have always been a great show. Love Jason's stuff he puts out. I had his 3-link on my s10 and loved it. I heard that blue 67-72 C10 won best of show. Gorgeous build.

75Dually · 03-12-2016, 11:34 PM

Built this for a friends short bed square body. eLevel in the ashtray! This is before any body work, but I think I like it in the raw... What do you think?

ruffrida2005 · 03-13-2016, 12:37 AM

Looks good. A lot of people are doing it there. I know one company makes them out of poly.

RNmatt87 · 03-16-2016, 04:18 PM

I like the raw finish.

75Dually · 03-16-2016, 11:07 PM

Stopped at the chrome shop on the way home from Dallas!!

DblTrbl · 03-17-2016, 12:36 AM

That's the same 4-link I'm running. It's stout. I researched a lot of different sets prior to settling on Thorbros. I'm really happy with how tough it looks.

75Dually · 03-17-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DblTrbl

That's the same 4-link I'm running. It's stout. I researched a lot of different sets prior to settling on Thorbros. I'm really happy with how tough it looks.

That's good to hear! I looked all over and could not find anything that I thought was stout enough, but then I saw that system at last years LST. Starting on it today. Hope to have it all in by the end of the weekend. I'll take some pics as I progress.

75Dually · 03-18-2016, 12:34 AM

I started the 4 link today. I got the rear end cleaned up and took off all the old mounting pads and tabs. Then I got it mounted back up to mock it up. Tomorrow I plan on having the 4 link tacked in.

Stay tuned!

DblTrbl · 03-18-2016, 12:36 AM

How long did you have Jason make your bars? I went with 36".

RNmatt87 · 03-18-2016, 11:21 AM

Can't wait to see the finished product. Love the Thorbros stuff.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-18-2016, 08:02 PM

That 4 link is sweet! How come there's no pics of your truck at the show yet man?

75Dually · 03-19-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That 4 link is sweet! How come there's no pics of your truck at the show yet man?

Here's a couple! LOL!!

75Dually · 03-19-2016, 10:34 PM

Passenger side done! Well almost done, still have to weld up the bungs... Then it is on to the drivers side tomorrow. Wait till you see my new watts link I am making! Going to be killer!!

DblTrbl · 03-20-2016, 01:00 AM

Those don't look like the 3/8" axle mounts that come with the set...did you have to make different ones?

75Dually · 03-21-2016, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DblTrbl

Those don't look like the 3/8" axle mounts that come with the set...did you have to make different ones?

Yes the ones that came with the kit would not work with my setup. So I had to fab up my own, such is life...

RNmatt87 · 03-20-2016, 11:35 PM

Beautiful!

travlinman · 03-21-2016, 12:12 PM

Is this the 1 he sells for 499. ? How long are the bars? Looks like I my be ordering 1 and 1 of his watts links too

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-21-2016, 07:15 PM

That 4 link looks like what I need to get for my Dad's 91 F350. That's a nice price on it too. Your install is looking nice! Thanks for the pics of your truck there. It looks great!

75Dually · 03-21-2016, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travlinman

Is this the 1 he sells for 499. ? How long are the bars? Looks like I my be ordering 1 and 1 of his watts links too

Yes this is the kit he sells for $499. You will not be sorry if you order it. Share some pics when you get that watts link installed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That 4 link looks like what I need to get for my Dad's 91 F350. That's a nice price on it too. Your install is looking nice! Thanks for the pics of your truck there. It looks great!

Anytime!

75Dually · 03-22-2016, 07:16 PM

I got the drivers side 4 link mount welded up last night. I also welded up the bars last night too. Now All I have to do is the mounts to the axle for the drivers side, and the new watts link assembly. I just need time to get the metal cut and get it mocked up. Maybe this weekend (if the wife let's me...)

ruffrida2005 · 03-22-2016, 10:21 PM

With your wheels on, How much room is between the frame and the wheels. Just trying to get an idea because I'm gonna run stock inner wheel and then later go to semi wheel whenever I find 2 more.

75Dually · 03-22-2016, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

With your wheels on, How much room is between the frame and the wheels. Just trying to get an idea because I'm gonna run stock inner wheel and then later go to semi wheel whenever I find 2 more.

I would say there is a good 5"-6" clearance between the inner wheel and the frame rail. As you can see by this old pic looking down on the bed as I was mocking up the rear there is a ton of room. Clearance is not a big issue on this truck. Thankfully there is enough room there to run bigger suspension components without any issues.

ruffrida2005 · 03-22-2016, 11:51 PM

Oh yeah that is plenty of room. I'm gonna do a six link and was wondering for bag placement for rear links. It sucks never being near my truck.

