Started the 4 link on the 86 swb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AirMale · 10-10-2005, 06:32 PM

This weekend I started tearing down the truck. Took the bed off and started removing every rivet on the rear frame. I plan on boxing the frame and welding in a 2X3 drop crossmember with a CA chasisworks poly bushed 4 link. I will post pics if there's any interest in prostreeting 73-87 trucks.

Col Clank · 10-10-2005, 07:41 PM

Please post detailed pics if possible... Very interested in pro streeting my 81 C10....

milehightoyz · 10-12-2005, 02:13 AM

yes please on the pics...id love to see it. thanks john

bigbluthng · 10-12-2005, 11:43 AM

AirMale · 10-12-2005, 06:19 PM

nothing to interesting to report yet but I'll show you what's doin'. The tires are my inspiration.

Col Clank · 10-12-2005, 08:45 PM

YEAHHHHH!!!!! Those are beautiful and very inspiring.....

AirMale · 10-18-2005, 05:31 PM

making the box plates

67Fleet · 10-18-2005, 09:44 PM

looking good Airmale! Keep the progress pics coming.

nwmod39 · 12-10-2005, 01:54 AM

whats up with the project?

AirMale · 08-10-2006, 04:38 PM

this project is in slow mode since having twins but made some progress this month.

Tony@AirRideTech · 08-10-2006, 06:10 PM

nice work man!

lloyd k · 08-15-2006, 08:57 PM

you have your leaf springs and hangers up for sale? , if so im interested

AirMale · 08-15-2006, 09:17 PM

I think crossy needs em, sorry

phantom dually · 08-15-2006, 09:33 PM

Lookin good so far. GET TO WORK!!

*culookn* · 08-16-2006, 06:22 PM

hey airmale. im not to far from you in mayslanding. we should go crusin sometime. im in the process of baggen and body droppen my 84 c10 long bed fleet. dont have an extra tailgate or pass side door layin around do you? goin to low rollers in a few weeks? hit me up with a pm

slammd72 · 08-16-2006, 11:16 PM

whooa......lookin good so far!

*MisterMan* · 08-30-2006, 07:34 PM

plasma..... ~~drool~~~ i have one.... we call it a hack saw

screw cold cutting!! looks awesome, welds are what attracted my eyes!!!

--den

AirMale · 08-30-2006, 07:55 PM

it's been a real time saver. Thanks for the kind words on the welds, basically taught myself.

AirMale · 04-20-2007, 06:28 PM

almost ready to sand a paint. I hope this is strong enough bracing.

SCOTI · 04-20-2007, 07:48 PM

Cool! Nice to see it's moving along.

AirMale · 05-13-2007, 05:58 PM

little more progress

1lowdiesel · 06-08-2007, 12:18 PM

where did you get that crossmember from?

AirMale · 06-08-2007, 12:21 PM

crossmember and 4 link are from Chris Alston chassis works.

1lowdiesel · 06-08-2007, 12:25 PM

is that the place in PA? or out west.

AirMale · 06-08-2007, 12:28 PM

check it out. Make suse to look in the tech articles too for the 73-87 write-up
http://www.cachassisworks.com/

10-10-2005, 06:32 PM	#1
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Started the 4 link on the 86 swb This weekend I started tearing down the truck. Took the bed off and started removing every rivet on the rear frame. I plan on boxing the frame and welding in a 2X3 drop crossmember with a CA chasisworks poly bushed 4 link. I will post pics if there's any interest in prostreeting 73-87 trucks. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction Last edited by AirMale; 10-10-2005 at 08:00 PM.

10-12-2005, 11:43 AM	#4
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	__________________

10-12-2005, 06:19 PM	#5
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	nothing to interesting to report yet but I'll show you what's doin'. The tires are my inspiration. Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-18-2005, 05:31 PM	#7
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb making the box plates Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-18-2005, 09:44 PM	#8
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb looking good Airmale! Keep the progress pics coming. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

10-10-2005, 07:41 PM	#2
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Please post detailed pics if possible... Very interested in pro streeting my 81 C10....

10-12-2005, 02:13 AM	#3
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	yes please on the pics...id love to see it. thanks john

10-12-2005, 08:45 PM	#6
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	YEAHHHHH!!!!! Those are beautiful and very inspiring.....

12-10-2005, 01:54 AM	#9
nwmod39 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: spokane, washington Posts: 302	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb whats up with the project?

08-10-2006, 04:38 PM	#10
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb this project is in slow mode since having twins but made some progress this month. Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

08-10-2006, 06:10 PM	#11
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb nice work man!

08-15-2006, 08:57 PM	#12
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb you have your leaf springs and hangers up for sale? , if so im interested __________________ 67 swb gmc,big block cadillac powered,400 turbo,2.73 ratio and disc brakes-basically a frankenstein of many parts-

08-15-2006, 09:17 PM	#13
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb I think crossy needs em, sorry __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

08-15-2006, 09:33 PM	#14
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb Lookin good so far. GET TO WORK!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-16-2006, 06:22 PM	#15
culookn Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nj Posts: 194	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb hey airmale. im not to far from you in mayslanding. we should go crusin sometime. im in the process of baggen and body droppen my 84 c10 long bed fleet. dont have an extra tailgate or pass side door layin around do you? goin to low rollers in a few weeks? hit me up with a pm



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08-16-2006, 11:16 PM	#16
slammd72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 225	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb whooa......lookin good so far! __________________ 88 shortbed crewcab currently getting a sfbd 4 1/4" FREE HERE

08-30-2006, 07:34 PM	#17
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb plasma..... ~~drool~~~ i have one.... we call it a hack saw screw cold cutting!! looks awesome, welds are what attracted my eyes!!! --den

08-30-2006, 07:55 PM	#18
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb it's been a real time saver. Thanks for the kind words on the welds, basically taught myself. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

04-20-2007, 06:28 PM	#19
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb almost ready to sand a paint. I hope this is strong enough bracing. Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

04-20-2007, 07:48 PM	#20
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb Cool! Nice to see it's moving along. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-13-2007, 05:58 PM	#21
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb little more progress Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

06-08-2007, 12:18 PM	#22
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb where did you get that crossmember from? __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

06-08-2007, 12:21 PM	#23
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb crossmember and 4 link are from Chris Alston chassis works. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

06-08-2007, 12:25 PM	#24
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb is that the place in PA? or out west. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

06-08-2007, 12:28 PM	#25
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Started the 4 link on the 86 swb check it out. Make suse to look in the tech articles too for the 73-87 write-up http://www.cachassisworks.com/ __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

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