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Crash_OK · 05-04-2013, 10:19 PM

I decided to do something about the Sherman Tank ride characteristics of the truck. I realize it is a short wheel base lifted 4x4, but it still rides rough. I think the rear springs may be stock off of a later model chevy. Maybe off of a ¾ ton. The front springs may be for a ¾ ton as well. I decided on a 2.5" skyjscker 4 spring lift. I measured the height before are after and all for corners are within ½” of the readings before the change out. So the overall height is the same. I guess I will try to sell the old springs and blocks..

Old springs and blocks..

Anybody have a idea on what the old springs are worth.. They have been sandblasted, painted, and have all new poly bushing…

Zoomin · 05-04-2013, 10:26 PM

Have no idea on the worth, but did that solve the rough ride?

Crash_OK · 05-04-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Have no idea on the worth, but did that solve the rough ride?

I will not know until I get the bed back on. I don't want to drive it without the bed, afraid it will throw a rock up and chip something.. I am sure it will be better just looking at how they are designed.. I will let you know more after I have a chance to drive it..

71Sixer · 05-05-2013, 11:41 AM

Curious to see how high the truck sits when you get the new springs on. I just installed the same kit on my project and it looks a little high with 33" tires. I just want to make sure the truck is going to still fit in my garage when done...I had 7" of clearance before I tore it all apart.

BTW great job on the truck and can't wait to see it when you get the bed done.

Here's a few pics of mine...still in the early stages.

Crash_OK · 05-05-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 71Sixer

Curious to see how high the truck sits when you get the new springs on. I just installed the same kit on my project and it looks a little high with 33" tires. I just want to make sure the truck is going to still fit in my garage when done...I had 7" of clearance before I tore it all apart.

BTW great job on the truck and can't wait to see it when you get the bed done.

Here's a few pics of mine...still in the early stages.

It did not raise it more than 1/2" from what it was. There was some type of lift on the truck when I got it. The front springs may have been off of a 3/4 ton, they seemed super stiff. The rears are HD as well. There was a 2" lift blocks in the back before I installed the lift. I have not gotten to drive since the lift, but I really believe this will help the stiff ride I had.

Your build is looking great. Looking forward to see more progress.

Gene · 05-05-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 71Sixer

Curious to see how high the truck sits when you get the new springs on. I just installed the same kit on my project and it looks a little high with 33" tires. I just want to make sure the truck is going to still fit in my garage when done...I had 7" of clearance before I tore it all apart.

BTW great job on the truck and can't wait to see it when you get the bed done.

Here's a few pics of mine...still in the early stages.

I had the same concerns, I am running a 4 inch lift with 35 inch tires. Mine clears by about an inch with 7 ft. Door
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**screaminchevypickup** · 05-05-2013, 09:12 PM

Very nice upgrade! Atleast you know what you have now..
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Crash_OK · 05-06-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Very nice upgrade! Atleast you know what you have now..
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Thanks Kyle.. You are right.. I did not know before. I do know that it was not stock.

Hope things are going well with your new addition to your family.

Crash_OK · 05-11-2013, 07:56 PM

We have paint on the bed… Great job by Kyle, I did not expect it to be done this quick. Hopefully I will be able to pick it up next weekend.

Zoomin · 05-11-2013, 10:17 PM

Your truck is gonna look incredible, Mark. It won't be long now!
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VA72C10 · 05-11-2013, 10:27 PM

Beautiful!

Crash_OK · 05-12-2013, 10:04 AM

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Your truck is gonna look incredible, Mark. It won't be long now!
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Thanks Steve... Hopefully, I will have it all together next weekend.. Not sure if I will ever really be finished with it

Crash_OK · 05-12-2013, 10:04 AM

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Beautiful!

Thank you..

RCbowtie69 · 05-12-2013, 11:46 AM

Hey Crash,just sitting around and just checking up your build.You've made a lot progress on your build ,see you pick out a nice set of wheels & they look great on that black paint.The bed is shaping up & looking good.The molding is going to look great on that black paint.Keep the hard up, & keep on truckin.

Crash_OK · 05-12-2013, 12:15 PM

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Hey Crash,just sitting around and just checking up your build.You've made a lot progress on your build ,see you pick out a nice set of wheels & they look great on that black paint.The bed is shaping up & looking good.The molding is going to look great on that black paint.Keep the hard up, & keep on truckin.

Thanks RC.. I think the trim will look great on there as well.. Thinking about Tailgate and Taillight trim now..

