Just another bagged and ls swapped c10
 

this is where it started. 71 long bed.

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Picked up the 5.3

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Got it moved over to its build spot

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Started pulling it apart

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Got the cab off.

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Notched out the front cross member

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Got the lower control arms ready for the bags.

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Oh yeah, I am turning it into a short bed.

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she cut up

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Got everything tacked. Double checked all measurements and everything is perfectly level.

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Frame welded and a reinforcement plate is welded in in the inside. Started mocking up the trans cross member.

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Whats the cross member notch for?

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The notch will get me 3'' closer to the ground. You can buy the drop members, but i have a lot of time on my hands.

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I didn't even notice it moved up in the frame. I just saw the front cut.

What are you doing for steering?

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Awesome work so far.. Coming along nicely.

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The factory steering will work with this setup. I did section that front part for clearance. I will add a power gearbox.

Thank you!

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Seen it a thousand times, boring. Just kidding! Thanks for sharing your build. Looks like it's going to be a nice truck. I like your method of raising the front crossmember. I haven't seen that exact approach before.

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I have saw this way done a couple times. Once I get everything mocked up, ill see if it meets my goal for how low i want it to be. If not i will Z the frame up front.

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Started building the transmission cross member.

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I went ahead and z'd the frame. Started boxing in the front portion of the frame.

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Started building the step notch.

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She going to be low. Still a lot of work to do on the notch. 4 link is next.

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Turned the axles down so I could use 2001 Silverado rear disc brakes. Just need to fab the mounting bracket.

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did you buy a 4 link kit for the rear or make your own?

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Its a switch suspension 4 link kit.