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**Yukon Jack** · 09-05-2007, 09:57 AM

Axles are looking great, the covers look awfully beefy!

Sure is a great project to follow.

vtblazer · 09-05-2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Sure is a great project to follow.

Absolutely!

How much work/trouble will narrowing the front axle be?

What's the final width your looking for?

Coil overs or leaf's? (sorry if you already posted that answer)

tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 11:13 AM

thanks guys!
not really a lot to narrowing the axles..ill get some progress pics as it goes.
basically you cut the long side down and run 2 short side axles..gets my wms to about 70" wide with disc brakes...the front and rear hubs can also be flipped around to narrow another 8 inches,just cant run disc brakes with the hubs in the narrow position.stock wms is about 76" wide!! narrowed,gets you to about the same width as a 1ton.
leafs or coils..........well,first i was gonna go coils and 4 link.....but for what i use the truck for.....im juyst gonna go leafs.i will be building custom perches on both axles to add between 4 and 8 inches of lift,that way i dont have to spend big $$ on custom springs,plus retain a little ride quality...yes i said ride quality

will be running full hydro steering(build and setup photos to come)
leafs are by far easier and less $$...for mud,tug o war and sled pulls...i dont need 4 link...im not going to be rockcrawling.
more to come...........

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:26 AM

Heres Some Pics And Updates:took Off The B52 Kit On The Front To Build My Own Hangers.adding About 6" Of Lift.

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:28 AM

Mopre Of The Frt Spring Hangers:

**Yukon Jack** · 12-05-2007, 11:01 AM

Some great progress - that is going to be a beast!

Glad to see it will have disk brakes at the wheels.

Chevyman63 · 12-05-2007, 04:30 PM

Holy mega beefy Batman!!! That thing is going to be monster!

**jamie72** · 12-05-2007, 06:42 PM

andy that thing is kicking butt!! you do great work, you need to come down and work on some of my junk...lol
keep the pics coming!!!

Towstrap · 12-06-2007, 11:28 PM

dude thats BAD AZZZZ cant wheight to see it done with some mud on it

soon when i get my Back back togother my burb going on rocks we will have to start a 2 1/2ton club on here

jimmypop · 12-07-2007, 12:47 AM

What the heck??? That thing is gonna be a MONSTER!!!!!

tallhoedude · 12-07-2007, 07:31 AM

thanks guys.
i am so ready to be bolting on some tractor tires and throwing some mud!!

towstrap...that burb will be awesome with some rocks!!i have done soooo much reading and digging on the rockwells.if i can help with anything just let me know...my first advise or thing to think about....5 tons!....ive thought of going that route opn my k5 but i think the 2 1/2's with alloy shafts should be good.

Towstrap · 12-07-2007, 09:37 AM

i talked to this one guy from Minnesota that runs Road Rage and hes running alloy shafts with 900hp he said thats the way to go but $$$$ rockwells are getting every common up here too i have about 15 people running them ive had mine for about 3 years and have not used them because i never broke my 60 but with the burb different story big time heavy we should hook up after you get it done have some awesome MUD up here not to fare from you and i would love to check out yours too keep in touch

watahyahknow · 12-07-2007, 09:31 AM

awesome machine

Ironman97459 · 01-18-2008, 08:32 AM

Any updates?

tallhoedude · 01-18-2008, 09:52 PM

time has been limited lately.
gotten a little done,will get some pics soon.
got motor mounts and trans and 1st trans. case.
fitting exhaust manifolds.
getting fuel tank and lines mounted.
just dropped the body off this week to get it sandblasted.
that should be a week or so.
slowly but surely.....
ordering my 52" v-tread tractor tires next week

tallhoedude · 02-13-2008, 12:24 AM

updates:
got about 85% of the body metal work done,got the entire body blasted,then shot with epoxy primer.

tallhoedude · 02-13-2008, 12:35 AM

Goth The 5.3,350turbo And 205 Transfercase Mounted.then Decided To Use A 400 Turbo From A 2wheel Drive Truck And A Divorced T136 Transfer Case.(the T-136 Is From The Same Truck As The Axles!)
Heres Pics Of The 5.3/350/205 And Pics Of The New T/case:

tallhoedude · 02-13-2008, 12:41 AM

HERES THE TIRES IM RUNNIN:
16.9X 24 V-TREADS
52.5" TALL AND 18" WIDE:

crzngmychvy · 02-13-2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallhoedude

HERES THE TIRES IM RUNNIN:
16.9X 24 V-TREADS
52.5" TALL AND 18" WIDE

watahyahknow · 02-13-2008, 02:02 AM

donkin :P

Chevyman63 · 02-13-2008, 03:16 AM

That is NUTS!!! I love it!!!

Towstrap · 02-13-2008, 04:15 AM

lookin goood man my project is going slow im hoping to start it back up soon ill keep you posted on it

Slick71 · 02-13-2008, 08:30 AM

NOW....I'm startin' to get Excited!!!

Big J · 02-13-2008, 12:46 PM

Just started laughin'...... If you look at the first pic in #111 it looks like the top of the motor is as tall as the top of the windshield frame of the tub.....

