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SCOTI · 01-22-2014, 07:27 PM

Is there a good tutorial on servicing these HD housings? My rear brakes never worked on the dually & that needs to be corrected. I have never worked on a dana HD-70 so I would like to educate myself to limit my 'doh' quantity.

TheBlueBomber · 01-22-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Is there a good tutorial on servicing these HD housings? My rear brakes never worked on the dually & that needs to be corrected. I have never worked on a dana HD-70 so I would like to educate myself to limit my 'doh' quantity.

I've been going onto ebay and picking up the service manual for these trucks. They're specifically for the trucks and only a little outdated.

TheBlueBomber · 01-22-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I'm not saying its wrong, I just chose to do it the slower and more tedious way of tilting the axle side to side as I continue topping the level up.

Gotcha yea that makes sense. They teach you the fast way to do things at shops around where I am, not the right way. Thanks for explaining that.

Tx Firefighter · 01-24-2014, 06:31 PM

I got the wheels powdercoated today. The color is semi gloss black in an effort to hide the inner wheel through the holes in the Alcoas.

Now to find some mudflaps that make me happy. Fortunately, the dimensions are 24x30 which is typical semi truck size. That should improve my options of finding something neat.

If anyone has any suggestions on inspired mudflap choices, speak up. I want something with a bit more bling than plain black rubber flaps. Maybe a logo or at least stainless steel plates on the bottom. I've tried to find something whimsical like "Texas" logo flaps with no luck.

Katrina/10 · 01-24-2014, 07:01 PM

Those chrome-plated naked lady silhouettes are always classy.

maxxxy · 01-24-2014, 09:12 PM

^ Lol.

Like these?
http://www.iowa80.com/DirectionsWEB/...es/l200249.jpg
or these?
http://mudflaps.com/i-8118666-go-ind...exas-pair.html

Tx Firefighter · 01-24-2014, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by maxxxy

^ Lol.

Like these?
http://www.iowa80.com/DirectionsWEB/...es/l200249.jpg
or these?
http://mudflaps.com/i-8118666-go-ind...exas-pair.html

You just linked to the two EXACT items I've been considering ordering. In the entire spectrum of the Internet and all the pages out there, you hit the nail exactly on the head, twice.

I've been poking around to find a work around on the Texas bottom strip deals. Iowa80 is trying to rape me on shipping real bad. I'll find a work around to get them cheaper. I might just plasma cut something out of aluminum myself.

TheBlueBomber · 01-26-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

You just linked to the two EXACT items I've been considering ordering. In the entire spectrum of the Internet and all the pages out there, you hit the nail exactly on the head, twice.

Buy them both and you'll have one of each.

SCOTI · 01-28-2014, 11:07 AM

Tx, per our dually wheel discussion, the Square body wheel....

SCOTI · 01-28-2014, 11:08 AM

The GMT/NBS wheel....

eldogg · 01-24-2014, 09:57 PM

I just clicked on you thread to check out your progress and Hillbilly Deluxe came on Pandora. Weird but cool. lol. Wheels look great. Check out http://www.4statetrucks.com/ for tons of mudflap weights.

surly66 · 01-25-2014, 11:12 AM

Kevin,

I really enjoyed reading your build. I appreciate the way you take the time to do things the correct way, the first time.

Have you tried amazon for your TEXAS weights?

Grand General 30051 Chrome 4" x 24"...

Tx Firefighter · 01-25-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by surly66

Kevin,

I really enjoyed reading your build. I appreciate the way you take the time to do things the correct way, the first time.

Have you tried amazon for your TEXAS weights?

Grand General 30051 Chrome 4" x 24" Bottom Mud Flap Plate : Amazon.com : Automotive

Those things were right under my nose the whole time since I'm such a frequent Amazon shopper. I never thought to look there for them (face palm). They show ships in 1-3 weeks though. I wonder what's up with that.

9teen69 · 01-26-2014, 12:49 AM

Awesome build...thanks for taking the time to take pictures and give details...I've learned quite a bit!

Tx Firefighter · 01-28-2014, 12:50 PM

I'm not totally crazy about my mud flaps. The originals were 24x24 and I felt them too short, so I bought the next size longer which is 24x30. They might be too much. I'll have to mull it over.

I need to get it situated in better light conditions for more proper pictures.

aggie91 · 01-28-2014, 12:59 PM

just my opinion, but I think the longer ones look good on there. You have done a great job on this one and the truck looks great with the mild lowering you did and those wheels look awsome!

Stoney · 01-28-2014, 01:09 PM

Yes the longer ones do look better. Makes the truck look lower to the ground.

Tx Firefighter · 01-28-2014, 01:10 PM

I absolutely had to change the original mudflaps. They were guaranteed stolen. We have a local company around here called BJ Coil Tech that does oilfield work. Some oilfield guy definitely stole these.

Plus, I didn't dig driving around with the words "BJ Services" on the back of my truck.

Billy81 · 01-28-2014, 01:37 PM

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Plus, I didn't dig driving around with the words "BJ Services" on the back of my truck.

Tx Firefighter · 01-28-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy81

I knew at least one person would catch what I was talking about.

