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DirtyLarry · 03-13-2017, 10:46 PM

Since you're doing shocks your missing this....

Two steering box braces? One for my favorite 292 truck too?

MTCK · 03-13-2017, 10:55 PM

I didn't think the braces worked on one ton trucks?!? Good eye, yes the plow truck is getting a brace. That sucker gets loaded up when I stuff it in a ditch with the plow up... still something big you're missing.

Also, when did ORD stop painting their fabricated parts? Last steering brace and shackle flip I got had a nice hammered finish.

DirtyLarry · 03-13-2017, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

I didn't think the braces worked on one ton trucks?!? Good eye, yes the plow truck is getting a brace. That sucker gets loaded up when I stuff it in a ditch with the plow up... still something big you're missing.

Also, when did ORD stop painting their fabricated parts? Last steering brace and shackle flip I got had a nice hammered finish.

Good point, on the 1 ton. I didn’t even think of that but you’re right….1 tons aren’t even listed. I guess never mind then

It’s been a few years since I have gotten anything from them finished. The rear shackle flip on my K10 has a hammer finish as well but when the Burbs stuff appeared a few years ago they were all bare metal. Everything for Zoomad K5 was bare metal as well. I’m guessing it has been at least 3 years they started shipping stuff bare. Hell, I am okay with that. Just glad they are around to build goodies for our old rigs.

Oh, yeah! Springs!

MTCK · 03-19-2017, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

Hell, I am okay with that. Just glad they are around to build goodies for our old rigs.

Amen to that. I'm pretty excited to zip over some frost heaves once all the treasure is installed and see how this heavy pig handles. It'll be 2-3 more weeks on the springs.

joe231 · 03-13-2017, 11:11 PM

I don't see a 2wd steering box and crossover steering.
Oh and no FUSH, no rear shackles, and no front lift springs, and...

MTCK · 03-13-2017, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I don't see a 2wd steering box and crossover steering.
Oh and no FUSH, no rear shackles, and no front lift springs, and...

Yeah it can really snowball in a hurry... no crossover steering (not getting bent with this truck to the point of not being able to turn left). Leaf springs for the front are it. They are a few weeks behind the rest of this stuff.

That is kind of a bummer that they don't cost anymore. Rattle can time I guess.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-13-2017, 11:13 PM

New leaf springs?

I'm pretty sure they charge for the powder coating now. That's the impression I got the other night as I was shopping for some parts. Kind of a kick in the wallet IMO.

joe231 · 03-19-2017, 02:31 AM

hey Marcus,

When you added your auxilary trans cooler, do you remember which line at the radiator was the return? I put a cooler on mine today, I assumed the upper line is the return. But now I second guessing that assumption.

MTCK · 03-19-2017, 12:17 PM

Hey Joe. That's how I plumbed mine. Pressure on the bottom return on top.

joe231 · 03-20-2017, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Hey Joe. That's how I plumbed mine. Pressure on the bottom return on top.

Thanks Marcus,

I wasn't seeing the cooling I expected, so I crawled under to check. Sure enough I had it connected backwards. The lower line is the return on mine.

y5mgisi · 03-20-2017, 08:36 PM

What front springs did you get? Alcans?

MTCK · 03-20-2017, 10:03 PM

Gosh I'm not sure who makes them. I assumed Alcan or Deaver but don't know who makes them for ORD. Will see what the box says.

y5mgisi · 04-02-2017, 08:27 PM

Any progress yet?! I'm excited! Lol

MTCK · 04-02-2017, 10:14 PM

Nope still waiting on the spring and getting a quick defrost trip in. If they haven't arrived when I get home later this week I'll start shaking some bushes. I'm excited to get this show on the road as well.

cochino12 · 04-02-2017, 11:21 PM

three days now I'm caught up. Killer build!!!

MTCK · 04-03-2017, 02:29 AM

Thanks Adam. You covered three years in three days. Not bad!

MTCK · 04-18-2017, 09:13 PM

Springs showed up. Alcan makes the springs. Interesting packaging!

'63GENIII · 04-18-2017, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Springs showed up. Alcan makes the springs. Interesting packaging!

The canvas basket? Thats what they sent it in?

Man I love this thread!

MTCK · 04-19-2017, 12:42 AM

Hahaha no but that would be funny. They just slapped labels on the springs and dropped them in the mail. Imagine they have been cussed by many a mailman by now...

