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ocbaud · 12-29-2002, 08:25 PM

i need to take the bump stops off soon, because the rear axle is riding on them

whats the best way to get the metal bracket off of the frame that holds the bump stop on? its not bolted but rivited on there, am i gonna have to cut it

low 84 · 12-29-2002, 08:41 PM

a chisel and a big hammer will work. just chisle the heads off the rivets.

i grinder and cutoff whell will work to if you have that. i would cut the heads off on the braket side not the frame side to avoid cutting into the frame

it looks awsome man. those dumbo ears just don't look right on there anymore

**swervin ervin** · 12-29-2002, 08:51 PM

Man, what a difference a little drop will make in a truck. Looks great.

I agree on the mirrors, got to go. I've got the small ones Brandon gave me that I plan on installing when/if I get it painted. Can't take them off until then though, there will be holes left behind.

Great job and once again, it looks fabulous.

ocbaud · 12-29-2002, 08:52 PM

i'm going to get it aligned tommorow. when we were driving it, the trucks steering felt a little sloppy, but it didnt really pull until i hit the brakes, then it would pull really noticably to the left.

**swervin ervin** · 12-29-2002, 08:52 PM

Oh, and who's the dude in the background?

ocbaud · 12-29-2002, 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
Oh, and who's the dude in the background?

in the first pic? my friend brandon. he's got a 79 el camino, its pretty nice

low 84 · 12-29-2002, 08:56 PM

you, me and izzy have something similar going on bumper wise

Prerunner1982 · 12-29-2002, 09:06 PM

LOHRTBT · 12-29-2002, 10:03 PM

Damn Eric....that looks awesome!!

Sure wish I could have helped out...sorry man. You guys did great work!!

Do your front tires rub?? Looks pretty close. hehe

Truck is definitely gettin there broh!!

ocbaud · 12-29-2002, 10:07 PM

front tires dont rub at all, i'm sure they will if i'm in a turn and hit a big bump though

**swervin ervin** · 12-29-2002, 10:08 PM

They do make roll pans you know?

ocbaud · 12-29-2002, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
They do make roll pans you know?

wanna buy me it? yeah, anyhow, i need money so i can buy those shocks off you if you still got them.

solidaxel · 12-30-2002, 12:02 AM

Finish the Job and put a roll pan on!!

bigblock73 · 12-30-2002, 12:05 AM

Looks awesome man, gotta say I really like the balck -n- blue paint job!!

Good job on the drop!

-jeff

Prerunner1982 · 12-30-2002, 12:23 AM

it looks like black, look closer on the upclose pic... its dark blue...

bigblock73 · 12-30-2002, 12:32 AM

OK, you are right, still looks sweet though.

I think very few two-tone trucks look good...gotta have the right two colors and Eric's truck does.

-Jeff

brad2 · 12-30-2002, 12:58 AM

Oh yea........looking good!

I have the same bumper problem.

79BIG10 · 12-30-2002, 01:07 AM

Looks real good Eric. I agree time for the mirrors to go. The ones I sent Mike were factorys but you can get repros from LMC or Chevy Duty.

ocbaud · 12-30-2002, 01:11 AM

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Originally posted by 79BIG10
Looks real good Eric. I agree time for the mirrors to go. The ones I sent Mike were factorys but you can get repros from LMC or Chevy Duty.

i'll get the mirrors shaved when i get that dent fixed and my rollpan installed

messed up c-10 · 12-30-2002, 02:03 AM

Looks real good eric. Sorry I couldnt make it out there to help my truck is still brokedown. I'm gonna have to take it in to the shop sooner or later.

Prerunner1982 · 12-30-2002, 02:48 AM

thats one nice muddy brown truck in the back ground...
didnt have any mishaps this time.. no sawzall coming at me or exhaust falling on someones head... almost had an axle fall on my head though..... the leaf springs had some power behind them too, but didnt come close to decapitating either of us...

stllookn · 12-30-2002, 03:37 AM

That looks great but it looks more like a 5/5 drop or more. What are you running for tires, wheels and offsets. We just did the 5/5 and are rubbing on the front. with Krager 15 inch x 8 inch wheel with about 3.5 inch back spacing and a 60 series 245 wide tire. I guess maybe more back spacing and a 50 series might help the problem.

Nice truck!

