Finally my own build thread!

[abadsvt]

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words. By then end of today i should have the 4 link installed. I had to make a special braket for the angled support pieces because the ones that come with the kit didn't fit. I also had to modify the lower brackets. I love my plasma because i would be hating life. I will post some pics when i get it done tonight.

N2TRUX - I bought all my stuff from Nathan Porterbuilt and originally i was going to go with a parallel 4 link but after talking to him he highly recommended me to go with the trianglated 4 link instead. He was saying that there is alot less movement with a trianglated vrs a parallel.

Kenneth - I bought the trianglated 4 link from Air Ride Technologies.

[68laydout]

Frame is looking good. Did you make your own body mount brackets? I'm doing a very similar frame, but my backhalf will be different.

[rancid]

how much for a exact frame like yours with only body mounts.

[PBFAB.COM]

Josh-
Here's the pic you needed.

[abadsvt]

Thanks Nathan! That pic helps out ALOT!!!! I am going to start installing it tonight!

Well i finally got the rear suspension done. I still have to do some more welding but it is ALIVE!!! It was hard because of all the things i had to consider when designing it but finally i got it done and best of all it works perfectly! I believe that i get about 10" of lift (i haven't taken an accurate measure yet). Here are some pics of it. Thanks for looking!

Josh

[abadsvt]

Here is a couple more of it fully lifted up.

[Lil-Joe]

Looks Awesome! Keep up the good work......Must be nice to work outside all year around LOL. I pushed my 69 C-10 project truck outside for 1 day! (Friday the 13th of October 2006)......we made national news that day "Freak Snow Storm" shuts down City leaves tens-of -thousands without power and snow measured in feet not inches.........my long winded point is; Take full advantage of your long work seasons (for all of us) who are working next to heaters during the cold seasons!

[hvychve]

drooling on my lap top .... darn thats gonna be sweet, keep the photo's pouring in through---out...

[abadsvt]

Yeah i made the body brackets. Are you doing a step notch back half?

[68laydout]

Yea, a stepnotch. I want to try and keep as much bed depth as I can. The brackets look real nice...

[72LoBurb]

That's lookin' like a really good start, to another 'hafta follow build'.

Did you and Nathan talk about doing a parallel 4 link with a Watts link? If so, any pros/cons come up about that set-up?

[abadsvt]

Well i finally got to take some pics of the rear end. It is just tacked together but for the most part i think i am close to being done. I wanted to do something creative but yet still be able to be functionable. I mounted the shockwaves at a 21deg angle. I also had to make a custom bracket for the angled 4 link bars because i wasn't getting enough of an angle to mount them on the inside of the frame. There is practically no movement in a side to side movement. I think after it is all welded up there wont be any at all. The reason why only one side has gussets on them is because i wanted to see what it is going to look like when all done. I got excited . I also centered the wheel at dump instead of ride height. Anyways check it out and dont be worried to give me some constructive critism. It only makes the truck better! Now i have to tack the front suspension .

[6(sic)6]

gonna c-notch it too???

[see ten]

Originally Posted by 6(sic)6

gonna c-notch it too???

I think the pics of the old and new frame side by side address this question the best. He built the new frame higher in the rear, this made his cab lower and allowed clearance for the axle (no notch).

[jugernot]

I will certainately be keeping my eye on this one. I wish I had your talent. Great work.

[poorboy]

Nice work. Keep us posted on the progress.

[abadsvt]

Thanks everyone! Yeah i am not going to notch it. I have been talking to Nathan Porterbuilt and he mentioned that with the airbags so far inward towards the pumpkin ( i think that what you call it) that it might feel a little sloppy. So after about a few days worth of work i will probably scrap it and move them outwards and hopefully mount them on the outside of the frame. It sucks because all the work i did using the plasma machine, grinding, dry fitting, then more grinding, drilling, and so on. I want to do it right so i don't have to fix anything else down the road. The way i keep mounting everything there won't be anything inside the frame . So probably sunday i will start relocating the shockwaves. Can you guys think of anything creative that i can do with the rear suspension? I wanted to be creative but it doesn't seem like i can think of anything. Thanks Josh

[valleycustom]

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Thanks everyone! Yeah i am not going to notch it. I have been talking to Nathan Porterbuilt and he mentioned that with the airbags so far inward towards the pumpkin ( i think that what you call it) that it might feel a little sloppy. So after about a few days worth of work i will probably scrap it and move them outwards and hopefully mount them on the outside of the frame. It sucks because all the work i did using the plasma machine, grinding, dry fitting, then more grinding, drilling, and so on. I want to do it right so i don't have to fix anything else down the road. The way i keep mounting everything there won't be anything inside the frame . So probably sunday i will start relocating the shockwaves. Can you guys think of anything creative that i can do with the rear suspension? I wanted to be creative but it doesn't seem like i can think of anything. Thanks Josh

I have a few ideas for the rear. PM me if your interested.

Jr

[72CSTC5]

Looking good dude. Nice setup

[Pl4yboy]

I'm sure he isnt going to c-notch it... He probably would have done that when building the frame to make it easier.

[tofnlows10]

looks sweet so far!

[84 400]

looking awspome man . you should hold on to that frame for some one as those are always nice to have. Great work and that new frame looks sweet

[abadsvt]

Yeah I was going to keep the stock short frame because after i finish this truck i was going to find a long bed and swap the cab and fenders to the short frame and just purchase a new/used bed and make a rat rod truck! I should have the rear end done this weekend and i will take some pics.

josh

[my67C10]

very VERY nice job on the frame and suspension so far. im going to making my long bed into a short bed, i hope my project goes as smooth as yours is. if you do a frame mod or in your case a whole new frame would you need to have a CHP to look it over to make sure that its safe before you get the registration? thats my only concern. how much movement do thoes bags have? about 5 or 6"?

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by my67C10

very VERY nice job on the frame and suspension so far. im going to making my long bed into a short bed, i hope my project goes as smooth as yours is. if you do a frame mod or in your case a whole new frame would you need to have a CHP to look it over to make sure that its safe before you get the registration? thats my only concern. how much movement do thoes bags have? about 5 or 6"?

I never even thought about having the CHP check the frame. I am thinking i wont say anything about the new frame . Maybe someone on here can chime in and enlighten the both of us. Regarding the shockwaves i believe i will get around 6" of travel or so. I will have to check. My planned ride height is 7 1/2" and when dumped i will be about 1" or so off the ground. I didn't want it to drag on the ground if i popped a bag or something. Also i was worried about having to low of ride height that i will rub fenders when i turn so i made it a little higher than the normal 5-6" ride height. Hopefully everything will work out.

Hey Valleycustom i sent you a pm!

One more thing. I sent on of my wheels to the powdercoater and he was hoping to have the one wheel done by tomorrow! I am praying that it is going to be done. I can't wait to see it.

Josh