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OARNGESI · 03-31-2009, 06:46 AM

That looks pretty

MrBeast · 03-31-2009, 11:24 PM

Dayum, that thing is gonna sit low, now all you need is one of these on it...

NPilot1975 · 04-01-2009, 11:48 AM

What width are your back rims if you are running 305 tires? I thought the 22" Coys were only offered in 9" width? By the way I have been following this whole thread and love the work you have done. Wish I could afford to do a Tahoe for the family.

Frizzle Fry · 04-01-2009, 12:47 PM

They are only available in 9" but the 305/40/22 works just fine with a little bulge (just right IMO):

LOW DOUGH · 04-01-2009, 05:27 PM

ok, i have to go back and read. time to go home. didn't know this was going on. should look at the build section more often. I am sure i will be reading and seeing good work. I knew about the 4th door and that was it.

Rokcrln · 04-01-2009, 08:37 PM

Yep a 305 on a 9" rim is about max for that rim but it is in spec and looks great. The tire is right at 11" out side and the rim is 10" out side so it is roughly a 1/2" bulge and Fry is right it just works. I did not want the Honda look were you can just see the lip of the rim from behind the car plus this way it is a built in wife Curb protector

I have one mounted and I am working on mock up tonight so I will have some pics once I Plasma away a little more body

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**LEEVON** · 04-01-2009, 09:53 PM

Um, Kevin...didn't you guys just have that little boy or is time flying by? He looks like he's about ready to begin fabricating. You better start working on his rig too.

Rokcrln · 04-01-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Um, Kevin...didn't you guys just have that little boy or is time flying by? He looks like he's about ready to begin fabricating. You better start working on his rig too.

Yep he is almost 22 months now. We started his rid a few months ago. It was my test bed for my first IRS install. His truck is a 51 F1 with a TCI Mustang II front and 87 T-Bird IRS rear bags on 4 corners.
Aired out it sits 5/8" off the ground and can drive at that height once it is drivable

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Rokcrln · 04-01-2009, 11:35 PM

Mile stone tonight. Mounted 1 tire and wheel and ran through the suspension and all is good after a little trimming. First 2 are ride height and the rest are laid out. Last one is the start of the bag mounts.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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NPilot1975 · 04-01-2009, 11:41 PM

What is the mounted tire diameter? I was planning on running a 285/35R22 for 30" tire diameter, might be pursuaded to run the 305 if diameter works. Thanx

Rokcrln · 04-01-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NPilot1975

What is the mounted tire diameter? I was planning on running a 285/35R22 for 30" tire diameter, might be pursuaded to run the 305 if diameter works. Thanx

Mounted on this 9" rim (10" out side width) the tire is 31 3/8" x 11 3/8" at I believe 34 PSI.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

woodwright · 04-02-2009, 12:17 PM

Don't suppose you want to adopt a few more kids? I'm only 31.

In all seriousness though, you seem like a really good daddy to your son.

LOW DOUGH · 04-02-2009, 03:06 PM

What is that? Do I see independent rear in there? I still got to go back and read.

Rokcrln · 04-02-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by woodwright

Don't suppose you want to adopt a few more kids? I'm only 31.

In all seriousness though, you seem like a really good daddy to your son.

Thank you that is one of the best comments I have received on this site

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

What is that? Do I see independent rear in there? I still got to go back and read.

Crud did I put the front in the back? Nate must have mis-marked the DM box

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 04-02-2009, 11:12 PM

22 3/4" of rear rubber

I started working on the rear bag upper mounts. I decided to go with tube so I can tie it in with the upper diff web and then into the rear of the frame. I still have several mount braces to add to what you see as well as the upper mounting plates. But I did find one slight or major problem with the space limitations I have. I went to slide the tank in so I could see were to add the bends to the cross bar and found my tank and rear toe in bars are sharing the same space. So for now I just moved the toe in bars to the other side of the LFD mounting plate. Now depending on how the suspension cycles I will ether need to change the mount if I can or build another tank since I already sealed the inside of this one. I hope it is the tank because I was not as happy with this one as I wanted to be but it will never be seen but I do have a nice stash of SS. sheets that would do the job nicely. I think I am liking this idea

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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fletch4x4 · 04-03-2009, 12:46 AM

Im glad your buggy/cage building days have found a way into these trucks! its looks awesome! keep up the good work!

c10hunting · 04-03-2009, 09:14 AM

This thread kept me up till 2am

. I am moving out to Northern California in a month. I would love to come check this bad boy out when things settle down. Your work is next level.

NPilot1975 · 04-03-2009, 09:58 AM

I hope you are planning on putting a plexiglass floor in that thing and not covering up all that work!

ERASER5 · 04-03-2009, 06:35 PM

X2! 1/2" Lexan! Put it on hinges so you can lift it up for cleaning. Who needs a third row?

Think of it as a class room. Your son can watch the IRS function as you drive! Geometry in motion.

Rokcrln · 04-03-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by c10hunting

This thread kept me up till 2am

. I am moving out to Northern California in a month. I would love to come check this bad boy out when things settle down. Your work is next level.

Were are you moving to?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NPilot1975

I hope you are planning on putting a plexiglass floor in that thing and not covering up all that work!

Nope steel all the way!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

X2! 1/2" Lexan! Put it on hinges so you can lift it up for cleaning. Who needs a third row?

Think of it as a class room. Your son can watch the IRS function as you drive! Geometry in motion.

Maybe we will keep the floor in his truck out. He is already getting schooled

Kevin
LFD Inc.

c10hunting · 04-03-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Were are you moving to?

