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XXL · 03-04-2006, 10:29 PM

Old back half gone, new back half coming together.

Anyone got pics/diagrams on a fairly simple cantilever setup? I'm looking to get > 1:1 lift, but don't want complex. It needs to be daily driver reliable, and you'll never see it once the bed is on.

a squarecan · 03-04-2006, 11:21 PM

Sorry I cant help you with any ideas, but the frame is looking nice! I cant wait to get to mine, It is next on the list after I Z the frame which I hopefully can get done thiis next week

Keith

camaro__thunder · 03-05-2006, 12:42 AM

Lucky !

a squarecan · 03-05-2006, 05:20 PM

Hey XXL

What size tube are you running?

Thanks
Keith

XXL · 03-05-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by a squarecan

Hey XXL

What size tube are you running?

Tube?

dwcsr · 03-05-2006, 09:18 PM

I think he means the Rectanglular tube size your using.

XXL · 03-05-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

I think he means the Rectanglular tube size your using.

Aha! I was thinking maybe tire? or tubs...

2x4 3/16" mild steel.

XXL · 03-05-2006, 09:50 PM

Didn't have much time to work on the truck today... made some gussets and tacked them on. I used the old frame for material to make the gussets. Those holes in the gussets under the angled weld are stock holes on the frame that I couldn't get around with my template... so I decided to center them on the piece as though they were supposed to be there

-- keeping it "stock, like a rock."

cornutz · 03-05-2006, 11:54 PM

Do you plan to add additional support to the welded areas at the angles? like adding a plate over the welded areas?

Just asking, but, it looks sweeeeeeeeeeeet so far! Keep us updated with pics, pics, and more pics!

XXL · 03-06-2006, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornutz

Do you plan to add additional support to the welded areas at the angles? like adding a plate over the welded areas?

I've started gusseting the angles (see pics above), and will strap the tops.

smbrouss70 · 03-09-2006, 10:24 PM

These are the only 2 ideas I have for a cantilever system. I don't know which one would easier for you to build. But with the back portion of the frame not dropping back down, the one with the rotating triangle (for lack of a better term) would be easier to fit in there and make neat.

Sorry for the crude drawings but it was a quick thing...

hotrodhomi · 03-10-2006, 12:01 PM

what stops the axel from twisting?

smbrouss70 · 03-10-2006, 06:11 PM

You have to have something else (factory trailing arms, 4-link, etc.) to locate the axle, the cantilever systems are just used to get more lift than bag itself has.

XXL · 03-12-2006, 11:59 PM

Some progress. The finish on part of it is POR Metal Mask. I wanted to get parts of it coated so I can start hanging the air tanks and such.

I decided to nix the cantilever in favor of a more simple moving the bags forward. They're a foot forward from the stock location and the same distance apart.

67Fleet · 03-13-2006, 07:32 PM

WHOA. I just noticed you smoothed the back of the cab. Got any more pics of that?

XXL · 03-13-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

WHOA. I just noticed you smoothed the back of the cab. Got any more pics of that?

None worthwhile

jay-dawg · 03-14-2006, 12:28 AM

Hi Kenneth,

Did you happen to get my pm regarding the brake booster etc? Truck is looking pimp! I wanted to pick your brain on wheels but I'll pm you later.

Jay

XXL · 03-15-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jay-dawg

Hi Kenneth,

Did you happen to get my pm regarding the brake booster etc?

Whoops. I suck. I'll get on it as soon as I can.

XXL · 03-20-2006, 11:18 PM

nano-progress...

EyeH8the24 · 03-21-2006, 12:08 AM

rear bumper or roll pan ? if bumper what r the plans for mounting it ?

XXL · 03-21-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by EyeH8the24

rear bumper or roll pan ? if bumper what r the plans for mounting it ?

pan

bagged81 · 03-21-2006, 08:38 PM

How did you determine how high to make it?

XXL · 03-21-2006, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged81

How did you determine how high to make it?

Not particularly scientifically... I just made it 4" higher than it was before. The only important dimension was when to kick up to that height. For this, I wanted to make sure that the trailing arms didn't hit the frame as they did on the stock frame.

XXL · 04-02-2006, 03:36 PM

Watts link center pivot in process...

XXL · 04-02-2006, 03:38 PM

one more

03-04-2006, 10:29 PM	#1
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Snip snip Old back half gone, new back half coming together. Anyone got pics/diagrams on a fairly simple cantilever setup? I'm looking to get > 1:1 lift, but don't want complex. It needs to be daily driver reliable, and you'll never see it once the bed is on. Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-04-2006, 11:21 PM	#2
a squarecan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 232	Re: Snip snip Sorry I cant help you with any ideas, but the frame is looking nice! I cant wait to get to mine, It is next on the list after I Z the frame which I hopefully can get done thiis next week Keith

03-05-2006, 12:42 AM	#3
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Snip snip Lucky ! __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

03-05-2006, 05:20 PM	#4
a squarecan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 232	Re: Snip snip Hey XXL What size tube are you running? Thanks Keith

03-05-2006, 09:18 PM	#6
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Snip snip I think he means the Rectanglular tube size your using.

03-05-2006, 09:50 PM	#8
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Snip snip Didn't have much time to work on the truck today... made some gussets and tacked them on. I used the old frame for material to make the gussets. Those holes in the gussets under the angled weld are stock holes on the frame that I couldn't get around with my template... so I decided to center them on the piece as though they were supposed to be there -- keeping it "stock, like a rock." Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter Last edited by XXL; 03-05-2006 at 09:51 PM.

03-05-2006, 11:54 PM	#9
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: Snip snip Do you plan to add additional support to the welded areas at the angles? like adding a plate over the welded areas? Just asking, but, it looks sweeeeeeeeeeeet so far! Keep us updated with pics, pics, and more pics!

03-09-2006, 10:24 PM	#11
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Snip snip These are the only 2 ideas I have for a cantilever system. I don't know which one would easier for you to build. But with the back portion of the frame not dropping back down, the one with the rotating triangle (for lack of a better term) would be easier to fit in there and make neat. Sorry for the crude drawings but it was a quick thing... Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 03-09-2006 at 10:25 PM.

03-10-2006, 12:01 PM	#12
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Snip snip what stops the axel from twisting? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-10-2006, 06:11 PM	#13
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Snip snip You have to have something else (factory trailing arms, 4-link, etc.) to locate the axle, the cantilever systems are just used to get more lift than bag itself has. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-12-2006, 11:59 PM	#14
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Snip snip Some progress. The finish on part of it is POR Metal Mask. I wanted to get parts of it coated so I can start hanging the air tanks and such. I decided to nix the cantilever in favor of a more simple moving the bags forward. They're a foot forward from the stock location and the same distance apart. Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-13-2006, 07:32 PM	#15
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Snip snip WHOA. I just noticed you smoothed the back of the cab. Got any more pics of that? __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

03-14-2006, 12:28 AM	#17
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: Snip snip Hi Kenneth, Did you happen to get my pm regarding the brake booster etc? Truck is looking pimp! I wanted to pick your brain on wheels but I'll pm you later. Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

03-20-2006, 11:18 PM	#19
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Snip snip nano-progress... Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-21-2006, 12:08 AM	#20
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Snip snip rear bumper or roll pan ? if bumper what r the plans for mounting it ?



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03-21-2006, 08:38 PM	#22
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04-02-2006, 03:36 PM	#24
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Snip snip Watts link center pivot in process... Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

04-02-2006, 03:38 PM	#25
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