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Old 01-06-2010, 11:34 PM   #43
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Re: Project: Custom 71 4x4 hotrod

Last night and tonight I was able to finish drilling holes in my frame for the front upper shackle hangers, and mount the front leaf springs. Everything lines up perfect. But I did discover the 5 1/2" grade 8 spring bolts are too long. 5" should be a better fit.

Lucktruck sold me some U-bolt spacers so I am back in business. They were waiting on me when I got home and took me about an hour to get my 12 bolt mounted to the rear leaf springs. Now I can mark my 12 bolt housing where I want to mount my traction bar tabs. Nick is going to help me drill the holes tomorrow so this should come together fast.

It seems when something goes right, something always goes wrong. Unfortunately, tonight I realized the location I planned to mount the rear dual shock will be in the way of where I planned to mount my external aluminum gas tank. This has to get resolved before the frame gets painted.
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