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Old 06-18-2011, 10:08 PM   #551
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Re: My 86 build

it still needs some work around the tailgate to get it fitting beter to close right, but everything else turned out ok. just didnt go as smooth as I thought it would.
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Old 06-18-2011, 11:22 PM   #552
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Old 06-19-2011, 09:33 AM   #553
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....I'll see if I can make it better today!
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Old 06-19-2011, 05:15 PM   #554
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...did some more work on the bed floor today, I had to take the pass side off and do a little trimming to get it to fit perfect, also got the headboard nice and tight and welded it on. I have a few more holes to drill and I'll have to get some longer bolts tomorrow. and still have to finish up arond the back panel and tailgate...
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Old 06-20-2011, 08:33 AM   #555
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it looks really good bro....great job.....
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:25 PM   #556
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thanks man.
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Old 06-21-2011, 10:31 PM   #557
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Great build man! questins for ya. how hard was it to cut off your rear axle perces and re weld them on and than find the pinion angle? i'm thinking about doing my own home made rear flip...
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Old 06-22-2011, 05:53 PM   #558
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I had to use a 4 1/2" grinder with a cut-off wheel, it was a ***** because its hard to get at, but a plasma would be way easier...on the pinion angle I just got it close to where I thought it looked in line with the driveshaft, and welded the perches back on...it was pretty close, but if you can get a hold of an angle gauge its more accurate. I didnt really care because I knew that I was gonna link it. might I suggest that you go to the auto parts or trailer store and buy a new set of spring perches. its a lot less work!
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Old 06-22-2011, 06:45 PM   #559
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I had to use a 4 1/2" grinder with a cut-off wheel, it was a ***** because its hard to get at, but a plasma would be way easier...on the pinion angle I just got it close to where I thought it looked in line with the driveshaft, and welded the perches back on...it was pretty close, but if you can get a hold of an angle gauge its more accurate. I didnt really care because I knew that I was gonna link it. might I suggest that you go to the auto parts or trailer store and buy a new set of spring perches. its a lot less work!
where can i find perches? everytime i ask around ppl look at me like i have 3 heads :S
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Old 06-22-2011, 07:21 PM   #560
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any autoparts store should be able to get them. with a good counter parts guy.....look for moroso, mr. gasket, even mopar performance has them in there catalogs.
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Old 06-22-2011, 07:23 PM   #561
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Old 06-22-2011, 10:00 PM   #562
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Great build man! questins for ya. how hard was it to cut off your rear axle perces and re weld them on and than find the pinion angle? i'm thinking about doing my own home made rear flip...
You don't need to cut them off for a flip kit. I have a pdf of the flip brackets if you want it. I had mine made at a steel shop.
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Old 06-22-2011, 10:02 PM   #563
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That would be great! onlything is are the dimensions for a 1/2 ton or 1 ton? mines a dually.
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Old 06-22-2011, 10:19 PM   #564
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That would be great! onlything is are the dimensions for a 1/2 ton or 1 ton? mines a dually.
They are for a half ton. I'll grab the file at work tomorrow for you. It's fully dimensioned, so you could measure your perch first to make sure it will work. If you use the brackets, make sure you make shock extender brackets as well.
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Old 06-22-2011, 10:21 PM   #565
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They are for a half ton. I'll grab the file at work tomorrow for you. It's fully dimensioned, so you could measure your perch first to make sure it will work. If you use the brackets, make sure you make shock extender brackets as well.
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i have drop shocks if that matters?
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Old 06-23-2011, 07:58 PM   #566
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T.G.I.F....gonna get some more done on the truck this weekend!...need to finish bolting the box on, and finish welding up the bed floor....my buddy is picking up a truck tomorrow for scrap, hes going to let me look it over before it goes....damn shame.
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:00 AM   #567
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the bed floor looks great , your makin good progress
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Old 06-24-2011, 04:57 PM   #568
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thanks....slowly but surely.
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Old 06-24-2011, 05:15 PM   #569
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...priced out a viair dual 480 pack today $625+ tax...I may order it next week.
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Old 06-24-2011, 11:20 PM   #570
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...priced out a viair dual 480 pack today $625+ tax...I may order it next week.
Nice i love those 480s man they perform really good.....
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Old 06-25-2011, 09:50 AM   #571
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...so what would I need for switches, gauges, etc.
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Old 06-25-2011, 05:23 PM   #572
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Dude you can get em cheaper that that i got mine from grunion customs they were under four shipped!!
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Old 06-25-2011, 09:49 PM   #574
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wow. that is cheap!
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Old 06-25-2011, 09:54 PM   #575
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wow. that is cheap!
that is cheap!!!... makes me want to get me a set also....
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