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**jaros44sr** · 07-27-2010, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the info

my90k5 · 07-27-2010, 03:44 PM

Now you've gone and done it!! Do you know how mad my wifes gonna be when I tell her I need 1 ton gear for my k/5?

That looks really nice. I've thought about it..........

litebulblsc · 07-27-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkbus

It's all in the first post. 6" lift with 36" tires.

Whoops, missed that first paragraph. I was distracted by the pictures

drunkbus · 07-28-2010, 03:08 PM

Got a little more done yesterday. Rear brakes are all done and replaced all the rotten rubber hoses on the gas tank vent lines. It sure is easy to work on everything back there with the gas tank out. Ordered a new rear cv driveshaft from Tom Woods today. Should be here Friday. Surprisingly the front driveshaft will work, the Dana 60 must have a longer snout than the 44. Plan is to get it running this weekend and then take it in for new exhaust on Monday.

**jaros44sr** · 07-28-2010, 03:41 PM

Wow, that is a thing of beauty!! Nice detail work. Some day when I get rich....

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-28-2010, 04:17 PM

Looking good!

swyfor5 · 07-28-2010, 06:01 PM

Where did you get your rear u-bolts for the 14 blt? Any idea of size and length? That sure looks nice. Let me know how the shackle flip works out for you, I have a DIY 4X one also I am planning on using. Sweet dude!

drunkbus · 07-28-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by swyfor5

Where did you get your rear u-bolts for the 14 blt? Any idea of size and length? That sure looks nice. Let me know how the shackle flip works out for you, I have a DIY 4X one also I am planning on using. Sweet dude!

I had a hell of a time getting the right u-bolts. After Skyjacker sent me 2 sets of the wrong ones I ordered these from Offroad Design but they actually came in a Tuff Country box. These ones have a 3.5" opening and are about 9.5" long. The ones I ordered from Skyjacker were supposed to be a 3 and 3/8 inch opening which is what the 14 bolt axle tubes are. The first set came and they were only about 3 and 1/16". I called them and explained and asked them to please send the correct ones and to measure them before they send them and what do you know, they sent the same damn thing. I had other troubles with Skyjacker as well. Needless to say I'm not too impressed with the way they do business.

swyfor5 · 07-28-2010, 07:38 PM

Kinda why I asked, still need to get a set for mine. They all offer them, but I want a set that fits the first time. Thank's for the measurements, I'll wait till I set my spring packs in there and do some measuring. Did you have to move your rear spring perches, it doesen't look like it from your pic's. Got a set of weld on perches for mine to maybe help with the pinion angle? Man, gotta get some rocker box/floor rework done before I can rip any further. Your's sure looks good, keep us updated with new pic's please!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-28-2010, 09:12 PM

I quit depending on the in the box u-bolts a while ago. It never fails they always seem to be wrong. Now I just go have u-bolts made at a few local shops in town.

Jtrux · 07-28-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I quit depending on the in the box u-bolts a while ago. It never fails they always seem to be wrong. Now I just go have u-bolts made at a few local shops in town.

Ditto, perfect everytime.

red71cheyenne · 07-28-2010, 10:35 PM

That is a killer transformation! Congrats on the deals too, wish I could get a set of tires and wheels for $500!

Burt4x4 · 07-29-2010, 10:06 AM

Here is a good source for the right U-bolts and lots of doit yourself stuff,,they list the sizes and what axel they normaly are used on...
Anyway it is were I got my U-bolts from and they fit perfect.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...g/gm-c-21.html

drunkbus · 07-29-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I quit depending on the in the box u-bolts a while ago. It never fails they always seem to be wrong. Now I just go have u-bolts made at a few local shops in town.

The town I live in is pretty small so finding anything semi custom is not going to happen. Even the one place I found that could have some made ordered them from someplace else.

drunkbus · 07-29-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by swyfor5

Kinda why I asked, still need to get a set for mine. They all offer them, but I want a set that fits the first time. Thank's for the measurements, I'll wait till I set my spring packs in there and do some measuring. Did you have to move your rear spring perches, it doesen't look like it from your pic's. Got a set of weld on perches for mine to maybe help with the pinion angle? Man, gotta get some rocker box/floor rework done before I can rip any further. Your's sure looks good, keep us updated with new pic's please!

I didn't have to move the spring perches. Some of the 14 bolts have them at the correct width for our Blazers. I think it's the ones out of 1 tons and crew cabs but not positive. I think the 14 bolts out of the 3/4 tons have the wider perches. I might have to shim it for driveline angle though.

fun in dirt · 07-29-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

Here is a good source for the right U-bolts and lots of doit yourself stuff,,they list the sizes and what axel they normaly are used on...
Anyway it is were I got my U-bolts from and they fit perfect.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...g/gm-c-21.html

Thanks for posting that...looks like they have some useful goodies & descently priced!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-29-2010, 10:45 PM

Congrats on the upgrade - looks like you've done a great job!

