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Old 12-26-2010, 12:23 AM   #53
Mattman2010
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Re: 85 GMC Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab

As I have said before I seem to change my plans a lot. For now I am just going to be running a Dana 44 and Corp 14b for axles right now. I want to get this truck up and running and save some money for now so I am going to wait to run duallys on this truck.

Now for the update I started to get the front axle installed. I first pulled a tape on the stock 2wd bracket to see where I needed to get the 4wd bracket mounted. I found out that one hole lined up just where I needed it so I ran a bolt through that hole and drilled new holes for all of the other holes needed. I have the axle bolted to the front brackets I just need to get a 2 inch hole saw so that I can mount the back of the springs.

My k20 engine cross member/engine mounts is not going to work on this frame, I am going to use the stock 2wd engine mounts and box them in and then make a new cross member.

Once I get the front axle fully installed and make sure that the 4x4 steering box fits together with everything and get the engine mounts boxed in I am going finish drilling some holes and welding some stuff then start painting the frame!

2wd mount


4wd mount


Dana 44 half way installed
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