75 Dually build

[75Dually]

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...

[75Dually]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Ghostwhite]

Just a reminder for me and everyone who may have any questions on the specifics to your rearend setup lol

Originally Posted by 75Dually

So I got it mocked up and wanted to put the rims on and check the clearances. I cannot be more pleased right now. The measurements worked put perfectly with that 3/4 ton rear end, the rims and tires are going to tuck right up in the stock fenders! Knowing that I do not have to modify those stock fenders is a huge relief.

Originally Posted by 75Dually

Got all my tires mounted today (finally!). So tonight I put the rear duals on. I was seriously crossing my fingers as I checked out the clearances as I raised the rear end. I was so happy to find out all the hard work paid off!! No clearance issues!!! I have 1/2" total clearance at the top when the rear is at it's lowest point.

The reason for the lack of clearance issues is Tennessee Wheel and Tire machined the face of the rear rims, and that gave me the 3/4" of clearance I needed. I cannot thank Trevor enough. If you want work done for your dually wheels that is the place to go!

I cannot tell you how happy I am that I do not have to modify the rear fenders. That saves me days and days of work. Now I can concentrate on some more important portions of the build.

Stay tuned

Originally Posted by 75Dually

Karl,

TW&T did all my work as you know. They are really great to work with! If I remember it right Trevor charged me $125 per wheel for the machining from 22.5" to 22". He cuts the inner surface where the bead sits. I also got the rear 4 rims face milled 3/8". That gave me the correct dimensions to tuck the rear with stock fenders. That was $75 or $100 per wheel for the face milling, for some reason I can't remember the exact cost on that. Maybe I am suffering from CRS... Can't Remember Stuff!

Which all adds up to-
3/4 ton SRW 14B axle complete
Semi wheels faced 3/8" per wheel on all 4 rears
285/xx/22 tire

The magical combo per se.

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by Ghostwhite

Just a reminder for me and everyone who may have any questions on the specifics to your rearend setup lol








Which all adds up to-
3/4 ton SRW 14B axle complete
Semi wheels faced 3/8" per wheel on all 4 rears
285/xx/22 tire

The magical combo per se.

You get 3 gold stars for your book report!

[DblTrbl]

Looks like it's coming together really well for you. How long did you end up making your bars?

[Ghostwhite]

Originally Posted by 75Dually

You get 3 gold stars for your book report!

Haha I will lose track otherwise! I have been bouncing back and forth on whether I should use my 3/4 14B as delivered or make it C&C width with my dually hubs. My wheels haven't been faced and I am going lower than you so I will most likely have problems.

I had a local guy who in the same breath said he could face my wheels and that hes not sure he understands what I am talking about.

[ruffrida2005]

Originally Posted by Ghostwhite

I had a local guy who in the same breath said he could face my wheels and that hes not sure he understands what I am talking about.

I probably wouldn't use that guy.

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by DblTrbl

Looks like it's coming together really well for you. How long did you end up making your bars?

The bars are 29" center to center.

[75Dually]

I got the drivers side tacked up tonight! I will finish welding everything up tomorrow. Then I can get started on the new watts link. Can't wait!

[75Dually]

Got the sensors mounted up today. Now to get all this stuff painted up, and the watts link finished up tomorrow. I want this back on the road soon!

[ruffrida2005]

Looking good. How do you zero out the sensor when setting it up. I haven't messed with accuair yet.

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Looking good. How do you zero out the sensor when setting it up. I haven't messed with accuair yet.

It is right out of their instruction manual. They have the best instructions I have seen in a long time. Once you get a set you will see just how easy it is to set up. Then after you get them mounted you go through a calibration phase and if all is right with the world they work like magic!

[D.FENS]

The pic from above makes me think it would be possible to fab a notch that notches inward as well as up, like a pinch - notch, that would allow mounting the bags on top or behind the axle, yet still inboard of the link bars.

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by D.FENS

The pic from above makes me think it would be possible to fab a notch that notches inward as well as up, like a pinch - notch, that would allow mounting the bags on top or behind the axle, yet still inboard of the link bars.

You can either draw one up or try and build that. That sounds like a really good idea.

[75Dually]

Got the frame and the 4 link arms painted. So after they had a chance to dry overnight I installed them today. I like the grey against the black. I also started on the Watts Link today. This was as far as I got. Hope to get more done tomorrow.

[ruffrida2005]

Are you mounting the bar to the axle or frame? For the watts?

[75Dually]

The bar you see above gets mounted to the rear end in my setup.

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice work!

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work!

Thanks man! I hope the watts link turns out as nice as the 4 link did.

[75Dually]

I had to take back my hydro boost because it was sticking and I had to use my foot to pull it back up. It would make the brakes drag really badly. The new one came in today, so off the old one came, and now it is replaced. I figured while I was under the hood I would replace the upper radiator hose too. The old one failed during our trip home from LST, so it got a trip to the trash can, and the new one is now in it's new home. It's the little things that can drive you up a wall... Now on to the Watts Link. Gotta get it done because we have a local show next weekend and I want this big girl buttoned back up so I can slam it on the ground. That just sounds wrong doesn't it...

[DblTrbl]

Originally Posted by 75Dually

I had to take back my hydro boost because it was sticking and I had to use my foot to pull it back up. It would make the brakes drag really badly. The new one came in today, so off the old one came, and now it is replaced. I figured while I was under the hood I would replace the upper radiator hose too. The old one failed during our trip home from LST, so it got a trip to the trash can, and the new one is now in it's new home. It's the little things that can drive you up a wall... Now on to the Watts Link. Gotta get it done because we have a local show next weekend and I want this big girl buttoned back up so I can slam it on the ground. That just sounds wrong doesn't it...

Nah...slamming it on the ground sounds totally right! :-)

Did you buy an aftermarket hydroboost or did the truck come stock with one?

[75Dually]

Originally Posted by DblTrbl

Nah...slamming it on the ground sounds totally right! :-)

Did you buy an aftermarket hydroboost or did the truck come stock with one?

It is the OEM hydro boost. The truck came with one, but I did a vacuum booster at first and that was not going to stop this beast! So back to the OEM version...