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Old 12-17-2009, 12:53 PM   #15
ffp00ch214
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Re: '73-'87 Low Buck 4X4 build AKA Lesson Learned

The rear shackle flip was an easy 4" and I used all factory parts accept for the shackle itself which I fabbed up. Hopefully Ill get around to buying a set from ORD to replace them.

Got the crossmember bolted in ,the orginal crossmember was rusted and cracked so I again improvised. I used the crossmember from my chevy and I used a tranny/t-case crossmember and flipped it upside down slid it into place and bolted everything together ..... perfect fit.

Bolted on my shackle mount which used to be a spring hanger on the C10 , I decided to use it since they were shorter than the 4X4 version.


This is everything pieced together using 52" springs instead of the 56" suburban springs since they broke during the disassembly process. So as of now Im looking for a set of 64" springs from the rear of an '88+ Chevy truck. That way I can move my 52's up front and put the 64's in the rear, that should make it flex decently.

The broken 56's
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