Matt Man · 04-19-2017, 01:00 AM

How much lift are those?

MTCK · 04-19-2017, 10:58 AM

4" springs. 2.5" rear shackle and a 1" zero rate to get the axle centered.

jhama78 · 04-20-2017, 11:25 PM

When are you starting the suspension work? I'm in Fairbanks for work until May 23rd and can lend a hand if you need it. Sent ya a pm with my cell number.

MTCK · 04-30-2017, 11:47 PM

Finally got cranking on the suspension this weekend. Power washed the truck off and started taking stuff apart. Goal is to replace the lifters, oil pump, fix the oil leak and install the suspension.

Big help to J-Rod for the help wrenching. Many hands make the springs light.

MTCK · 04-30-2017, 11:48 PM

Cleared out and ready to go.

MTCK · 04-30-2017, 11:51 PM

Steering block, sway bar disconnect, springs and driver's shock are on. Need one more u-bolt for the passenger side and a drill bit.

03-13-2017, 10:46 PM	#1
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Since you're doing shocks your missing this.... Two steering box braces? One for my favorite 292 truck too? __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

03-13-2017, 10:55 PM	#2
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler I didn't think the braces worked on one ton trucks?!? Good eye, yes the plow truck is getting a brace. That sucker gets loaded up when I stuff it in a ditch with the plow up... still something big you're missing. Also, when did ORD stop painting their fabricated parts? Last steering brace and shackle flip I got had a nice hammered finish. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

03-13-2017, 11:11 PM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler I don't see a 2wd steering box and crossover steering. Oh and no FUSH, no rear shackles, and no front lift springs, and... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-13-2017, 11:13 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler New leaf springs? I'm pretty sure they charge for the powder coating now. That's the impression I got the other night as I was shopping for some parts. Kind of a kick in the wallet IMO. __________________ 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.*

03-19-2017, 02:31 AM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler hey Marcus, When you added your auxilary trans cooler, do you remember which line at the radiator was the return? I put a cooler on mine today, I assumed the upper line is the return. But now I second guessing that assumption. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-19-2017, 12:17 PM	#9
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Hey Joe. That's how I plumbed mine. Pressure on the bottom return on top. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

03-20-2017, 08:36 PM	#11
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler What front springs did you get? Alcans? __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

03-20-2017, 10:03 PM	#12
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Gosh I'm not sure who makes them. I assumed Alcan or Deaver but don't know who makes them for ORD. Will see what the box says. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-02-2017, 08:27 PM	#13
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Any progress yet?! I'm excited! Lol __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

04-02-2017, 10:14 PM	#14
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Nope still waiting on the spring and getting a quick defrost trip in. If they haven't arrived when I get home later this week I'll start shaking some bushes. I'm excited to get this show on the road as well. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-02-2017, 11:21 PM	#15
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04-03-2017, 02:29 AM	#16
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Thanks Adam. You covered three years in three days. Not bad! __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-18-2017, 09:13 PM	#17
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Springs showed up. Alcan makes the springs. Interesting packaging! Attached Images __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-19-2017, 12:42 AM	#19
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Hahaha no but that would be funny. They just slapped labels on the springs and dropped them in the mail. Imagine they have been cussed by many a mailman by now... __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

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04-19-2017, 10:58 AM	#21
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler 4" springs. 2.5" rear shackle and a 1" zero rate to get the axle centered. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-20-2017, 11:25 PM	#22
jhama78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eastern Shore VA Posts: 366	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler When are you starting the suspension work? I'm in Fairbanks for work until May 23rd and can lend a hand if you need it. Sent ya a pm with my cell number. __________________ -j-rod '06 3500 LWB CC 4wd, 8.1 Allison

04-30-2017, 11:47 PM	#23
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Finally got cranking on the suspension this weekend. Power washed the truck off and started taking stuff apart. Goal is to replace the lifters, oil pump, fix the oil leak and install the suspension. Big help to J-Rod for the help wrenching. Many hands make the springs light. Attached Images __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-30-2017, 11:48 PM	#24
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Cleared out and ready to go. Attached Images __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-30-2017, 11:51 PM	#25
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1991 V3500 Project Heavy Hauler Steering block, sway bar disconnect, springs and driver's shock are on. Need one more u-bolt for the passenger side and a drill bit. Attached Images __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

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