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luifer76 · 05-09-2011, 10:37 AM

today i plan on taking all my front suspension apart replace bushings, balljoints and start bagging this baby.......

mooseknuckles · 05-09-2011, 10:01 PM

keep us updated man!

luifer76 · 05-10-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

keep us updated man!

Absolutely brother here some pics of what i did today.......

luifer76 · 05-10-2011, 12:46 AM

today i took all the front suspension apart and started working on the control arms i shaved off the steering stops and the bump stops so i can start getting the LCA's ready for the bags and i also put a coat of paint to make them look a little better here are some pics.....

luifer76 · 05-10-2011, 01:00 AM

My 3 inch drop spindels and the four link arrived today and i put a coat of paint on the spindels to match the rest of the suspension.....

luifer76 · 05-10-2011, 01:12 AM

tomorrow im gonna work on installing the new bushings and ball joints so that way i can start putting the front suspension back together that way i can bolt my bags in place.

mooseknuckles · 05-10-2011, 07:51 PM

lookin good man!....keep 'em comin.

luifer76 · 05-10-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

lookin good man!....keep 'em comin.

no problem man i got more work done today ill be posting pics in a bit..

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 01:31 AM

Today my shortie headers arrived from summit right on time since i got to work on my front suspension...

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 01:51 AM

today i got all the front suspension back together and i also noticed that my frame was cracked right where the power steering goes so i went ahead and welded from the inside and braced it from the inside also and welded all around. and i got the bags bolted in place here are some pics.....

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 02:02 AM

At that time i realized that it was time to start triming from the inside of the fender and also had to removed the heater core and the last thing that was holding me up was my long tube headers

Nobaddaze · 05-11-2011, 02:09 AM

Great work, Keep it up.

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 02:15 AM

so i removed the heater core and my long tube headers and i was able to compress the bags a lot more and i was able to reach a much lower stance....

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nobaddaze

Great work, Keep it up.

thanks brother just trying to keep up with you guys i cant wait until i have it all laid out....

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 02:30 AM

since i got 2 weeks of vacations i been working on the truck a lot and a whole week is gone allready im hoping to be able to a least get started baggin the rear before i get back to work lol .......tomorrow i plan on getting all the little things left on the front and maybe in the next couple days take the bed off that way i can get started with the rear!....thats if the wife dont mind me not spending my vac with her lol......

menace121978 · 05-11-2011, 08:49 AM

awesome build bro! loving it!!

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

awesome build bro! loving it!!

thanks brother im gonna get on it today and see how much i get done before i get back to work lol.....

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 03:05 PM

Update......i got up early this morning and fabricated a couple metal covers for the holes where the heater core was, i decided not to run a heater since it never worked so i found some scrap metal on my back yard and this what i made.......

Nobaddaze · 05-11-2011, 04:02 PM

What are you going to do for a/c? or are you even running it?

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nobaddaze

What are you going to do for a/c? or are you even running it?

the ac compressor was missing when i bought the truck and the heater never worked so im not gonna be running neither here in SOCAL gets a little warm but not that much and it doesnt get that cold either so in the winter a warm jacket will do it and in summer im rolling the windows down lol.....

spudz · 05-11-2011, 05:44 PM

Man......it looks BAD ASS! but they make a reinforcement plate you weld in over where your frame has cracked.I recommend you get one for your frame where it has busted for insurance. But I am sure your way will be fine.

luifer76 · 05-11-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by spudz

Man......it looks BAD ASS! but they make a reinforcement plate you weld in over where your frame has cracked.I recommend you get one for your frame where it has busted for insurance. But I am sure your way will be fine.

Thanks man i welded a plate from the inside and its some thick plate 1/4 of an inch thick and i welded the outside too so it should hold, good looking out tho.......

*87 chevy silverado* · 05-11-2011, 06:44 PM

thats a nice crack and way better than the one that was on my truck....,good looking build

mcboomport · 05-11-2011, 07:15 PM

holy crap! I've seen them cracked at the power steering box, but man, not that bad! On a 2wd, thats crazy! Its looking good!!

*87 chevy silverado* · 05-11-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mcboomport

holy crap! I've seen them cracked at the power steering box, but man, not that bad! On a 2wd, thats crazy! Its looking good!!

look in my build thread how bad it can get

05-09-2011, 10:37 AM	#26
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... today i plan on taking all my front suspension apart replace bushings, balljoints and start bagging this baby.......

05-09-2011, 10:01 PM	#27
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: My 73 c10 project..... keep us updated man! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

05-10-2011, 12:46 AM	#29
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... today i took all the front suspension apart and started working on the control arms i shaved off the steering stops and the bump stops so i can start getting the LCA's ready for the bags and i also put a coat of paint to make them look a little better here are some pics..... Attached Images Last edited by luifer76; 05-10-2011 at 01:17 AM.

05-10-2011, 01:00 AM	#30
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... My 3 inch drop spindels and the four link arrived today and i put a coat of paint on the spindels to match the rest of the suspension..... Attached Images

05-10-2011, 01:12 AM	#31
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... tomorrow im gonna work on installing the new bushings and ball joints so that way i can start putting the front suspension back together that way i can bolt my bags in place.

05-10-2011, 07:51 PM	#32
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: My 73 c10 project..... lookin good man!....keep 'em comin. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

05-11-2011, 01:31 AM	#34
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... Today my shortie headers arrived from summit right on time since i got to work on my front suspension... Attached Images

05-11-2011, 01:51 AM	#35
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... today i got all the front suspension back together and i also noticed that my frame was cracked right where the power steering goes so i went ahead and welded from the inside and braced it from the inside also and welded all around. and i got the bags bolted in place here are some pics..... Attached Images

05-11-2011, 02:02 AM	#36
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... At that time i realized that it was time to start triming from the inside of the fender and also had to removed the heater core and the last thing that was holding me up was my long tube headers Attached Images

05-11-2011, 02:09 AM	#37
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: My 73 c10 project..... Great work, Keep it up. __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

05-11-2011, 02:15 AM	#38
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... so i removed the heater core and my long tube headers and i was able to compress the bags a lot more and i was able to reach a much lower stance.... Attached Images

05-11-2011, 02:30 AM	#40
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... since i got 2 weeks of vacations i been working on the truck a lot and a whole week is gone allready im hoping to be able to a least get started baggin the rear before i get back to work lol .......tomorrow i plan on getting all the little things left on the front and maybe in the next couple days take the bed off that way i can get started with the rear!....thats if the wife dont mind me not spending my vac with her lol......

05-11-2011, 08:49 AM	#41
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: My 73 c10 project..... awesome build bro! loving it!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

05-11-2011, 03:05 PM	#43
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: My 73 c10 project..... Update......i got up early this morning and fabricated a couple metal covers for the holes where the heater core was, i decided not to run a heater since it never worked so i found some scrap metal on my back yard and this what i made....... Attached Images

05-11-2011, 04:02 PM	#44
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: My 73 c10 project..... What are you going to do for a/c? or are you even running it? __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build



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05-11-2011, 05:44 PM	#46
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: My 73 c10 project..... Man......it looks BAD ASS! but they make a reinforcement plate you weld in over where your frame has cracked.I recommend you get one for your frame where it has busted for insurance. But I am sure your way will be fine. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks.. Last edited by spudz; 05-11-2011 at 05:44 PM.

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