78SilveradoSWB · 12-30-2002, 04:01 AM

If I'm not mistaken, Eric is running 275X60X15 tires all around and most probably why it looks like a 5/5 drop. Nice job! Eric!

79BIG10 · 12-30-2002, 04:11 AM

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Originally posted by Prerunner1982
didnt have any mishaps this time.. no sawzall coming at me or exhaust falling on someones head...

I still have nightmares about that

gchemist · 12-30-2002, 07:24 AM

Nice job. What is your tire size? If you're using 275/60" and I plan on doing the same drop with 255/60's, man my truck is going to be low. The front end will about the current hight but the rear will be dropped about 1" more inch than the current stance.

12-29-2002, 08:25 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	drop is done! i need to take the bump stops off soon, because the rear axle is riding on them whats the best way to get the metal bracket off of the frame that holds the bump stop on? its not bolted but rivited on there, am i gonna have to cut it

12-29-2002, 08:41 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	a chisel and a big hammer will work. just chisle the heads off the rivets. i grinder and cutoff whell will work to if you have that. i would cut the heads off on the braket side not the frame side to avoid cutting into the frame it looks awsome man. those dumbo ears just don't look right on there anymore __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-29-2002, 08:51 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Man, what a difference a little drop will make in a truck. Looks great. I agree on the mirrors, got to go. I've got the small ones Brandon gave me that I plan on installing when/if I get it painted. Can't take them off until then though, there will be holes left behind. Great job and once again, it looks fabulous. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-29-2002, 08:52 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Oh, and who's the dude in the background? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-29-2002, 08:56 PM	#7
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	you, me and izzy have something similar going on bumper wise __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-29-2002, 09:06 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Attached Images Last edited by Prerunner1982; 12-29-2002 at 09:09 PM.

12-29-2002, 10:03 PM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Damn Eric....that looks awesome!! Sure wish I could have helped out...sorry man. You guys did great work!! Do your front tires rub?? Looks pretty close. hehe Truck is definitely gettin there broh!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-29-2002, 10:07 PM	#10
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	front tires dont rub at all, i'm sure they will if i'm in a turn and hit a big bump though

12-29-2002, 10:08 PM	#11
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	They do make roll pans you know? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-30-2002, 12:02 AM	#13
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Finish the Job and put a roll pan on!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

12-30-2002, 12:05 AM	#14
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Looks awesome man, gotta say I really like the balck -n- blue paint job!! Good job on the drop! -jeff

12-30-2002, 12:23 AM	#15
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	it looks like black, look closer on the upclose pic... its dark blue... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-30-2002, 12:32 AM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	OK, you are right, still looks sweet though. I think very few two-tone trucks look good...gotta have the right two colors and Eric's truck does. -Jeff

12-30-2002, 12:58 AM	#17
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	Oh yea........looking good! I have the same bumper problem.

12-30-2002, 01:07 AM	#18
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Looks real good Eric. I agree time for the mirrors to go. The ones I sent Mike were factorys but you can get repros from LMC or Chevy Duty. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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12-30-2002, 02:03 AM	#20
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	Looks real good eric. Sorry I couldnt make it out there to help my truck is still brokedown. I'm gonna have to take it in to the shop sooner or later. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

12-30-2002, 02:48 AM	#21
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	thats one nice muddy brown truck in the back ground... didnt have any mishaps this time.. no sawzall coming at me or exhaust falling on someones head... almost had an axle fall on my head though..... the leaf springs had some power behind them too, but didnt come close to decapitating either of us... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-30-2002, 03:37 AM	#22
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	That looks great but it looks more like a 5/5 drop or more. What are you running for tires, wheels and offsets. We just did the 5/5 and are rubbing on the front. with Krager 15 inch x 8 inch wheel with about 3.5 inch back spacing and a 60 series 245 wide tire. I guess maybe more back spacing and a 50 series might help the problem. Nice truck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-30-2002, 04:01 AM	#23
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	If I'm not mistaken, Eric is running 275X60X15 tires all around and most probably why it looks like a 5/5 drop. Nice job! Eric!

12-30-2002, 07:24 AM	#25
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Nice job. What is your tire size? If you're using 275/60" and I plan on doing the same drop with 255/60's, man my truck is going to be low. The front end will about the current hight but the rear will be dropped about 1" more inch than the current stance. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

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