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VA72C10 · 10-20-2009, 01:56 AM

I'm getting ready to do mine. The only thing I don't see listed are brake lines and tie rods/tie rod adjusters and the idler arm. My truck drove and tracked decently, but not that tight of steering. After taking off those parts I realized why because of how loose and/or worn those parts were. With everything else you're doing those should probably be addressed as well. (and will be the cheapest things you've bought so far

)

Also, the lower U-bolts that hold the lower control arms on...check them out, but most guys here replace them and upgrade at the same time to 9/16 U-bolts. napa has them for like $9/pr.

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

picking up the powdered pieces tomorrow and my spindles should be here tomorrow as well.

Tomorrow when I get off work I am going to try and take some pics of a steering set up I have that is brand new, I want to see if it is for a disc brake set up or not. I am pretty sure all disc brake front ends are the same on the se trucks. Maybe someone can identify it for me.

I go hunting on the 6th of November through the 12th so I am hoping to get the suspension done before then but it is doubtful.

I have the complete new steering assembly, springs, shocks, and the porter stuff to go on. AS well as new upper and lower ball joints, and cross shafts for the a arms.

recommend anything else to replace when doing the suspension?

*vegaschevy* · 10-20-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'm getting ready to do mine. The only thing I don't see listed are brake lines and tie rods/tie rod adjusters and the idler arm. My truck drove and tracked decently, but not that tight of steering. After taking off those parts I realized why because of how loose and/or worn those parts were. With everything else you're doing those should probably be addressed as well. (and will be the cheapest things you've bought so far

)

Also, the lower U-bolts that hold the lower control arms on...check them out, but most guys here replace them and upgrade at the same time to 9/16 U-bolts. napa has them for like $9/pr.

I have this complete unit and Im pretty sure it is for disc brake trucks. ANyway to tell?

*vegaschevy* · 10-20-2009, 02:07 PM

Some porterbuilt Eye candy... Oh and Porterbuilt sent new Ubolts with his trailing arms!!!

back from the powdercoaters... got it all done in black

VA72C10 · 10-20-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

I have this complete unit and Im pretty sure it is for disc brake trucks. ANyway to tell?

I'm honestly not sure....I know that the tie rods ends are year specific. So it depends on what spindles you're using if they'll fit or not. I believe the idler arm will work for 67-72.

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

Some porterbuilt Eye candy... Oh and Porterbuilt sent new Ubolts with his trailing arms!!!

back from the powdercoaters... got it all done in black

Very Purdy

Slick67 · 10-20-2009, 09:57 PM

Nice!

*highperf4x4* · 10-20-2009, 10:18 PM

Awesome!

brian69longbed · 10-20-2009, 11:04 PM

get those parts on already ha ha

*vegaschevy* · 10-21-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brian69longbed

get those parts on already ha ha

spindles arrive on Wednesday and then im gonna see what i can do to get the stuff on before i leave to go hunting.

big_al_71 · 10-21-2009, 08:09 AM

wow some great parts there.......suscribed...

yellowGT · 10-21-2009, 09:58 AM

sweet eye candy.... Cant wait to see it on the truck.

my67chevytruck · 10-21-2009, 10:02 AM

looking good....

*vegaschevy* · 10-21-2009, 04:38 PM

There is something about when the doorbell rings and you know the big brown truck is outside the door.

more eye candy!!!! Greeting really close to get all this goodneww installed on the truck...

VA72C10 · 10-21-2009, 05:23 PM

Cool. I am waiting for that at my house...got the front end components, a gate, last patch for the cab, and a custom panel for my gate all coming in the next two weeks.

Did you ever figure out if those components will fit? Have you test fit the tie rods and/or ball joints you have in the spindles?

*vegaschevy* · 10-21-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Cool. I am waiting for that at my house...got the front end components, a gate, last patch for the cab, and a custom panel for my gate all coming in the next two weeks.

Did you ever figure out if those components will fit? Have you test fit the tie rods and/or ball joints you have in the spindles?

I believe the only problem is the tie rod ends do not sit in the spindles properly. I just unboxed them and took the pic. when i head in to the garage ill test fit them. that was the plan. then ill know for sure if they will work. maybe someone else can chime in if they know otherwise

ripdog28 · 10-21-2009, 05:44 PM

I have drop spndles with disc brakes and had no problem using the stock steering linkage. at most, maby a ball joint change.

lowdownstar · 10-21-2009, 06:58 PM

Those are some really nice parts (PB) the powder coating came out super nice.
I also love that brown truck showing up. can never have enough parts

Thanks Ray

*vegaschevy* · 10-21-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ripdog28

I have drop spndles with disc brakes and had no problem using the stock steering linkage. at most, maby a ball joint change.

