Daddyjeep Hauler - 85 K30 crew cab short bed

[Ol Blue K20]

That looks massive and heavy..nice buy

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

That looks massive and heavy..nice buy

Yeah.... it's a monster. The dana 70 has a 10.5" ring gear and this one has an 11.5". Both have 4" axle tubes. It weighs in at 550 lbs.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Yeah.... it's a monster. The dana 70 has a 10.5" ring gear and this one has an 11.5". Both have 4" axle tubes. It weighs in at 550 lbs.

Holy cow!! it is massive!

[MTCK]

That is stout! I was behind a new gas HD gmc this week wondering what rear end it has, as definitely not the 10.5 of years past and read they have 11.5” on all the trucks except a 12” on one ton diesels. Looks nothing like the aam 11.5 of the past 16 years under dodge and GM trucks. I’ll be looking forward to how this all goes together.

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by MTCK

That is stout! I was behind a new gas HD gmc this week wondering what rear end it has, as definitely not the 10.5 of years past and read they have 11.5” on all the trucks except a 12” on one ton diesels. Looks nothing like the aam 11.5 of the past 16 years under dodge and GM trucks. I’ll be looking forward to how this all goes together.

Dodge is running 8x165.1 to this day, which is exactly 8x6.5 so any modern Dodge axle is a good swap. Chevy switched to 8x170 in 2008 I believe.

[AJC]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Dodge is running 8x165.1 to this day, which is exactly 8x6.5 so any modern Dodge axle is a good swap. Chevy switched to 8x170 in 2008 I believe.

It was 2011 that the wheel bolt pattern changed to 8x180.

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by AJC

It was 2011 that the wheel bolt pattern changed to 8x180.

Look at that.... I was wrong on the dimension and the date. Thanks for the clarification.

[daddyjeep]

Nothing too exciting to show. I have just been grinding away on the bumper...literally... grinding... away. I have been bouncing around on projects a bit, but hope to get the bumper in primer this weekend. I am over the 30 hour mark on this bumper now.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Nothing too exciting to show. I have just been grinding away on the bumper...literally... grinding... away. I have been bouncing around on projects a bit, but hope to get the bumper in primer this weekend. I am over the 30 hour mark on this bumper now.

It looks cool though!

[straight6chevyguy]

Nice looking bumper!

[MTCK]

That looks stout as can be and I like the corner steps like the new trucks have.

[wildwilly4x4]

I'm not here to bash on your build or anything, but the way that you have that bumper tucked in so tight to the bed, especially where you finished off the front part of it, is going to be hitting the bed most likely, even just pulling into the driveway. The frames on these rigs twist a very considerable amount in relation to the body.... Just my $0.02. Fab work and truck are looking great!

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by wildwilly4x4

I'm not here to bash on your build or anything, but the way that you have that bumper tucked in so tight to the bed, especially where you finished off the front part of it, is going to be hitting the bed most likely, even just pulling into the driveway. The frames on these rigs twist a very considerable amount in relation to the body.... Just my $0.02. Fab work and truck are looking great!

You could be right. I have plenty of work to do in the bed still so if it does get into the bed side it isn't a big deal. I currently have about 3/4" between the bumper and the sheet metal.

I did finish grinding the bumper over the weekend and got some primer and paint on it. It will look better when I get the Raptor Liner on it. There are plenty of spots that I would have finished better if it was to just be in paint. The texture of the Raptor Liner will cover all of the little flaws.

[Ol Blue K20]

It looks good.

[400/400]

Nice work on the bumper. I also made mine with the steps in the corners. They are handy.

Good find on the rear axle. Did the ‘03 have the torsen style limited slip?

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by 400/400

Nice work on the bumper. I also made mine with the steps in the corners. They are handy.

Good find on the rear axle. Did the ‘03 have the torsen style limited slip?

The guy I got it off of ran the BOM and said it did have a limited slip. I don't know about the different ones available for the AAM. I will have to check. torsen would be cool... better than clutches.

[whitels1]

Bumper looks nice, good work!

[daddyjeep]

My front hubs are finally ready to go back on the truck. If this weekend goes well maybe my truck can get back on all four wheels again. I am anxious to see how the wheels fit the wheel wells now.

[daddyjeep]

I was able to get my hubs and rotors drilled out over the weekend. I drilled the hubs to 41/64 to have the proper press fit for the Dorman 610-283 studs. I had to drill the rotors slightly larger at 11/16 to clear the shoulder on the stud.



It sure is nice to have the old Square Body back on all 4 tires. It is even nicer to be able to turn those tires without getting into the fenders. These tires measure right at 32" and with the wheels set back jus a little into the wheel wells they clear with plenty of room.

[Ol Blue K20]

Nice job!

[daddyjeep]

Look at that.... I finally worked on the old square body again. I started getting my new headlights from LMC Truck put in. I am going to replace all of the screws so I didn't finish it last night. They are soooo much brighter than the old junk. I did upgrade the harness while I was at it.

[daddyjeep]

Lights all done..

[COS399]

Nice! I have been considering doing the same to my 88.

[daddyjeep]

More things happening... I stumbled on a 4L80E for $200. I can't pass up that deal. I guess it is about time for me to bring home a 5.3.

[daddyjeep]

That Facebook Marketplace got me again... I picked up a new cap for $25. I like the full length glass with sliders for the last couple feet. The screens are intact and has a front slider too. I think I need to tint the glass though. It is a little narrow, but works. I may get crazy at some point and widen it. I still have another one that can share materials.