That is friggin' awesome! Man oh man its gonna be way up in the air. I can't wait to see the tub on the frame on those monster meats. Keep the work rollin' its lookin' great.

**hilljob26** · 02-13-2008, 08:35 PM

cany wait too see more,gave me the inspiration to build another

09-05-2007, 11:13 AM	#3
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! thanks guys! not really a lot to narrowing the axles..ill get some progress pics as it goes. basically you cut the long side down and run 2 short side axles..gets my wms to about 70" wide with disc brakes...the front and rear hubs can also be flipped around to narrow another 8 inches,just cant run disc brakes with the hubs in the narrow position.stock wms is about 76" wide!! narrowed,gets you to about the same width as a 1ton. leafs or coils..........well,first i was gonna go coils and 4 link.....but for what i use the truck for.....im juyst gonna go leafs.i will be building custom perches on both axles to add between 4 and 8 inches of lift,that way i dont have to spend big $$ on custom springs,plus retain a little ride quality...yes i said ride quality will be running full hydro steering(build and setup photos to come) leafs are by far easier and less $$...for mud,tug o war and sled pulls...i dont need 4 link...im not going to be rockcrawling. more to come........... __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:26 AM	#4
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins!UPDATES: Heres Some Pics And Updates:took Off The B52 Kit On The Front To Build My Own Hangers.adding About 6" Of Lift. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:28 AM	#5
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Mopre Of The Frt Spring Hangers: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 11:01 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: My Build Begins! Some great progress - that is going to be a beast! Glad to see it will have disk brakes at the wheels. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-05-2007, 04:30 PM	#7
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Holy mega beefy Batman!!! That thing is going to be monster! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

09-05-2007, 09:57 AM	#1
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: My Build Begins! Axles are looking great, the covers look awfully beefy! Sure is a great project to follow. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-05-2007, 06:42 PM	#8
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: My Build Begins! andy that thing is kicking butt!! you do great work, you need to come down and work on some of my junk...lol keep the pics coming!!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

12-06-2007, 11:28 PM	#9
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: My Build Begins! dude thats BAD AZZZZ cant wheight to see it done with some mud on it soon when i get my Back back togother my burb going on rocks we will have to start a 2 1/2ton club on here

12-07-2007, 12:47 AM	#10
jimmypop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: so-cal Posts: 85	Re: My Build Begins! What the heck??? That thing is gonna be a MONSTER!!!!!

12-07-2007, 07:31 AM	#11
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! thanks guys. i am so ready to be bolting on some tractor tires and throwing some mud!! towstrap...that burb will be awesome with some rocks!!i have done soooo much reading and digging on the rockwells.if i can help with anything just let me know...my first advise or thing to think about....5 tons!....ive thought of going that route opn my k5 but i think the 2 1/2's with alloy shafts should be good. __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-07-2007, 09:37 AM	#12
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: My Build Begins! i talked to this one guy from Minnesota that runs Road Rage and hes running alloy shafts with 900hp he said thats the way to go but $$$$ rockwells are getting every common up here too i have about 15 people running them ive had mine for about 3 years and have not used them because i never broke my 60 but with the burb different story big time heavy we should hook up after you get it done have some awesome MUD up here not to fare from you and i would love to check out yours too keep in touch

12-07-2007, 09:31 AM	#13
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My Build Begins! awesome machine __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-18-2008, 08:32 AM	#14
Ironman97459 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North bend, OR Posts: 22	Re: My Build Begins! Any updates?

01-18-2008, 09:52 PM	#15
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! time has been limited lately. gotten a little done,will get some pics soon. got motor mounts and trans and 1st trans. case. fitting exhaust manifolds. getting fuel tank and lines mounted. just dropped the body off this week to get it sandblasted. that should be a week or so. slowly but surely..... ordering my 52" v-tread tractor tires next week __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-13-2008, 12:24 AM	#16
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! updates: got about 85% of the body metal work done,got the entire body blasted,then shot with epoxy primer. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"



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02-13-2008, 12:35 AM	#17
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Goth The 5.3,350turbo And 205 Transfercase Mounted.then Decided To Use A 400 Turbo From A 2wheel Drive Truck And A Divorced T136 Transfer Case.(the T-136 Is From The Same Truck As The Axles!) Heres Pics Of The 5.3/350/205 And Pics Of The New T/case: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-13-2008, 12:41 AM	#18
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! HERES THE TIRES IM RUNNIN: 16.9X 24 V-TREADS 52.5" TALL AND 18" WIDE: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-13-2008, 02:02 AM	#20
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My Build Begins! donkin :P __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-13-2008, 03:16 AM	#21
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! That is NUTS!!! I love it!!! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

02-13-2008, 04:15 AM	#22
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: My Build Begins! lookin goood man my project is going slow im hoping to start it back up soon ill keep you posted on it

02-13-2008, 08:30 AM	#23
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02-13-2008, 12:46 PM	#24
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: My Build Begins! Just started laughin'...... If you look at the first pic in #111 it looks like the top of the motor is as tall as the top of the windshield frame of the tub..... That is friggin' awesome! Man oh man its gonna be way up in the air. I can't wait to see the tub on the frame on those monster meats. Keep the work rollin' its lookin' great. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-13-2008, 08:35 PM	#25
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