My new build thread: Stage 4!

[Chulisohombre]

Are your rear springs in correctly? Looks like mine did when I put them back in backwards. The long side should be up front so it pushes the rear axle back farther in the wheelwell. Maybe it's just the pics but mine sits farther back than yours does. It looks real good with the new shoes. Has a good stance. With the lift, looks like you could easily fit a few inch bigger tire under there.

[swyfor5]

Oh yea, rear springs are right. Had the new rear spring perches welded on to the 14 bolt 1 ton axle to set the pinion angle correct enough. Still had to drop the NP205 T-case 1". I think the rear ride height is high enough to compensate for a rear bumper and spare tire setup yet to come! Can't wait to go this spring!

[Chulisohombre]

Must have just been the angle of The pic then. Glad you are getting Stuff Accomplished. I just Bought a house withA garage Again so I can finally work on mine again too. Keep Up the good work.

[swyfor5]

Got her out today! Little gas and fired right up. John stopped by and we talked about designing the rear bumper soon! Pic's!

[underliner6]

Looking great!

[swyfor5]

Thank's man! Getting ready to start replacing the body mounts. I have a poly set to install that came with no bolts of course. Bought all the bolts, washers, and nuts from LMC. Kind of leary as to if they are going to be correct. Any advice guys?

[CHEVY_DUDE]

WOW.. I haven't been on the site that much in the last few years. I remember when you started the build. It's looking real good now . Seeing this gives me the motivation I need to get back to working on my truck.

[swyfor5]

Thank's man! Real happy with the progress, but need to kick it up a notch now. The Humvee wheel and tire setup is temporary, but I do like the way it looks. 40" Nitto trail grapplers on B.A.D. wheels are on my list eventually. Got to get going on the body mount replacement next so I can do some light wheeling this summer!

[Chulisohombre]

Definitely sitting right now that I see more pics. Was just a weird angle. Looks Good man. The 40s are going to fill up those wheelwell a so Much better. But for now enjoy it. I used a after market kit with mine too. Energy suspension bushings. The bolts looked small but I used them and Had No problems ten years now. I did reuse the 5/8 bolts that go through the driver and passenger floors though. The hardest ones to get to were the rear by the tank and the front under the rad core support. If I did it again I would pull off The front clip first and Pop Off The Radiator.

[swyfor5]

Thank's Chuli, good tip about removing the front clip! Gotta get going on this soon!

[swyfor5]

Off to the blessing of the jeeps in Mesick Mi. this morning. Tons of vendors there, swap meet, and a lot of cool 4x4"s. Probably come home with some goodies for the k5! Post up some pic's later!

[Chulisohombre]

No problem. Good luck on finding some good parts.

[swyfor5]

Wow, that was fun! Ran the obstacle course in my friend John's Jeep-unstoppable! We almost tipped it over on it's side twice. Something to be said about 2&1/2 ton top loaders with 44" boggers. No swap meet this year, so came home with no new parts, but did come home with more money instead. I walked the entire parking area that had thousands of trucks-and not one 67-72 Chevy of any kind, Bummer! Here's some cool pic's of today's fun!

[swyfor5]

A few more pic's!

[swyfor5]

Blazer build just took a hit-getting laid off from work on friday. Should be a 3 week shutdown-I hope! No worries, I'll make it through. It just slows me down from getting some sandblasting done I was hoping to get started on. Damn!

[Chulisohombre]

That sucks. Gives you time to work on stuff that doesn't cost too Much money. At least you have the time to Do It. I get one day a week. First week in June I have vacation. I plan to Drive mine every day and try to do Something to it everyday as well.

[swyfor5]

Thank's Chuli. It will at least give me some time to clean the pole barn out and organize my parts for the next step on the build. Ben trying to sell off some extra parts that I am not going to need ever to fiance things in case the layoff carrys over.

[Chulisohombre]

Post them for sale section. I'm sure they will go fast. All these guys on here are always scrounging for parts.

[swyfor5]

Thank's, I know I was doing the same thing a few years ago. That's why I have so many leftover parts I don't need. As long as I can work through the honeydo list during my layoff, I'll get around to sorting through all the extra stuff!

[Madtrucker]

I stayed off the jeep forum to avoid blessing pics, thanks for rubbing it in��. The kids were sick and I still haven't picked the jeep up from storage yet so I missed it. Maybe I'll run the course next month without the waiting line. Hope you're not laid of to long, maybe you'll have more time to think of new projects.

[swyfor5]

Your welcome madtrucker! And I had a lot of fun that day riding in the Chaos jeep. Yes, I will find some time to work on this one project. Gotta get it done!

[swyfor5]

Decided to try a little different path of progress. Removed my tailgate as it needs some attention. Ended up breaking off two bolts inside the caged nuts on the lower round trunions, damn! Also, removed the hood, and front hood spring assemblies. Plan is to take up the road and have tailgate and hood with assorted parts sandblasted to see exactly what I have to work with. Will get cleaned up and have some welding done of holes and etc. Then just have that stuff primered and reinstall. I do have a plan for the broken bolts in the rear, going to drill out the holes and install rivet nuts with a hand puller, should be a easy fix. Got the time now I'm on layoff, so I'll get some pic's asap!

[swyfor5]

I know this has been done many times before, but am looking for advice on welding up some braces for the A & B pillar door areas and the tailgate before I really tear this thing apart! If I can get some for sure info here, my friend John can weld me up what I need. Help, pic's, anybody?

[Madtrucker]

Welding a nut on those broken trunion bolts is usually easier than drilling, the heat will help as well. Hit them with some pb blaster first.

[swyfor5]

That won't work in this situation. I think my solution will work better. I will post up some pic's tommorrow after my trip to the Mi. works office to sign up. Thank's for the tip man!