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Looks good, very happy for you.
Is he just going to do the frame? or the rest of the parts?
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:D
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Now the fun begins ;D
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align cotter pin hole not to exceed 130 ft. lbs. maximum. Never back off to align cotter pin.
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Post by: JohnnyPopper on February 08, 2023, 08:08:19 PM
Noticed a front sway bar, should help the ride.
Had the front sway on my K10 rebuilt, what a difference! Seriously flat on freeway highway change ramps.
I found a 3/4 ton bar for my C10 under construction that did not come with one stock.
Any thoughts on overkill?
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I did get poly bushing for the larger bar, attachment points match.
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Post by: Scott91370 on February 13, 2023, 11:43:34 AM
Looking good so far! I loved that part of the project. It seemed as if everythig went together smooth and fast.
VilesZambonie mentioned rubbing of control arms. I nothiced with my 2.5" and factory wheels they would rub on the balance weights. If you're going aftermarket with any more offset or 16" or larger wheel you should be fine.
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Post by: bd on March 25, 2023, 07:42:57 PM
Your project is coming along nicely and looks great! ;)
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In context to the links, my truck is an '87 R10 (1/2-ton 2WD) that ran 28" tall tires most of its life from inception. Even though the truck was restricted to normal street use, the steering gear nearly tore free from the frame over about 180,000 miles. Both upper shock pin holes through the rear frame rails suffered from starburst and sub-concentric cracks that nearly resulted in the rear shocks separating from the frame. My heart sank when I discovered the extent of the damage and estimated the effort needed to restore frame integrity. Local frame shops offered meager (very poor) solutions in my estimation. Consequently, I set to work evaluating frame rail strain, steering gearbox stress directions, axle motions and shock absorber force directions. The end products were brackets that are fully self-supporting. The steering gear torque arms eliminate frame twisting and subsequent cracks. The shock absorber supports eliminate frame twisting and provide unimpeded shock movement. Bear in mind that since your frame remains intact, you enjoy a significant advantage and likely would benefit from less robust solutions.
Note that shock absorbers are not mounted vertically. They are canted diagonally to the axle and frame. My primary advice is to carefully evaluate the dominant axes (vectors) of shock compression and extension as each shock pivots through an independent arc controlled by drive axle up and down movement, and then model your brackets accordingly. In addition, although constrained by the nature of leaf spring mounting, there does exist limited side-to-side displacement of the axle. Hence, your bracket solutions need to accommodate that additional motion so that the shocks contact the vehicle ONLY through their respective mounting pins. The bodies and shafts of the shocks should NEVER come into contact with any part of the vehicle.
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Post by: JohnnyPopper on April 23, 2023, 03:17:00 PM
who's you copilot?
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Post by: JohnnyPopper on April 23, 2023, 04:52:04 PM
Good time to start. ;)
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Apply some heat
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If you can't, torch it off.
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Post by: JohnnyPopper on April 25, 2023, 08:48:13 PM
Even matte black will show stuff you may not want to see, so take some time.
After acetone and self etching primer, you can use a high build sand-able primer ( rattle can) that you can block sand once cured.
For more ugly divots, I used a product by Crest called Skim Coat, two part i.e. hardener is used.
Unlike spot putty that dries super hard, this stuff is wonderful.
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Post by: JohnnyPopper on April 26, 2023, 08:43:05 PM
Touche VZ! 'backsplash' Right?
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Post by: JohnnyPopper on April 27, 2023, 06:33:04 PM
The former projects a narrow vertical pattern much like a spray gun would.
The latter is round and can be heavier in the center of the pattern, causing runs for the uninitiated.
If you get runs, let them harden and then wet sand them out, followed by another coat.
Look forward to seeing the results ;D
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Looks pretty good!
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Post by: JohnnyPopper on April 30, 2023, 08:21:50 PM
Looks great! Seems it might help with different lighting, sans glare.
Thanks!!!
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Post by: macr0w on June 04, 2023, 10:17:14 AM
I can't wait to see it on the road. 8)
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Post by: macr0w on June 11, 2023, 06:25:11 AM
You are killing it.
That thing is going to be so nice when you finish it up. 8)
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I'm going from a 3 wire alternator to a 1 wire. In what way do I hook this up so that my ammeter still functions? Or will it function with just the 1 wire?
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Post by: Chevynut73 on June 30, 2023, 08:40:05 PM
You are fixin to have one nice C10 :)
Are those 10" Cragar's on the rear?
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Post by: Chevynut73 on June 30, 2023, 09:17:47 PM
I have 15x8 Rally's that looked fine with the Fleetside but not so good with the Stepper!