I am moving to Plumas Lake in Yuba.

Rokcrln · 04-03-2009, 11:53 PM

The top mounts are done except for some braces that will go on once the body comes off. I should have it rolling by noon Saturday so I can get XXL's truck in the shop for a DropMember install. This will be the first DM with an I6 and should be sweet once it is done.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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**lolife99** · 04-04-2009, 05:39 PM

Kevin,... Did Nate build an I6 Dropmember? Or are you modifying one of his SBC Dropmembers?
I hope you are doing a thread on XXLs truck!

Rokcrln · 04-04-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Kevin,... Did Nate build an I6 Dropmember? Or are you modifying one of his SBC Dropmembers?
I hope you are doing a thread on XXLs truck!

If all works out right I will be making templates and sending a set to Nate for future kits. This will be the first one.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 04-04-2009, 06:06 PM

It rolls and moves up and down on AIR! I still have allot of work to go but that will happen after XXL's truck is finished and I get my DropMember installed. Then I will fit my 5.3/4L60 so I can pull the body off and finish the frame.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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03-31-2009, 06:46 AM	#1
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build That looks pretty __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-31-2009, 11:24 PM	#2
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Dayum, that thing is gonna sit low, now all you need is one of these on it... __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

04-01-2009, 11:48 AM	#3
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build What width are your back rims if you are running 305 tires? I thought the 22" Coys were only offered in 9" width? By the way I have been following this whole thread and love the work you have done. Wish I could afford to do a Tahoe for the family. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

04-01-2009, 12:47 PM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build They are only available in 9" but the 305/40/22 works just fine with a little bulge (just right IMO): Attached Images Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 04-01-2009 at 12:55 PM.

04-01-2009, 05:27 PM	#5
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build ok, i have to go back and read. time to go home. didn't know this was going on. should look at the build section more often. I am sure i will be reading and seeing good work. I knew about the 4th door and that was it.

04-01-2009, 08:37 PM	#6
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Yep a 305 on a 9" rim is about max for that rim but it is in spec and looks great. The tire is right at 11" out side and the rim is 10" out side so it is roughly a 1/2" bulge and Fry is right it just works. I did not want the Honda look were you can just see the lip of the rim from behind the car plus this way it is a built in wife Curb protector I have one mounted and I am working on mock up tonight so I will have some pics once I Plasma away a little more body Kevin LFD Inc.

04-01-2009, 09:53 PM	#7
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Um, Kevin...didn't you guys just have that little boy or is time flying by? He looks like he's about ready to begin fabricating. You better start working on his rig too. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

04-01-2009, 11:35 PM	#9
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Mile stone tonight. Mounted 1 tire and wheel and ran through the suspension and all is good after a little trimming. First 2 are ride height and the rest are laid out. Last one is the start of the bag mounts. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04-01-2009, 11:41 PM	#10
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build What is the mounted tire diameter? I was planning on running a 285/35R22 for 30" tire diameter, might be pursuaded to run the 305 if diameter works. Thanx __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

04-02-2009, 12:17 PM	#12
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Don't suppose you want to adopt a few more kids? I'm only 31. In all seriousness though, you seem like a really good daddy to your son. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

04-02-2009, 03:06 PM	#13
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build What is that? Do I see independent rear in there? I still got to go back and read. Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 04-02-2009 at 03:06 PM.

04-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#15
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build 22 3/4" of rear rubber I started working on the rear bag upper mounts. I decided to go with tube so I can tie it in with the upper diff web and then into the rear of the frame. I still have several mount braces to add to what you see as well as the upper mounting plates. But I did find one slight or major problem with the space limitations I have. I went to slide the tank in so I could see were to add the bends to the cross bar and found my tank and rear toe in bars are sharing the same space. So for now I just moved the toe in bars to the other side of the LFD mounting plate. Now depending on how the suspension cycles I will ether need to change the mount if I can or build another tank since I already sealed the inside of this one. I hope it is the tank because I was not as happy with this one as I wanted to be but it will never be seen but I do have a nice stash of SS. sheets that would do the job nicely. I think I am liking this idea Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04-03-2009, 12:46 AM	#16
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Im glad your buggy/cage building days have found a way into these trucks! its looks awesome! keep up the good work! __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

04-03-2009, 09:14 AM	#17
c10hunting Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Plumas Lake,CA Posts: 50	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build This thread kept me up till 2am . I am moving out to Northern California in a month. I would love to come check this bad boy out when things settle down. Your work is next level.

04-03-2009, 09:58 AM	#18
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I hope you are planning on putting a plexiglass floor in that thing and not covering up all that work! __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story



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04-03-2009, 06:35 PM	#19
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build X2! 1/2" Lexan! Put it on hinges so you can lift it up for cleaning. Who needs a third row? Think of it as a class room. Your son can watch the IRS function as you drive! Geometry in motion. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

04-03-2009, 11:53 PM	#22
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build The top mounts are done except for some braces that will go on once the body comes off. I should have it rolling by noon Saturday so I can get XXL's truck in the shop for a DropMember install. This will be the first DM with an I6 and should be sweet once it is done. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04-04-2009, 05:39 PM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Kevin,... Did Nate build an I6 Dropmember? Or are you modifying one of his SBC Dropmembers? I hope you are doing a thread on XXLs truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-04-2009, 06:06 PM	#25
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build It rolls and moves up and down on AIR! I still have allot of work to go but that will happen after XXL's truck is finished and I get my DropMember installed. Then I will fit my 5.3/4L60 so I can pull the body off and finish the frame. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

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