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**kev2809** · 11-28-2021, 11:04 AM

do you think the manual/steering makes a difference?

I can grab a new nut, have oreillys down the street, but thanks!

BigBird05 · 11-29-2021, 08:34 PM

I didn't know that you could buy castle nuts from anyone.

**kev2809** · 11-29-2021, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

I didn't know that you could buy castle nuts from anyone.

yup picked one up today and the new nut screwed right on. oreillys has them in the help isle. it's an assortment pack by Dorman. one of the 4 fit. now to figure out if I can use this pitman arm or I have to swap to a power steering one from a 72..

**kev2809** · 12-02-2021, 10:11 PM

flying to Colorado for a little vacation this weekend. when I get back I will be dropping in the motor and trans and all the painted front end stuff

BAD1916 · 12-03-2021, 12:02 PM

That is going to look great. Did you ever figure out your pitman arm issue?

**kev2809** · 12-04-2021, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BAD1916

That is going to look great. Did you ever figure out your pitman arm issue?

well I found the replacement castle nut and it thread on fine, so that's OK. I'm going to bolt everything together and at some point hopefully I can tell if the pitman arm will work or not. of not I will swap it out

Average Joe · 12-10-2021, 02:21 AM

Looking good. Nice progress!

**kev2809** · 12-10-2021, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Looking good. Nice progress!

thank you! read through build and it was a nice read. truck looks great!

weather permitting I'm hoping at least the suspension goes back in saturday....

**kev2809** · 12-16-2021, 06:06 PM

trying to get some of this stuff back in. not sure if I'm having fitment issues now. putting the spindle back on and it doesn't seem to go ALL the way down on the lower ball joint. I'm not sure if this is normal or maybe with all the weight back on the front it will settle more? I hit it with my impact and that's as far as it goes....

**kev2809** · 12-16-2021, 06:57 PM

passenger side did the same thing. I'm wondering if I get all the steering together and put the wheels on and get it on the ground if I could try and tighten it more?

**kev2809** · 12-16-2021, 07:04 PM

and also I have these spindles backwards....

will have to pull them back off

**LockDoc** · 12-18-2021, 12:47 AM

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That's a bummer you have to take them back apart. Is there any paint inside the holes that the tapered stud fits into? It doesn't take much to change the fit on them. I think you can buy a reamer with the correct taper to open the holes up a little.

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 12-18-2021, 08:05 AM

ya well either way they had to come off. weren't seating and I'm an idiot and had them backwards lol

I'm picking up some 67-70 lower ball joints this morning and will press them in. this way I know for sure I have the right BJs

**LockDoc** · 12-19-2021, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

ya well either way they had to come off. weren't seating and I'm an idiot and had them backwards lol

I'm picking up some 67-70 lower ball joints this morning and will press them in. this way I know for sure I have the right BJs

Sounds like a plan!

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 12-23-2021, 06:43 PM

man this front end fought me every step of the way...mostly due to my ignorance

had the spindles backwards, fixed that (after messing up some paint banging them back off), had the top arms backwards, bought new lower balljoints just to make sure I had the right ones, and had to get new bearings for one of the rotors. rushed to get my wheels back on that I forgot to put my damn brake calipers on. but anyways, here's where I am so far. going to install my booster and master tomorrow, and start pulling the rest of the brake and fuel lines so I can start running new ones.

it isn't leveled laid out because the rear frame is on jackstands and it's uneven

**LockDoc** · 12-23-2021, 08:40 PM

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Glad you are finally getting a handle on it. It's called "on the job training"... j/k..

It's looking good no matter how long it takes you.

LockDoc

BAD1916 · 12-23-2021, 08:43 PM

Looking good. When I put mine together I had the uppers on the wrong side and had to swap them. Then after getting it aligned I found out my centerlink was on backwards. Luckily it was all easy fixes that hopefully I’ll never make again until the next time i do��

**kev2809** · 12-26-2021, 07:29 PM

Got the booster and master on yesterday and pulled all the old fuel lines and the brake line that goes all the way back to the rubber hose. I think I will leave the axle lines alone. I did them years ago and they look great and even had fresh fluid in them.

Having a little trouble with the front brake hoses. I bought 73 hoses a while back for the length since I have air ride. Which way is best to run them? One set of pictures I have one hose on and the other set is the other hose. They obviously are LH and RH hoses but running across the upper BJ seems odd to me.

**kev2809** · 12-26-2021, 07:30 PM

Other hose that would cross the upper BJ, but the mounting tab would be facing up like I'm assuming it's supposed to

**kev2809** · 12-27-2021, 06:20 PM

I checked on 73 up trucks on Google and seen some running through the frame instead of that tab on the crossmember. I found an oblong hole that it could fit in.....should this be the best fit? it makes a difference in where I bend the hard lines to. either up to that hole on the frame or up to the tab on the crossmember....

**LockDoc** · 12-27-2021, 10:36 PM

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I really don't remember where I ran mine on the '69 Suburban. It's been too long ago. I guess I could look at the Panel Truck tomorrow if it isn't raining.