03-02-2016, 11:36 PM	#1
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build So we are now home and feeling a lot more rested up from that long trip to LST, that was a serious blast! There is still a ton of work on the dually to accomplish. I purchased my 4 link at the show. Jason from Thorbros brought a set of his dually 4 link arms, and I bought them before the show opened during setup day. He put sold on them and displayed them for the entire show. I hope he sold a bunch of them! These arms are massive. It is hard to see in the photos just how huge they are. The bars as you can see are 2" in diameter! Each 4 link weighs 55 pounds each!! Trust me they are the nicest setup for a dually I have ever scene. The first pic shows 2.75" rear end mounts, but those were only for display at the show. I got a full set of 3.5" mounts for my truck. So now it will be time to tear down the old set up and get this installed. Just a quick note. I have been asked by a lot of folks about the 2 link setup verses a 4 link. First of all the 2 link rode very nice, and preformed very well. No complaints. My main reason for changing is that I want a more consistent pinion angle, and I want something super strong to haul with. There are probably a lot of other smaller reasons, but those are the 2 main reasons right now. I also purchased new shock mounting tabs. I am not sure if I am going to use them or not. They were a steal at the show, and if I don't use them here I can use them down the road. As always I will keep the pics coming as I progress... Thanks again to all of you who have been an encouragement along the way. Your help and kind thoughts keep me going! Stay tuned! Attached Images

03-03-2016, 04:12 AM	#2
Ghostwhite Squarebody guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: 75 Dually build That is good to hear on all accounts, so far the manifold size is my only concern. I have an accuair setup on my bagged single cab toyota and it works great but that truck doesn't have any weight to it so the speed is adequate. I have seen some videos with larger vehicles and they were all painfully slow. I don't wanna hop or launch or do anything funky but I do want it to lift up at a reasonably fast speed instead of what I have seen. I'm glad your setup is working out, it will be interesting to see what accuair comes up with. Getting a 1/2" setup from them should be perfect as they can most likely increase the response/resolution that the ecu can handle, it will most likely be a balance of not exceeding the ecu's capabilities at that point. I am jealous of the show! There really doesn't seem to be any good shows out here in the Vegas area which continues to surprise me. Makes me miss the time I spent in Texas. __________________ 1988 Chevy R30 Dually Crew-Cab - Build thread Cummins swap + Bagged and Bodied on Semi wheels, work in progress

03-04-2016, 09:43 PM	#3
RNmatt87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 32	Re: 75 Dually build LST looks to have always been a great show. Love Jason's stuff he puts out. I had his 3-link on my s10 and loved it. I heard that blue 67-72 C10 won best of show. Gorgeous build.

03-12-2016, 11:34 PM	#4
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build Built this for a friends short bed square body. eLevel in the ashtray! This is before any body work, but I think I like it in the raw... What do you think? Attached Images

03-13-2016, 12:37 AM	#5
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 75 Dually build Looks good. A lot of people are doing it there. I know one company makes them out of poly. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

03-16-2016, 04:18 PM	#6
RNmatt87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 32	Re: 75 Dually build I like the raw finish.

03-16-2016, 11:07 PM	#7
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build Stopped at the chrome shop on the way home from Dallas!! Attached Images

03-17-2016, 12:36 AM	#8
DblTrbl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 208	Re: 75 Dually build That's the same 4-link I'm running. It's stout. I researched a lot of different sets prior to settling on Thorbros. I'm really happy with how tough it looks. __________________ 83 Crew Dually build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686192 Instagram: lofab77

03-18-2016, 12:34 AM	#10
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build I started the 4 link today. I got the rear end cleaned up and took off all the old mounting pads and tabs. Then I got it mounted back up to mock it up. Tomorrow I plan on having the 4 link tacked in. Stay tuned! Attached Images

03-18-2016, 12:36 AM	#11
DblTrbl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 208	Re: 75 Dually build How long did you have Jason make your bars? I went with 36". __________________ 83 Crew Dually build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686192 Instagram: lofab77

03-18-2016, 11:21 AM	#12
RNmatt87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 32	Re: 75 Dually build Can't wait to see the finished product. Love the Thorbros stuff.

03-18-2016, 08:02 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 75 Dually build That 4 link is sweet! How come there's no pics of your truck at the show yet man? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-19-2016, 10:34 PM	#15
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build Passenger side done! Well almost done, still have to weld up the bungs... Then it is on to the drivers side tomorrow. Wait till you see my new watts link I am making! Going to be killer!! Attached Images

03-20-2016, 01:00 AM	#16
DblTrbl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 208	Re: 75 Dually build Those don't look like the 3/8" axle mounts that come with the set...did you have to make different ones? __________________ 83 Crew Dually build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686192 Instagram: lofab77

03-20-2016, 11:35 PM	#18
RNmatt87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 32	Re: 75 Dually build Beautiful!



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03-21-2016, 12:12 PM	#19
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: 75 Dually build Is this the 1 he sells for 499. ? How long are the bars? Looks like I my be ordering 1 and 1 of his watts links too __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

03-21-2016, 07:15 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 75 Dually build That 4 link looks like what I need to get for my Dad's 91 F350. That's a nice price on it too. Your install is looking nice! Thanks for the pics of your truck there. It looks great! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-22-2016, 07:16 PM	#22
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build I got the drivers side 4 link mount welded up last night. I also welded up the bars last night too. Now All I have to do is the mounts to the axle for the drivers side, and the new watts link assembly. I just need time to get the metal cut and get it mocked up. Maybe this weekend (if the wife let's me...) Attached Images

03-22-2016, 10:21 PM	#23
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 75 Dually build With your wheels on, How much room is between the frame and the wheels. Just trying to get an idea because I'm gonna run stock inner wheel and then later go to semi wheel whenever I find 2 more. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

03-22-2016, 11:51 PM	#25
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 75 Dually build Oh yeah that is plenty of room. I'm gonna do a six link and was wondering for bag placement for rear links. It sucks never being near my truck. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

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