Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

2.5" - sorry guess I didn't think about the drop amount lol

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Thanks for the info! Do you have any pics at ride height? Also did you use a lower bag plate on top of the 2 link bar?

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

I will have to get some ride height pics. It's just slightly lower than it was with the static drop. I just bolted the bags thru the link bars the way Ekstensive does with their kit. I did not add a plate, I've never known anyone to have issues with their kit so I didn't mess with their design.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Thanks for the info Justin!

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

New pictures today...
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Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Very nice!

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

I sure love your truck, nice job.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Love the truck Justin! You should consider shaving the bumper bolts.... ;)

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Thanks!

Bumpers are on the list to do in the future (or when I do a full rebuild on the truck down the road).
The bumpers are the original bumpers & are straight but could use some new chrome & I'd probably shave them at that point & then suck the bumpers in a little too.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

It got a new steering wheel over the weekend too..
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Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

keeps getting better and better

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Any idea where I can get those "bumpers" or "insulators" on the corners of the hood as seen in your picture here?

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

What does a 2 link give you that an AOL setup wouldn't do?

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Here @ LMC or Here @ Classic Parts

I think the results of an AOL or 2 link set up would be similar.
I know they both get trash talked on a lot but I've had good results with Ekstensives 2 links in the rear. I went with the 2 link because I like the simplicity of the looks & the design & also worked well with my K5 Blazer gas tank & keeping my bed floor uncut. A lot of people go with the AOL set ups because its fairly easy install & also generally cheaper than buying a 2 link set up.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Some pics from Slamboree in Shawnee last weekend...

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Truck got rained on Sunday although I swear I heard it scream in shock it didn't melt...

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Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Man it looks good! Do you ever regret not baggin it enough to lay frame?

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Nope. I didn't want to cut the bed floor, inner fenders, or fenders on this truck since its a 1 owner all original sheet metal truck.

I'm pleased with the stance. Its not the lowest but I think the stance fits the style of the truck.

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

That's what I'm leaning towards too. Had I don't it before I lined my bed I would've raised the floor or cut it. I understand your reasoning though. Isn't yours now a 2nd owner ✌?

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

I guess technically yes since the title changed from my Dad's to my name :lol:

Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB
 

Hadn't posted here lately... been busy with the construction of my new shop but I did get the truck out Saturday & drove up to show in Kansas about 75 miles away... here are some pics from that.

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Some pics of the truck at my new shop... shop is still in progress...

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Here is something I did over the weekend that i'd been talking about testing out the idea for a while... Making the door handle insert black to match the trim....

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