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Old 04-14-2019, 10:09 PM   #1
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Re: My version of the s10 swap

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congrats on the miles. I agree, just use name brand stuff where you can. thanks for sharing the cal track info. I used to hate the axle wrap my truck had. its now tore down and being 4 linked etc. but this seems like a good option for leaf applications.
I did entertain the idea of 4 linking it, but it's really hard to tear back down a truck that's together (sound familiar?) and I didn't want to re-do everything back there. Besides, if I did that, then I think I'd need to do wider tires, then I'd be tubbing it, and, and, and......

I decided in the end to just put more miles on it and work on other projects!

I'm getting my fabrication fix still.....
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Old 06-20-2019, 07:54 PM   #2
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...Now for the upgrade... After evaluating many options, and understanding that I want to spend my time working on my station wagon project, I decided to go with a "bolt on" solution and ordered up some CalTracs bars. They don't hang too low, but they do hang lower than the rim so if I blow a tire the bars will drag on the ground. I may have to swap out my springs for some 2" drop springs in the future and get rid of the blocks.
Blue Jeep answered your concern on page 26.

I JUST read this entire thread and man oh man, I am impressed. I WISH I had the skills to do this kind of work.

Curious, what kind of brushable epoxy are you using inside all those rocker repairs?
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Old 06-21-2019, 02:26 PM   #3
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Blue Jeep answered your concern on page 26.

I JUST read this entire thread and man oh man, I am impressed. I WISH I had the skills to do this kind of work.

Curious, what kind of brushable epoxy are you using inside all those rocker repairs?
Sorry I missed that post, just trying to keep everyone safe.
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Old 06-27-2019, 09:09 PM   #4
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Re: My version of the s10 swap

Correct, I had a disclaimer earlier on. And, the reality of it is, the scrub line you drew is not likely to be accurate. For that to be the case, both rear tires would have to blow at the same time. A more realistic picture would be like this and would extend from the outside edge of the rim, to the contact patch of the tire on the opposite side. Either way, since it's on the rear it isn't likely to cause an out of control situation.
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Blue Jeep answered your concern on page 26.

I JUST read this entire thread and man oh man, I am impressed. I WISH I had the skills to do this kind of work.

Curious, what kind of brushable epoxy are you using inside all those rocker repairs?
Thanks! I just mix up the SPI epoxy primer in a cup, let it induce, and brush it on. Easy as that!
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Old 06-27-2019, 11:15 PM   #6
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Re: My version of the s10 swap

That deer wreck brings back memories of mine, glad it wasn't any worse...Jim

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Old 06-28-2019, 12:22 AM   #7
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very very cool, minus the deer. glad it wasn't worse and you guys are safe.
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Old 06-28-2019, 01:52 PM   #8
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congrats on the tour! sorry to hear about the deer though
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Congrats on the long haul....dang deer!!....what is it?...do yall have a bullseye on the driver side fender?.Jim and now you....
.now you'll have to get back on the wagon...
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