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Okay, I have two things for you. First, thanks for the glove box mounting idea for the computer, I'm going to change mine now. But since my factory computer is so much heavier than yours, I am going to give a shot at building an aluminum replacement. Hope to have the template in a few days, then if it is feasible I will build one out of .040 2024 aluminum. I'll post pics after I'm sure it will work.
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keep it coming man this thing is too killer
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Thank You!
Thank you! I can't wait to drive it, see what it feels like in my hands! Quote:
For the wheel placement in the rear fender, I'm not sure what I'll do yet. I'm bummed about it for three reasons: 1) If I move my crossmember, the frame isn't powdercoated where the crossmember sits now because I never took it out. 2) I bought a "cool" aluminum driveshaft already, and if I change the axle placement, I'll have to get my driveshaft shortened. 3) I'll have to do something with my Watt's link to move it with the rear end. Honestly, I don't think I'm going to worry about it for a while. I'm burnt out on spending money on this thing, just trying to do what I have to do to get it on the road and enjoy what I've done to it so far. Then, what I really see happening, is avoiding moving the crossmember and exposing a part of the frame that didn't get powdercoated, and probably build or buy and modify a set of trailing arms. I really like the ECE ones that are made out of square tubing, and wanted them to begin with, but it seemed like more of a want than a need when I started the project. I'll buy or build a set of those, and make them the 1" or whatever shorter. I also thought about changing the trailing arm mount brackets and trying to get the mounting hole 1" closer to the crossmember. I haven't looked at it closely, but I don't remember a whole lot of room to work with there. But my thought was that I could have new ones made with the mounting hole as close as possible to the crossmember, and then weld threaded studs on them to mount them, that way you don't have to worry about room for the bolt heads on the inside of the bracket. And, you could even get a sleeve made to house the trailing arm bushing and weld it to the trailing arm so you can trim the end of the trailing arm off for another 1/4" or so. You might also be able to cut a "window" in the mounting surface of the bracket and a matching one in the crossmember to give you a little extra room to move the trailing arm forward in the bracket. That kinda defeats worrying about the powdercoat though, and the bracket might be too weak. Just some ideas that have been bouncing around in my head. Now that I get it all typed out, I bet modifying the existing or building a custom set of mount brackets is what I'll concentrate hardest on.
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With regard to my glove box, I knew my mount would be temporary when I built it. I will eventually install a vintage air system and the mount will be in the way. Building a shallow glove box to mount the ECM, fuel injection fuse/relay center, and MIL will open up that area and give a clean look. It's in my head, I just need to build it! ![]()
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Re: Super Blue
I was wondering if Nate would build a set of his 1" drop or 3" drop Porterbuilt trailing arms,... in a shorter version for us stepside guys?
It would be easy for him, due to the design of his trailing arms.
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But Porterbuilt is ALWAYS on my mind when it comes to the suspension on these trucks, and some shorter arms from him was definitely one of my first thoughts. Speaking of us stepside guys, lowlife, I had to check my subscriptions to make sure I had "Ginger" on there still. Sure looking forward to more progress when you get to it, she's gonna be a sweet truck! ![]()
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We have been aware of the differences in the fleet side vs. step side wheel well openings for some time now.... right Keith?
Definitely odd that they would have different placement on the wheel well opening... but that's how they did it. When we became aware of this, we made a Dropmember rear kit specific to the step side. We can easily do the trailing arms 1" shorter for anybody who would prefer it. ![]()
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Why did we come up with this on Sunday??
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It's just money, right? Ha ha...
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(Sorry we've hijacked ur thread!)
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For coil spring trucks,... or trucks with the bag in the stock spring location,... would there be any issues?
The length of the PB trailing arm would be 1" shorter,... but the coil spring/bag mount on the trailing arm would have to be either: 1) moved back 1" on the trailing arm to align with the upper hole in the frame. or 2) left in the stock placement on the arm,... and the frame would have to have the spring cup hole (in the frame) drilled 1" farther forward. Does anyone see issues with either option? Oops,... SORRY for the hijack.
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But I'm starting to gather that the axle position is off at stock height too? I tend to say move the spring mount back on the arm. Although, that will make the spring act stiffer (just a little) and may raise the rear height a little. It would also cause the springs to be a little wider at the bottom mount, but you could modify for that while you're at it. If you move it forward on the frame, you'll have more weight behind the spring, so it will squat the rear and pick up the front slightly. It should keep you over the top of the trailing arm better though (side to side). I think my vote is for moving the mount on the trailing arm back toward the axle. No worries on the "hijack", I love the discussion!
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I don't want to detract from Portmod's thread on his sweet little step-side. If necessary we can carry this dialogue on in a different location. ![]()
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[QUOTE=I don't want to detract from Portmod's thread on his sweet little step-side. If necessary we can carry this dialogue on in a different location.
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As I said guys, no worries on the "hijack". This is the kind of stuff I look forward to in a project!
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Now that the Holidays are over, I've finally made some progress. Not really much to look at, but I got the wiring all DONE, finally. It took me forever to do. I added a junction block/terminal to replace the "3-Way" junction in the stock harness so that I could upgrade the power wire from the alternator, and install power feeds for my EFI, electric fans, and headlight relays. Everything for the EFI is under the dash. The headlight and fan relays are in a sealed box I mounted where the old voltage regulator was.
I didn't get a chance to test the headlights or fans, but I did get to fire it up again. No issues whatsoever, I just hit the key and she fired right up. I had some issues with the first test run, but it looks like I did get them fixed. Woo hoo! I also finally got my 3rd member back, so I have gears to put in the rear end now. Not much left to check off the list before she hits the road! ![]()
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That Junction box is sweet! Where did you source it?
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I got it from Waytek. Here is their catalog.
The only thing about these guys is that they are a distributor, so they sell most things in bulk. But the cool part is, it's so cheap it didn't even matter for me. I was able to just buy one relay/fuse block, but I had to buy like 50 terminals and seals of each size. So I've just got extra terminals and seals laying around. Really a pretty cool source for wiring parts. Especially if you want to do weather pack connectors. The "junction" block I spoke of earlier is actually very similar to what is on the passenger side of our trucks, I just added another from a Corvette on the driver's side near the location of the original "3-way" junction. Got mine used off ebay for like $3, you can get new ones for $20 or so I think.
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Waytek is a good source, n2billet turned me onto them. Next time I do a LS swap I am going to load up an orderf rom them. The relay/fuse block is what i was asking about, glad you knew what I was thinking!
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Awesome job brother I tackled my steering column the other night and I must say even for plug and play wiring is such a pain it took me forever. Anyway I always love having updates on your truck keep at it!
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