I have the new complete set up and not sure if it is for disc brakes or drum. Im 99% sure the tie rod ends will work which is the only issue I believe might be a problem. I also have new ball joints as well. So it should be all new steering, suspension, and wheel bearings and seals when complete.

brian69longbed · 10-21-2009, 08:58 PM

damn you people who have money to spend

*highperf4x4* · 10-21-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brian69longbed

damn you people who have money to spend

x2

Slick67 · 10-21-2009, 10:40 PM

X3

yep....killed that funny.

*highperf4x4* · 10-21-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

X3

yep....killed that funny.

Say, could you draw my truck with dollar signs all over it?

brian69longbed · 10-21-2009, 11:46 PM

ha ha ha

ripdog28 · 10-22-2009, 03:16 AM

Well, after 6 years of owning mine, and most of the money spent in the last 3 years, I have probly 15k in it and not done.

*vegaschevy* · 10-22-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ripdog28

Well, after 6 years of owning mine, and most of the money spent in the last 3 years, I have probly 15k in it and not done.

versus buying a newer truck and paying 500 a month (on the cheaper side) and 1200 a yr for insurance. You could be saving 6k( or up to 10k if you bought a new 3/4 1 ton truck with nothing down) a year trying to pay off a truck or put it into the old truck and still save on insurance.

*vegaschevy* · 10-23-2009, 08:59 AM

going to have to track down a few things for the steering as it seems I may have a steering set up for 73-87 outers. SO I am going to pick up al new steering components for my truck this week to get my suspension on.

I also tried to put my front bumper on and ran into a snag as it seems the front passenger frame rail is bent in a little bit. About a 1/2". Im going to try and get some measurements from someone and see what we end up with. The rad support does not seem to be buckled at all or bent so i believe it is just in front of the rad support mounts.

i need to try and get a measurement of the distance between both front frame rails on the top edge to edge

10-20-2009, 02:07 PM	#128
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Project NOT4SLE Some porterbuilt Eye candy... Oh and Porterbuilt sent new Ubolts with his trailing arms!!! back from the powdercoaters... got it all done in black

10-20-2009, 09:57 PM	#130
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project NOT4SLE Nice! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-20-2009, 10:18 PM	#131
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project NOT4SLE Awesome!

10-20-2009, 11:04 PM	#132
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: Project NOT4SLE get those parts on already ha ha __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115

10-21-2009, 08:09 AM	#134
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project NOT4SLE wow some great parts there.......suscribed... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-21-2009, 09:58 AM	#135
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: Project NOT4SLE sweet eye candy.... Cant wait to see it on the truck. __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

10-21-2009, 10:02 AM	#136
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project NOT4SLE looking good.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-21-2009, 04:38 PM	#137
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Project NOT4SLE There is something about when the doorbell rings and you know the big brown truck is outside the door. more eye candy!!!! Greeting really close to get all this goodneww installed on the truck...

10-21-2009, 05:23 PM	#138
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project NOT4SLE Cool. I am waiting for that at my house...got the front end components, a gate, last patch for the cab, and a custom panel for my gate all coming in the next two weeks. Did you ever figure out if those components will fit? Have you test fit the tie rods and/or ball joints you have in the spindles? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-21-2009, 05:44 PM	#140
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Project NOT4SLE I have drop spndles with disc brakes and had no problem using the stock steering linkage. at most, maby a ball joint change. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

10-21-2009, 06:58 PM	#141
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: Project NOT4SLE Those are some really nice parts (PB) the powder coating came out super nice. I also love that brown truck showing up. can never have enough parts Thanks Ray

10-21-2009, 08:58 PM	#143
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: Project NOT4SLE damn you people who have money to spend __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115

10-21-2009, 10:40 PM	#145
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project NOT4SLE X3 yep....killed that funny. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-21-2009, 11:46 PM	#147
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: Project NOT4SLE ha ha ha __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115

10-22-2009, 03:16 AM	#148
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Project NOT4SLE Well, after 6 years of owning mine, and most of the money spent in the last 3 years, I have probly 15k in it and not done. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.



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10-23-2009, 08:59 AM	#150
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Project NOT4SLE going to have to track down a few things for the steering as it seems I may have a steering set up for 73-87 outers. SO I am going to pick up al new steering components for my truck this week to get my suspension on. I also tried to put my front bumper on and ran into a snag as it seems the front passenger frame rail is bent in a little bit. About a 1/2". Im going to try and get some measurements from someone and see what we end up with. The rad support does not seem to be buckled at all or bent so i believe it is just in front of the rad support mounts. i need to try and get a measurement of the distance between both front frame rails on the top edge to edge

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