**screaminchevypickup** · 05-12-2013, 10:09 PM

Started to cut and buff..
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**screaminchevypickup** · 05-12-2013, 10:11 PM

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Zoomin · 05-12-2013, 10:16 PM

Black doesn't hide anything. That looks terrific!
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Crash_OK · 05-12-2013, 10:25 PM

That looks great Kyle.. I just hope I can get it back to the shop and on the truck with it still looking like that..

mcbassin · 05-13-2013, 10:34 AM

Very nice work on the bed. Can't wait to see this thing come together.

RCbowtie69 · 05-14-2013, 08:58 PM

Hey Crash,the tailgate trim & taillight trim would set that black paint off.It would make the back end look really sharp & stand out.Looking good on the bed,keep on truckin''

tsnow678 · 05-16-2013, 05:09 AM

Your truck has come a long way due to all of your hard work and Kyle's paint and body skills! Looks slick! Did Kyle use a base/clear or single stage?

**screaminchevypickup** · 05-16-2013, 06:47 AM

PPG deltron base clear
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Ryan Hubbard · 05-16-2013, 06:08 PM

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Kyle,

I am beginning to wonder if you really are a Paint and Body guy

because quick service and quality work never go together. I am very impressed with the quality of work shown especially the black color and the timeframe it was completed in. My truck spent over 8 months at the painter, I got a great paint job but I was originally quoted 6 weeks.

Crash_OK · 05-16-2013, 10:35 PM

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Very nice work on the bed. Can't wait to see this thing come together.

getting close..

05-04-2013, 10:19 PM	#1001
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: Crash's 69 K10 I decided to do something about the Sherman Tank ride characteristics of the truck. I realize it is a short wheel base lifted 4x4, but it still rides rough. I think the rear springs may be stock off of a later model chevy. Maybe off of a ¾ ton. The front springs may be for a ¾ ton as well. I decided on a 2.5" skyjscker 4 spring lift. I measured the height before are after and all for corners are within ½” of the readings before the change out. So the overall height is the same. I guess I will try to sell the old springs and blocks.. Old springs and blocks.. Anybody have a idea on what the old springs are worth.. They have been sandblasted, painted, and have all new poly bushing… __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

05-04-2013, 10:26 PM	#1002
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Have no idea on the worth, but did that solve the rough ride? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

05-05-2013, 11:41 AM	#1004
71Sixer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fenton, MO Posts: 151	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Curious to see how high the truck sits when you get the new springs on. I just installed the same kit on my project and it looks a little high with 33" tires. I just want to make sure the truck is going to still fit in my garage when done...I had 7" of clearance before I tore it all apart. BTW great job on the truck and can't wait to see it when you get the bed done. Here's a few pics of mine...still in the early stages. Attached Images

05-05-2013, 09:12 PM	#1007
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Very nice upgrade! Atleast you know what you have now.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

05-11-2013, 07:56 PM	#1009
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: Crash's 69 K10 We have paint on the bed… Great job by Kyle, I did not expect it to be done this quick. Hopefully I will be able to pick it up next weekend. __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

05-11-2013, 10:17 PM	#1010
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Your truck is gonna look incredible, Mark. It won't be long now! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

05-11-2013, 10:27 PM	#1011
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Beautiful! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-12-2013, 11:46 AM	#1014
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Hey Crash,just sitting around and just checking up your build.You've made a lot progress on your build ,see you pick out a nice set of wheels & they look great on that black paint.The bed is shaping up & looking good.The molding is going to look great on that black paint.Keep the hard up, & keep on truckin. __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

05-12-2013, 10:09 PM	#1016
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Started to cut and buff.. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

05-12-2013, 10:11 PM	#1017
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Another Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

05-12-2013, 10:16 PM	#1018
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Black doesn't hide anything. That looks terrific! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

05-12-2013, 10:25 PM	#1019
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: Crash's 69 K10 That looks great Kyle.. I just hope I can get it back to the shop and on the truck with it still looking like that.. __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

05-13-2013, 10:34 AM	#1020
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Very nice work on the bed. Can't wait to see this thing come together. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-14-2013, 08:58 PM	#1021
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Hey Crash,the tailgate trim & taillight trim would set that black paint off.It would make the back end look really sharp & stand out.Looking good on the bed,keep on truckin'' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

05-16-2013, 05:09 AM	#1022
tsnow678 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Germanton, NC Posts: 61	Re: Crash's 69 K10 Your truck has come a long way due to all of your hard work and Kyle's paint and body skills! Looks slick! Did Kyle use a base/clear or single stage? __________________ Link to my 69 Camaro 6.0/T56 swap: http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...69-camaro.html



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05-16-2013, 06:47 AM	#1023
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