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jlaird · 08-27-2007, 06:07 PM

Heres a couple new pics:

BigShoe24 · 08-27-2007, 09:12 PM

Jlaird, I think I see a Porterbuilt dropmember in your near future. I just installed mine, I highly recommend it. Great quality.

jlaird · 08-27-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Jlaird, I think I see a Porterbuilt dropmember in your near future. I just installed mine, I highly recommend it. Great quality.

It's been very hard to resist, TRUST ME!

billdo · 03-09-2008, 09:03 PM

did u purchase upper control arms because ur ball joints are binding cause i did the same lower arm as u and i cant get mine to come as close ot the crossmember and i wanan know how to fix it im thiinking about pie cutting the upper to make the arm streight cause the ball joint mounts on an angle im mad confused on what to do

jlaird · 03-09-2008, 11:55 PM

billdo, I'm not quite following what your saying. You can't get what close to the crossmember? The reason I got the uppers was because the cost to rebuild the stockers with new balljoints and crosshafts was reason enough to just spend a little more and get the tubulars.

billdo · 03-10-2008, 12:28 AM

my bad my lower control arm will not come as close to the crossmember like yours there is 3 inches or so from lower a arm to crossmember. thats all the travel i get cause my upper ball joint just stops

abadsvt · 08-27-2007, 10:52 PM

Looks Sick!!!! These trucks looks so good low like that! I will be watching this build thread for sure!!!

jlaird · 09-17-2007, 05:47 PM

a little progress, actually it looks like I went backwards, because I took the cab off, but had to to chop the trailing arm crossmember. So that is what I finished (except for the exhaust cutouts). She cant go any lower, shes on the ground! Heres some pics. Next up is to make a crossmember that goes between the trailing arm x-member and the axle.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-17-2007, 06:27 PM

Looking awesome, can't wait to see the body on that frame

jlaird · 09-25-2007, 07:35 PM

Got the driveshaft loop x-member finished as well as the exhaust cutouts almost done. Some pics:

bagged81 · 03-10-2008, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

What is the loop piece made from? Can you buy thicker tubing pre-bent like this? Looks good.

jlaird · 03-10-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bagged81

What is the loop piece made from? Can you buy thicker tubing pre-bent like this? Looks good.

I got that from suicide doors.

http://*****************/SteelTubingBent.php

billdo · 03-11-2008, 04:42 AM

i know i did the same bag pocket step for step as u but my upper ball joint wont let me go as low

jlaird · 03-11-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by billdo

i know i did the same bag pocket step for step as u but my upper ball joint wont let me go as low

Did you do the crossmember section also? If not, that may be the reason.

BigShoe24 · 09-26-2007, 01:44 AM

Very nice work, keep it up. How did u determine the drive shaft loop height? Without transmission in.

jlaird · 09-26-2007, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Very nice work, keep it up. How did u determine the drive shaft loop height? Without transmission in.

I've got a two piece drive shaft which means it's at a fixed height at the carrier bearing.

Frizzle Fry · 09-26-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

I've got a two piece drive shaft which means it's at a fixed height at the carrier bearing.

That's good, becuase I was gonna tell you that I had to raise the upper "hoop" on the TA X-Member for my one-piece driveshaft + 8" notch. With that notch you definately would too, but a two pice DS takes care of that! Nice work

What's the dia. on your exhaust cut-outs?

jlaird · 09-26-2007, 12:12 PM

They have a 4" inner diameter, so will be good for something like a 3" exhaust pipe.

72BlckButy · 09-26-2007, 08:29 AM

Nice looking truck!

impala_631 · 10-02-2007, 03:11 AM

i know its a little bite late but heres a crappy pic of my steering linkage made from 2 astro van linkages

IvelDesigns · 10-02-2007, 11:26 AM

great work man. glad to see some progress.

on the topic of the split drive shaft. Are you concerned at all that the travel of the axle will pull on the carrier bearing? obviously normal up and down is fine, but with the extra travel that you'd get with air bags, i'm curious if the axle will put more preasure on the CB.

in my application (bagged with a split shaft) it didn't seem to put any additional pressure on the CB, but i only have a C-notch, not a step. Also, my bags are mounted on the T-arms, so my travel is not much.

jlaird · 10-02-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

great work man. glad to see some progress.

on the topic of the split drive shaft. Are you concerned at all that the travel of the axle will pull on the carrier bearing? obviously normal up and down is fine, but with the extra travel that you'd get with air bags, i'm curious if the axle will put more preasure on the CB.

in my application (bagged with a split shaft) it didn't seem to put any additional pressure on the CB, but i only have a C-notch, not a step. Also, my bags are mounted on the T-arms, so my travel is not much.