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 12-27-2021, 11:24 PM

if you get a chance that would be nice. I think using these 73 hoses throws a wrench in it but I need the longer hoses for the air ride

**LockDoc** · 12-28-2021, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

if you get a chance that would be nice. I think using these 73 hoses throws a wrench in it but I need the longer hoses for the air ride

Snow and freezing rain this morning. Will see what this afternoon brings.

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 12-28-2021, 08:20 PM

good lord I don't know how yall do it lol nearly 80 degrees down here in texas!

**LockDoc** · 12-29-2021, 04:03 PM

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I ran them through the frame on the Panel Truck, like your last pictures. It has a '73 front cross member swap The bracket is fastened to the "A" arm.

Yeah, I saw it was pretty warm down there. We are supposed to get a couple more inches of snow again this afternoon

LockDoc

11-28-2021, 11:04 AM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! do you think the manual/steering makes a difference? I can grab a new nut, have oreillys down the street, but thanks! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-29-2021, 08:34 PM	#2
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! I didn't know that you could buy castle nuts from anyone.

12-02-2021, 10:11 PM	#4
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! flying to Colorado for a little vacation this weekend. when I get back I will be dropping in the motor and trans and all the painted front end stuff Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-03-2021, 12:02 PM	#5
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 301	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! That is going to look great. Did you ever figure out your pitman arm issue?

12-10-2021, 02:21 AM	#7
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Looking good. Nice progress! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

12-16-2021, 06:06 PM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! trying to get some of this stuff back in. not sure if I'm having fitment issues now. putting the spindle back on and it doesn't seem to go ALL the way down on the lower ball joint. I'm not sure if this is normal or maybe with all the weight back on the front it will settle more? I hit it with my impact and that's as far as it goes.... Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-16-2021, 06:57 PM	#10
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! passenger side did the same thing. I'm wondering if I get all the steering together and put the wheels on and get it on the ground if I could try and tighten it more? Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-16-2021, 07:04 PM	#11
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! and also I have these spindles backwards.... will have to pull them back off __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-18-2021, 12:47 AM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! - That's a bummer you have to take them back apart. Is there any paint inside the holes that the tapered stud fits into? It doesn't take much to change the fit on them. I think you can buy a reamer with the correct taper to open the holes up a little. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-18-2021, 08:05 AM	#13
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! ya well either way they had to come off. weren't seating and I'm an idiot and had them backwards lol I'm picking up some 67-70 lower ball joints this morning and will press them in. this way I know for sure I have the right BJs __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-23-2021, 06:43 PM	#15
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! man this front end fought me every step of the way...mostly due to my ignorance had the spindles backwards, fixed that (after messing up some paint banging them back off), had the top arms backwards, bought new lower balljoints just to make sure I had the right ones, and had to get new bearings for one of the rotors. rushed to get my wheels back on that I forgot to put my damn brake calipers on. but anyways, here's where I am so far. going to install my booster and master tomorrow, and start pulling the rest of the brake and fuel lines so I can start running new ones. it isn't leveled laid out because the rear frame is on jackstands and it's uneven Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-23-2021, 08:40 PM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! - Glad you are finally getting a handle on it. It's called "on the job training"... j/k.. It's looking good no matter how long it takes you. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-23-2021, 08:43 PM	#17
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 301	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Looking good. When I put mine together I had the uppers on the wrong side and had to swap them. Then after getting it aligned I found out my centerlink was on backwards. Luckily it was all easy fixes that hopefully I’ll never make again until the next time i do��

12-26-2021, 07:29 PM	#18
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Got the booster and master on yesterday and pulled all the old fuel lines and the brake line that goes all the way back to the rubber hose. I think I will leave the axle lines alone. I did them years ago and they look great and even had fresh fluid in them. Having a little trouble with the front brake hoses. I bought 73 hoses a while back for the length since I have air ride. Which way is best to run them? One set of pictures I have one hose on and the other set is the other hose. They obviously are LH and RH hoses but running across the upper BJ seems odd to me. Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-26-2021, 07:30 PM	#19
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Other hose that would cross the upper BJ, but the mounting tab would be facing up like I'm assuming it's supposed to Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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12-27-2021, 06:20 PM	#20
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! I checked on 73 up trucks on Google and seen some running through the frame instead of that tab on the crossmember. I found an oblong hole that it could fit in.....should this be the best fit? it makes a difference in where I bend the hard lines to. either up to that hole on the frame or up to the tab on the crossmember.... Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-27-2021, 10:36 PM	#21
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! - I really don't remember where I ran mine on the '69 Suburban. It's been too long ago. I guess I could look at the Panel Truck tomorrow if it isn't raining. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-27-2021, 11:24 PM	#22
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! if you get a chance that would be nice. I think using these 73 hoses throws a wrench in it but I need the longer hoses for the air ride __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-28-2021, 08:20 PM	#24
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! good lord I don't know how yall do it lol nearly 80 degrees down here in texas! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-29-2021, 04:03 PM	#25
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! - I ran them through the frame on the Panel Truck, like your last pictures. It has a '73 front cross member swap The bracket is fastened to the "A" arm. Yeah, I saw it was pretty warm down there. We are supposed to get a couple more inches of snow again this afternoon LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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