Daverods 52

[MrDude_1]

Originally Posted by daverod

I think it has a bigger ring gear. It's made for off road. You would think it would be stronger? Not really sure what the ring gear does? I just like it because it's wide enough and it has disk brakes. No, I'm no staying out of the throttle.

There isnt really any 10-bolt rear I would call strong.
That said, if you're running normal street tires and messing around like a normal driver, i wouldnt worry about it.
If you're going to take it down the dragstrip on a regular basis, or if you're planning on putting drag radials or slicks on it... then Id start to worry about it.

otherwise... its fine. you'll burn up your street tires in a cloud of smoke before it breaks.

[daverod]

Great thats all I want a big cloud of smoke. Hell, my frame will be on the ground anyway. It's not as if I'll be going anywhere.

[MrDude_1]

Originally Posted by daverod

Great thats all I want a big cloud of smoke. Hell, my frame will be on the ground anyway. It's not as if I'll be going anywhere.

Unless you setup your air suspension and driveline angle for it, you probably dont want to try to do burnouts with the bags fully deflated.

[ruffrida2005]

Just get a double u joint for 12* of change. Then let it rock and roll.

[daverod]

Got my rear air kit for 125 off.
Saving $$ not it. Strodder
What you doing for bags/cups in the front Paul.

[ruffrida2005]

I bought some off a guy local. He said they are SD cups. And I got a set of DOM II's 2500 i'm gonna use. Most people say you dont get the lift that you big lift, but I'll just have to see.

They have them on sell right now for $185. cups, 2500 DOMII, line and some fittings.

I was talking to Jason (SD) the other day, and he said that he doesn't like the bags on the outside of the frame like that. He said that they will twist, so just watch it. I'm still not sure how I'm gonna run mine. I may go bag behind the axle!

[daverod]

20 minutes digging in the dirt at the junk yard and look what I found.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

I bought some off a guy local. He said they are SD cups. And I got a set of DOM II's 2500 i'm gonna use. Most people say you dont get the lift that you big lift, but I'll just have to see.

They have them on sell right now for $185. cups, 2500 DOMII, line and some fittings.

I was talking to Jason (SD) the other day, and he said that he doesn't like the bags on the outside of the frame like that. He said that they will twist, so just watch it. I'm still not sure how I'm gonna run mine. I may go bag behind the axle!

Thats the way they are on the kit they sell for the c66.

[ruffrida2005]

Originally Posted by daverod

Thats the way they are on the kit they sell for the c66.

You have to remember on the C10's the bars can be ran on the outside of the frame. On the S10 they cant. So you will get a little bit of twisting!

[daverod]

My first powder coat job. Should have maybe put it on a little thicker. Next time.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

I bought some off a guy local. He said they are SD cups. And I got a set of DOM II's 2500 i'm gonna use. Most people say you dont get the lift that you big lift, but I'll just have to see.

They have them on sell right now for $185. cups, 2500 DOMII, line and some fittings.

I was talking to Jason (SD) the other day, and he said that he doesn't like the bags on the outside of the frame like that. He said that they will twist, so just watch it. I'm still not sure how I'm gonna run mine. I may go bag behind the axle!

Sale!!!! I did just 150 in my pocket.. Trans 35 anyone anyone....Paul, I know you need a trans.

[ruffrida2005]

Here is your kit installed on a truck so you know how it looks.
This is what I use for my background so I know what it looks like!

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Here is your kit installed on a truck so you know how it looks.
This is what I use for my background so I know what it looks like!

What kinda pain meds did the doc give u Paul. I'm not sure but it looks like they go on the outside? Could be wrong? Guess I'll find out. If it was on the inside would'nt it hit the gas tank?

[GRIMSS]

I think the twist he is talking about is on the link bushings because the bag mounts are not centered over the bar. With them hangin on the side of the link bar it puts a twist on the bushings and may wear out faster.

[daverod]

Is the twist coming from the truck going up and down or from the engine? I really don't see it. It's bolted to the axle on one end. ??? Most your shocks are mounted that way.

[daverod]

Sold my old frame for 150. Parts for parts. Still have the old transmission. Don't think I'll get rid of it very easy.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

Is the twist coming from the truck going up and down or from the engine? I really don't see it. It's bolted to the axle on one end. ??? Most your shocks are mounted that way.

Shocks aren't load baring. With urethane bushings the arms should be OK. Not the best setup, but is very popular.

[daverod]

Makes me feel better. I was'nt looking for the best anyway. More like fast,easy and cheap. I know.

[daverod]

Wire whipped my frame painted it . Sand blasted my lower arms pressed some new ball joints in and painted them. Ordered some bags for the front and some cups. Rented the press for Auto zone pressed them myself. Did'nt know they rented the press.

[ruffrida2005]

The twist that I'm talking about is going to be at the bushings. Because the bags are offset on the bar. You know the bars will mount under the frame with the bags on the outside. So that will give you a little bit of twist.

No I dont need a trans. Just so you know you will have to cut the spring pockets in the front for the bags to sit in and not rub. Once you get your cups and bags check it out.

[daverod]

The cups weld in? I was kinda wondering how that worked. Does this mean I'll have to repaint?Guess I better get some metal.

[ruffrida2005]

You can buy weld in cups. or you can get bolt in like I have. Most people use the bolt in, no holes to drill, they go in the factory holes for the shocks.

[Strodder]

I always made cups top and bottom. It was the best way to get it as low as possible by cutting the tubes as big as needed.



This is a 2000 Tahoe I bagged. I used DJM lower arms, and plated them.



This one is a All wheel drive SS Chevy Truck we did. This one was a real challenge.

[MrDude_1]

If you're running plates on the LCAs, you bolt the bags directly to the plates.
If you're running stock or other coil spring LCAs, then you bolt the bags to cups. the cups act like the ends of the spring.

Looking at that plated LCA, you just need upper cups, and you would drill through the plate and bolt the bag directly to the lower plate. alot of S10 guys run a setup similar to what you've made there.

Personally on my truck I will be running tubular LCAs, that are also made with a plate to directly mount the bag. These are the ones I will be buying.

[daverod]

That's just a picture. I have'nt made it yet. I was just wondering if that is what I needed to do. Or if the cups just set in the spring pockets?