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pig rig · 12-31-2010, 03:34 PM

just a thought it looks like your upper ball joints are riveted in? if so their factory you might want to replace them and the bottoms while its all tore apart

its just easier to do now then after you go get it alined and they can't aline it cause ball joints are bad

502ss · 12-31-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pig rig

just a thought it looks like your upper ball joints are riveted in? if so their factory you might want to replace them and the bottoms while its all tore apart

its just easier to do now then after you go get it alined and they can't aline it cause ball joints are bad

Too late! Everything is already back together!

pics coming next!

I did check the uppers and they were still great! The lowers were replaced last year just before I bought the truck so I think I am good for now! I didn't even need to change the rotors.(which were factory) but I have a connection for a huge discount on auto parts so I went ahead and put on new ones.
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502ss · 12-31-2010, 06:49 PM

She is tucking tires now!

Ended up closer to a 5" drop in the nose (not sure why)

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blakeduren · 12-31-2010, 07:22 PM

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I do have plans to remove the top overload spring. My question is in regards to the flat spring located on the bottom of the spring pack. It is located right above the axle.
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I wouldn't take that overload spring(s) out if you are hauling a 30 foot boat with it.

1tonchevy · 12-31-2010, 07:23 PM

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I wouldn't take that overload spring(s) out if you are hauling a 30 foot boat with it.

Just get helper bags ( better and safer) just my .02

502ss · 12-31-2010, 07:30 PM

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I wouldn't take that overload spring(s) out if you are hauling a 30 foot boat with it.

The boat has about 800lbs. of tongue weight. When I towed last year she never even came close to touching the overload springs. Sitting still the a$$ end only went down an inch with the boat hooked up! I am sure I will be fine removing the overload spring!
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ratty 46 · 12-31-2010, 09:47 PM

Then I wouldn't really worry about the spring deal. Go with the helper bags "just in case".

Nice stance in the front.

Ratty 46

mooseknuckles · 12-31-2010, 09:56 PM

sweet!

Matt Man · 12-31-2010, 10:42 PM

what size tires do you have? I got my hangers in my truck but now the front sits to high! Looks like your gonna rub in the front.

502ss · 01-01-2011, 02:13 AM

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what size tires do you have? I got my hangers in my truck but now the front sits to high! Looks like your gonna rub in the front.

Right now she still has stock 235/85-16. I will be purchasing some bolt on 19's and running either a 245/40-19 or a 245/45-19
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502ss · 01-08-2011, 07:01 PM

Removed the two overload springs and two additional leafs leaving a total of 6. Now just waiting for the new U-bolts so I can bolt everything back together. Tomorrow I might start mocking up the new 31 gallon fuel tank mounts!

Some before and afters....

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Hulk Will Smash · 01-10-2011, 01:05 PM

Truck's coming along nice! I like what you've done so far and that's a great vid of the Scarab. I have the overload spring out of my dually and it still pulls my 28 Pantera just fine. I'm probably going to put bags under the back for a "security blanket" though.

502ss · 01-10-2011, 06:29 PM

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Truck's coming along nice! I like what you've done so far and that's a great vid of the Scarab. I have the overload spring out of my dually and it still pulls my 28 Pantera just fine. I'm probably going to put bags under the back for a "security blanket" though.

Thanks man!

Did you just remove the overload springs? I removed the upper,lower overload plus two additional. With 800lbs of tongue weight I think I will definitely need a helper bag system.

Do you have a pic of your dually towing your boat? I love to see pics of dually's hauling boats! Hmmm, maybe a new thread topic??

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Hulk Will Smash · 01-10-2011, 08:10 PM

Great idea on the thread topic! The guy who I bought my truck had the overload removed, so I honestly don't know what he did exactly. I'll have to count the spring pack and see how many are left. I thought he said he pulled the overload and had another de-arched...

Anyhow, I'll have to dig the boat out of storage within the next couple weeks to pull the motor back out and then I'll take and post a pic!

502ss · 01-11-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hulk Will Smash

Great idea on the thread topic! The guy who I bought my truck had the overload removed, so I honestly don't know what he did exactly. I'll have to count the spring pack and see how many are left. I thought he said he pulled the overload and had another de-arched...

Anyhow, I'll have to dig the boat out of storage within the next couple weeks to pull the motor back out and then I'll take and post a pic!

What do you have for a power plant in the boat?
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502ss · 01-13-2011, 06:43 PM

Came home to find some packages on the door step!