GCncsuHD · 01-28-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Plus, I didn't dig driving around with the words "BJ Services" on the back of my truck.

Bet you'd be popular around Austin.

Flaps look great on there. I'm always on the fence about putting them on mine. My rear fenders are already eat up with rock chips from the last 36 years without them. I'd like to put some on when I repaint it, but then again, I love the fact that it looks like Batman's Tumbler Batmobile from the back without flaps

Jonboy · 01-30-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Plus, I didn't dig driving around with the words "BJ Services" on the back of my truck.

At least it wasn't lettered on the door....

Tx Firefighter · 01-28-2014, 01:43 PM

This time of year I struggle with taking pictures without some sort of shadow or distraction in the back ground.

Valerie has offered to make me a pair of decals for the center of the mud flap weights. I'm thinking about "TEXAS" in black, centered between the stars.

Low Elco · 01-28-2014, 02:13 PM

Looks good as is! Have you gotten to go bomb around?

Tx Firefighter · 01-28-2014, 02:17 PM

Not yet. I still need to set the toe in close enough to get it to my buddies shop.

Plus, the exhaust is pointed directly at the rearend. I'm poor right now so rather than get a tailpipe, I had Valerie order me (Amazon free ship) a Dynomax 3 inch turn down tip. That will point the exhaust toward the ground directly in front of the rear axle.

I am going to go add it to my insurance today though. Then I'll need to register and inspect it (like 100 bucks total there).

01-22-2014, 07:27 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Is there a good tutorial on servicing these HD housings? My rear brakes never worked on the dually & that needs to be corrected. I have never worked on a dana HD-70 so I would like to educate myself to limit my 'doh' quantity. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-24-2014, 06:31 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build I got the wheels powdercoated today. The color is semi gloss black in an effort to hide the inner wheel through the holes in the Alcoas. Now to find some mudflaps that make me happy. Fortunately, the dimensions are 24x30 which is typical semi truck size. That should improve my options of finding something neat. If anyone has any suggestions on inspired mudflap choices, speak up. I want something with a bit more bling than plain black rubber flaps. Maybe a logo or at least stainless steel plates on the bottom. I've tried to find something whimsical like "Texas" logo flaps with no luck. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-24-2014, 07:01 PM	#5
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Those chrome-plated naked lady silhouettes are always classy. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

01-24-2014, 09:12 PM	#6
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build ^ Lol. Like these? http://www.iowa80.com/DirectionsWEB/...es/l200249.jpg or these? http://mudflaps.com/i-8118666-go-ind...exas-pair.html __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp

01-28-2014, 11:07 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Tx, per our dually wheel discussion, the Square body wheel.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-28-2014, 11:08 AM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build The GMT/NBS wheel.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-24-2014, 09:57 PM	#11
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build I just clicked on you thread to check out your progress and Hillbilly Deluxe came on Pandora. Weird but cool. lol. Wheels look great. Check out http://www.4statetrucks.com/ for tons of mudflap weights. __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

01-25-2014, 11:12 AM	#12
surly66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 28	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Kevin, I really enjoyed reading your build. I appreciate the way you take the time to do things the correct way, the first time. Have you tried amazon for your TEXAS weights? Grand General 30051 Chrome 4" x 24"... Attached Images

01-26-2014, 12:49 AM	#14
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Awesome build...thanks for taking the time to take pictures and give details...I've learned quite a bit! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

01-28-2014, 12:50 PM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build I'm not totally crazy about my mud flaps. The originals were 24x24 and I felt them too short, so I bought the next size longer which is 24x30. They might be too much. I'll have to mull it over. I need to get it situated in better light conditions for more proper pictures. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-28-2014, 12:59 PM	#16
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build just my opinion, but I think the longer ones look good on there. You have done a great job on this one and the truck looks great with the mild lowering you did and those wheels look awsome! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-28-2014, 01:09 PM	#17
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Yes the longer ones do look better. Makes the truck look lower to the ground. __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

01-28-2014, 01:10 PM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build I absolutely had to change the original mudflaps. They were guaranteed stolen. We have a local company around here called BJ Coil Tech that does oilfield work. Some oilfield guy definitely stole these. Plus, I didn't dig driving around with the words "BJ Services" on the back of my truck. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-28-2014, 01:43 PM	#23
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build This time of year I struggle with taking pictures without some sort of shadow or distraction in the back ground. Valerie has offered to make me a pair of decals for the center of the mud flap weights. I'm thinking about "TEXAS" in black, centered between the stars. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-28-2014, 02:13 PM	#24
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Looks good as is! Have you gotten to go bomb around? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!



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01-28-2014, 02:17 PM	#25
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build Not yet. I still need to set the toe in close enough to get it to my buddies shop. Plus, the exhaust is pointed directly at the rearend. I'm poor right now so rather than get a tailpipe, I had Valerie order me (Amazon free ship) a Dynomax 3 inch turn down tip. That will point the exhaust toward the ground directly in front of the rear axle. I am going to go add it to my insurance today though. Then I'll need to register and inspect it (like 100 bucks total there). __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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