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Originally Posted by hgs_notes
Almost there. Might have it ready to go by the time I stop by for a visit. I need to get a good look at those rear disks.
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That reminds me, when do you want to stop by? Drive the blazer! I've got 2 weeks off work starting this weekend, so this truck should really come together soon. Maybe you can help me get the rear bumper bolted on, its a pain with less than 3 guys.
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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher
Nice work on those rear discs. The only reason I didn't go with discs on my truck is because I would have had to buy a very expensive caliper and big rotor to get the stopping power that the big drums on my D80 can provide. In your case, this is a great upgrade!
I also have become a fan of the Bilstein shocks. They aren't easy to fork the cash over for, but they ride and work so much better than the others I've had on these trucks. Makes Ranchos and Skyjacker shocks feel like a joke.
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Hmmm, I better price the Bilsteins out again, good to know there is a substantial difference. Not sure they have a good fit though for my lift, the one front one I looked at is as follows, which doesn't have much compressive travel left.
Bilstein 185590
no plow with plow
comp length 13.66 13.66
ext length 21.63 21.63
travel 7.97 7.97
comp travel 3.97 2.47
ext travel 4 5.5
I need to check to see if they have a shorter shock
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Originally Posted by Robwoods70k10
I'm new,I've got a 70 k10,I wish I could find a truck like that to build,as far as axle shafts go,I Dana 44 and 10 bolt shafts will interchange and in some the stubs are different on non lockout trucks,as far as axles go ford ones will go right in there,as long as it's a 44,I know that for sure I mud with ford guys,yuck I know,but I enjoy tuggin them out
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good to know, should be easier to find an axle for the spare D44 given that!
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Originally Posted by erikoj
very interesting to me as I just purchased a califonia K 10 1972 with the same ochre color scheme and the parchment white interior. Mine is in a little better shape ! I plowed snow for 10 years (45 driveways) with a 1966 k10 . I miss that truck , it was a workhorse with a 292 cu inch 6. keep up the good work, looks like you are an experienced mechanic. I will be using my truck daily in my building business. I just can't let it sit !!
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Thanks for checking out my thread. Did you buy the one on ebay a month ago? I think the previous owner was on this forum too.