I'm really not worried about that at all. I set up the driveshaft and CB to work properly with the frame rails only being 5 inches off the ground. This truck is not going to see a lot of vertical travel(especially at cruising speeds) that will be putting any sort of stress on the CB. I'm not suspension expert, just seems like common sense to me.

SBCustoms · 11-07-2007, 12:22 AM

wheres the progress??????????????????

jlaird · 11-08-2007, 09:00 PM

frame and all the suspension parts are going to the powder coater tomorrow. It will be nice to see something in my garage that is one color! Cant wait....

I will post pictures when I get it back. They said two weeks.

XXL · 11-08-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

They said two weeks.

Uh oh... that's a notorious statement. Do you know how many times I've heard "two [more] weeks" from body shops and "body shops?"

Hopefully your powder guys can handle it.

08-27-2007, 06:07 PM	#1
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics Heres a couple new pics: Last edited by jlaird; 08-27-2007 at 06:08 PM.

08-27-2007, 09:12 PM	#2
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: progress pics Jlaird, I think I see a Porterbuilt dropmember in your near future. I just installed mine, I highly recommend it. Great quality.

03-09-2008, 09:03 PM	#4
billdo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopewell jct new york Posts: 140	Re: progress pics did u purchase upper control arms because ur ball joints are binding cause i did the same lower arm as u and i cant get mine to come as close ot the crossmember and i wanan know how to fix it im thiinking about pie cutting the upper to make the arm streight cause the ball joint mounts on an angle im mad confused on what to do

03-09-2008, 11:55 PM	#5
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics billdo, I'm not quite following what your saying. You can't get what close to the crossmember? The reason I got the uppers was because the cost to rebuild the stockers with new balljoints and crosshafts was reason enough to just spend a little more and get the tubulars.

03-10-2008, 12:28 AM	#6
billdo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopewell jct new york Posts: 140	Re: progress pics my bad my lower control arm will not come as close to the crossmember like yours there is 3 inches or so from lower a arm to crossmember. thats all the travel i get cause my upper ball joint just stops Last edited by billdo; 03-10-2008 at 12:28 AM.

08-27-2007, 10:52 PM	#7
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: progress pics Looks Sick!!!! These trucks looks so good low like that! I will be watching this build thread for sure!!! __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

09-17-2007, 05:47 PM	#8
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics a little progress, actually it looks like I went backwards, because I took the cab off, but had to to chop the trailing arm crossmember. So that is what I finished (except for the exhaust cutouts). She cant go any lower, shes on the ground! Heres some pics. Next up is to make a crossmember that goes between the trailing arm x-member and the axle. Last edited by jlaird; 09-17-2007 at 05:48 PM.

09-17-2007, 06:27 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: progress pics Looking awesome, can't wait to see the body on that frame __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-25-2007, 07:35 PM	#10
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics Got the driveshaft loop x-member finished as well as the exhaust cutouts almost done. Some pics:

03-11-2008, 04:42 AM	#13
billdo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopewell jct new york Posts: 140	Re: progress pics i know i did the same bag pocket step for step as u but my upper ball joint wont let me go as low

09-26-2007, 01:44 AM	#15
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: progress pics Very nice work, keep it up. How did u determine the drive shaft loop height? Without transmission in.

09-26-2007, 12:12 PM	#18
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics They have a 4" inner diameter, so will be good for something like a 3" exhaust pipe.

09-26-2007, 08:29 AM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: progress pics Nice looking truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 09-26-2007 at 08:29 AM.

10-02-2007, 03:11 AM	#20
impala_631 :( BYEBYE :( Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: terre haute indiana Posts: 200	Re: progress pics i know its a little bite late but heres a crappy pic of my steering linkage made from 2 astro van linkages __________________ THE IMPALA 74 C-10 "SNOTTROCKET"BUILD UP http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index...owtopic=370899

10-02-2007, 11:26 AM	#21
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: progress pics great work man. glad to see some progress. on the topic of the split drive shaft. Are you concerned at all that the travel of the axle will pull on the carrier bearing? obviously normal up and down is fine, but with the extra travel that you'd get with air bags, i'm curious if the axle will put more preasure on the CB. in my application (bagged with a split shaft) it didn't seem to put any additional pressure on the CB, but i only have a C-notch, not a step. Also, my bags are mounted on the T-arms, so my travel is not much. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...



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11-07-2007, 12:22 AM	#23
SBCustoms Complete Street Customization Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 103	Re: progress pics wheres the progress?????????????????? __________________ 1968 GMC SWB (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269230) 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Southern Born Customs Knoxville, TN 865-934-9126

11-08-2007, 09:00 PM	#24
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics frame and all the suspension parts are going to the powder coater tomorrow. It will be nice to see something in my garage that is one color! Cant wait.... I will post pictures when I get it back. They said two weeks.

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