67chevy1series · 07-30-2010, 12:35 AM

what are you going to do with your other axles

drunkbus · 07-30-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

what are you going to do with your other axles

They are on Craigslist right now. Didn't put them up here because I figured nobody would be close enough.

drunkbus · 08-02-2010, 05:58 PM

I was way too busy over the weekend to get any new photos but here are a few of how I fixed the E-brake. The cables coming out of the 14 bolt are about 8" shorter than the stock ones. I had to relocate the brackets down and further towards the rear. I then took a spare cable and extra clips that I had and went down to a local industrial cable supplier and had them make me two 9" long extension pieces. Works good as it is but I might end up getting a new cable the correct length. The Blazer is down getting new exhaust put on today. I'll have some finished photos for everyone in a few days.

drunkbus · 08-06-2010, 06:35 PM

It's done! Here's some pictures of the new exhaust and everything else. Exhaust is 2.5" ramhorns with 2.5" pipes into a single muffler and 3" single pipe out. Everything is tucked up nice and neat.

drunkbus · 08-06-2010, 06:41 PM

A few more.

drunkbus · 08-06-2010, 06:43 PM

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70 beast · 08-06-2010, 07:37 PM

i like your lawn ornaments!!!

you got a sweet k5!!
wish there were deals like that in cali for a D60/14bolt

BuckLucky · 08-07-2010, 12:15 PM

Real nice build. I was wanting to do the 1 ton running gear swap but lost interest with the prices guys were wanting for the 60 fronts in washington. I dont seem to get too lucky with deals anyway LOL. Nice looking Ride man! Have you thought about cross over steering?

07-27-2010, 03:34 PM	#26
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Officially a 1 ton Thanks for the info __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-27-2010, 03:44 PM	#27
my90k5 72 K/5 Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Western PA Posts: 453	Re: Officially a 1 ton Now you've gone and done it!! Do you know how mad my wifes gonna be when I tell her I need 1 ton gear for my k/5? That looks really nice. I've thought about it.......... __________________ 72 k/5 CST 350 SM465 NP205 My Build Progress

07-28-2010, 03:08 PM	#29
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Officially a 1 ton Got a little more done yesterday. Rear brakes are all done and replaced all the rotten rubber hoses on the gas tank vent lines. It sure is easy to work on everything back there with the gas tank out. Ordered a new rear cv driveshaft from Tom Woods today. Should be here Friday. Surprisingly the front driveshaft will work, the Dana 60 must have a longer snout than the 44. Plan is to get it running this weekend and then take it in for new exhaust on Monday. Attached Images

07-28-2010, 03:41 PM	#30
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Officially a 1 ton Wow, that is a thing of beauty!! Nice detail work. Some day when I get rich.... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-28-2010, 04:17 PM	#31
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Officially a 1 ton Looking good! __________________ 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.*

07-28-2010, 06:01 PM	#32
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Officially a 1 ton Where did you get your rear u-bolts for the 14 blt? Any idea of size and length? That sure looks nice. Let me know how the shackle flip works out for you, I have a DIY 4X one also I am planning on using. Sweet dude!

07-28-2010, 07:38 PM	#34
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Officially a 1 ton Kinda why I asked, still need to get a set for mine. They all offer them, but I want a set that fits the first time. Thank's for the measurements, I'll wait till I set my spring packs in there and do some measuring. Did you have to move your rear spring perches, it doesen't look like it from your pic's. Got a set of weld on perches for mine to maybe help with the pinion angle? Man, gotta get some rocker box/floor rework done before I can rip any further. Your's sure looks good, keep us updated with new pic's please!

07-28-2010, 09:12 PM	#35
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Officially a 1 ton I quit depending on the in the box u-bolts a while ago. It never fails they always seem to be wrong. Now I just go have u-bolts made at a few local shops in town. __________________ 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.*

07-28-2010, 10:35 PM	#37
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Officially a 1 ton That is a killer transformation! Congrats on the deals too, wish I could get a set of tires and wheels for $500! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

07-29-2010, 10:06 AM	#38
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Officially a 1 ton Here is a good source for the right U-bolts and lots of doit yourself stuff,,they list the sizes and what axel they normaly are used on... Anyway it is were I got my U-bolts from and they fit perfect. http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...g/gm-c-21.html __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks Last edited by Burt4x4; 07-29-2010 at 10:06 AM.

07-29-2010, 10:45 PM	#42
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Officially a 1 ton Congrats on the upgrade - looks like you've done a great job! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-30-2010, 12:35 AM	#43
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Officially a 1 ton what are you going to do with your other axles

08-02-2010, 05:58 PM	#45
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Officially a 1 ton I was way too busy over the weekend to get any new photos but here are a few of how I fixed the E-brake. The cables coming out of the 14 bolt are about 8" shorter than the stock ones. I had to relocate the brackets down and further towards the rear. I then took a spare cable and extra clips that I had and went down to a local industrial cable supplier and had them make me two 9" long extension pieces. Works good as it is but I might end up getting a new cable the correct length. The Blazer is down getting new exhaust put on today. I'll have some finished photos for everyone in a few days. Attached Images

08-06-2010, 06:35 PM	#46
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Officially a 1 ton It's done! Here's some pictures of the new exhaust and everything else. Exhaust is 2.5" ramhorns with 2.5" pipes into a single muffler and 3" single pipe out. Everything is tucked up nice and neat. Attached Images

08-06-2010, 06:41 PM	#47
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Officially a 1 ton A few more. Attached Images



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08-06-2010, 06:43 PM	#48
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08-06-2010, 07:37 PM	#49
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: Officially a 1 ton i like your lawn ornaments!!! you got a sweet k5!! wish there were deals like that in cali for a D60/14bolt __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536 Last edited by 70 beast; 08-06-2010 at 07:38 PM.

08-07-2010, 12:15 PM	#50
BuckLucky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 51	Re: Officially a 1 ton Real nice build. I was wanting to do the 1 ton running gear swap but lost interest with the prices guys were wanting for the 60 fronts in washington. I dont seem to get too lucky with deals anyway LOL. Nice looking Ride man! Have you thought about cross over steering?

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