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ocbaud · 01-12-2003, 04:44 PM

i finally got the damn rivits out of the bump stops!!!

i hooked both shocks back up and took it for a drive. it feels a lot better than before, and only a little stiffer than it was before i lowered it.

i would say i've got about 5" of clearence between the axle and frame.

*1FaastC10* · 01-12-2003, 05:32 PM

details man, HOW DID YOU END UP GETTING THE RIVETS OUT?!

ocbaud · 01-12-2003, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
details man, HOW DID YOU END UP GETTING THE RIVETS OUT?!

me and my dad took turns grinding them WAY down, and then we chiseled the bump stops, which only moved them maybe 1mm, but it was enough to get a planting for the hole punch that we used.

**swervin ervin** · 01-12-2003, 06:39 PM

Ain't it fun?

ocbaud · 01-12-2003, 06:43 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
Ain't it fun?

bill_ont_canada · 01-13-2003, 12:40 AM

You have had your share of challenges with the lowering job.
But... if it was easy everyone would want to do it.

Did you take any pics of the operation so others can see how easy it was for when it's our turn to do it

Also which obcenities worked best and how big was the hammer????

ocbaud · 01-13-2003, 12:44 AM

no pics

to much work to operate the camera and do the work

85Silverado · 01-13-2003, 10:39 AM

an Air Chisel probably would of made it a lot quicker ;-)

01-12-2003, 04:44 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	the nightmare is over! i finally got the damn rivits out of the bump stops!!! i hooked both shocks back up and took it for a drive. it feels a lot better than before, and only a little stiffer than it was before i lowered it. i would say i've got about 5" of clearence between the axle and frame.

01-12-2003, 06:39 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Ain't it fun? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-13-2003, 12:40 AM	#6
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	You have had your share of challenges with the lowering job. But... if it was easy everyone would want to do it. Did you take any pics of the operation so others can see how easy it was for when it's our turn to do it Also which obcenities worked best and how big was the hammer???? __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

01-13-2003, 10:39 AM	#8
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	an Air Chisel probably would of made it a lot quicker ;-) __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

01-12-2003, 05:32 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	details man, HOW DID YOU END UP GETTING THE RIVETS OUT?!

01-13-2003, 12:44 AM	#7
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	no pics to much work to operate the camera and do the work



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