New C-notches
New U-Bolts

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502ss · 01-13-2011, 06:45 PM

Started fitting the burb gas tank and decided to put the fuel filler behind the left tail light!

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Pop's C-10 · 01-13-2011, 07:09 PM

nice

HarleyHauler · 01-14-2011, 02:06 AM

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Started fitting the burb gas tank and decided to put the fuel filler behind the left tail light!

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Is there any details or a thread on how to do this fuel filler mod behind the tail light?

502ss · 01-14-2011, 09:32 AM

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Is there any details or a thread on how to do this fuel filler mod behind the tail light?

I haven't found one for the 73-87. Several guys have done it over in the 67-72 thread. I will be posting plenty of pictures as I do mine. There are several ways to do it. The filler I think will be the easy part, the hard part will be getting the light to hinge properly. I think I am going to modify a regular bed gas door hinge and attach it to the light housing. I will then use magnetic catches to keep the lens closed.

Stay tuned!
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budget78gmc · 01-14-2011, 02:24 PM

Nice

ratty 46 · 01-14-2011, 04:47 PM

As for the filler door ... check out the stock 1956 chevy 210 style set up ... it's "factory". It might give you some guidence.

Ratty 46

502ss · 01-14-2011, 11:11 PM

Made a little progress after work today. Tomorrow I cut!

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madcow75 · 01-15-2011, 07:32 AM

I was thinking of a suburban tank myself. You must have removed the inboard shocks as they are in the way? Where did you move them?

Mr79C10 · 01-15-2011, 08:07 AM

Lookin Good!

12-31-2010, 03:34 PM	#76
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics just a thought it looks like your upper ball joints are riveted in? if so their factory you might want to replace them and the bottoms while its all tore apart its just easier to do now then after you go get it alined and they can't aline it cause ball joints are bad __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

12-31-2010, 06:49 PM	#78
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics She is tucking tires now! Ended up closer to a 5" drop in the nose (not sure why) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

12-31-2010, 09:47 PM	#82
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics Then I wouldn't really worry about the spring deal. Go with the helper bags "just in case". Nice stance in the front. Ratty 46

12-31-2010, 09:56 PM	#83
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics sweet! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

12-31-2010, 10:42 PM	#84
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics what size tires do you have? I got my hangers in my truck but now the front sits to high! Looks like your gonna rub in the front. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

01-08-2011, 07:01 PM	#86
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics Removed the two overload springs and two additional leafs leaving a total of 6. Now just waiting for the new U-bolts so I can bolt everything back together. Tomorrow I might start mocking up the new 31 gallon fuel tank mounts! Some before and afters.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

01-10-2011, 01:05 PM	#87
Hulk Will Smash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 492	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics Truck's coming along nice! I like what you've done so far and that's a great vid of the Scarab. I have the overload spring out of my dually and it still pulls my 28 Pantera just fine. I'm probably going to put bags under the back for a "security blanket" though. __________________ '87 R30 Crew Cab Dually It's 11 PM, do you know where your IAC pintle is?

01-10-2011, 08:10 PM	#89
Hulk Will Smash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 492	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics Great idea on the thread topic! The guy who I bought my truck had the overload removed, so I honestly don't know what he did exactly. I'll have to count the spring pack and see how many are left. I thought he said he pulled the overload and had another de-arched... Anyhow, I'll have to dig the boat out of storage within the next couple weeks to pull the motor back out and then I'll take and post a pic! __________________ '87 R30 Crew Cab Dually It's 11 PM, do you know where your IAC pintle is?

01-13-2011, 06:43 PM	#91
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics Came home to find some packages on the door step! New C-notches New U-Bolts Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

01-13-2011, 06:45 PM	#92
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics Started fitting the burb gas tank and decided to put the fuel filler behind the left tail light! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

01-13-2011, 07:09 PM	#93
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics nice

01-14-2011, 02:24 PM	#96
budget78gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Hutchinson, KS Posts: 215	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics Nice

01-14-2011, 04:47 PM	#97
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics As for the filler door ... check out the stock 1956 chevy 210 style set up ... it's "factory". It might give you some guidence. Ratty 46

01-14-2011, 11:11 PM	#98
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics Made a little progress after work today. Tomorrow I cut! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

01-15-2011, 07:32 AM	#99
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics I was thinking of a suburban tank myself. You must have removed the inboard shocks as they are in the way? Where did you move them?



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